TVESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Confirmed: Bishop Ronald Hicks to be Named New Archbishop of New York! – Rorate Cæli
Sacred Liturgy to Feature Prominently at Leo’s Meeting with Cardinals – Diane Montagna
The More Muslims Shoot People, the More We Hear About Dangers of Islamophobia – Imtiaz

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Free Jimmy Lai:
Free Jimmy Lai – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
China is Untouchable: The Vatican’s Conspiracy of Silence on Jimmy Lai – New Daily Compass
Jimmy Lai’s Conviction Is Democracy Dying In Darkness Actually Looks Like – The Federalist

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Video: Are You Ready To Pray The Migration Mysteries Of The Rosary? – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Major U-turns From Pope Francis’ Papacy to Pope Leo’s Are Coming – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Should Catholics Sing Protestant Christmas Carols? – Corpus Christi Watershed
Meet Saint Bartolo Longo: A Satanist Freed by the Rosary – Tradition, Family, & Property
Fr. Murray: Tucho Pornographic Books Make Him Unsuitable, Leo Must Fire Him – C for C on X
How to Deal with the Islamic Call to Prayer – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bishop Hicks is Theologically Orthodox & Protects the TLM – Damian Thompson on X
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
Mary, Lifelong Virgin – Parker Manning at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Massacre at Bondi Beach Was Inevitable – Douglas Murray at City Journal
Video: Heretic Priest Defies His Bishop To Politicize Christmas – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The Key to St. Thérèse’s Little Way Is Innocence – Tradition, Family, & Property
Spanish: Mullally & the Shipwreck of Anglican Leadership – Info Vaticana
We’re Killing Ourselves & the Most Vulnerable – Kathryn Jean Lopez at NRO
Wisc Sup Ct Ends Dem AG’s Bid To ‘Defy’ SCOTUS’ Catholic Charity Ruling – The Federalist
The Vatican’s Countdown to Christmas: The Lighting of St. Peter’s Square – Rome Reports
Happy Birthday, Miss Austen – Robert B. Greving, J.D., at Crisis Magazine
The Liturgy Wars You Will Always Have with You – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at Catholic Culture
The New Temperance Movement – Andrew Stuttaford at National Review
Caravaggio’s Art Inspires Faith Even Today – Rome Reports

News Brief:
Jimmy Lai in Prison, Maybe Parolin can Lecture on China’s Model Social Teaching – Pluant

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Suppression of Septuagesima Was a Major Blunder – Nubes Pluantlustum on X

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Two Vocations From the Same Family – Sachin Jose on X

Black Sunday, Saracens’ Sabre Slashing:
Oz ABC Live: Victim’s Daughter Calls Burke & Albanese Traitors – Drew Pavlou on X
Brown U. Victim: Christian & VP of Young Republicans Remembered – Mike Netter on X
Heroic Couple Disarmed Muslim, Then Got Shot; Died in Each Others Arms – B. Morello
Bondi Beach Cops Shoot Victim that Tried to Stop Muslim Attack – Luke Rudkowski on X
Oz PM Anthony Albanese Declares Far Right is True Threat to Democracy – Brit Patriot on X
Oz PM Never Mentioned Islam in 5022 Words, Mentioned Right Wing Extremism – D. Pavlou
Hamas Supporters Disrupt the Vigil for the Bondi Beach Massacre – Eyal Yakoby on X
Australia’s Dangerous Naïveté – Rich Lowry at National Review
Jewish Daughter of Bondi Shooting Victim Slams Australia ABC Live on Air – Oli London
Oz Senator Banned for Wearing Oz Flag, Other Senator Allowed to Wear Keffiyeh – Oz Greens
One of These Men Was Banned From Australia – Catt2 on X
Australian Anti-Immigration Party Now Polling 20%, Previously 6% – Visegrád 24 on X
How is This an Actual Australian Senator – Oz Greens on X

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Soundness of a Discipline – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The American Spectator

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
College Board’s Defense Doesn’t Pass Muster – Jeremy W. Tate, et al., on Wall Street Journal

Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. What’s Driving The U.S. Marriage Annulment Crisis In The Catholic Church – The Federalist
2. Bishop Cahill Out of Step with Church Teaching & the American Public – The Reg
3. The High Price of “Harmless” Fun – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
4. Slamming the Door on Female Clergy – Damian Thompson at First Things
5. Pope Leo XIV Speaks Not a Word About the False God of Synodality – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6. The Mysterious Death Of Malachi Martin – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
7. Bondi Beach & the Heroism of Maronite Christian Ahmed Al-Ahmed – The Spectator World
8. Fr. Murray: Tucho ‘Should be Fired’ by Leo Over ‘Pornographic’ Texts – Complicit Clergy
9. Augustine v. Jerome, Gimli v. Legolas, & The Roman Thing. Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. The Patheticness of Nick Fuentes – Tom Slater at Spiked

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Liturgical References:
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:
Chinese Billionaire’s U.S. Baby Factory Exposes Birthright Citizenship Scam – The Federalist

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Problem With Labour’s ‘Anti-Muslim Hostility’ Definition – P. West at The Spectator World
Trump’s Appalling Reiner Reaction Is a Sign of Something Deeply Wrong – Jim Geraghty
Trump Is His Own Worst Enemy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Majority of Young French Muslims Put Sharia Above National Laws – Henry Samuel on X

Dār al-Islām vs. Christendom:
Pope Leo XIV is Flat Out Wrong about Muslim-Christian Co-Existence – Brigitte Gabriel on X

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Are We Really Preparing for War With Russia? – Mark Galeotti at The Spectator World

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fine Motor Skills & Academic Success Are Significantly Linked – Yiran on X

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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

TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Jimmy Lai Found Guilty of National Security Violations, Faces Life in Prison – Cath News Agency
Evangelizing through Art & Architecture – Mary Lawler at Catholic Exchange
The High Price of “Harmless” Fun – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Speaks Not a Word About the False God of Synodality – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Pope Leo XIV Praises the Spanish & French Martyrs of the 20th Century – Rome Reports
Spanish: President Sheinbaum Invites Pope Leo XIV to Mexico – Info Vaticana

