18 April AD 2024

Tito Edwards

Living a Catholic life.

THVRSDAY EDITION

Breaking News and Punditry Curated for Catholics

Highlighted News & Punditry:
Exclusive Interview with Michael Knowles and His Faith Journey – Catholics for Catholics
New Analysis of Shroud of Turin Points to Levant Origin – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Bishop Vitus Huonder, RIP – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Breaking News & Punditry:
I Don’t Think He Has the Personality or Energy to Be the New Pope, but . . . – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Biden the Apostate – Michael Ippolito at Crisis Magazine
Four More Pro-life Activists Convicted Under Face Act – Peter Pinedo at The CWR
The Cost of Anti-Catholic Bigotry – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Ask Father: Can We Eat Meat on Friday in the Octave of Easter? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Folk Catholicism Tangled With Liturgical Echoes? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Movie of the Week: Barabbas (1961) – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
It’s Time to Purchase your Sacred Heart Flag for June – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Recovering the Common Good for Ethical AI Design – Dr. Steven Umbrello at Word on Fire
Can Pro-life Monarchs Veto Pro-Abortion Laws? – A. Joseph R. Shaw, D.Phil., at Crisis
Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew Hopes for ‘Unified Date’ for Easter in East and West – The Reg
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Series Producer of New Moses Netflix Hit Chats With Aleteia – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
New Amazon Prime TV Series ‘The Baxters’ Embraces the Sanctity of Life, Marriage. . . – ChP
Did We Just See the Budding Shoots of a Christian Revival This Easter? – Catholic Herald
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
‘North Korea’-Style Monitoring Inside the Vatican – Damian Thompson at Holy Smoke
Vatican II Church in Belgium Will Be Dead by 2045 at Latest – Catholic Conclave
Are Catholics Preparing to Abandon the Celibate Priesthood? – Jules Gomes at The Stream
Wrap Yourself Up in This Spring Trend: Trench Coats! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Chiefs’ Kicker Harrison Butker to Give Commencement Speech at Benedictine College – CWR
Bishop Joseph Strickland’s Letter to The Baptized – Catholics for Catholics
Westminster Forced to Turn People Away Due to Unprecedented Numbers – Catholic Herald
Catholic Teaching Does Not Okay Open Borders, and More – Catholics for Catholics
Face to Face with the Shroud of Christ – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at The American Spectator

Eucharistic Revival:
Eucharistic Revival Launches Video Series to Help People – F.P. Fenton at CNA via The CWR
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Fishwrap and Altar Controversy:
On Altars that have been Altered – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head
Dude, Where’s My Altar? NC Reporter and “Historic” Vatican II Altar – David Matheson

Pope Francis:
The Conclave (Jorge’s Version) – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
PopeWatch: Physician Heal Thyself – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Rupnik Case: 3 New Complaints, to Add to the 2 Which the Vatican Already Knows About – CC
Pope Francis and Conclave Secrecy – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
A New Vatican Document on “Human Dignity”? | with Dr. Anthony Stine – Joe McClane

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Letter to Bishop of Venice, FL: Illegal Aliens Seizing American Homes – Catholics for Catholics

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MYSTIC UPDATE

Mysticism and Spirituality:
How to Obtain the Unique Plenary Indulgence Jesus Offers on Divine Mercy Sunday – ChrchPP
A Festal Altar Frontal from the Workshop of the Ursulines of Quebec – Liturgical Arts Journal
Power of the Resurrection | The Bishop Strickland Hour – Full Sheen Ahead
I Surrender Myself to You Jesus; Take Care of Everything – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Saint Gaetano and Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus – Dawn Beutner at The CWR
Sin, Guilt, Forgiveness, and Punishment – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Why Our Lady Loves the Akathist Hymn – Dominic Cassella at NC Register
The First Confession – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Divine Mercy And Habitare Secum – Anthony Lilles at Catholic Spiritual Direction

