SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories for the Sunday Edition:
1. Pope Leo XIV Implicitly Questions the “Fruits” of Vatican II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. Pope Leo XIV Ignores Traditional Pilgrimage’s Papal Audience Request – Edward Pentin
3. What Happened to Catholicism? The Heresy Behind the Crisis – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
4. Boulaur Abbey in France Offers Original Recipe for Monastic Revival – Natl Catholic Register
5. New Book: How Novus Ordo Lectionary Came to be w/Cycles & Edits of Scripture – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Invalidating the Mass Is Not as Easy As Some Seem to Think – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
7. The Shema & the Sign of the Cross – Catholic Exchange
8. Triplets Go to Mass for the First Time & Get the Sweetest Parish Welcome – Church Pop
9. The Cost of Being Catholic – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
10. On the Cannabis Question – Max Root at Crisis Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
WDTPRS – – 17th Sunday after Pentecost – Diabolical Contagion – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Lotharkreuz of Aachen Cathedral – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
When Russia Broke the Muslim Yoke, A.D. 1380 – Raymond Ibrahim
Cosmology & Aquinas on a Beginning in Time – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
Video: Demon’s Aren’t What You Think They Are – Jimmy Akin & Matt Fradd at Pints With Aquinas
Western Culture: What Have We Lost? – Kate Cleary at The Catholic Weekly
‘A Feeling of Inner Invasion’ – Alleged Rupnik Victim on Church Mosaics – F. D’Avillez at The Pillar

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Boulaur Abbey in France Offers Original Recipe for Monastic Revival – National Catholic Register

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Implicitly Questions the “Fruits” of Vatican II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Top Three Old Testament Scandals: Ask Me Anything About O.T. – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
The (Medieval?) Origin of Fairy Tales – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowledge
Craig on Thomism & Divine Simplicity, Part I – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
Eucharistic Evangelism: The Cause of a Conversion – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s. . .
The True Cost of Surrogacy: Part II – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
Pope Leo XIV Ignores Traditional Pilgrimage’s Papal Audience Request – Edward Pentin
Books I Like & Probably Want to Buy – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
What Happened to Catholicism? The Heresy Behind the Crisis – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
New Book: How Novus Ordo Lectionary Came to be w/Cycles & Edits of Scripture – Fr. Z’s Blog
Invalidating the Mass Is Not as Easy As Some Seem to Think – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
The Cost of Being Catholic – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
WDTPRS – – 17th Sunday after Pentecost – Diabolical Contagion – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Lotharkreuz of Aachen Cathedral – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
When Russia Broke the Muslim Yoke, A.D. 1380 – Raymond Ibrahim
Cosmology & Aquinas on a Beginning in Time – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
‘A Feeling of Inner Invasion’ – Alleged Rupnik Victim on Church Mosaics – F. D’Avillez at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Ten Lesser-Known Facts About St. Teresa of Calcutta, Ten Years After Canonization – C Wor Rep
Monks’ Guide to Protect Your Peace as Autumn Looms – John Cannon at Aleteia
Praise, Petition, & Contrition: Uncovering the Deeper Meaning of the Lord’s Prayer – C Spir Dir
The Incomplete Work of Renewal – Tim Glemkowski at What We Need Now
The “St. Francis Effect” & the Renaissance– Elizabeth Lev at The Institute for Sacred Architecture
The Shema & the Sign of the Cross – Catholic Exchange
Triplets Go to Mass for the First Time & Get the Sweetest Parish Welcome – Church Pop
On the Cannabis Question – Max Root at Crisis Magazine
Moral Monsters & Forgiveness – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Western Culture: What Have We Lost? – Kate Cleary at The Catholic Weekly

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Pantone Just Released more than 200 New Paint Colors – Michele Laufik at Martha Stewart
Projecting Power: How the Normans Used Architecture To Conquer England – Country Life
What’s the Point of Reading? Just Reading – Steven Tucker at The American Conservative
Video: Demon’s Aren’t What You Think They Are – Jimmy Akin & Matt Fradd at Pints With Aquinas

