FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Final Considerations of the 2nd Study Commission on the Female Diaconate – Fr. Z’s Blog
Before & After: The Restoration of Belmont Chapel in Newport, Rhode Island – Liturgical Arts Jour
20 of the Very Best G.K. Chesterton Quotes – Alex R. Hey at Epic Pew

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

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: A Major Shakeup Of The Vatican Is Coming – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Leo Continues To Correct The Wrongful Manipulations Of Francis – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
One Insult After Another: The Heresy in “One Battle After Another” – Catholic Stand Magazine
Why I Always Have & Always Will Call Myself “Catholic” Before “Christian” – John Mac Ghlionn
No to Sacrilegious Football ‘Baptisms’ – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
Video: The Unfortunate Truth Of Pope Leo’s Ecumania – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
In Polarized America, Planned Parenthood’s Influence Disintegrates – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Just Say No . . . To Deaconesses! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Meta’s Child Sex-Trafficking Problem – Nathan Witkin at After Babel
American Religious Affiliations – if the U.S. had just 100 People – Pew Research
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
ZdK Proposes Catholic Tax in Germany Shakeup – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Maria Esperanza’s High-Tech Prophecy – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Video: Pope Leo Appoints A Heretic Bishop To Transform The Church In Poland – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Climate Doom Is Not Science – Ross Clark at The Spectator World
Our Friend Paul Badde & the Volto Sancto (Rest in Peace, My Friend) – Steve Ray

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How the Classical Education Movement Is Rescuing a Lost Generation – The American Spectator
Newman, the North Star for the Renewal of Education – George A. Harne at The Imaginative. . .
Five Kreeft Classics for Catholic College Students – Mike Schramm at Epic Pew

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
U.S. Colleges Are Rapidly Losing Relevance – Larry Sand at American Greatness
How A.I. Is Changing Higher Education – Jon Krause at The Chronicle of Higher Education
Civics Education Gaining Ground in K-12 & Higher Education – Aaron Gifford at The Epoch Times

Thursday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Why Are So Many Young Priests Leaving Ministry? – National Catholic Register
2. A Modest Proposal for Reeducating the Bishops – Greg Cook at Crisis Magazine
3. Fishwrap’s Michael Sean Winters Apoplectic Over Leo’s Reversals of Francis – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. Ask Father: Does Communicant have Right to Receive Communion from a Cleric? – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. Neglected Highlights Of Pope Leo’s First Voyage – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
6. C.S. Lewis: More Evidences of Anti-Catholic Prejudice – David Armstrong
7. Catholic Family News Folds – Catholic Family News
8. The Archbishop Of Detroit Cannot Blame Pope Leo XIV – Frater Spiritus
9. Pope Leo XIV’s Growing Scandal in Failing to Oust Tucho – Complicit Clergy
10. The Crisis of Decorum in Dress – Amanda Farnum at Crisis Magazine

Thursday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
Pro-Abort Bullies Get a Bloody Nose, Good – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Early Christians Venerated Mary like Catholics! – Suan Sonna at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Heights of Arrogance & Foolishness (Vatican II) – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Recent Posts:
THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
TVESDAY 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:
China’s Supply Chain Control Is a Ticking Time Bomb – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Targeting Christians at Christmas, Attacking a Culture They Chose to Join – Victor Davis Hanson

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
King Arthur – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Are You Sure He Didn’t Go to the University of Illinois? – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Three Things that Impressed Me Before St. Therese’s Relics – Tradition, Family, & Property
Need to Know – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Mamdani’s Socialist Grocery Store: Shopping in the Aisle of Denial – Gary Isbell at TFP
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:
Spanish: Nigerian Activist Accuses Parolin Of Downplaying Christian Killings – Info Vaticana
A Modest Proposal for Reeducating the Bishops – Greg Cook at Crisis Magazine
Catholic Family News Folds – Catholic Family News

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:
Neglected Highlights Of Pope Leo’s First Voyage – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Wonderful Papal Pilgrimage Unaffected by Leo’s High-Altitude Pressers – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Summing Up Pope Leo XIV’s First Apostolic Journey – The Catholic Herald
Highlights of Pope Leo XIV’s Journey to Turkey & Lebanon – Rome Reports

Advent:
Advent Is Not Just a Countdown to Christmas – Timothy McHugh at Catholic Stand Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Eucharist’s Real Presence Or Virtual Reality? – Fr. Ignatius John Schweitzer at Catholic Link
Early Christians Venerated Mary like Catholics! – Suan Sonna at Catholic Answers Magazine
China’s Supply Chain Control Is a Ticking Time Bomb – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Pope Leo XIV’s Growing Scandal in Failing to Oust Tucho – Complicit Clergy
Ask Father: Does Communicant have Right to Receive Communion from a Cleric? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fishwrap’s Michael Sean Winters Apoplectic Over Leo’s Reversals of Francis – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Three Things that Impressed Me Before St. Therese’s Relics – Tradition, Family, & Property
C.S. Lewis: More Evidences of Anti-Catholic Prejudice – David Armstrong
Why Are So Many Young Priests Leaving Ministry? – National Catholic Register
The Crisis of Decorum in Dress – Amanda Farnum at Crisis Magazine
Vatican Budget Report: Miracle Or Mirage? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Nick Fuentes & Richard Hanania’s Paganism – Bethel McGrew at First Things
Europe’s Christian Past Meets Europe’s Anti-Christian Present – John Mac Ghlionn
Spanish: Brussels’ Faceless Nativity Scene Shows Europe’s Rejection of Christianity – Info Vat
Donald Trump’s Affordability Blues – Jacob Heilbrunn at The Spectator World
Books for Christmas—2025 – George Weigel at First Things