Eucharistic Revival:
Eucharistic Revival Launches Video Series to Help People – F.P. Fenton at CNA via The CWR
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Evangelization:
The Evangelization Skill Every Catholic Disciple Needs! – Marcel LeJeune
Sharing Catholic Culture – Louise Merrie at Catholic Exchange

Religious Life and Vocations:
Discernment and Why We should Discern – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Father Piotr Edward Dankowski – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Think You’re Too Busy to Pray? The Cloisters Can Help – Kathy Schiffer at The Reg

Saints:
Saint Isidore of Seville – Catholics for Catholics

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Prime Time Politics

Highlighted American Political News and Punditry:
Nebraska Proposal May Thwart Biden’s Easiest Path to Victory, if GOP Pass It in Time – Fdrlst
How Far $100 Goes at the Grocery Store After Five Years of Food Inflation – Wall Street Journal

U.S. Political News and Punditry:
The Rise of “Normophobia”Mary Harrington at First Things
‘Misinformation’ Is the Censors’ Excuse – Daniel B. Klein at Wall Street Journal
Ukraine ‘Loans’ Are Still a Rip-Off Job – Jude Russo at The American Conservative
Wisconsin Bans Zuckerbucks – Wall Street Journal
The New York Times vs. Real Clear Politics: The 1735 Project – Real Clear Politics
Climate Alarmists’ Bad Science – David Barker at Wall Street Journal
Pat Buchanan Was Right – Catholics for Catholics
Oregon Has a Drug Epiphany – Wall Street Journal
Google Is Completely Out of Control – Ben Bartee at PJ Media
How California Uses Medicaid to Rip You Off – Bill Hammond at Wall Street Journal
Paralyzed Man Who Can Walk Again Shows Potential Benefit Of Adult Stem Cell Therapy – GMA

2024 Elections:
Biden Only Candidate Who Won’t Be Censored, That’s a Threat to Democracy – I. Hanchett
RFK Jr.: Biden’s Censorship Is ‘Worse Threat To Democracy’ Than Trump – Brianna Lyman

Political Lawfare:
Four Pro-Lifers Convicted and May Face Year in Prison, Our Streets are Safe Once Again – CMR
Former Terrorism Officials Question Radicalization Study That Lists Pro-lifers – H. Crozier

January 6:
Karl Rove: Trump Promising to Pardon January 6 ‘Thugs’ a Critical Mistake – Pam Key
More Subterfuge by Jan 6 Select Committee Revealed in Newly Released Transcript – Julie Kelly
After a Pause the Jan. 6 Arrests Are Now Sharply Increasing, & More – Catholics for Catholics

Culture Wars:
No, DEI is Not Good for Business – Lauren Smith at Spiked
North Face Sponsors Gay Overnight Camp for 12-Yr-Old’s: Children Perform In Drag – Daily Wire
1792 Exchange Starts Database Unveiling Donations, Biases of Leftist Corps – S. Moran
Harvard Mandatory DEI Statements are Ideological Pledges of Allegiance – R.L. Kennedy, J.D.
How the Trans Movement Left the Station – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream

Anglosphere Political News and Punditry:
J.K. Rowling Still Free from the Speech Police – James Freeman at Wall Street Journal
The Inhumanity of Assisted Dying – Kevin Yuill at Spiked

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
63% of New IRS Audits Last Year Were Aimed at Middle-Class Filers . . . – Catholics for Catholics
Provide a Shabbat for an Israeli Soldier – Shabbat Alone Together

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Western Civ Defender

Geopolitical News and Punditry:
The Israeli-Palestinian ‘Two State Solution’ – Michael Calvo at Gatestone Institute
The Crisis in East Asia: Korea or Taiwan? – Sungmin Cho at War on the Rocks
The Coming Civil War on Europe’s Right – Thomas Fazi at UnHerd
The Narrative of Lies – Charles Coulombe at The European Conservative
How Western Weapons Superiority in Ukraine Terrifies China – The Military Show