Top-10 News Stories from the Saturday Edition:
1. French Priest Faces Backlash After Passionate Homily – Catholic Arena
2. Gonzaga Denies Pro-Lifer a Table Because She Wouldn’t Uphold Dignity of Human – CMR
3. Podcast: The Steubenville Question – J.D. Flynn & Ed. Condon at The Pillar
4. Lindsey Clancy Juror Speaks – A Black Catholic Republican! – David L. Gray, Th.M.
5. Ordering Christian Funerals – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
6. Feminism Repost – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
7. It’s Not Good That Women Dominate the Job Market – Brandon Goldman at Crisis Magazine
8. Priest Describes Tearful Spiritual Experience in Consecration After Viral Video – EWTN News
9. Muslim Prayer Featured in Mass in Belgium – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
10. The Thabor, the Blessed Sacrament Throne – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

Honorable Mentioned:
In Spain & France, Pope Leo XIV’s Crowds Challenge the Secular Narrative – NC Register
Video: Yes, The Internet is Killing Islam – Matt Fradd at God Logic
Why Catholics Need Catholic Therapists – Donald Froyd at Catholic Exchange

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Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

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SATVRDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from today’s Saturday Edition:
1. French Priest Faces Backlash After Passionate Homily – Catholic Arena
2. Gonzaga Denies Pro-Lifer a Table Because She Wouldn’t Uphold Dignity of Human – CMR
3. Podcast: The Steubenville Question – J.D. Flynn & Ed. Condon at The Pillar
4. Lindsey Clancy Juror Speaks – A Black Catholic Republican! – David L. Gray, Th.M.
5. Priest Describes Tearful Spiritual Experience in Consecration After Viral Video – EWTN News
6. Feminism Repost – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
7. Ordering Christian Funerals – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
8. The Thabor, the Blessed Sacrament Throne – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
9. Muslim Prayer Featured in Mass in Belgium – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
10. It’s Not Good That Women Dominate the Job Market – Brandon Goldman at Crisis Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
The Original ‘Liturgy Wars’: Between East & West – Dmitri Solzhenitsyn at The Catholic Thing
600,000 Sign Up for Pope Leo’s Paris Mass as Organizers Expand Route – Catholic World Report
Why Catholics Need Catholic Therapists – Donald Froyd at Catholic Exchange
Video: Yes, The Internet is Killing Islam – Matt Fradd at God Logic
Gen-Z Convert Boom Also Happening in Scotland – Bryan Lawrence Gonsalves at Aleteia
Video: The Sydney Sweeney Controversy Is a Victory for Christians – Brian Holdsworth
The True Cost of Surrogacy – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Podcast: The Steubenville Question – J.D. Flynn & Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Priest Describes Tearful Spiritual Experience in Consecration After Viral Video – EWTN News
The Thabor, the Blessed Sacrament Throne – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
From Illinois to Nigeria: Highlights from New Book of Fr. Robert Prevost’s Homilies – OSV News
In Spain & France, Pope Leo XIV’s Crowds Challenge the Secular Narrative – NC Register
600,000 Sign Up for Pope Leo’s Paris Mass as Organizers Expand Route – Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Ten Things to Know about the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi – Mary B. Bracy at Ignitum Today
Rediscovering Our Real Needs, & Our Home – John A. Cuddeback, Ph.D., at Life Craft
How the Outnumbered Knights of Rhodes Repulsed a Muslim Armada – Raymond Ibrahim
Video: Did Muhammad Marry a Nine-Year-Old? – The Jesse Romero Show
French Priest Faces Backlash After Passionate Homily – Catholic Arena
Gonzaga Denies Pro-Lifer a Table Because She Wouldn’t Uphold Dignity of Human – CMR
Lindsey Clancy Juror Speaks – A Black Catholic Republican! – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Feminism Repost – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Ordering Christian Funerals – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Muslim Prayer Featured in Mass in Belgium – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Video: The Sydney Sweeney Controversy Is a Victory for Christians – Brian Holdsworth
The True Cost of Surrogacy – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
A Call to Spiritual Arms: Re-Evangelizing Divorcing & Divorced Catholic Men – Catholic Link
25 Years After 9/11, Where Does the Church Stand w/Islam? – Fr. R.J. de Souza, M.Phil., S.T.L.
Remind the World: Kids Are Good, Repeat After Me: Children Are a Blessing – Fr. S. Keyes, Ph.D.
Young Mother Teresa Subject of New Book Series for Girls – Jennifer Lark Snarski at Aleteia
Postpartum Depression: New E-Book Offers Hope, Healing for Catholic Mothers – Alyssa Murphy
China Ordains 18th Bishop Under Vatican Agreement – V. Cardiel at National Catholic Register
It’s Not Good That Women Dominate the Job Market – Brandon Goldman at Crisis Magazine
The Original ‘Liturgy Wars’: Between East & West – Dmitri Solzhenitsyn at The Catholic Thing
Why Catholics Need Catholic Therapists – Donald Froyd at Catholic Exchange
Gen-Z Convert Boom Also Happening in Scotland – Bryan Lawrence Gonsalves at Aleteia
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
New Documentary Presents Britain’s Immigration Crisis as a Warning for America – Zeale
Video: If You Believe in Sola Scriptura, Watch This – Jimmy Akin & Matt Fradd at Pints With. . .
Video: Lone Holdout Juror in the Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Has Been Doxxed – The LoopCast
Video: Yes, The Internet is Killing Islam – Matt Fradd at God Logic
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