News Ticker:
Pro-Abort Bullies Get a Bloody Nose, Good – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Leonardo da Vinci’s Many Drawings & Writings are Now Completely Digitized – My Modern Met
Austrian Nuns Who Escaped Nursing Home Reject Compromise Offer – The CWR
Pro-Life Nuns Send Christmas Cards To Every Abortion Facilitator In The Country – Federalist
Official Vatican Documents Can Now Be Drafted In Languages ​​Other Than Latin – CNA

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Silver Elegance: An 18th Century Italian Thurible in White Silver – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Altar of St. Francis Xavier in Rome – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
PDF Downloads • 5 Simple Palestrina Pieces – Mark Haas at Corpus Christi Watershed
Learning to Speak the Ritual Mother-Tongue of Old Europe: Dr. Miklós Földváry Interview – NLM

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Youngster Imitates Priest – Catholic Quotes via Spirit Daily Blog

O Tumult Dire in Detroit’s Sacred See!:
The Archbishop Of Detroit Cannot Blame Pope Leo XIV – Frater Spiritus

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Make Education Classical Again – Bijan Omrani at The Spectator
What Classical Charters Offer the School Choice Movement – Daniel Buck at AEI
Catholic Schools In Retreat – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Evolving Job Market, Soaring Loan Debt Drive Students To Community Colleges – The Hill

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The Heights of Arrogance & Foolishness – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Wednesday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Leo Amid the Heresies – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
2. A Faithful Nun Is A Force To Be Reckoned With – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Bishop Olson: New Texas Carmel is a ‘Fresh Start’ – The Pillar
4. Video: Bishop Publicly Declares Contempt For Catholics In His Diocese – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
5. Three Things that Impressed Me Before St. Therese’s Relics – Tradition, Family, & Property
6. Funny, They Didn’t Look Jewish – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Mother Angelica’s Powerful Reminder About the Forgotten Truth of Advent – Church Pop
8. Embracing the Embarrassment of Advent – Carl E. Olson at What We Need Now
9. Pope Leo XIV Declines to Pray at Mosque – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
10. Christian Ownership Maximalism – Timothy Reichert at First Things

Wednesday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
Why Quebec Banned God: It Is Now A Hostile Place For The Faithful – Giles Fraser at UnHerd
Pope Leo XIV Answers Questions on Trip Back to Rome – Silere Non Possum
Revised New Jerusalem Bible: A Popular Bible From Hodder & Stoughton – Catholic Bible Talk
Divorce Propaganda & the Myth of the Do-Nothing Dad – Josh Wood at Them Before Us

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:
Why Trump’s Muslim Brotherhood Crackdown Is Long Overdue – The Spectator World
Dora Gets to Explore Her Native Land – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Beware of Pseudo History – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Mamdani’s Socialist Grocery Store: Shopping in the Aisle of Denial – Gary Isbell at TFP

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:
Christian Ownership Maximalism – Timothy Reichert at First Things
Three Things that Impressed Me Before St. Therese’s Relics – Tradition, Family, & Property
The Real Santa Clause – Celebrating the Feast of St. Nicholas – The Liturgical Home

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 Answers Questions on Trip Back to Rome – Silere Non Possum
Leo Amid the Heresies – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Video Released For December Papal Prayer Intention – Catholic World News
Pope Leo XIV Declines to Pray at Mosque – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Papal Airplane Interview Touches On Conclave, Secret Peace Talks, Travel Plans – CWN

Advent:
Embracing the Embarrassment of Advent – Carl E. Olson at What We Need Now
A Meditation for Advent – The Prince of Peace – Scepter Blog
Five Catholic Resources To Help You Grow Closer to Christ This Advent – CNA
Mother Angelica’s Powerful Reminder About the Forgotten Truth of Advent – Church Pop

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Icon of the Transfiguration as a Symbol of Cultural Transformation – David Clayton at NLM
Sagrestia Vecchia (Old Sacristy) of Church of San Lorenzo in Florence – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Feast of the Prophet Habakkuk – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Revised New Jerusalem Bible: A Popular Bible From Hodder & Stoughton – Catholic Bible Talk
St. Paul Ctr Launches Bible Across U.S. to Encourage Widespread Scripture Study – Catholic Vote
How the Gospels Pass the Historical Test | Tim & Lydia McGrew – Aaron Renn

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Faithful Nun Is A Force To Be Reckoned With – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bishop Olson: New Texas Carmel is a ‘Fresh Start’ – The Pillar

Persecution of Christians:
Church Attacked in Nigeria – Catholic World News

Traditiones Custodes:
Video: Bishop Publicly Declares Contempt For Catholics In His Diocese – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

Mater Populi Fidelis:
Tucho’s Marian Kerfuffle – Roberto de Mattei, Ph.D., via Rorate Cæli