Anglosphere Political News and Punditry:
Out with Christianity and In with??? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Scotland: No Country for Young Men – Roger Watson at The European Conservative

International Political News and Punditry:
The Population Bomb Was Wrong: World Now Struggling to Make Babies – G.H. Reynolds

World History:
Following the War – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Strange Rock Uncovered During Sea Search Turns Out to be Ancient Battle Gear – A. Vacchiano
Israel-Hamas War 2023 Summarized – The Armchair Historian
Hannibal and the Roman Historian – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Jan Sobieski – Savior of Christendom – Catholics for Catholics
How Yugoslavia Practically Liberated Itself in WW2 – The Armchair Historian

Maps:
Current and Former EU Members and Special Territories – MP

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Provide a Shabbat for an Israeli Soldier – Shabbat Alone Together

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VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Breaking News and Punditry Curated for Catholics

Highlighted News & Punditry:
Court Rules Religious Schools’ Tax-Exempt Status Isn’t Subject to Title IX – The Reg
French Government Cracks Down on Priest who Said Homosexual Relations are Sinful – CNA
Sacramento Diocese Files for Bankruptcy in Wake of 250+ Abuse Allegations – The CWR
Could New Hate Speech Law in Scotland Target Christians? – Michael Kelly at Angelus News

Breaking News & Punditry:
Correcting Jimmy Akin on Judas – James R.A. Merrick, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
Rolling Back Tide of Post-Conciliar Iconoclasm: Revealed Wall Painting at Oxford Oratory – NLM
The Ave Maria Bell Explained – Fr. Z’s Blog
In His Garage, an Untrained Artist Created a Work of Sublime Divinity – Smithsonian
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
A Closer Look at a Synodal Mystery – Russell Shaw at National Catholic Register
Bishop Athanasius Schneider: Same Neo-Marxist Methods as Communist Times – Fr. D. Klimek
Brad Wilcox ‘Gives Voice to the Value of Marriage’ – Joan Frawley Desmond at NC Register
The Goliath of Pro-Choice and the David of Pro-Life – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Fatherhood and the Rise of Pornography – The Catholic Gentleman
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
A Reply to an Ad Hominem – Steve O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Hiring for Mission at Catholic Colleges and Universities – Anne B. Hendershott, Ph.D., at Crisis
The 1934 Easter Miracle of Music – Massimo Scapin at One Peter Five
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Bishop Defends Indefensible Modern Art – Catholic Conclave
Not an April Fool’s Joke from the Fishwrap – Fr. Z’s Blog
Head of German Bishops Attacks Cardinal Müller – Catholic Conclave
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Anti-Catholic Drag Queens Mock Easter in Mission Dolores Park – California Catholic Daily
Blessed Karl of Austria May Be Canonized Someday, Here’s How You Can Help – The Reg
How the Divine Mercy Devotion Almost Didn’t Exist, But St. JP2 Saved It – ChurchPOP
Wrap Yourself Up in This Spring Trend: Trench Coats! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
New Vatican Doc: On ‘Moral Questions’ Regarding Human Dignity, Gender, Surrogacy – The CWR
The Transgender Movement is Christophobic – Don. R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Megyn Kelly Vents Frustration on Her Annulment Process to Bishop Barron – Mt. Lamb
Endearing Children’s Book Adopts the Easter Bunny as a Symbol of Hope in the Risen Lord – IT
What the Bible Says About the Pope – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Did Vatican II Correct Trent’s View of Tradition? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Flawed Objections to Marian Apparitions – Justin Kalan at Word on Fire

Eucharistic Revival:
Why Did I Become Catholic? Because That’s Where the Eucharist Is – Mt. D’Antuono at The Reg
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
He Said He Said? A Pope Gropes At Credibility? – A Treasure To Be Shared
PopeWatch: Say It Ain’t So Francis! – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Bergoglio Claims Benedict Backed Him Up On Rights For LGBT Couples? – Complicit Clergy
Pope Francis’ Culture Wars Divide Catholic Church – Katherine Fung at Newsweek

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MYSTIC UPDATE

Breaking News and Punditry:
Exorcist Diary: Kundalini Yoga Disasters — Updated – Msgr. Steph. J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.