Top-10 News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. Against Tim Flanders & His Diabolism: Reply to OnePeterTim – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
2. Before & After: Church of the Assumption in Nashville, Tennessee – Liturgical Arts Journal
3. Confirmed: Meryl Streep Will Voice Aslan – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
4. Why We Need Ad Orientem for the Liturgy of the Eucharist: Crying Priests – Fr. A.J. McDonald
5. Surprising Results of the Excavations & Restoration of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem – Zenit
6. Archbishop High Priestess of Canterbury in Bid Laden Scandal – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
7. Pope Leo XIV Appoints Texas Bishop to Lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois – EWTN News
8. Inside the Unconventional Lives of the Carmelite Daughters – Cincinnati City Beat
9. Spiritual Warfare Goes Mainstream – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
10. Sydney Sweeney & the Fruit of Feminism – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
Theologian’s Suspension for Essay on Executing Heretics Fuels Integralism Debate – E. Pentin
Bishop of Antwerp Advances His Plan to Ordain Married Men as Priests in 2028 – Info Vaticana
What Twelve Kids Cost Me – Megan Keyser at Them Before Us

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

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FRIDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. Before & After: Church of the Assumption in Nashville, Tennessee – Liturgical Arts Journal
2. Against Tim Flanders & His Diabolism: Reply to OnePeterTim – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
3. Why We Need Ad Orientem for the Liturgy of the Eucharist: Crying Priests – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. Surprising Results of the Excavations & Restoration of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem – Zenit
5. Pope Leo XIV Appoints Texas Bishop to Lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois – EWTN News
6. Inside the Unconventional Lives of the Carmelite Daughters – Cincinnati City Beat
7. Confirmed: Meryl Streep Will Voice Aslan – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
8. Archbishop High Priestess of Canterbury in Bid Laden Scandal – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
9. Bishop of Antwerp Advances His Plan to Ordain Married Men as Priests in 2028 – Info Vaticana
10. Theologian’s Suspension for Essay on Executing Heretics Fuels Integralism Debate – E. Pentin

Honorable Mentioned:
Spiritual Warfare Goes Mainstream – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Sydney Sweeney & the Fruit of Feminism – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Three Conditions For Effective Prayer – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
What Twelve Kids Cost Me – Megan Keyser at Them Before Us
Is Making the Sign of the Cross Found in the Bible? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Her Work Not Good Enough. . .Month at Benedictine Monastery Changed Her Life – Church Pop
Record Conversions at Harvard – Michael Cook at The Catholic Weekly

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Before & After: Church of the Assumption in Nashville, Tennessee – Liturgical Arts Journal
Surprising Results of the Excavations & Restoration of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem – Zenit
Inside the Unconventional Lives of the Carmelite Daughters – Cincinnati City Beat