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Teaching Greek to Children in a Dumbed-Down World – Dr. Nadya Williams at Hearth & Field
Classical Liberal Education: Scarce, Embattled, Essential – Pt. Berkowitz at Real Clear Education
Homebrewed School Reform – Brian Martin Lapsa at The Critic

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: Student Targeted For Christian Beliefs at Oklahoma University – Fox News
Researcher Calls Out Dumbed-Down Method of Teaching Reading – Chad Alderman at The 74
A Solution to Campus Extremism – Robert P. George, Ph.D., at The Wall Street Journal

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Beauty of Eucharistic Identity – A Treasure To Be Shared
Let’s Get Closer to Beauty – James Thunder at New Oxford Review
Funny, They Didn’t Look Jewish – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Paul Badde, the Journalist who Showed the ‘Holy Face’ to the World – A. Holdren at Angelus News
Underselling Confession – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
Rules for Counter-Revolutionaries: Social Graces When Dancing – Trad Catholic Social Dancing
Catholic Vision of Women to Take Ctr Stage at Univ. of St. Thomas Winter Symposium – Ign Tod
Why 3 PM Should Stop Us in Our Tracks – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Reg
It’s Time to Reevaluate Interreligious Dialogue – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at Crisis Magazine
My Life With Tolkien – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – David L. Gray
On the Sanctity of Boethius – Erik Ellis at Classical Education Review
Why Quebec Banned God: It Is Now A Hostile Place For The Faithful – Giles Fraser at UnHerd
Divorce Propaganda & the Myth of the Do-Nothing Dad – Josh Wood at Them Before Us
A Philosopher for All Seasons – Terence J. Sweeney, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Dostoevsky—Our Contemporary – Sergei Levitzky at Modern Age Journal
Jane Austen at 250: Why the Pastor’s Daughter Still Captivates the Modern Heart – The Reg

News Brief:
Christians Were Saying Allah Long Before Muslims – Jefferson on X
CCHD, US Bishops’ Anti-poverty Program, Announces $3.5M In Grants For 2026 – CWN

Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Pope Leo XIV Appoints Pro-TLM Oratorian as Next Bishop of Corpus Christi – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Rome’s Failure to Correct German Bishops has Emboldened Their Pro-Gay Agenda – Ed Pentin
3. Reactions Mount In Canada To Undercover Video Exposing Late-term Abortions – The CWR
4. Pope Leo XIV: Moving the Pieces – Andrea Gagliarducci
5. The Easiest Way To De-Banalize Your Liturgy – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
6. Will Cross-Continental Bishops Become Pope Leo XIV’s Signature? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
7. Interesting Meme; Re: Liturgy – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
8. This is Hate Larping as Justice – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
9. My Role in the Pachamama Event – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
10. A Great Way to Hide the Tabernacle? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
My Suggestion for Next Prefect of Divine Worship: Bishop Guido Marini! – Fr. Allan J. McDonal
Persecution – Editorial Cartoon by Yogi Love at The American Spectator
Child Receives Statue of Mary, Reaction is Incredible – Catholic Quotes via Spirit Daily Blog

Recent Posts:
TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY LATE-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:
Ken Burns’s Disappointing Revolution – Alan Pell Crawford at The American Conservative
Mamdani’s Socialist Grocery Store: Shopping in the Aisle of Denial – Gary Isbell at TFP

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Greek Texts: Tiny Minority Preserved by Muslims, Vast Majority by Byzantines. – Herald of Rome
Putin: Russia Ready for War with Europe, Blames EU for Sabotaging Ukraine Talks – National Rev
Seal Team 6 is Trembling – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: Why Ancient Roman Buildings Last for Millennia – BBC

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Merry Christmas! Get Seven Free Comics from Voyage Comics! – Philip Kosloski at Voyage

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:
Rome’s Failure to Correct German Bishops has Emboldened Their Pro-Gay Agenda – Ed Pentin
Reactions Mount In Canada To Undercover Video Exposing Late-term Abortions – The CWR
A Review of The Teller’s Cage by John Philip Drury (Poetry) – Carla Sarett at New Verse Review

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 Appoints Pro-TLM Oratorian as Next Bishop of Corpus Christi – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Leo Prays Before Lebanon’s Miracle-Working Saint: St. Charbel Makhlouf – Rome Reports
Will Cross-Continental Bishops Become Pope Leo XIV’s Signature? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Pope Leo XIV: Moving the Pieces – Andrea Gagliarducci
Pope Leo XIV Visits Turkey & Lebanon – Catholic Arena
My Suggestion for Next Prefect of Divine Worship: Bishop Guido Marini! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Advent:
Time & Eternity – Fr. Paul Scalia at The Catholic Thing
The Threefold Advent of the Lord – The World Is Quiet Here
Celebrating December in the Liturgical Year – Ashley Tumlin Wallace at The Liturgical Home
3 Advent Truths That Could Change Everything For You This Christmas – Church Pop

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Sistine Chapel of Valencia – By Mortal Hand on X
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Amiens (Cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Amiens) – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Orthoflex Patriarch of Alexandria – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Easiest Way To De-Banalize Your Liturgy – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
PDF Download • Agnus Dei Polyphonic “Choral Extension” (Simple Round by Ravenscroft) – CCW
Interesting Meme – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Feast of St. Eligius – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Persecution of Christians:
Persecution – Editorial Cartoon by Yogi Love at The American Spectator