Mysticism and Spirituality:
Silence In Prayer – Spiritual Catholic Direction
‘The Taking of Christ’ by Caravaggio – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Some of St. Thomas Aquinas’ Most Beautiful Quotes – Mathilde De Robien at Aleteia
What is the Litany of Trust? – Get Fed
The Importance of Baptism with Bishop Joseph Strickland – Jesse Romero at Full Sheen Ahead

Eschatology:
Something That Makes Our Blessed Mother Cry – Alfred Hanley at Catholic Exchange

Miracles:
The Little-Known Story of St. JP2’s Blood-Stained Shirt Relic and its Miracles – ChurchPOP

Conversions:
Catholic Convert-Soccer Star Glorifies God and Scores One for Moms and Babies – The Reg

Eucharistic Revival:
Why Did I Become Catholic? Because That’s Where the Eucharist Is – Mt. D’Antuono at The Reg
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Religious Life and Vocations:
A Selection of Nineteenth Century French Cloth of Gold Vestments – Liturgical Arts Journal

Eastertide:
Making Easter the Cornerstone of Our Year – John Cuddeback, Ph.D., at Life Craft
What Jesus Did for 40 Days – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine

Saints:
Saint Irene of Rome – Catholics for Catholics
Saint Lea of Rome – Catholics for Catholics
Saint Patrick of Ireland – Catholics for Catholics
Saint Matilda – Catholics for Catholics
Saint Roderick – Catholics for Catholics
Saint John of God, Confessor – Catholics for Catholics
Saints Perpetua and Felicity and their Companions – Catholics for Catholics

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Prime Time Politics

Highlighted American Political News and Punditry:
Working Class Americans Are Now Second Class Citizens – Batya Ungar-Sargon at Free Press

U.S. Political News and Punditry:
College Degrees Have Become Both Too Expensive and Too Meaningless – D. McClarey, J.D.
Mayor Eric Adams Cites ‘TikTok’ for Spate of Women Being Attacked – Simon Kent
63% of New IRS Audits Last Year were Aimed at Middle-Class Filers – Wall Street Journal
If You Follow the News Media – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Inside the DHS-Twitter Censorship Regime – Jason Cohen at Daily Caller
Docs Show Corporations Colluding to Demonetize Conservative Platforms – Luke Rosiak
The Beepocalypse Has Been Canceled – David Strom at Hot Air
Could a TikTok Ban Be a Second Patriot Act? – Peter Van Buren at The American Conservative
Who is Behind the AZ Abortion Access Act? – Catholics for Catholics
Fulton County 2020 Election Bombshell – Citizens Renewing America

Culture Wars:
‘Californication’: An Ode to the Decay of Modern Society – Kurt Mahlburg at Intellectual Takeout
UT-Austin Defunds All Dei Programs, Reportedly Fires 60 Dei Employees – Jennifer Kabbany
New Study Shows McKinsey’s Studies Promoting DEI Profitability Were Garbage – The Federalist
I Read Ellen ‘Elliot’ Page’s Pageboy, Shows Just How Half-Baked Transgenderism Is – Am Spect
Construction of Wind Turbines Enrages Virginia Beach Residents – John Nolte at Breitbart
Will Abortion Make Florida a Swing State? – Wall Street Journal
Cartoon Network Channel Embraces ‘Transgender’ Movement While Ignoring Easter – Cthlc Vote
Assisted Suicide Drug Takes Five Days to Kill Patient in Oregon – Life News

2024 Elections:
Trump Could Get 1 Extra Electoral Vote in 2024: Here’s What It Means – Jack Phillips
MSNBC in Panic Mode Over Nebraska Electoral Changes – Charlie Kirk
Trump Proclaims November 5th is Christian Visibility Day, and More – Catholics for Catholics
Did Trump Really Do That? Progressive Media Never Tells the Truth – American Thinker
Sage Steele says ESPN Made Her Follow Carefully Planned Q&A with Biden – Zach Jewell
Wisconsin Voters Approve Measures to Change the Elections – Karissa Waddick at USA Today