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Texas Bishop to Lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois – I. Adibuah at EWTN News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Fatima to Keep Rupnik Mosaic Despite Possible 2027 Papal Visit – Filipe D’Avillez at The Pillar
Fish on Fridays: Clam Chowder – Judson Carroll at Missio Dei Catholic
The Messianic Kingdom of Apostolic Thrones – Joshua Charles at Eternal Christendom
St. Satyrus, the Brother of St. Ambrose – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
From Nazareth’s Tears to Our Living Hope – Vincent Obiajulu at Catholic Stand Magazine
Against Tim Flanders & His Diabolism: A Reply to OnePeterTim – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
Why We Need Ad Orientem for the Liturgy of the Eucharist: Crying Priests – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Confirmed: Meryl Streep Will Voice Aslan – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Archbishop High Priestess of Canterbury in Bid Laden Controversy – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Spiritual Warfare Goes Mainstream – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Three Conditions For Effective Prayer – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Double Risk of an A.I. Stampede – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Seven Things You Didn’t Know About the Stigmata of St. Francis – Catholic Exchange
Aparecida Shrine Celebrates Completion of Rupnik-Designed Western Facade – OSV News
9/11 Revisited – Fr. James V. Schall, S.J., at Catholic World Report
Podcast: Discernment of Spirits: Principles for Better Discernment – Fr. Ermatinger, Ph.L., S.T.L.
Video: The Difference Between Love & Attachment – Fr. Chad Ripperger & Christ Stefanick at RLC
Bishop of Antwerp Advances His Plan to Ordain Married Men as Priests in 2028 – Info Vaticana
Theologian’s Suspension For Essay on Executing Heretics Fuels Integralism Debate – Ed Pentin
Sydney Sweeney & the Fruit of Feminism – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Is Making the Sign of the Cross Found in the Bible? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Her Work Not Good Enough. . .Month at Benedictine Monastery Changed Her Life – Church Pop
Record Conversions at Harvard – Michael Cook at The Catholic Weekly

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Are Phone-Free Schools Working? Evidence on All Sides, Across Multiple Outcomes – After Babel
Why the AfD Wins – Christopher Caldwell at First Things
Video: Jimmy Akin Responds to James White’s Case Against Catholicism – Matt Fradd at Pints. . .
E.W.T.N. to Provide Live Feed, Media Resources for Fulton Sheen Beatification – Zeale
Video: Why Don’t Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians Get Excommunicated – The LoopCast
What Twelve Kids Cost Me – Megan Keyser at Them Before Us

Top-10 News Stories for the Thursday Edition:
1. The Pope Who Told Jews They Do Not Need Christ – Heritage Standard
2. The Apparitions at Conyers, Georgia. I Was There, Was It a Grand Hoax or Not? – Fr. McDonald
3. Recent Report of the “Gift of Tears” During Mass That Was Being Live Streamed – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Did I Meet My Son’s Guardian Angel? – Patrick O’Hearn at Catholic Exchange
5. Non Constat de Supernaturalitate: Viral “Gift of Tears” Video – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D.
6. No Dignity When Pregnant Woman Show Bare “Baby Bump” Photos – Andrea Madrigal
7. The Catholic Juror in the Lindsay Clancy Case: Does It Matter? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
8. The Bayside Apparitions Bring to Light the Third Secret of Fatima – The Daily Knight
9. The Three-Minute Miracle at the Altar – David L. Gray, Th.M.
10. Three Top Executives Abruptly Leave Catholic Charities of St. Louis – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Honorable Mentioned:
What Happens When a Catholic Professor Goes to Work for the Government? – The Pillar
Should Married Couples Keep Separate Last Names? Bank Accounts? – The Loop Cast
Vatican Library Needs to Be Bigger, Pope Leo XIV Decides – Agence I.Media via Aleteia

Recent Editions:
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TVESDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

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THVRSDAY EDITION

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Top-10 News Stories for the Thursday Edition:
1. The Pope Who Told Jews They Do Not Need Christ – Heritage Standard
2. The Apparitions at Conyers, Georgia. I Was There, Was It a Grand Hoax or Not? – Fr. McDonald
3. Did I Meet My Son’s Guardian Angel? – Patrick O’Hearn at Catholic Exchange
4. Recent Report of the “Gift of Tears” During Mass That Was Being Live Streamed – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. Non Constat de Supernaturalitate: Viral “Gift of Tears” Video – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D.
6. The Catholic Juror in the Lindsay Clancy Case: Does It Matter? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
7. No Dignity When Pregnant Woman Show Bare “Baby Bump” Photos – Andrea Madrigal
8. The Bayside Apparitions Bring to Light the Third Secret of Fatima – The Daily Knight
9. The Three-Minute Miracle at the Altar – David L. Gray, Th.M.
10. Three Top Executives Abruptly Leave Catholic Charities of St. Louis – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Honorable Mentioned:
What Happens When a Catholic Professor Goes to Work for the Government? – The Pillar
Vatican Library Needs to Be Bigger, Pope Leo XIV Decides – Agence I.Media via Aleteia
Andy Burnham, Catholic Guilt, & the Politics of Cultural Catholicism – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Should Married Couples Keep Separate Last Names? Bank Accounts? – The Loop Cast
We Have to Vatican II Harder! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic Church Staff Are Helping Put On A Drag Show In St. Gallen – Complicit Clergy
100 Years Of ‘The Bible Belt’ & A Misunderstood South – John Hayes at Religion Unplugged
Randall’s Story: Spending Childhood Shuttled Between Two Homes. . . – Them Before Us
Video: Flanders Recants: “I Can No Longer Recommend” an S.S.P.X. Chapel – Joe McLane at ACT
Video: Disney’s Hexed Movie: Witchcraft Exposed as Demonic Trap for Kids – Jesse Romero
Pope Leo XIV Grants Mexico a Jubilee Year Thanks to Our Lady of Guadalupe: Dates – Zenit