Mater Populi Fidelis:
More On Mary, Co-Redemptrix: It’s Not As Technical As You Think – Leila Marie Lawler

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Video: US Bishops Accused of Taking Funds to Support Mass Immigration – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
What is the Outer Limit on U.S. Immigration? – Gerald Nadal on FB via California Catholic Daily

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: Renegade Catholic School Backs Down After Backlash – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Why Parents Aren’t Reading to Kids, & What It Means for Young Students – The 74
The Soundness of a Discipline – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The American Spectator

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
This is Hate Larping as Justice – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
America’s Universities: A Multi-Generational Perspective – The American Spectator
A Foul Wind Breaks from the North: Educationism & Empty Language – Classical Education Rev

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
With Catholic Conversions Rising, St. Andrew Shows the Path Ahead – Andrew Fowler at The Reg
Against the Machine: On the Unmaking of Humanity (Paul Kingsnorth) – The Worthy House
Ultimate New App Saintifi™ Offers Downloadable Cath Audiobooks, eBooks, & Podcasts – Ign Tod
How to Protect Your Family in a Rigged Housing System (Not by Renting Forever) – Jeff Cassman
Don’t Spoil Your Son – Alvaro De Vicente at Men In The Making
How Should Catholics Approach Giving Tuesday? – Tim Busch at National Catholic Register
Mamdani’s Socialist Grocery Store: Shopping in the Aisle of Denial – Gary Isbell at TFP
Carols, Lights, & Concrete Blocks: Europe’s New Christmas Reality – Rebeka Kis at TEC
Towards the Francis Dream of an Extermination of Opus Dei? – Rorate Cæli
Laity Chose Deacon, Who Rejected, but Forced to be Pope. . .Gregory the Great – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Does It Mean When A Bishop Is Called A “Patriarch”? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
My Role in the Pachamama Event – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Spanish: Critic on German Bishops: The Great Apostasy is Happening Around Us – Info Vaticana
The Devil’s Plan to Ruin the Next Generation – Jon Haidt at After Babel
Why Is St. Charbel Depicted With His Eyes Closed? – Aleteia
Satanic Abuse Ring Busted – Helen Regan at CNN

News Brief:
Beautifully Lit Chartre Cathedral! – By Mortal Hand on X
Child Receives Statue of Mary, Reaction is Incredible – Catholic Quotes via Spirit Daily Blog
Texas Catholic Charity Charged With Mishandling Federal Funds – Catholic World News
A Long-Lost Rubens Painting Depicting Crucifixion Sells For $2.7 Million – Crux

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
A Great Way to Hide the Tabernacle? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Vatican II Springtime: Chapel Of The Ursulines In Québec City Deconsecrated – Rorate Cæli

The Lavender Mafia:
Bishops Should Discipline NYC Church For Confirming Unrepentant Gay TV Anchor – Federalist

Monday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Heresy from Pope Leo XIV! – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. We Now Know Which U.S. Bishop is Leading the USCCB War Against Trump – A. Stine, Ph.D.
3. A Papal Gift To Meme-Makers! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Why They Hate The Latin Mass: All Those Children & Vocations – Janet E. Smith, Ph.D.
5. On the American Traditionalist Pash of Wanting a King – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
6. Pope Leo XIV’s Impromptu News Conference on Flight to Lebanon – Silere Non Possum
7. Bishop Beckman of Knoxville Tells TLMers Scram – Matt Discipulus on X
8. Behind the Grille: How a Cloistered Nun’s Manuscript Changed Everything – Jeffrey Bruno
9. Homosexual Clergy Destroy Heterosexual Vocations – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
10. The Winged Tabernacles of the Middle Ages – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalis

Monday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
America, Please Put Some Pants On: An Epidemic Of Childish Attire – The American Spectator
Questions about Liturgy: Flags Over a Coffin – Fr. Edward McNamara, L.C., at Zenit
Liturgy of the Hours: 4 Ancient Catholic Means to Defeat Our Prevailing Modernism – Cath Link

Recent Posts:
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SATVRDAY LATE-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
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:
Trump Told Maduro He Needs to Flee or Die in Phone Call – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
Rote Responses to Fuentes Will Not Suffice – John Cohen at The American Conservative
Ken Burns Rejects Factual Revolutionary History In Favor Of The 1619 Project – American Thinker
When the Melting Pot Stops Working – Jonathan Richie at Tom Magazine
Elvis the Judge Resigns – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Textualism/Originalism for Europe – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
The Traitors Within – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Christian Preacher Arrested In UK After Saying ‘God Bless You’ To Gaza War Protesters – Hum Ev
Religious Sister Stabbed in Croatia – Catholic Vote

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fighting With a Rope Around Your Neck – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Downtown Steubenville Gift Guide – John Byron Kuhner

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

MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
On the American Traditionalist Pash of Wanting a King – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.

