Robert Edwards
14 November AD 2025
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Great News: Leo Will Grant a TLM Extension for Any Bishop that Asks – Damian Thompson on X
How Does the Liturgy & Lectionary Shed Light on Each Other? – David L. Gray
Cardinal Fernández’s Vatican Post Has Caused Unnecessary Scandal & Disunity – Michael Haynes
Note:
Any Donations Help! We Ask Because This Apostolate Needs It, Thanks – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Consistory A Chance For Pope Leo XIV To Let The Cardinals In On His Plans – C.R. Altieri at Crux
Mystical Phenomena & Holiness Explained by Pope Leo XIV – Zenit
Now We Know What Kind Of Music Pope Leo XIV Enjoys – Rome Reports
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pictures of the Tomb of St. Dominic from Fr. Lew – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Sacred Journey of Advent – Ashley Tumlin Wallace at The Liturgical Home
Constantinople’s Icon of the Mother of God Nicopeia in Venice – Liturgical Arts Journal
Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s a Falsehood That Catholics Don’t Know & Use The Bible – A Principal’s Principles For Parenting
Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How a Profound Moment at Mass Helped an Atheist Discover His Call to the Priesthood – Ch Pop
Young Priests Are Breathing New Life into Traditional Catholic Practices – TFP
USCCB Fall Plenary Assembly:
Surprise: TLM Terminator from Tiger Town Loses Cmte Vote; Thank You Cupich – TACatholic
The ‘Conservative Culture Warrior’ – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
USCCB Bans ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ at Catholic Hospitals, Health Centers – National Review
Abp Sample Elected Chairman of USCCB Cmte for Religious Lib In Close Race – Catholic Herald
USCCB Elect New Cmte Chairmen, Confirm 2029 National Eucharistic Congress – Catholic Vote
What Else Happened at the USCCB Fall Plenary Assembly – Zenit
Who is the New President of the U.S. Bishops? – Rome Reports
O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Boycott the CCHD Collection this Sunday – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Spanish: USCCB Funds Nearly $1M to Orgs That Push Abortion & Sex Mutilations – Info Vaticana
Mater Populi Fidelis:
They Have Dethroned the Queen of Heaven – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Sacrilege & Clerical Negligence Have Erased the Awareness of Christ’s Real Presence – Daily Kt
The Lavender Mafia:
Why is a Computer Pgm More Catholic than a Catholic Church? – Mason-Dixon Latin Mass Soc
I’m Sure They’ll be Living as Brothers Until Their Marriage is Convalidated – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Video: German Lavender Mafia Defend Heretical Grotesque Sinful Ways of Living – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Catholic and Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Drama of Grammar in Shelley’s “England in 1819” – Betsy K. Brown at Cana Academy
Catholic Colleges Defy National Downturn – Jillian Parks at First Things
Thoroughness & Charm Study Guide Now Available – Mandi Gerth at Mrs. Gerth Teaches
Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Jesuit University Receives a Free Speech Ranking Grade of ‘F’ – Sofia Thomas at The Hoya
Princeton Brings Back Standardized Test Requirement After Five-Year Review – The College Fix
The Digitization of American Schooling – Daniel Buck at The American Enterprise
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
About the Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey/Maturin Series at The Catholic Thing – Fr. Z’s Blog
From Model to Nun: Sister Eva – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2025 Boston’s Men March for Life: Retreat Is Not an Option – Tradition, Family, & Property
The Collapse of Trans Identification – Jonathon Van Maren at First Things
Fathers & Sons: The Problem of Cancelled Priests – Fr. John Lovell at Crisis Magazine
St. Homobonus: A Model For Faithful Leadership In Business – Catholic Link
Bring Back “Negative Spirituality” – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
A Demon Screams via a Woman as a Eucharistic Procession Approaches Her – Spirit Daily Blog
Video: Do We Have a Duty to Fight Heresy? Brian Holdsworth on Role of Laity Today – CU
Drop in U.S. Religiosity Among Largest in World – Benedict Vigers & Julie Ray at Gallup
Video: The Future Of Western Civilisation Is At Stake – Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on X
Study: In Emergencies, Few Call for a Priest Anymore – M. McDonald at National Catholic Register
AI Is Not Your Friend – Jeremy Wayne Tate at The American Mind
Canadian Man Speaks Out After His Grandparents Were Euthanized – Steven Ertelt at Life News
A Primer on Indulgences – Diana Von Glahn at Catholic Exchange
High On Heresy: Exposing The Biblical Cannabis Myth – John Mac Ghlionn at Religion Unplugged
Can a Non-Catholic have a Catholic Funeral? – Christine Rousselle at Aleteia
News Brief:
Pray for the Mother of Sister Dede & Bishop Byrne – Bishop Strickland on X
National Catholic Distorter Breaks Another Scoop! – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Italian ‘Mystic’ Faces Fraud Trial Over Claim Virgin Mary Statue Wept Blood – Spirit Daily Blog
Persecution of Christians:
Church Attacks in New York by Gays – Spirit Daily Blog
Recent Posts:
THVRSDAY LATE-AFTERNOON TOP-10 – BIG PVLPIT
THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
VVEDNESDAY LATE-AFTERNOON TOP-10 – BIG PVLPIT
VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
TVESDAY EARLY-EVENING TOP-10 – BIG PVLPIT
TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
Liturgical References:
The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for November 2025 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Culture of Death:
Over 7% of Deaths in Quebec are Assisted Suicide – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
NSFW: Meet The New Gay Dissidents: The Queer Alliance Is Splintering – Jarryd Bartle at UnHerd
US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
US Mint Says It Has Stamped Its Last Penny, A Historic End For A Humble Coin – USA Today
Penny Hoarding is Already Occurring – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Baseless Accusations of Bias Are Losing Their Sting – Noah Rothman at National Review
The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Douglas Murray Discusses The West, Criticizes Its “Self-Destruction” – The Buckley Beacon
The Slow Death of the German Christmas Market – Lauren Smith at The European Conservative
When Jihad Came To Paris – Again – Tim Black at Spiked
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
And So It Began – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Indiana Football Star Fernando Mendoza Glorifies God at Mass & on TV – Church Pop
Why It’s Fashionable to Be Catholic: The Rise in Adult Baptisms in the Catholic Church – TFP
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Tom Brady Cloned His Dog – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
Quis ut Virgo?—Who is Like unto Mary? – Robert de Mattei at Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
“We Will Remember Them”: A European City Holds This Ceremony Every Day – TFP
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property