Advent:
Little Women, Big Joy: Gaudete Sunday with the March Sisters – Lauren Woodrell at Magis Center
Advent Guide: Charming Covington – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., & Emily Malloy at TOH Substack

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Poll: Most Catholic Voters Support Trump, Deportations Despite Bishops’ Concern – CNA
What’s Driving The U.S. Marriage Annulment Crisis In The Catholic Church – The Federalist
Bishop Cahill Out of Step with Church Teaching & the American Public – The Reg

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catechesis & Examination of Use & Construction of Altar Rails in the Novus Ordo – NLM
Slamming the Door on Female Clergy – Damian Thompson at First Things
For Your Christmas Intentions – The St. Andrew Novena – M.E. Meo at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: How Can Women Dress Modestly? – Lila Rose
The Dark Side of the Global Surrogacy Market – Mary Harrington at UnHerd
Augustine v. Jerome, Gimli v. Legolas, & The Roman Thing. Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Key to St. Thérèse’s Little Way Is Innocence – Tradition, Family, & Property
French Catholic Daily La Croix: The Normalization of the TLM is Here – Rorate Cæli
College Campus Ministries Register Remarkable Growth in Baptisms, Confirmations – The Reg
Beyond Feminism – Alexandra DeSanctis at National Review
Married Women Reap More from the Festive Season than Singles – Scott Yenor, et al.
Fr. Murray: Tucho ‘Should be Fired’ by Leo Over ‘Pornographic’ Texts – Complicit Clergy
A Parent’s Dilemma: ‘We Raised Them Catholic — Why Did They Drift?’ – The Reg
The Mysterious Death Of Malachi Martin – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Lucy of Narnia Was a Real Saint? Yep, & She Had a Miraculous Life – Church Pop
The Lost Generation – Jacob Savage at Compact Magazine
Christian Renewal in the West Is Here, but Will Leaders Be Able to Sustain It? – The Reg
The Patheticness of Nick Fuentes – Tom Slater at Spiked

News Ticker:
Relevant Radio® Celebrates 25 Years of Broadcasting Hope at Commemorative Mass & Gala – IT
Record 12.8 Million Pilgrims Visit Guadalupe Shrine – Catholic World News
Mississauga’s Holy Name of Mary College to Close – The Catholic Register

News Brief:
Spanish: Rosary Rally in Vienna for a Blasphemous Artistic Exhibition – Info Vaticana
Pope Decries Australian Shooting, Condemns Anti-Semitism – Catholic World News
Spanish: Australian Bishops’ Conference Asks for Prayers After Attack in Sydney – Info Vaticana
Bishop of Providence Issues Statement After Shooting at Brown University – The Reg
Spanish: José Antonio Kast: Chile Elects a Catholic, Pro-Life, & Pro-Family Pres. – Info Vaticana

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Cathedral of St. Stephen & the Assumption in Pavia, Italy – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
The Church of Saint-Roch in Paris – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

Black Sunday, Saracens Sabre Slashing:
Australia Ignored Growing Islamist Threat for Too Long – Kyle Orton at UnHerd
The Bondi Beach Massacre Was a Choice: Australia Let This Evil Come & Fester – City Journal
Australia Doesn’t Have A Gun Problem, It Has An Islamist Problem – Brianna Lyman
Bondi Beach & the Heroism of Maronite Christian Ahmed Al-Ahmed – The Spectator World
Less-Than-Reassuring Answers in the Brown University Shooting – Jim Geraghty at NRO
The West’s Deflections Over Bondi Are Obscene – Georgina Mumford at Spiked
The Bondi Beach Shooting Was a Pogrom – Brendan O’Neill at The Spectator World

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Monument of Unageing Intellect – Marc O. DeGirolami, J.S.D. & LL.M., at Public Discourse
TPUSA Denied, While Democrats Club Approved, at a Catholic University – The College Fix
Chesterton Schools Network Wins $1 Million Yass Prize – The Yass Prize

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
NSFW: Videos Show Bizarre Sexual Ceremony That Amherst College Pushes – Free Beacon
A Conservative Overhaul of the University of Texas is Underway – Vimal Patel at New York Times
Putting the Progressive University in the Dock – Scott Yenor at James G. Martin Center

The Lavender Mafia:
Same-Sex “Marriage” & the European Bishops – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at First Things

Monday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Bombshell or Firecracker? Leo Has a Private Audience With George Weigel! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. A Couple of Recent & Conspicuous Reversals of Francis by Leo. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Devout Catholics Support Mass Deportations – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
4. Never Too Late: 100-Yr-Old Man Baptized, Confirmed, & 1st Communion Same Day – Ch Pop
5. The Watering & Dumbing Down of the Faith at Vatican II – Virgil Nemoianu at Tradition &. . .
6. The “True” Islam – Fr. James V. Schall, S.J., at Catholic World Report
7. Home Alone in the Priesthood: Unaddressed Reasons Young Priests Leave – Gene T. Gomulka
8. The High Price of “Harmless” Fun – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
9. Fruit of the Council: A Church No Longer Serious About Salvation – The Catholic Herald
10. Austrian Bishop & Priests Praising Depraved Blasphemy, Mary as Bearded Man – Cath Conclav

Monday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
What’s the Difference bt. the “Lætare” Sunday of Lent & “Gaudete” Sunday of Advent? – Fr. Zed
Archbishop Gänswein Supports Scrapping of Traditionis Custodes – Catholic Conclave
Pope Leo XIV & the Dancing Crucifix Returns to the Center of the Altar – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Leo XIV: A European Pope? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
She Tried Fasting & It Changed Her Life Forever – Lila Rose

Recent Posts:
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Albanese the Appeaser – Hugo Timms at Spiked
‘Birthright Citizenship’ Is A Feudal Relic That Has No Place In America – The Federalist
Whirring Sound – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Calling Out Candace – National Review

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Where Christianity Retreats, Islam Advances – Atilio Faoro at Tradition, Family, & Property

Christendom vs. Dār al-Islām:
FBI Thwarts New Year’s Eve Bomb Plot in Los Angeles, Officials Say – Catholic Vote
Where Christianity Retreats, Islam Advances – Atilio Faoro at Tradition, Family, & Property
Video: Freedom of Speech, Islam, & the Left with Andrew & Noleen Sedra – Lila Rose