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:
A Papal Gift To Meme-Makers! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Leo XIV’s Impromptu News Conference on Flight to Lebanon – Silere Non Possum
First Press Conference of the Pope Aboard His Plane: Middle East, Etc. . . – Rome Reports
Heresy from Pope Leo XIV! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Leo Lands in Lebanon, Marking Beginning of Second Leg of Apostolic Journey – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV Reportedly Wants To Throw Out A White Sox First Pitch – Ch. Rousselle at Aleteia
Pope Leo XIV Tracker – Zenit

Advent:
Certainty Is for Failures – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Advent Longing of St. John of the Cross – Glenn Dickinson at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Advent & Christmas with the Church Fathers – Dominic V. Cassella at The Catholic Thing
Poetry, Songs, Art: Three Ways To Make This An Advent Of Beauty – Kathleen Hattrup at Aleteia
A Surprising Advent – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
Advent Begins & Christmas Awaits – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
Advent with the Angels – Mike Schramm at Epic Pew
Advent: What Is It & How Should It Be Celebrated? – Catholic News Agency
World’s Largest Nativity Scene Is In Alicante, Spain – Jan via Spirit Daily Blog
The Ancient Origins of the Advent Wreath & Its Profound Symbolic Meaning – Church Pop

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Winged Tabernacles of the Middle Ages – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalis
Unusual Polychromatic Iconostases of Eastern Europe – Liturgical Arts Journal
Unifying Around a Liturgical Cycle. . . – Frater Spiritus
Medieval Liturgical Objects at the Musée de Cluny in Paris – Gregory DiPippo at New Lit Mov
Liturgy of the Hours: 4 Ancient Catholic Means to Defeat Our Prevailing Modernism – Cath Link
Questions about Liturgy: Flags Over a Coffin – Fr. Edward McNamara, L.C., at Zenit
A Visual Reconstruction of the First Mass in Wyoming – George Capps & Polly Capps Paule

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Behind the Grille: How a Cloistered Nun’s Manuscript Changed Everything – Jeffrey Bruno
How A Remote Island In Indonesia Forms Hundreds Of Priests For The World – CNA

Traditiones Custodes:
Why They Hate The Latin Mass: All Those Children & Vocations – Janet E. Smith, Ph.D.
Bishop Beckman of Knoxville Tells TLMers Scram – Matt Discipulus on X

Mater Populi Fidelis:
Theological Audacity & Confusion: On the Marian Document – Rorate Cæli

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
We Now Know Which U.S. Bishop is Leading the USCCB War Against Trump – A. Stine, Ph.D.

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Are the Liberal Arts Actually Important? – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining The Realm
Timeless Education in an A.I. World – Lily Abadal at The American Spectator
American Education: Its Decline & Hope for Restoration – Jon Kirwan, Ph.D., at Principles

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Robert P. George & the Great Campus Vibe Shift – The Chronicle of Higher Education
Classroom Indoctrination Is Alive & Well, Unfortunately – Daniel Buck at National Review
Miami Public School Adopts Classical Education Model – Miami Herald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Anglican-to-Catholic Pipeline – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Why Moscow’s Absence From Turkey Events Was Conspicuous & Significant – Ch. Altieri at Crux
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – David L. Gray
Catholics vs. Protestants; Video – Noelle Mering at Family Revival
Eastern Catholics in the U.S.: A Look at the Numbers – John J. Ziegler, Ph.D., at The CWR
Homosexual Clergy Destroy Heterosexual Vocations – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Not Praying for Departed Souls: The Scandal of the Modern Catholic Funeral – Kwasniewski PhD
Inversion, Confusion: We Need More Mary, Less Gayness – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite. . .
What We’ve Been Reading—Autumn 2025 – The Editors at First Things
America, Please Put Some Pants On: An Epidemic Of Childish Attire – The American Spectator
Three Big Things from Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum – Mike Schramm at Epic Pew
Embryos or Babies? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
An Unpopular Critique of Eastern Orthodoxy: The Atonement – Erick Ybarra
Albert the Great in a Gothic Painting: Teacher, Preacher, & Saint – Art For The Liturgical Year
Insane Marriage Stories & the Public Good – Jenna Kandas at Epic Pew
Exorcist Warns Against Ouija Boards: ‘You’re Talking to a Demon’ – J. Burkepile at Church Pop
Rendering to Caesar . . . & to God – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine

News Brief:
Record 52 Students Converted This Past Sunday at Arizona State University – Sachin Jose on X
Europe’s Most Beautiful & Largest Christmas Market – European Best Destinations

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Satan Is Ever A Cheat – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Sunday Late-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. For Loving Our Lady, Total Exemption From Purgatory – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
2. We’re Starting “Year A” (Liturgy): What’s Unique About It? – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
3. Seven Dos & Don’ts of a Good Confession – Caroline Godin at Epic Pew
4. Doomsday Will be Foretold by Physical Signs, Said Jesus – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
5. 21 Saint Quotes for Your Advent Reflections – Alex R. Hey at Epic Pew
6. Pope Leo Concludes Turkey Trip with Two Moments of Orthodox Prayer – Kathleen N. Hattrup
7. Virginia Mayo’s Thirst for Joy Amidst Hollywood Fame, with Fulton Sheen’s Help – Aleteia
8. Do You Desire Heaven? Really? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
9. Contemplative Prayer: 4 Ancient Catholic Means to Defeat Our Prevailing Modernism – C Link
10. Recognizing the Signs of the Times – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand Magazine

Sunday Late-Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
Rosary-Colored Glasses & the Hidden, Eucharistic Wisdom of God – Fr. Ignatius J. Schweitzer, O.P.
Suffering Through Mental Illness with God’s Love – Sara Grace at Catholic Stand Magazine
Spiritual Darkness – Fr. Michael Briese
Can You Tell the Difference Between Pink & Rose? – Amy O’Connell at Epic Pew

