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In his 1995 letter to women, Mulieris Dignitatem , Pope Saint John Paul II makes reference to the unique characteristics of women as the feminine genius. Indeed, the creation of Eve was the capstone of the creation story. Even now, women are called to be the moral safeguards of their families, for society, and for the world. A Catholic Wife Explains "Why I Don’t – and Won’t – Use Contraception" A Catholic Wife and Mother on Living Chastely in Marriage and in the Single Life The A-List Hollywood Actress Who Became Pro-Life Following Her Abortion St. Catherine of Bologna’s Seven Spiritual Weapons Against Evil Flannery O’Connor on Protestantism St. Therese of Lisieux. Patroness of Missionaries Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Why It is Proper to Call Mary Queen TOB Tuesday: Virginity for the Sake of the Kingdom 339 Years After Her Death, St. Teresa of Ávila Converted Edith Stein [St. Teresa Benedicta] Happy New Year  to one and all!

Here for your consideration are the top ten articles that appeared on Big 'C' Catholics in 2017 [plus two honorable mentions]. We are most grateful for the patronage of all of our readers. Thanks for helping to make this site what it is. Thanks to our top referrers Canon 212  and Spirit-Digest , both excellent sites. Twelve Things About Saint Thomas Aquinas That Every Catholic Should Know The Difference Between Love and Tolerance These Words of Ordination Should be the Personal Credo of Every Catholic Announcing the New Evangelization Award for Excellence in Catholic Blogging 2017 Blessed John Henry Newman on the Pastoral Office What It Means to Be a Christian Jesus' Golden Rule Perfects Aristotle’s Golden Mean "Progressive" Catholics Are Heterodox Catholics By What Vision? The Attack on Marriage and Family Pope St. Pius X, Undaunted Champion of the Faith The Church’s "Great" Popes Lived Out Heroic Virtue 339 Years After Her

Big C Catholics is for Catholics who are faithful to the Magisterium and who seek the fullness of truth. Our guiding mission is to advance the culture of life and the imitation of Christ. To that end, we have added several new like minded websites to our blogroll for your consideration. (See the lower right side of the blog.] _____________________________________________ Prayer Before Using the Internet Almighty and eternal God, who created us in Thine image and bade us to seek after all that is good, true and beautiful, especially in the divine person of Thine Only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, that, through the intercession of Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor, during our journeys through the internet we will direct our hands and eyes only to that which is pleasing to Thee and treat with charity and patience all those souls whom we will encounter. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Saint Isidore, patron of the internet, pray for us.

We are pleased to announce the 2nd annual New Evangelization Award for excellence in Catholic blogging. The Catholic blogosphere is home to thousands of sites. Choosing among them blogs of distinction is a daunting task. This award honors Catholic bloggers for their unique contributions in evangelizing a society that is increasingly hostile toward Judeo-Christian principles and the "culture of life." In order to qualify a blog must: have been in existence for at least 3 years feature content that is faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church evangelize and inform all who seek the fullness of truth  The 2016 recipients of the New Evangelization Award for excellence in Catholic blogging are: Speak the Truth in Love   Catholic Sacristan Shameless Popery Thank you to our readers who nominated blogs for this award. We have several new sites for our monthly 'Blog of Note' series in the future.

On Sundays when homilies by Fr. René Butler, M.S. and Fr. Charles Irvin are not available, I will feature homilies by Fr. Thomas Lane, S.S.L., S.T.D. Fr. Lane is Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland on the campus of Mount St. Mary’s University. He previously ministered in Ireland. My first priority is bring you the best in Catholic preaching from priests who offer faithful, thoughtful, informative instruction. I'm grateful to the aforementioned for their contributions. For homilies and reflections by Fr. Butler visit his page . For homilies, videos and related content by Fr. Irvin see his website . For homilies, Bible study and more by Fr. Lane see his website . In addition to these homilists, I would like to thank  Fr. Philip Neri Powell , OP,  Fr. Daren J. Zehnle , K.H.S., Fr. Michael Woolley and  Fr. Michael Najim  for letting me publish occasional articles of theirs. Last but not least, I am grateful to you

We invite you to nominate your favorite Catholic blogs for consideration in the 2nd annual New Evangelization Award for excellence in Catholic blogging. The Catholic blogosphere hosts thousands of sites. Choosing among them blogs of distinction is a daunting task. We had originally intended to honor three Catholic bloggers who have made a unique and longstanding contribution to evangelize and engage a society that is increasingly hostile and openly skeptical toward Judeo-Christian principles and the "culture of life." We expanded that number to seven in deference to the prevalence of quality Catholic websites. (There are numerous bloggers worthy of recognition. We will announce the winners at the end of May.) In order to qualify, a blog must: have been in existence for at least 3 years publish original content that is faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church evangelize and inform Catholics, converts, reverts, and all who seek the fullness of truth  You

We are currently seeking quality, thoughtful articles, commentaries and reflections from priests, deacons and professed religious. Submissions must be faithful to the Magisterium and the teachings of Holy Mother Church.  Submissions that do not correspond with the blog’s mission and focus will be respectfully declined. Lenten themed articles as well as general content is welcome. Use the contact page to submit an abstract. Thank you.