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Europeans Aren’t Even Weak Shadows of What They Once Were – The American Catholic
America’s New Doctrine of Empire Can Trump Save Europe From Itself? – A. Roussinos at UnHerd
So What? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Spain Without Spaniards: The Unprecedented Decline of the National Population – A. O’Mullony

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Devout Catholic Philip Rivers Electrified the NFL With Historic Comeback – Catholic Vote
What’s Up With the Fishwrap, America, Crux, Praising a Netflix Film? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Catholic Heart Hidden in the Christmas Classic ‘Home Alone’ – National Catholic Register

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Rob Reiner, Narrator of My Childhood – Jeffrey Blehar at National Review
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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

MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Never Too Late: 100-Yr-Old Man Baptized, Confirmed, & Receives 1st Communion Same Day – CP
Devout Catholics Support Mass Deportations – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
She Tried Fasting & It Changed Her Life Forever – Lila Rose

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Bombshell or Firecracker? Leo Has a Private Audience With George Weigel! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Leo XIV: A European Pope? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
A Couple of Recent & Conspicuous Reversals of Francis by Leo. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Gaudete! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Advent:
What’s the Difference bt. the “Lætare” Sunday of Lent & “Gaudete” Sunday of Advent? – Fr. Zed
Ancient Advent Mass Gains New Interest Among Younger Catholics – Catholic News Agency
Ecclesial Thanksgiving: St. Leo the Great & the Advent Ember Days – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Prepare Your Heart for Christmas with St. John of the Cross’ Beautiful Advent Poem – Ch Pop
Advent is the Perfect Time to Invite Someone to Church – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Vatican II at 60:
The Watering & Dumbing Down of the Faith at Vatican II – Virgil Nemoianu

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Fruit of the Council: A Church No Longer Serious About Salvation – The Catholic Herald
Austrian Bishop & Priests Praising Depraved Blasphemy, Mary as Bearded Man – Cath Conclave

Traditionis Custodes:
Archbishop Gänswein Supports Scrapping of Traditionis Custodes – Catholic Conclave

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Archaeologists Uncover Rare Fresco of Jesus in Town Leo Recently Visited – Rachel Wolf
Who Created Our Cultural Dark Ages? Blaming the Right is Tempting & Wrong – UnHerd
Media Framing of the First Female Archbishop of the Anglican Church – Catholic Stand Magazine
American Catholics Overwhelmingly Disagree with Leo’s Attacks on Trump – P.J. Wolfgang, J.D.
Catholic Voters Still Back Trump – Matthew E. Bunson, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
The Liturgical War by Some Bishops & Pope Leo XIV on Their Faithful – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The High Price of “Harmless” Fun – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Home Alone in the Priesthood: Unaddressed Reasons Young Priests Leave – Gene T. Gomulka
Attacks on the Sacred & a Kinky Vatican Official? – The Prayerful Posse
The “True” Islam – Fr. James V. Schall, S.J., at Catholic World Report
Where Christianity Retreats, Islam Advances – Atilio Faoro at Tradition, Family, & Property
“Amahl and the Night Visitors”: The Classic Christmas Opera – Michael De Sapio
How Feminism Became The Biggest Pagan Megachurch In The World – Carrie Gress, Ph.D
How Euthanasia Gained a Foothold in Hospice Care – Frank Mongillo at National Review
An ‘Aide-Memoire’ for Pope Leo – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Rod Dreher Warned of Totalitarianism in West Censored Under UK Laws – The Telegraph
. . .I Analyze & Fisk The Telegraph Article of Me – Rod Dreher
All 187,460 Miles of Road That Led to Rome, Mapped – Franz Lidz at New York Times
Some Useful Reminders in the Liturgy Debate – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Praying with the Liturgical Calendar, Living within the Church’s Seasons – Cath Spiritual Direct
Why Not the Novus Ordo in Latin? Asking the Wrong Question – Kevin Tierney
The Nuptial Mass, the Story of the Care Cloth – A Treasure To Be Shared
Blue Vestments for Immaculate Conception – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Sun: Praise for the Creator – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at NLM
Pope Leo XIV & the Dancing Crucifix Returns to the Center of the Altar – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Did Angels Mate with Human Women? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
TLM Gospels Switch Between “Ierusalem” & “Ierosolyma”? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Would John the Baptist Ask That of Jesus? – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Drawing Discerning Men Deeper into the Heart of the Father – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Imposing Hands & Words: The Matter & Form of Holy Orders – A. Sanders at Adoremus Bulletin

Black Sunday, Saracens Sabre Slashing:
Bondi Massacre: This is What Islamist Terrorism in the West Looks Like – Visegrád 24 on X
Bondi Massacre: Multiculturalism in High Resolution – Adam Johnston on X
The Bondi Barbarians – Tom Slater at Spiked
Brown University Mass Shooter Yelled “Allahu Akbar” – Laura Loomer on X
Bondi Massacre: Female Police Officers Froze During Attack – Gunther Eagleman™ on X
Bondi Massacre: Four Officers Failed to Engage Attackers, Hid Instead – Right Angle News Net
Amsterdam: Hamas Supporters Attack Hanukkah Celebrations – The British Patriot on X
Israel Accuses Leftist PM of Fueling Antisemitism Before Bondi Attack – Kurt Zindulka
Australian Politician Tony Burke Faces Immediate Resignation Calls – Catholic Arena on X
The Religious Affiliation of the Top 10 Terrorist Groups in the World – Kat Kanada on X
Australia Took Away Their Citizens’ Guns Prior to Terror Attack – Libs of TikTok on X
An Incomplete List of Muslim Attacks on The West Since 1992 – Visegrád 24 on X
Germany: 5 Arrested over Alleged Islamist Terror Plot Against Christmas Market – K. Zindulka
The Following Story is No Longer True. . .
, , ,Brown University Mass Shooter is Also a Tranny – Joshua Hall on X

Persecution of Christians:
20 More Nigerian Christians Kidnapped – Catholic Arena on X

The Synodal Drinking Game:
Video: Synod Leaders Call For The Church To Abolish Masculinity – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Liberal Education as Civic Education – Jennifer Frey at Jack Miller Center
Learning by Labyrinth – Benjamin Lyda at Living Classical Education
Caves, Happiness, & Liberal Learning – W. Winston Elliott, III, at The Imaginative Conservative