Political Lawfare:
More Details Have Come to Light About FBIs’ Surveillance of YouTubers – Reclaim The Net
Aileen Cannon: Portrait of a Judge in the Fractured Double Reality of American Justice – RCI
Biden Wants 87-Yr-Old Concentration Camp Survivor in Prison for Protesting Abortion – LN
Whistleblowing Aimed by DOJ, HHS for Exposing Trans Surgeries in TX Children’s Hospital – NR
Gag Order for Thee but Not For Me – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Four Pro-Life Americans Convicted of Peacefully Protesting Abortion, Face Federal Prison – LN
Federal Judge Who Criticized Trump on CNN Faces Ethics Complaint – Madeine Hubbard
The Law’s Inexorable Logic Should Eventually Favor Trump – Molly Slag at American Thinker

January 6:
Jan. 6 Prosecutor’s Road Rage Trial – Brittany Sheehan at Red State

Christian Nationalism:
Trump Proclaims November 5th ‘Christian Visibility Day’ – Sara Rose

Anglosphere Political News and Punditry:
Scottish Police Flooded With Complaints During First 24 Hours of ‘Hate Crime’ Law – M. Curzon
Why Can’t the Met Admit That Swastikas Are Anti-Semitic? – Thomas Osborne at Spiked
Could New Hate Speech Law in Scotland Target Christians? – Michael Kelly at Angelus News

International Political News and Punditry:
French Government Cracks Down on Priest who Said Homosexual Relations are Sinful – CNA
Pic: Taiwan Struck by Strong 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake – Oliver J.J. Lane at Breitbart

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Google Changes Definition of ‘Bloodbath’ Following Trump Rally, More – Catholics for Catholics
Provide a Shabbat for an Israeli Soldier – Shabbat Alone Together

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Geopolitical News and Punditry:
The Case for the Eisenhower Doctrine for East Asia – F.P. Sempa at The American Spectator
Jordan Was Already Walking a Tightrope, Then the Gaza War Happened – Atlantic Council
Ukraine Is at Great Risk of Its Front Lines Collapsing – Jamie Dettmer at Politico EU
Poland and Belarus Ramp up the War Rhetoric – William Nattrass at UnHerd
What Is China Doing in the Philippines? – James Woudhuysen at Spiked
Could US Military Take on China, Who Would Win – The Military Show
The Cold War Has Ended, a Multi-Polar War Is Replacing It – R.E. Caroll at Modern Diplomacy
A New Strategic Concept in the Defense of Taiwan – Mike Pompeo and Bryan Clark at The Hill
Israel’s Attack on Rafah Must Proceed – Arsen Ostrovsky and Richard Kemp at Newsweek
India in the Quad: Insider or Outlier? – Urmika Deb at ASPI Strategist

Encyclopedia Cultus:
The Metaphysical Rationalism of Classical Thinkers: Thales, Geometry, Sacrifice – R.L. Kmita

Maps:
Moldova for Beginners – MP
Irreligion Among Young Adults in Europe Map – MP

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Provide a Shabbat for an Israeli Soldier – Shabbat Alone Together

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TVESDAY EDITION

Breaking News and Punditry Curated for Catholics

Highlighted News & Punditry:
Pastor Arrested in India After Being Accused of ‘Illegal Conversion’ – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
San Antonio Parish Hit by Vandals Easter Sunday, Marking 3rd Incident Within a Month – KENS5
‘Protect the Vulnerable’: Why Trump Must Win in 2024 – Jason Jones at Crisis Magazine