All articles covering abortion, natural marriage, end-of-life concerns and the dignity of persons appearing on this site are here on the new Pro-Life page for your consideration. We write about the Church's vision of man, made in the image and likeness of God, as a way of promoting the Gospel of Life. In a time of escalating hostility towards the Church and her teachings, [as Pope Paul VI  observed] "... it comes as no surprise to the Church that she, no less than her divine Founder, is destined to be a 'sign of contradiction.'" From the page: As a gift from God, every human life is sacred from conception to natural death. To be pro-life is to honor the dignity of persons. It is to foster an appreciation of the inalienable rights of the unborn, the sick, the suffering, the terminally ill and the aged. Every person is a "someone" to be loved; not discarded or used. The articles below address the issue of life and affronts to human dignity. I invite

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A reader of this blog his started her own. Please visit  Genesis Feminist [Lexie Robinson] and welcome her to the Catholic blogosphere.

We have compiled for your consideration the top ten articles appearing on Big 'C' Catholics in 2015 [plus four honorable mentions]. They are listed in order of publication from first to latest. Christ's Last Words on the Cross or What's Good about Good Friday Why Satan Hates the Ascension of Christ In Honor of the 95th Anniversary of Saint John Paul the Great's Birth - A Retrospective Vatican's Chief Exorcist, Fr. Amorth, Reveals Secrets of Hell, Says the Devil is Behind ISIS Christ and the Feeding of the 5,000 The Power of the Mass The Future Pope Pius XII's Dire Premonition Regarding the Catholic Church Amazing! Pope Pius XI, the Washington Post and Mohandas Gandhi All Agreed Contraception is Gravely Immoral Five, First-Century, Non-Biblical, Historical References to Jesus of Nazareth Prayer for the Canonization of Mother Teresa Two Soldiers From the Life of Christ Who Exhibited Exemplary Faith An Exorcist Tells His Story: Fr. Ga

This morning, I received the following message from Fr. René Butler: At our Provincial Chapter which took place October 19-22, I was elected Provincial Superior of the La Salette Missionaries of North America. Between finishing my work here (busiest time of the year at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Enfield) and trying to keep up with new responsibilities, I will not be able to provide homilies for a while. Once I move, I might be able to resume. In the meantime, let me say what an honor it is to be a "featured contributor" to this blog, which enables me to reach so many. I have known Matt for a number of years, and congratulate him on his dedication. Please keep me in prayer, as I will you. Fr. René J. Butler, M.S. Please pray for Fr. Butler as he assumes his new role as Provincial Superior of the La Salette Missionaries of North America. The La Salette Missionaries are certainly in capable hands. In the meantime, Sunday homilies will be provided by Fr. C

In the beginning was the Word,  and the Word was with God,  and the Word was God. ...  And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us... — John 1:1,14 Last month we announced that Big C Catholics was available on Facebook and Twitter. These social network offerings feature all posts, plus additional content not found on the website. If you have suggestions or a prayer request, submit them using our contact page. Know that your readership and comments are greatly appreciated. Every visitor is prayed for daily, including those who link to or promote the concerns advanced by this blog; namely, building a culture of life that defends and protects the dignity of every human being amid a society that's increasingly hostile to God and expressions of Christian belief. Call for Submissions We are accepting articles from Catholic clergy and consecrated religious that address Sacred Scripture, Theology, Philosophy or the Church’s mission in the world. All submissions must be fa

Week of May 24 - May 30, 2009 EWTN PRIME TIME SCHEDULE (Programing online and on TV.) Sundays: SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH FR. GROESCHEL 7PM , CATHOLIC COMPASS 10PM Mondays: THE JOURNEY HOME 8PM Tuesdays: MOTHER ANGELICA LIVE CLASSICS 8PM , THRESHOLD OF HOPE 10PM Wednesdays: EWTN LIVE 8PM Thursdays: LIFE ON THE ROCK 8PM Fridays: THE WORLD OVER 8PM Saturdays: EWTN GLOBAL SHOWCASE 8PM BIG C CATHOLICS May 26th, Dumb Ox will reflect one last time on the Notre Dame controvesy. May 28th, "Exigesis for Everyone," will begin to discuss the book of Genesis. The Catholic League Updated Daily - commentary and information about anti-Catholicism and religious liberty The Ethics and Public Policy Center Updated Daily - clarifying and reinforcing the bond between the Judeo-Christian moral tradition and the public debate over domestic and foreign policy issues (MORE EVENTS TO BE ADDED SHORTLY... )