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
L.A. Public Schools Lost 26% of Students, Yet Increased Staffing by 19% – Corey A. DeAngelis on X
USC Professors Promote ‘Drag Pedagogy’ for K-12 Teacher Prep Programs – The College Fix
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class. – Dana Goldstein at NY Times

Sunday Late-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. For Gaudete Sunday, Pope Leo XIV Wore a Beautiful Rose Chasuble – Josh Mansfield on X
2. Spanish: Pope Leo XIV Receives Gänswein in Audience – Info Vaticana
3. Why Christ Asked Who Touched Him, if He Knew It was the Bleeding Woman – Fr. Coleridge
4. A Little-Known 15th-Century Saint’s Terrifying Vision of Purgatory – Church Pop
5. Is It Okay To Miss Mass If You’re Traveling? – Matthew Chicone at Catholic Link
6. How to Stop Complaining & Have Joy – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
7. A Priest’s Powerful Message for Every Tired Mom – Church Pop
8. Five Miraculous Facts About Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas – Church Pop
9. Ordering Our Loves: The Secret Architecture of a Holy Life – Rob Sexton at Catholic Exchange
10. An Example of a Leather Antependium frm Old Quebec City (1675-1725) – Liturgical Arts Journ

Sunday Late-Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
God Doesn’t Waste Humiliation & Suffering – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
Spanish: The Greatest Hymn of Advent – Info Vaticana
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Cardinal Burke’s Titular Church in Rome: Sant’ Agata dei Goti – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Perfect Gift: A Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In. . .

Recent Posts:
SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Political Prisoner – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Bizarro World of MTG, Tucker, Candace, & the Crank (Woke) Right – David Strom at HA
Trump Should Absolutely Model 1920s Immigration Policies Because They Worked – Casey Chalk
Rebuking Larry Chapp – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
This British Government is Anti-British – Frank Haviland at The European Conservative
The Great British Brain-Drain – Luke Johnson at The American Conservative
Why 7M Venezuelans Have Fled Venezuela – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Report Exposes Microsoft’s Disturbing Ties To China – Paul Bradford at AG
It is Not Racist to Tell the Truth About Britain’s Rape Gangs – Brendan O’Neill at Spiked
USAID was a Scam. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Another Faulty ‘Climate Change’ Study Gets Busted – Tim O’Brien at PJ Media

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Immigration Without Assimilation Is Cultural Suicide – Christopher Mannion, K.M.
Paris Has Canceled New Year’s Celebrations Due to “Security Reasons” – Visegrád 24 on X

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
European Nationalists Welcome Trump’s Civilizational Turn – Andrew Day at TAC
How the Roman Ranking System Actually Worked – Peter Jones at The Spectator World
The Reality of Slavery in America vs. Everywhere Else – John Stossel on X
The Tragic Politics of the French Revolution – Daniel Johnson at Law & Liberty
Lebanon Still Held Hostage by Hezbollah; Christians Forced Out – Gatestone Institute

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is GM Bringing Back the Two Stroke Engine? – Eric at Eric Peters Autos
China’s Underpopulation & Overproduction Will Lead to Ruin – Tradition, Family, & Property
Why You Should Take Your Kids To See The Nutcracker, This Year & Every Year – The Federalist
How a Trip to Poland Convinced Me that Socialism Works – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Complicated Legacy of Frank Gehry’s Work – Justin Shubow at National Review
The Rise & Fall of Liberal Catholicism in the Netherlands – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
China’s Underpopulation & Overproduction Will Lead to Ruin – Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
How a Trip to Poland Convinced Me that Socialism Works – Tradition, Family, & Property
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

SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
For Gaudete Sunday, Pope Leo XIV Wore a Beautiful Rose Chasuble – Josh Mansfield on X

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Spanish: Pope Leo XIV Receives Gänswein in Audience – Info Vaticana
The Weekly Leo – 10 December 2025 – Jeff Miller & Jimmy Akin

Advent:
Waiting with Hope: The Spiritual Meaning of Advent – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
Spanish: The Greatest Hymn of Advent – Info Vaticana

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Perfect Gift: A Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In. . .
How to Stop Complaining & Have Joy – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
Science Is Not Enough: Karl Stern, A.I., & the Vocabulary of the Soul – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at CSM
How to Eradicate Envy – Dr. Donald DeMarco at Catholic Exchange
Five Miraculous Facts About Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas – Church Pop
Why Christ Asked Who Touched Him, if He Knew It Was the Bleeding Woman – Fr. Coleridge, S.J.
Dilexi Te & a Monastic Vision for the Homeless – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
Ordering Our Loves: The Secret Architecture of a Holy Life – Rob Sexton at Catholic Exchange
Seven Miracles That Reveal Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Powerful Intercession – Church Pop
What is Gaudete Sunday & What is Its Spiritual Meaning? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Gratitude Is the Answer – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
A Priest’s Powerful Message for Every Tired Mom – Church Pop
Four Saints Whose Trauma Led To Their Holiness – Catherine DiNuzzo at Catholic Link
There’s More to St. Pier Giorgio than His Works – Paul Suski at Catholic Exchange
A Little-Known 15th-Century Saint’s Terrifying Vision of Purgatory – Church Pop
Is It Okay To Miss Mass If You’re Traveling? – Matthew Chicone at Catholic Link
God Doesn’t Waste Humiliation & Suffering – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
Mother Angelica’s Stirring Encounter with the ‘Poorest of the Poor’ in Mexico – Church Pop

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Burke’s Titular Church in Rome: Sant’ Agata dei Goti – Liturgical Arts Journal
Gaudete Sunday 2025 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
An Example of a Leather Antependium from Old Quebec City (1675-1725) – Liturgical Arts Journal
Liturgical & Spiritual Resources on New Online Platform – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM

Friday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. For the Crime of Being a Priest – The World Is Quiet Here
2. Video: The Numbers Don’t Lie: The Catholic Faith Is in Freefall – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
3. Brigitte Macron Catholic Controversy – Taylor R. Marshal, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
4. Dropped Eucharists & Christ’s Secret Wound – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
5. Why Christians become Liberals & How to Avoid It Happening to You – The WM Review
6. Society’s New ‘Sins’: Smoking & Having Too Many Kids – Dr. Ray Guarendi at The Reg
7. The Irish Priest Who Became the Most Decorated Chaplain in U.S. History – Catholic Arena
8. Even Liberal Protestants Must Commit – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine
9. True-Ecumenism vs. False Ecumenism from a Traditional Catholic Priest. . . – Erick Ybarra
10. The Magisterial Minimism of John Henry Newman – John F. Doherty at Public Discourse

Friday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
Good Fences Make Good Christians – Drew Belsky at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Catholic Meaning Behind the Color Blue – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
A Black Marian-Themed Cope from the Renaissance – Liturgical Arts Journal

Recent Posts:
FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
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
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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

FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: The Numbers Don’t Lie: The Catholic Faith Is in Freefall – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
For the Crime of Being a Priest – The World Is Quiet Here
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
Dropped Eucharists & Christ’s Secret Wound – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
The Magisterial Minimism of John Henry Newman – John F. Doherty at Public Discourse
Why Christians become Liberals & How to Avoid It Happening to You – The WM Review
The Tragedy of Christian Power Politics – Phoenix Contes at Public Discourse
Universal Causality – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Society’s New ‘Sins’: Smoking & Having Too Many Kids – Dr. Ray Guarendi at The Reg
True-Ecumenism vs. False Ecumenism from a Traditional Catholic Priest. . . – Erick Ybarra
Even Liberal Protestants Must Commit – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine
Biggest Question Our Culture Faces: to Hold or to Compromise? – Echoes from an Old Hollow Tree
The Irish Priest Who Became the Most Decorated Chaplain in U.S. History – Catholic Arena
The Catholic Meaning Behind the Color Blue – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Good Fences Make Good Christians – Drew Belsky at Catholic Answers Magazine
Herodotus the Storyteller – Matthew K. Reising, Ph.D., at Law & Liberty
Brigitte Macron Catholic Controversy – Taylor R. Marshal, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Black Marian-Themed Cope from the Renaissance – Liturgical Arts Journal

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Leo XIV’s Vision of Catholic Education – Daniel Guernsey at The Catholic Thing
Plato Meets Game Theory: How Schelling Points Explain the Power of Great Books – Big Think
An Introduction to Classical Education – Review by Emily Harrison at Classical Education Review

Liturgical References:
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

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
China’s Underpopulation & Overproduction Will Lead to Ruin – Tradition, Family, & Property
How a Trip to Poland Convinced Me that Socialism Works – Tradition, Family, & Property

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Rise & Fall of Liberal Catholicism in the Netherlands – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How the American TFP Was Able to Make Reparation in Vienna – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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

THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
More ‘Erotic’ Books by Card Fernández Unearthed, After Being Hidden by Vatican – M. Haynes

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Thank You Pope Leo XIV. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Leo Continues Singing Our Father in Latin During Wednesday Audiences – Rome Reports

Advent:
Advent in the Roman Missal: The Rorate Mass – John Paul Sonnen at New Liturgical Movement
An Advent Heart in a Christmas World: Five Simple Ways to Slow Down – Scepter Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
I Instantly Added This Book To My List! (Fr. Z Polls) – Fr. Z’s Blog
An Angelic Orchestra of the Middle Ages – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalis
Vladimir Soloviev: Why Only the Catholic Church is God’s True Church on Earth – TACatholic
Crucial Tips • “Teaching Children How to Sing” – Jeff Ostrowski at Corpus Christi Watershed
No Christmas Songs During Advent? – Michael Schmiesing at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Critical Eye to a Beautiful Renovation of Atlanta’s Sacred Heart Basilica – Fr. A.J. McDonald
“The Truth & Meaning of Human Sexuality” is a Masterpiece – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Tricky History of Childhood Reading: Rethinking Western Canon of Children’s Literature – TCI
Video: Catholics Demand Leo Condemn Brigitte Macron Committing Sacrilege – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Hating Jesus In Vienna For Christmas: A Filthy Art Exhibit – Rod Dreher
China’s Underpopulation & Overproduction Will Lead to Ruin – Tradition, Family, & Property
General Debate on Christianity with an Atheist – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence for. . .
Poll Finds Signs of a Confession Revival in France – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Video: U.S. Government Admits It Is Allied with the Satanic Temple – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
A Union of Orthodoxy w/Catholicism May Remind Us What Was Lost in the Schism – Fr. Charron
Sacred Movement in Hispanic Philippines – Caterina Lorenzo-Molo, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
The Eye of Providence & More Patrons’ Questions – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Video: Catholics Submit Open Letter to Leo In Defense of Mary – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Classical Music: Good for the Soul – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity

News Brief:
I’m Streaming on Amazon Prime! – Christine Niles, J.D., at Stella Maris Media

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Book of Hours of Étienne Alleaume – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Vatican II at 60:
The USCCB Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Vatican II: Disgraceful – TACatholic

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Repetitio Mater Memoriæ in Leo XIV’s Drawing New Maps of Hope – Inst For Cath Liberal Ed
Rhetoric: Key to Unlocking Hidden Meaning in Primary Sources – Reflections on the Belles. . .
Video: Newman: Education Humanizing Thru Friendships for Wisdom, Truth, Virtue – U of Dallas

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
USCCB Funds MICAH That Promotes Abortion & LGTB Ideologies – Lepanto Institute

Recent Posts:
VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Everyone Thinks Legal Weed is Inevitable. Everyone is Wrong – C.F. Lehman at City Journal
How a Trip to Poland Convinced Me that Socialism Works – Tradition, Family, & Property

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Rise & Fall of Liberal Catholicism in the Netherlands – Tradition, Family, & Property

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How the American TFP Was Able to Make Reparation in Vienna – Tradition, Family, & Property
Sacred Art Gifts; Christmas is Coming – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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

VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Religious Leaders Say They’re Observing A Hidden Trend Among Younger Americans – WaPo
Marian Theologians Critique Vatican Note On Co-Redemptrix As Furor Grows – Michael Haynes
Does Pius IX’s Response to Rejecting Vatican I Show Hints to Rejecting Vatican II? – Cath Stand