. . .scroll down to see the rest of the today’s news stories. . .

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Apparitions at Conyers, Georgia. I Was There, Was It a Grand Hoax or Not? – Fr. McDonald
Did I Meet My Son’s Guardian Angel? – Patrick O’Hearn at Catholic Exchange
Non Constat de Supernaturalitate: Viral “Gift of Tears” Video – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D.

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Calls Christians to Uphold Human Dignity in an Increasingly Virtual World – Zeale
Vatican Library Needs to Be Bigger, Pope Leo XIV Decides – Agence I.Media via Aleteia
Pope Leo XIV Grants Mexico a Jubilee Year Thanks to Our Lady of Guadalupe: Dates – Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop & Doctor – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
An Impressive 18th Cent Set of Petrine-Themed Pontifical Vestments f/Benedict XIV – LAJ
Video: Mel Gibson: The Resurrection of the Christ Is an “Acid Trip” – Raymond Arroyo at AGC
The ‘Imperfect Law’: When Limiting Evil Becomes Assenting To It – The Editor at Nuntiatoria
Baroque Sacred Art: Hope that Transcends Suffering – David Clayton at The Way of Beauty
Durandus on the Exaltation of the Cross – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Remembering 9/11 – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Pope Who Told Jews They Do Not Need Christ – Heritage Standard
The Catholic Juror in the Lindsay Clancy Case: Does It Matter? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
The Bayside Apparitions Bring to Light the Third Secret of Fatima – D. Martin at The Daily Knight
The Three-Minute Miracle at the Altar – David L. Gray, Th.M.
What Happens When a Catholic Professor Goes to Work for the Government? – The Pillar
Andy Burnham, Catholic Guilt, & the Politics of Cultural Catholicism – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Catholic Church Staff Are Helping Put On A Drag Show In St. Gallen – Complicit Clergy
Video: Disney’s Hexed Movie: Witchcraft Exposed as Demonic Trap for Kids – Jesse Romero
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Stop Freezing Your Eggs, Do This Instead – Emily Dinneny at Catholic Answers Magazine
Pushing Back on Tech in Catholic Schools, It’s About Time – National Catholic Register
Catholic Professor Calls Families to Reclaim the Home in a Technological Age – EWTN News
Trump Names Bishop Barron to Internatl Relig Freedom Watchdog – The Catholic Weekly
No Dignity When Pregnant Woman Show Bare “Baby Bump” Photos – Andrea Madrigal
Video: Flanders Recants: “I Can No Longer Recommend” an S.S.P.X. Chapel – Joe McLane at ACT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
How a Healthy Society Falls Apart – Ted Gioia at The Honest Broker
Three Top Executives Abruptly Leave Catholic Charities of St. Louis – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Should Married Couples Keep Separate Last Names? Bank Accounts? – The Loop Cast
100 Years Of ‘The Bible Belt’ & A Misunderstood South – John Hayes at Religion Unplugged
Randall’s Story: Spending Childhood Shuttled Between Two Homes. . . – Them Before Us

Top-10 News Stories for the Wednesday Edition:
1. We Have to Vatican II Harder! – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Sign of Peace? Since the Chinese Flu, I’m Glad People Just Wave Now – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
3. Bishop Boxie Said ‘The Short Answer Is Racism.’ I Disagree – David L. Gray, Th.M.
4. State Takes Teen from Catholic Family for Refusing to Acknowledge Gender Transition – CMR
5. Sister Clare Crockett, the St. Thérèse of the 21st Century – Daily Compass
6. The Forgotten Marian Devotion We Need – Joshua Mazrin at Catholic Answers Magazine
7. Women Are Losing Their Minds Because of TikTok (via Clancy Trial) – Aug. Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed.
8. The Apostles’ Bible Was Longer – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
9. List of Traditional Latin Mass “Permissions” Under Traditionis Custodes for 2025 – Rorate Cæli
10. Allowed in Prisons but Not Schools – Spirit Daily Blog