Eucharistic Revival:
Keeping Eucharistic Vigil at Rome’s Altars of Repose, and More . . . – Catholics for Catholics
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Breaking News & Punditry:
Archbishop Cordileone-Commissioned ‘Requiem for the Forgotten’ Hits Billboard Charts – Reg
Art, Catholicism, and American Culture – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
A “Cleansing of the Altar” Is Long Overdue – Gerard T. Mundy, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
From Mobile Kitchen to Mitre: Bishop-Elect’s Food Truck Feeds Body and Soul – The Reg
What Is the Purpose of Poetry? – Cicero Bruce, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
Traditionalist Removes “Historic” Post Vatican II Altar in a Pre-Vatican II Church – Fr. McDonald
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Teaching Sexual Morality to Teens – Deacon W. Patrick Cunningham, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
A Cultural Paradox: All Natural Everything, Except Sex – Genesius at Catholic Stand
Leading Modernist Starts Crying When She Discovers Church Can’t Be Made in Her Image – CC
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
The Story of the First Easter Bunny, Book Review – Jessica McAfee at epicPew
What is an “Octave”? – Get Fed
Pope Accepts Resignation of Peru Bishop Linked to Scandal-plagued Group – Elise A. Allen/Crux
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
How to Revive the Celebration of Eastertide, and More Dispatches. . . – Catholics for Catholics
As Wife Joins the Church, Jordan Peterson Says Easter is ‘Core Story of Humanity’ – The CWR
The Evidence and Science of the Resurrection, and More Dispatches. . . – Catholics for Catholics
Wrap Yourself Up in This Spring Trend: Trench Coats! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Boom in Muslim Conversions to Christianity in France: How Is the Church Responding – The Reg
Introducing Crossroads, a Journey from Communist China to Christ – B. Blundell/Catholic Stand
The Metaphysics of Individualism – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.

Pope Francis:
There is Something Sleazy about All This – Damian Thompson via The American Catholic
An Open Letter to Pope Francis, and More Dispatches. . . – Catholics for Catholics
Francis: A Pontificate Filled with Bad Omens – Franca Giansoldati via Rorate Caeli
Francis Praises Benedict but Chides Gänswein, Calls Sarah ‘bitter’ in New Book – E.A. Allen/Crux
Pope Francis Is Confused About the 2005 Conclave – Damian Thompson
Francis: I Was ‘used’ Against Ratzinger in 2005 Conclave, but He Was ‘My Candidate’ – The CWR
Pope Francis Reverses Cardinal Burke Eviction – Catholic Sat

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Jack Smith Handed a ‘Blank Check’ to Target Trump, and More . . . – Catholics for Catholics
Trump Wins 11 Super Tuesday Primaries So Far, & More Dispatches. . . – Catholics for Catholics
Provide a Shabbat for an Israeli Soldier – Shabbat Alone Together

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MYSTIC UPDATE

Eucharistic Revival:
Keeping Eucharistic Vigil at Rome’s Altars of Repose, and More . . . – Catholics for Catholics
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Breaking News and Punditry:
Piero Della Francesca Altarpiece Reassembled After 500 Years – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
Could This Be the Earliest Easter Hymn? – uCatholic

Eastertide:
Converts Rejoice After Entering the Church on Easter Vigil: Their Beautiful Testimonies – ChP
Video of Medieval Vespers of Easter in Paris – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
What is the Season of Eastertide and How Long is It? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
5 Important Facts About Easter Every Catholic Should Know – ChurchPOP

Evangelization:
YouTuber Finds Faith: From Evangelical Roots to Catholic Conversion – CNA via NC Register
The Hand-Illuminated Liturgical Books of the 20th Century English Artist Edward Bulley – LAJ
New Catholics Find Faith in a Culture Where Belief Is Waning – National Catholic Register
5 Miracles Attributed to the Medal of St. Benedict – Pope St. Gregory the Great via Tan Direction
Super Bowl Star Harrison Butker Says He Prays Daily Family Rosary, Loves TLM – ChurchPOP