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Advent:
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: From the “O Antiphons” – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Amazing Miracle For St. Juan Diego’s Canonization! – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Cure For Cultural Amnesia: Get Lost in the World of Literature – Bishop James Conley
Nine Polish Salesian Priests Martyred by Nazi’s to be Beatified – The American Catholic
Leo: On Misreading Lebanon’s Civil War & Destabilising Immigration – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Yes, Peter Was Really There – Steve Ray at Catholic Answers Magazine
Fr. Z Rants Over Provocative Artwork by a Cistercian Nun – Fr. Z’s Blog
“Summa in a Year” Podcast Makes the Brilliance of Aquinas Accessible to Every Catholic – Ign T
Historically & Theologically Absurd to Compare The Holy Family to Illegal Aliens – The Federalist
I Wish I Didn’t Wait: Delaying Child Bearing to the Detriment of Your Children – Them Before Us
Video: Archdiocese Fights with Heretical Priest Over Profane Nativity Scene – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Making Saints of Recently Deceased Popes Cheapens Sainthood – The American Catholic
Nearly Half of Netflix Kids’ Shows Expose Children to LGBT Propaganda – The Federalist
Smashing Biggest Lie in History: How Islam Really Conquered Indonesia – Ofer Binshok on X
Priest Refuses To Remove Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Seeks Meeting With Archbishop – CNA
How a Trip to Poland Convinced Me that Socialism Works – Tradition, Family, & Property
Video: Priests Are Quitting The Priesthood In Droves – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Is Vatican ‘Satisfied’ With China’s Contempt For Diplomatic Accord? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Why Evolutionism is Not Acceptable: Divine Creation vs. Godless Naturalism – R.L. Kmita
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
‘The Tranny Lobby Knows It’s Losing – So Now It’s Lashing Out’ – Spiked
Video: Radical Theologian Declares Christ A Failure – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

News Brief:
Cardinal McElroy Says Cancer Surgery Successful – Catholic World News
Irish Teacher Faces Christmas In Prison In Dispute Over Gender Ideology – Catholic World News

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Fire of the Godhead Which Miraculously Consumes, Cools, & Conceives – David Clayton
A Monastic Inspired Marian Chasuble from Talleres de Arte Granda – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Altar & Relics of St. Syrus of Pavia – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Persecution of Christians:
Pastor, Wife, & Churchgoers Abducted at Gunpoint During Sunday Service in Nigeria – CBN

The Synodal Drinking Game:
Beware the Trojan Horse in the Synodal Church – John Horvat, II, at Crisis Magazine

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Has the Graduate-School Collapse Begun? – Megan Zahneis at The Chronicle Of Higher Education
The Absurdity of the Nation’s Largest Teachers’ Union – Wai Wah Chin at City Journal

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The Rise & Fall of Liberal Catholicism in the Netherlands – Tradition, Family, & Property

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Here’s How To Bless A Christmas Tree – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Andrea Grillo Go’s Ballistic Over Carlo Acutis Sainthood – Silere Non Possum
2. President Trump’s Immaculate Conception Message – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
3. Video’s of Andrea Grillo Going Bonkers Over Carlo Acutis Sainthood – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Faithful Worldwide Petition Pope Leo to Re-Examine “Mater Populi Fidelis” – Diane Montagna
5. Video: Man Dies, Meets Jesus, Sent Back with Urgent Message – Catholic Unscripted
6. Sister Miriam Exposes the Possible Cause Behind the Nun’s Vocation Collapse – Church Pop
7. ‘Miles Christi’ in California Suppressed Completely: ‘We Have Lost Our Vows’ – Cal Cath Daily
8. How to Reboot Monastic Life & Save Christendom – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
9. Parish Bored by the Birth of Christ, Makes Nativity “Ripped from the Headlines” – Mt. Archbold
10. The Unanswered Question: Natural Law & Same-Sex Attraction – D. Knapp at The Latin Right

Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
The Rise & Fall of Liberal Catholicism in the Netherlands – Tradition, Family, & Property
Were the High Priests from Jesus’ Time still from the Priestly Line of Aaron? – Steve Ray
Deliver Us From Evil: The Achilles Heel of Vatican II – Fr. Tom Collins via Les Femmes

Recent Posts:
TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
European’s Idea of ‘Freedom of Speech’ is Orwellian – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
How the American TFP Was Able to Make Reparation in Vienna – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Restaurateur Flees California After Vegan Thugs Harass Patrons – Gary Isbell at Trad, Fam, & Prop
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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

TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How to Reboot Monastic Life & Save Christendom – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
Faithful Worldwide Petition Pope Leo to Re-Examine “Mater Populi Fidelis” – Diane Montagna
President Trump’s Immaculate Conception Message – Don McClarey at The American Catholic

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Tradition Returns: Visiting Statue Of Mary On Feast Of Immaculate Conception – Fr. McDonald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Review of The Aeneid, Translated by Scott McGill & Susannah Wright – New Verse Review
Andrea Grillo Go’s Ballistic Over Carlo Acutis Sainthood – Silere Non Possum
How the American TFP Was Able to Make Reparation in Vienna – Tradition, Family, & Property
The Collapse of Global Liberalism & Emergence of the Post Liberal World Order – Worthy House
Video: Man Dies, Meets Jesus, Sent Back with Urgent Message – Catholic Unscripted
Were the High Priests from Jesus’ Time still from the Priestly Line of Aaron? – Steve Ray
The Rise & Fall of Liberal Catholicism in the Netherlands – Tradition, Family, & Property
Video’s of Andrea Grillo Going Bonkers Over Carlo Acutis Sainthood – Fr. Z’s Blog
Yes, Europe’s Civilization Is Being Erased – Gavin Mortimer at The Spectator World
Parish Bored by the Birth of Christ, Makes Nativity “Ripped from the Headlines” – Mt. Archbold
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
Hindu Idols in Carolina, Mosques in Texas, Catholics in Exile – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Spanish: Heretic Nun Picked by Francis Wants Deaconesses & to Demasculinize the Church – IV
‘Miles Christi’ in California Suppressed Completely: ‘We Have Lost Our Vows’ – Cal Catholic Daily
The Truth About ‘Communion & Liberation’: Politics, Suffering, & Scandals – Silere Non Possum
It’s Official: Christianity Is On The Rise – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
What Are You Looking For Now? – Jeffrey Stevens at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: Elderly Nuns Ordered to Shut It As They Fight To Keep Their Home – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The Unanswered Question: Natural Law & Same-Sex Attraction – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Five Marian Chasubles for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Liturgical Arts Journal
Liturgical Notes on the Immaculate Conception – Gregory DiPippo at New Lit Mov