Honorable Mentioned:
Eating Well, Living Faithfully: A Catholic Guide to Food on a Budget – Alexandra Greeley at CSM
What It Means To Be Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves – Fr. Francesco Giordano, S.T.D.
Leo Names Newark Auxiliary Bishop to Lead Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey – Angelus News

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Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories for today’s Wednesday Edition:
1. We Have to Vatican II Harder! – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Sign of Peace? Since the Chinese Flu, I’m Glad People Just Wave Now – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
3. Sister Clare Crockett, the St. Thérèse of the 21st Century – Daily Compass
4. Bishop Boxie Said ‘The Short Answer Is Racism.’ I Disagree – David L. Gray, Th.M.
5. State Takes Teen from Catholic Family for Refusing to Acknowledge Gender Transition – CMR
6. The Forgotten Marian Devotion We Need – Joshua Mazrin at Catholic Answers Magazine
7. The Apostles’ Bible Was Longer – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
8. Women Are Losing Their Minds Because of TikTok (via Clancy Trial) – Aug. Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed.
9. What It Means To Be Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves – Fr. Francesco Giordano, S.T.D.
10. List of Traditional Latin Mass “Permissions” Under Traditionis Custodes for 2025 – Rorate Cæli

Honorable Mentioned:
Eating Well, Living Faithfully: A Catholic Guide to Food on a Budget – Alexandra Greeley at CSM
Leo Names Newark Auxiliary Bishop to Lead Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey – Angelus News
Allowed in Prisons but Not Schools – Spirit Daily Blog
Oriental Orthodox Scholar Admits Papal Supremacy at Ephesus Council, 431 A.D. – Erick Ybarra
Daughter of 9/11 Victim Moves Crowd With St. Michael Prayer Live on T.V. – Church Pop
“The Ongoing Genocide Against Christians” – Raymond Ibrahim
Today’s Lapses in Logic Are Tearing Civilization Apart: Clancy & Reason – A. Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed.

. . .scroll down to see the rest of the today’s news stories. . .

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What It Means To Be Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves – Fr. Francesco Giordano, S.T.D.
Sister Clare Crockett, the St. Thérèse of the 21st Century – Daily Compass
“The Ongoing Genocide Against Christians” – Raymond Ibrahim

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV’s First Book Published – Crux
On His Birthday, Pope Leo XIV Remembered His Mom – Agence I.Media via Aleteia
Leo Names Newark Auxiliary Bishop to Lead Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey – Angelus News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Carmine Carapella & a Palladian Vision for Contemporary Catholic Architecture – Lit Arts Journal
Ignatius Catholic Bible: Compact Edition (R.S.V.-2C.E.) – Catholic Bible Talk
Synod Secretariat’s Shifting Role Shows Growing Influence – Edgar Beltran at The Pillar
The Iconographic Style: Truths & Myths – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement
We Have to Vatican II Harder! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Sign of Peace? Since the Chinese Flu, I’m Glad People Just Wave Now – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Bishop Boxie Said ‘The Short Answer Is Racism.’ I Disagree – David L. Gray, Th.M.
State Takes Teen from Catholic Family for Refusing to Acknowledge Gender Transition – CMR
The Apostles’ Bible Was Longer – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
Women Are Losing Their Minds Because of TikTok (via Clancy Trial) – Aug. Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed.
List of Traditional Latin Mass “Permissions” Under Traditionis Custodes for 2025 – Rorate Cæli
Eating Well, Living Faithfully: A Catholic Guide to Food on a Budget – Alexandra Greeley at CSM
Allowed in Prisons but Not Schools – Spirit Daily Blog
Oriental Orthodox Scholar Admits Papal Supremacy at Ephesus Council, 431 A.D. – Erick Ybarra
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Card Muller Spent Hours w/Mel Gibson on The Resurrection of the Christ – The Catholic Weekly
‘Third-Party’ Punishment is Not Catholic – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at The Catholic Thing
Book Rev: A Liberal Revolution Deftly Traces Post-Conciliar Confusion, Decline – Jn. Pepino, Ph.D.
Video: Exorcist: “Yoga Is Demonic” — Fr. Carlos Martins – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
What We Can Learn from the Seven Sorrows of Mary – Scepter Blog
Vatican Commissioner Arrives in Torreciudad Amid Statue Dispute – Rome Reports
Beatified & ‘Based’: Why Gen-Z Catholics Are Falling for Fulton Sheen – National Catholic Register
The Forgotten Marian Devotion We Need – Joshua Mazrin at Catholic Answers Magazine
Daughter of 9/11 Victim Moves Crowd With St. Michael Prayer Live on T.V. – Church Pop
Today’s Lapses in Logic Are Tearing Civilization Apart: Clancy & Reason – A. Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed.
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
They Destroyed 108 Armenian Churches, Now They’re Erasing More – The Christian Post
Before You Say Yes to I.V.F. – Them Before Us
Gallup: Americans’ Satisfaction With K-12 Education Hits Record Low – Elise Winland at Zeale