Mysticism/Spirituality:
The Elusive Spirit of Forgiveness – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
The Power of Being Silent in Our Suffering – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Some Anger Is Righteous – Thomas Aquinas via Dad29
Grace And Our Response to It – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Tolerance, Yes and No – Fr. Garrigou-LaGrange via Dad29
From the Heart – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
The Chaplet of the Two Hearts – Catholic365
On Knowing God in His Name – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
How to Fast With Prudence vs Pride – Fr. Peter Adrian, O.Praem., and Lila Rose

Saints:
Embrace the Model of St. Mary Magdalene – Steven Nelson via Ignitum Today
Saint Francis of Paola – Catholics for Catholics
Blessed Jane of Toulouse – Catholics for Catholics
Saint John Climacus – Catholics for Catholics
Saint Turibius de Mogrovejo – Catholics for Catholics
Saint Colette of Corbie – Catholics for Catholics

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Prime Time Politics

Highlighted American Political News and Punditry:
‘Protect the Vulnerable’: Why Trump Must Win in 2024 – Jason Jones at Crisis Magazine
As Christianity Declines, We Must Confront The Threat Of Pagan America – Casey Chalk
Nobody Believes Biden’s Transgender Celebration On Easter Was A Coincidence – Jordan Boyd

U.S. Political News and Punditry:
Election Rhetoric Storm and California Slippin’ Away – Victor Davis Hanson at The Blade Of . . .
A Chapter Closes – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Love is Stronger than Death: Jonathan Diller – Thomas Griffin at Crisis Magazine
The Decline Of Christianity Means The End Of Neutral Spaces – John Daniel Davidson
Steve Bannon Appears on Russell Brand’s Podcast – Citizen Free Press
Requiescat In Pace: Lou Conter – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Young Voters Are Leaving the Democrat Party in Droves – James Carville via Citizen Free Press
150+ Cancer Cases at North Carolina State University – Audrey Conklin at Fox News

Culture Wars:
The Coming Revolt Against Woke Capitalism – Joe Kotkin at Spiked
Trans Factual: Judith Butler Packs Her Latest Book With False Claims – Christopher Rufo

2024 Elections:
McConnell: I’ll Stay in the Senate and Fight the GOP ‘Isolationist Movement’ – Burgess Everett

Christian Nationalism:
Who Set Bibles on Fire in Front of a Tennessee Church? – Stepheny Price

American History:
Statesmen Who Organize Successful Wars are Exalted by Both Contemporaries, Posterity – TACt

Anglosphere Political News and Punditry:
ABC (AU) ‘Can’t Bring Themselves’ to Say the Word ‘Easter’ – Sky News Australia
Hate Crimes, Scotland’s LGBT Police State – Luca Volante at New Daily Compass

International Political News and Punditry:
Prague Kills Wrong Baby After Performing Abortion on Wrong Woman – The American Catholic

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Western Civ Defender

Geopolitical News and Punditry:
South Africa: Safe-haven for Hamas, Islamic State and al-Qaeda Terrorists – L.A. Franklin, Ph.D.
NATO Is Not a Hegemonic Burden – Carla Norrlof at Project Syndicate
Africa Rising – ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Population Changes on the Horizon – Louis T. March at Mercator
Analyst: Stalemate in Ukraine May be Best-Case Scenario – Holly Ellyatt at CNBC
Germany’s Weakness Is Bad for Europe – Ana Palacio at Project Syndicate
Geopolitics and the Moon – George Friedman, Ph.D., at Geopolitical Futures
The Iranians Pay a Price in Syria – Wall Street Journal
Fr. Charles Murr: the War on Western Civilization! – Joe McClane
That 1938 Feeling – Glenn Reynolds and Ed Morrissey
Beijing’s Increasing Gray Zone Operations Around Taiwan – John Dotson at China Brief

Anglosphere Political News and Punditry:
The Unbearable Sanctimony of the ‘Pro-Palestine’ Set – Brendan O’Neill at Spiked
The West Needs Christianity, Says . . . Richard Dawkins – Mary Rooke and Ed Morrissey

International Political News and Punditry:
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