Persecution of Christians:
2025: 7,000+ Christians Killed in Nigeria by Muslims – A Treasure To Be Shared
Islam, Leo, & a Thin Covering for Cowardice – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Leo Endorses Muslim Colonization of The West – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream

Vatican II at 60:
Was Vatican II a Cause of Cultural Revolution More Than a Casualty? – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Navigating the Post-Conciliar Church – Hans Feichtinger at First Things
Deliver Us From Evil: The Achilles Heel of Vatican II – Fr. Tom Collins via Les Femmes

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Sister Miriam Exposes the Possible Cause Behind the Nun’s Vocation Collapse – Church Pop
Data Shows More Catholics, but Less Priests – Rome Reports

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
The United States Conference of Confusing Bishops – Andrea Madrigal at The Lady’s Quill

Mater Populi Fidelis:
‘Mary Co-Redemptrix’: All That’s Wrong In The Vatican Note – Luisella Scrosati at Daily Compass

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
High School Seniors: 42 Colleges With Strong Catholic Communities – T.C. Barber at Aleteia
After Winning the Nobel Prize in Literature, He Thanked His Childhood Teacher – TACatholic
How Plato Turned Socrates’ Death Into a Blueprint for True Learning – Ch. Engelland at The Reg

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Mississippi’s Hard-to-Debunk Reading Miracle – Robert Verbruggen at City Journal

Monday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. A Turning of the Tide for the Latin Mass – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
2. Pope Leo XIV Softens Some of Francis’ Garbage – Damian Thompson on X
3. USCCBs’ Child-Trafficking Profits Destroy Immigration Credibility – Maureen Mullarkey
4. Pope Leo XIV Should Consider Stepping Down – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
5. Leo Extends Apostolic Blessing to N. Carolina SSPX Chapel for 25th Anniversary – Rorate Cæli
6. Trial Run for the Holocaust – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Pope Leo XIV, the Two Speeds – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
8. The Dark Origins Of Feminism – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., via Spirit Daily Blog
9. Vatican Says: No Deaconesses. . .My Response – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
10. The Lonely Joys of Christmas Cards: A Declining Practice – Peter Tonguette

Monday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
Hindus Usurp N. Carolina; Muslims Usurp Texas; Catholics Usurp Parish Basements – F. Melton
Pope Leo XIV Unmasks Campisi’s Manoeuvres: Donations Commission Axed – Silere Non Possum
Sour Seeds Sown In The 60’s Still Bloom – Christopher Manion, K.M., at Shenandoah Sodbuster

Recent Posts:
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SATVRDAY EARLY-EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Reality Always Wins In The End, Minnesota – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Remember Her: Renée Lemaire – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
If You Care About the Future of College Football, Cheer for Texas Tech in the Playoff – Federalist
Restaurateur Flees California After Vegan Thugs Harass Patrons – Gary Isbell at Trad, Fam, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
In Polarized America, Planned Parenthood’s Influence Disintegrates – Tradition, Family, & Prop
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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

MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
USCCBs’ Child-Trafficking Profits Destroy Immigration Credibility – Maureen Mullarkey
A Turning of the Tide for the Latin Mass – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Softens Some of Francis’ Garbage – Damian Thompson on X
Pope Leo XIV, the Two Speeds – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Leo Extends Apostolic Blessing to N. Carolina SSPX Chapel for 25th Anniversary – Rorate Cæli
Pope Leo XIV Unmasks Campisi’s Manoeuvres: Donations Commission Axed – Silere Non Possum
We All Need Almsgiving: Acts Of Generosity Are Little Rebellions Against Isolation – NRO
Wikipedia Announces Pope Leo XIV As Their 5th Most-read Profile Of 2025 – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home Designated A Historic Landmark – Catholic World News

Advent:
Advent: The Playlist – Fr. Herman Majkrzak at Sons Of Sirach
Immaculate Conception Sermon – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
An Advent Reflection: The Manger – Elizabeth Sudlow at The Imaginative Conservative
Catholic Craft: Enrich Advent With a Homemade Nativity – Emily Malloy at The Reg

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Kent Pilgrimage Routes Help Revive the Catholic England of Chaucer – Edward Pentin
Interview with Fr. Dominic White, O.P.: Why the Church Must Reclaim Art – The Catholic Herald
Science is Not Enough: Karl Stern, A.I., & the Vocabulary of the Soul – Bob Kurland, Ph.D.
Dappled Things at 20 – Bernardo Aparicio Garcia at Dappled Things
Get To Know A Patron Saint Of Poetry On His 1,504th Birthday – Jenny Lark Snarski at Aleteia
The Lonely Joys of Christmas Cards: A Declining Practice – Peter Tonguette
Trial Run for the Holocaust – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Dark Origins Of Feminism – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., via Spirit Daily Blog
The Pope Praises Turkey as a “Model of Coexistence” – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC
Hindus Usurp N. Carolina; Muslims Usurp Texas; Catholics Usurp Parish Basements – F. Melton
Keeping an Eye on the Donut Instead of the Hole – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
Exposing the Rigged Research of the Same-Sex Parenting Movement – K. Faust at Them Before Us
Paganism Is The Perfect Religion For Post-Faith Britain – Francis Young at UnHerd
Sour Seeds Sown In The 60’s Still Bloom – Christopher Manion at Shenandoah Sodbuster
The Return of Muslim Blasphemy Laws in the U.K.? – Carl R. Trueman at First Things
In Defense of Older Parenthood – Brianna Heldt at Just Showing Up
Bishop Eleganti: By Its Own Admission, Islam is an Anti-Christian Religion – Complicit Clergy
Vatican Says: No Deaconesses. . .My Response – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Pope Leo XIV Should Consider Stepping Down – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37