Recent Posts:
SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SATVRDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
FRIDAY LATE-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:
The E.U. Flag was Originally Based on Catholic Symbols – Trad West via Spirit Daily Blog
Carlson & Fuentes Betray Young Men – Daniel J. Mahoney at The American Mind
Supreme Court Must Stop the Left’s Assault on Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers – Rick Santorum
Japan’s Same-Sex “Marriage” Ban Is Constitutional, Says Tokyo Court – BBC News on AOL
What Nobody Tells You About Indians & the Natives of North America – No Pasaron
The Nation Makers by Howard Pyle – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Islam Has No Place in Western Civilization – Lepanto Institute on X

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Seven Catholic Things You Can Do This Fall (That Aren’t Just Pumpkin Spice Lattes) – Epic Pew
The Church of England Ordained Bears & Squirrels (But then the Unexpected Happened) – IIT
The Exorcist: Why Blatty Called The Possessed Girl “Regan” – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
The Ultimate Gift Guide For The Trad Wife In Your Life – Kylee Griswold at The Federalist

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

SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo Concludes Turkey Trip with Two Moments of Orthodox Prayer – Kathleen N. Hattrup
The Weekly Leo – 26 November 2025 – Jeff Miller at Jimmy Akin’s Blog

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 Recipe for Readiness – A Homily for the First Sunday of Advent – Msgr. Charles Pope
21 Saint Quotes for Your Advent Reflections – Alex R. Hey at Epic Pew

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Music for the First Vespers of Advent – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The First Sunday of Advent 2025 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
We’re Starting “Year A”: What’s Unique About It? – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
Can You Tell the Difference Between Pink & Rose? – Amy O’Connell at Epic Pew

General Analysis, Punditry, and News: MAIN POSTS
Do You Desire Heaven? Really? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Rosary-Colored Glasses & the Hidden, Eucharistic Wisdom of God – Fr. Ignatius J. Schweitzer, O.P.
The Mystery & the Value of Suffering – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Contemplative Prayer: 4 Ancient Catholic Means to Defeat Our Prevailing Modernism – Cath Link
For Loving Our Lady, Total Exemption From Purgatory – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Always Trust in God’s Good Judgement – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Suffering Through Mental Illness with God’s Love – Sara Grace at Catholic Stand Magazine
Memento Mori: Five Daily Applications – Jenna Kandas at Epic Pew
Virginia Mayo’s Thirst for Joy Amidst Hollywood Fame, with Fulton Sheen’s Help – Aleteia
The Trials God Permits in the Furnace of Love – Rob Sexton at Catholic Exchange
Recognizing the Signs of the Times – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Seven Dos & Don’ts of a Good Confession – Caroline Godin at Epic Pew
Doomsday Will be Foretold by Physical Signs, Said Jesus – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
Finding Joy—By Asking for It – C.E. Albanese at Catholic Exchange
Christ, the Stranger – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand Magazine
Spiritual Darkness – Fr. Michael Briese
What is ‘The Spirit of the World’? – The WM Review
Meditation & Prayer For A Transformation Of Society – A Treasure To Be Share
‘Back to the Land’ Catholics Champion Faithful Agrarian Living – National Catholic Register
Need a Christmas Miracle? How to Pray the Never-Failing St. Andrew Christmas Novena – Ch P

Saturday Late-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Leo Does Opposite of Frank & Ben, No Praying in Mosque; What Does It Mean? – Fr. McDonald
2. How Do You Solve A Problem Like Tucho? – Charles Collins at Crux
3. Take This Charlotte! Once Again Leo Celebrates Mass Ad Orientem – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. The Strangest Thing You Will Ever Learn about the Byzantine Rite – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
5. Leo Declines to Pray in the Blue Mosque, Although It was Planned in His Schedule – Rome Rep
6. Stunningly Beautiful Papal Gifts! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
7. The 35 Most Closely Guarded Secrets of Clear Creek Abbey – Irkutsk Ice Truckers
8. A Magnificent Renovation & the New Altar is Central. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
9. How Catholic Charities Turned Big Afghan Resettlement Into a Federal Cash Pipeline – M. Mek
10. How To Avoid Post-Christmas Let-down & Black January; Leaning Into Advent – Hilary White

Saturday Late-Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
How Traditional Catholic Families Should Do Christmas – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
Video: A Holy Pope’s Rejection of the Liturgical Reform Movement – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Spanish: The Fruits Of The German Synod: More Gay Than Ever – Info Vaticana
Pope Leo XIV Makes Clear What the Catholic Church Believes. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Liturgical Garbage from Liturgical Press – Fr. John Naugle via Fr. Z’s Blog
In the Beginning: The Catholic Answers I Knew – Patrick Madrid
Papal Trip: Why won’t Pope Leo XIV Visit Hagia Sophia – Rome Reports
Beautiful Portable Altars – Fr. Z’s Blog

Recent Posts:
SATVRDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
FRIDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
THVRSDAY 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

US 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:
Becoming the Apostle of Christian Architecture: Augustus Pugin’s Early Life – Tradit, Fam, & Prop
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – David L. Gray
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

SATVRDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How To Avoid Post-Christmas Let-down & Black January; Leaning Into Advent – Hilary White
The Christmas Season Is Still A Long Ways Away – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Magazine
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Tucho? – Charles Collins at Crux

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:
Leo Does Opposite of Frank & Ben, No Praying in Mosque; What Does It Mean? – Fr. A. McDonald
Leo Declines To Pray In The Blue Mosque, Although It Was Planned In His Schedule – Rome Rep
Take This Charlotte! Once Again Leo Celebrates Mass Ad Orientem – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Leo Leads A Unified Prayer Between The Catholic Church & The Orthodox Church – Rome Rep
Stunningly Beautiful Papal Gifts! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Advent:
ADVENTCAzT 2025 – 00 – Saturday 24th & Last Week after Pentecost – Fr. Z’s Blog
Advent Guide – Theology Of Home Substack

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Strangest Thing You Will Ever Learn about the Byzantine Rite – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
Video: A Holy Pope’s Rejection Of The Liturgical Reform Movement – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The Cardinal Composer: The Music of Rafael Merry del Val (1865–1930) – New Liturgical Movem
A Magnificent Renovation & the New Altar is Central. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
How Catholic Charities Turned Mass Afghan Resettlement Into a Federal Cash Pipeline – M. Mek

The Synodal Drinking Game:
Spanish: The Fruits Of The German Synod: More Gay Than Ever – Info Vaticana

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Two Faces of the Wren Library at Cambridge University – The American Spectator

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Pernicious Effects of Grade Inflation – George Leef at National Review

General Analysis, Punditry, and News: MAIN POSTS
Revival? New Springtime? Or Just A Vibe Shift? – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
How Traditional Catholic Families Should Do Christmas – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
The White House’s Catholic Architect: Inside Trump’s Ballroom – Lk. Broadwater at NY Times
Is Richard Dawkins a Platonist? Should the Christian Be One? – J.R. Green at Against The Grain
Video: The Church Has Lost Its Identity: A Chilling Warning From A Priest – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Leo Meets With Christian Leaders In The Only Church Built In Muslim Turkey In 100 Years – RR
Only Once: A Note of Appreciation for Frederick Turner – Paul J. Pastor at New Verse Review
A History of the Popes Named Leo: Leo XIII – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Video: The Pope Throws A Rave & Ignores Dissident Priests – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
A Rich Book for Marriage Preparation – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
And Death Is Gain: A Reflection on the Proper Christian Sense of Death – Msgr. Charles Pope
Thankful in the Struggle: Finding Gratitude When Life Hurts – Scepter Blog
The Shepherd of Hermas – W. Winston Elliott, III, M.Th., M.A., at The Imaginative Conservative
The Sword of St. Michael (& More Weird Questions) – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
The 35 Most Closely Guarded Secrets of Clear Creek Abbey – Irkutsk Ice Truckers
Multiple Suits Allege That Chicago Archdiocese Ignore Abuse – Catholic News Agency

News Brief:
Dutch School Drops Sinterklaas in Favour of Inclusive Children’s Festival – TEC News

Friday Late-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Pope Leo XIV Makes Clear What the Catholic Church Believes. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. Liturgical Garbage from Liturgical Press – Fr. John Naugle via Fr. Z’s Blog
3. In the Beginning: The Catholic Answers I Knew – Patrick Madrid
4. Papal Trip: Why won’t Pope Leo XIV Visit Hagia Sophia – Rome Reports
5. Beautiful Portable Altars – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Backward Ho! (Secular Education) – David Warren at The Catholic Thing
7. History: Leo & Bart Celebrate 1,700th Anniversary Of Council Of Nicea – Rome Reports
8. What Version of the Nicene Creed is This, Led by Patriarch Bartholomew – Fr. A.J. McDonald
9. Fernández’s Latest Mess Over the Use of Title ‘Co-Redemptrix’ – L. Scrosati at Daily Compass
10. A Very Useful New Piece of Liturgical Scholarship from Sharon Kabel – Gregory DiPippo

Friday Late-Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
Video: Lord’s Prayer in Extinct European Language Carved on Canadian Rock Found – Dscvry Futr
4th-Century Roman Martyrs Glassware – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Leo Corrects Another Francis Move—Traditionis Custodes Reversal Preview – Fr. A.J. McDonald
No More Vatican Latin – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
Knoxville Dioc.: Because. . . Communion & Unity. . . & Peter & Paul. . . & Holy Spirit! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Leo XIV Set To Change the Creed? – Robert Moynihan via Spirit Daily Blog
New Traditional Churches: Just One Main Altar, Not Two. . . Too Vatican II – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Must Read for Those Interested in the Title Co-Redemptrix & Recent DDF Doc – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Hail Mary in Latin – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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

US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
PETA & Their Aztec God Xochipilli Obsession – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Time to Pay the Piper Europe – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Europe Fell Behind – John Gustavsson at National Review
Meet The e-Girls Selling European Decline To America – Josie Cox at The Spectator World
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nic Davidson’s Christmas Shopper’s Companion – Ignitum Today
Becoming the Apostle of Christian Architecture: Augustus Pugin’s Early Life – Tradit, Fam, & Prop
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – David L. Gray