News Ticker:
New Print Journal For ‘Intellectual Catholic Women’ To Be Released In April – The CWR
‘Peace On Earth?’: Massachusetts Church Sparks Controversy With ICE Crèche – NY Post
Boston Archdiocese Calls For Removal Of ‘ICE Was Here’ Sign From Nativity Scene – NY Post

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Nobis Quoque Peccatoribus – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
“Alma Redemptóris Mater” • Everything There Is To Know About This Marian Antiphon – CCW

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘Sons Of Thunder’ Vocations Group Teaches Boys How To Be Catholic Men – Cath News Agency

Persecution of Christians:
Another Nigerian Priest Kidnapped – Catholic World News

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
USCCB Funds Homosexual Organizations & Pro-Abortionists – Rob Gasper at Lepanto Institute
Dear Shepherds: Can You Hear Me Now? – Christopher Manion, K.M., at Shenandoah Sodbuster

Mater Populi Fidelis:
Leading Mariologists Publish Scathing Critique of Vatican Note on Mary’s Titles – Edward Pentin

Vatican II at 60:
Critique Of The Good, Bad, & Ugly In The Last 60 Years? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Doubt Has Entered Through Windows Meant To Be Open To Light – Rorate Cæli

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Best Education Available To All – Jed A. Hartings, Ph.D., at The Sentinel
Video: Reclaiming Culture Through Education – University of Dallas
Video: What Makes a Great Teacher: Community, Virtue, & Classical Ed – Liberty Classical Schools

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Further Negative Projections for Higher Ed in 2026 – Josh Moody at Inside Higher Ed
The Political Causes of Higher Education’s Decline – Kevin Wallsten at City Journal
Measuring Ourselves: How Do We Measure Ourselves as Teachers? – Christine Norvell at Classis

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Need to Know – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Recent Posts:
SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SATVRDAY EARLY-EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
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:
Inside The Gruesome World Of The ‘Human Safari’ – Holly Watt at The Spectator World

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Deep in the Heart of Texas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Restaurateur Flees California After Vegan Thugs Harass Patrons – Gary Isbell at Trad, Fam, & Prop

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Our Holy Home – Our Holy Home
Pope Leo XIV’s Favorite Films – Filip Mazurczak at Crisis Magazine
Chicago: Redux – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
How Are the Mighty Fallen: The End of Europe & Hollywood – The American Spectator
In Polarized America, Planned Parenthood’s Influence Disintegrates – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Staring Into the Abyss – Pat Cross at Crisis Magazine\

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Send 2025 Christmas Cards To Fr. Z! – With A Cautionary Note – Fr. Z’s Blog
China’s Supply Chain Control Is a Ticking Time Bomb – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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

SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Don’t You Go Up to My House? – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand Magazine

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Advent:
A Spiritual Treasure Hunt – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Second Sunday of Advent 2025 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Prophet Who Prepares. A Homily for the Second Sunday of Advent – Msgr. Charles Pope
Even When It’s Bad, Be Grateful – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers Magazine
Gratitude Without Limit – John Cuddeback, Ph.D., at Life Craft
What Mother Mary & Joan of Arc Teach Us About ‘The Vocation of a Woman’ – The Reg
Possessing The Truth Prepares The Faithful For Doomsday – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
What Does It Mean When Scripture Says That God Hardens Certain Human Hearts? – Msgr. Pope
It Is Possible To Avoid Purgatory Altogether – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
What’s Your Eternal Line? – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand Magazine
Book Interview: The Hell There Is. – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
St. Albert the Great & Magic – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Why Padre Pio Could Not Deliver His Mother From Purgatory – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
St. Carlo Acutis: Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
Why St. Andrew is Known as the “Apostle of the Cross” – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Memory Of England’s Martyrs Lives Strong In Rome – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
The Dominican Who Built Catholic California – Jennifer Sokol at National Catholic Register
Vietnamese Catholics: Their History, Their Future, & Their Saints – The Catholic World Report
Signs Of The Times: Self-Idolatry – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
What Is The Pontifical Blessing That The Pope & Bishops Can Give? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The Prophetic Saint Who Foretold What the End of the World Will Be Like – The Reg

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Icons & Illuminations by Ioanna Belcea – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Proposal for the Revised Apostolic Liturgy (RAL) of John Chrysostom – P. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Doomsday – Does Jesus Really Not Know The Day? – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.

Saturday Early-Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Boston Archbishop Richard G. Henning Hates the Catholic Church – The American Catholic
2. Why Are Young Priests Leaving The Priesthood. . .My Analysis – Fr Allan J. McDonald
3. It Isn’t As If the Muslims Were Devotees of the Traditional Mass – The American Catholic
4. Leader Of Schismatic Colorado Springs Group Disregards Excommunication – The CWR
5. Europe’s “Civilizational Erasure” Happened when It Snubbed John Paul II – P.J. Wolfgang, J.D.
6. Why I Am Not (Quite, Yet) a Traditionalist: Part I – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
7. Restaurateur Flees California After Vegan Thugs Harass Patrons – Gary Isbell at Trad, Fam, & Pr
8. Yes, Gänswein! Leo Should Follow His Joyful, True Way Forward! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
9. Getting to Know Some Modern Monsters – Msgr. Charles Fink at The Catholic Thing
10. Leo’s Islam 2-Step & Deaconesses Shut Down – The Prayerful Posse via The Catholic Thing

Saturday Early-Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Does Leo Want Laity Clericalized For Diaconal Ministry Without Ordination? – Fr. McDonald
Video: Bishops Come Under Fire For Getting Way Too Political – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Among The Cajun Magyars – Rod Dreher
One Insult After Another: The Heresy in “One Battle After Another” – Catholic Stand Magazine
Leo Continues To Correct The Wrongful Manipulations Of Francis – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Final Considerations of the 2nd Study Commission on the Female Diaconate – Fr. Z’s Blog
20 of the Very Best G.K. Chesterton Quotes – Alex R. Hey at Epic Pew
Video: A Major Shakeup Of The Vatican Is Coming – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Before & After: The Restoration of Belmont Chapel in Newport, Rhode Island – Liturgical Arts Jour

Recent Posts:
SATVRDAY EARLY-EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
Will I Get My First Million. . . – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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