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Unveiling the Heart of Louisiana: The Struggle to Retain Our Lady of the Acadians – TFP
Almost Advent Sale 15% Off Site Wide Today – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at Theology Of Home
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 LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
History: Leo & Bart Celebrate 1,700th Anniversary Of Council Of Nicea – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV Makes Clear What The Catholic Church Believes. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Leo’s Prayer Intention for December: For Christians in Areas of War or Conflict – The CWR
A.I. Encyclical Could be Pope Leo XIV’s Rerum Novarum – The Toronto Catholic Register
Spanish: Leo Officially Recognizes Catholic Land Movement, Blesses Apostolate – Info Vaticana

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Advent:
Advent Around the Corner – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
A Blessing on this Place: The Jesse Tree – Denise Trull at The Inscapist

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Liturgical Garbage from Liturgical Press – Fr. John Naugle via Fr. Z’s Blog
4th-Century Roman Martyrs Glassware – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Beautiful Portable Altars – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Very Useful New Piece of Liturgical Scholarship from Sharon Kabel – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
The Rorate Mass: History & Current Practice – Jacob Zepp at Adoremus
Paid Summer Choral Fellowship at the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music, Menlo Park, CA – NLM

The Synodal Drinking Game:
Video: Cardinal Zen Calls For The End Of The Synodal Revolution – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

Mater Populi Fidelis:
Fernández’s Latest Mess Over The Use Of Title ‘Co-Redemptrix’ – L. Scrosati at Daily Compass
Video: Vatican Softly Changes Tune About Mary As Co-Redemptrix – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Parents Should Support Cellphone Bans – Ginny Gentles at Real Clear Education

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Backward Ho! – David Warren at The Catholic Thing

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Splendor & Diversity of Modern Catholic Art – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: Lord’s Prayer in Extinct European Language Carved on Canadian Rock Found – Dscvry Futr
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – David L. Gray
James Stevens Curl: Champion of Beauty, Tradition, & Heritage in Architecture – The Am Spect
British Catholicism’s Bright & Various Future – John Duggan at First Things
What Version Of The Nicene Creed Is This, Let By Patriarch Bartholomew – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Video: Jesuits Declare Communist Politician Embodies Catholic Teaching? – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Heaven is an Acquired Taste – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Matt Fradd to Bring Pints With Aquinas to The Daily Wire in 2026 – The Catholic Herald
Papal Trip: Why won’t Pope Leo XIV Visit Hagia Sophia – Rome Reports
Surrogacy: A Crime – Sabino Paciolla at New Oxford Review
Giants: Unhallowed Ground, Unhallowed Pacts – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
Can Islam Coexist in the Christian West? – Connor Tomlinson at Courage Media
In the Beginning: The Catholic Answers I Knew – Patrick Madrid
The Christmas Tree Arrives At St. Peter’s Square – Rome Reports
Rebel Nuns Win Reprieve In Austrian Convent Dispute – AFP via France 24

News Brief:
Prayers for Fr. Richard Munkelt – Stuart Chessman at The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny
DHS Seeks Debarment for Catholic Charities of Rio Grand Valley – Complicit Clergy
Face of Mary Appears after Rock Naturally Broke Away – Trad West via Spirit Daily Blog

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Hail Mary in Latin – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Library of Traditional Catholic Prayers, in Your Pocket – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

Thursday Early-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Leo Corrects Another Francis Move—Traditionis Custodes Reversal Preview – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. No More Vatican Latin – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
3. Knoxville Dioc.: Because. . . Communion & Unity. . . & Peter & Paul. . . & Holy Spirit! – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Pope Leo XIV Set To Change the Creed? – Robert Moynihan via Spirit Daily Blog
5. Pope Leo XIV Undoes Important Francis Motu Proprio about the City of Rome – Rorate Cæli
6. Must Read for Those Interested in the Title Co-Redemptrix & Recent DDF Doc – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. We’ll Miss The Eton Of The Valleys: Working-Class Boys Thrived Without Girls – UnHerd
8. New Traditional Churches: Just One Main Altar, Not Two. . . Too Vatican II – Fr. A.J. McDonald
9. The Strange Death Of England – Tucker Carlson at The Spectator World
10. A Good Priest Friend Died Yesterday. . . – Steve Ray at Defenders Of The Catholic Faith

Thursday Early-Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
Why We Should Celebrate a Proper Novus Ordo, Not a Traditional Latin Mass – Fr. A. McDonald
Video: Conversions To Catholicism Soar In The Least Likely Place – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Why The Left Wants Sex Education In Schools – Robert de Mattei, Ph.D., at Voice Of The Family
Six Books for Advent & Christmas Prep – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at Theology Of Home Substack

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

US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Twenty Years Old – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Trump Says He Will ‘Permanently Pause’ Immigration From the ‘Third World’ – Andrew Day
This is Clearly Coordinated – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
The Extinction of Icelanders – Michael O’Shea at The American Spectator

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A History Refresher for Eva Longoria – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Circulating Napoleon’s Excommunication News While Evading French Officers – TFP
Unveiling the Heart of Louisiana: The Struggle to Retain Our Lady of the Acadians – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
American & Austrian TFPs Join Forces to Protest Blasphemous Exhibit at the Künstlerhaus – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
The Intersection of Politics & Education: ‘Gender Affirming Care’ Policies in Public Schools – TFP
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

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