Top-10 News Stories from the Tuesday Edition:
1. Pope Leo XIV Abrogates Yet Another Francis Document – Rorate Cæli
2. God Raises Up His Champions – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. 6 Moments When You Should Make the Sign of the Cross, Not Only When You Pray – Ch Pop
4. Human Women Turned Into Vending Machines is. . .Progress? – Creative Minority Report
5. Hospital Holding Lindsay Clancy Shows How We Get the Criminally Insane Wrong – City Jour
6. The T.L.M. vs. the Novus Ordo Battle Continues – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
7. The Dark Side of Mindfulness – Olga Khazan at The Atlantic
8. Dignity of the Dying: What to Know About Artificial Nutrition & Hydration – Fr. F. Giordano
9. The Supernatural Side of 9/11 – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
10. From a Bishop’s Conflict With Opus Dei to a Conflict Within the Diocese – Zenit

Honorable Mentioned:
Sainthood Cause for Virginia Farmer Who Saved His Son Moves Forward – Catholic World Report
Sobering Spiritual Truths According to St. John of the Cross – Msgr. Charles Pope at CIM
A Greek Island Church Held an El Greco for 150 Years – D.R. Esparza at Aleteia
Charming Home Library Ideas To Show Off Your Book Collection – Good Housekeeping

Recent Editions:
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Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Not The Forgotten War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Commie Fiction & “Going Hollywood” – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from the Tuesday Edition:
1. Pope Leo XIV Abrogates Yet Another Francis Document – Rorate Cæli
2. God Raises Up His Champions – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Human Women Turned Into Vending Machines is. . .Progress? – Creative Minority Report
4. 6 Moments When You Should Make the Sign of the Cross, Not Only When You Pray – Ch Pop
5. Dignity of the Dying: What to Know About Artificial Nutrition & Hydration – Fr. F. Giordano
6. The T.L.M. vs. the Novus Ordo Battle Continues – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
7. A Greek Island Church Held an El Greco for 150 Years – D.R. Esparza at Aleteia
8. From a Bishop’s Conflict With Opus Dei to a Conflict Within the Diocese – Zenit
9. Sobering Spiritual Truths According to St. John of the Cross – Msgr. Charles Pope at CIM
10. Hospital Holding Lindsay Clancy Shows How We Get the Criminally Insane Wrong – City Jour

Honorable Mentioned:
The Supernatural Side of 9/11 – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Vatican Latin Mass Permissions Steady Across Papal Transition – EWTN News
The Dark Side of Mindfulness – Olga Khazan at The Atlantic
Sainthood Cause for Virginia Farmer Who Saved His Son Moves Forward – Catholic World Report
Charming Home Library Ideas To Show Off Your Book Collection – Good Housekeeping
Psychotherapy or Confession? – D.P. Curtin, Ph.D., at Word Of Fire
The Pelagianism of the Wicked Servant – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism

. . .scroll down to see the rest of the today’s news stories. . .

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
God Raises Up His Champions – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Dignity of the Dying: What to Know About Artificial Nutrition & Hydration – Fr. Giordano, S.T.D.
A Greek Island Church Held an El Greco for 150 Years – D.R. Esparza at Aleteia
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates His 71st Birthday at the Vatican – Rome Reports
Peru to Unveil World’s Largest Pope Leo XIV Statue Before Visit – OSV News via Angelus News
Pope Leo XIV Abrogates Yet Another Francis Document – Rorate Cæli

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Has Leo Found Hidden Value in Reversing Francis’ Financial Policies? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
The Symbols, Architecture, & Labels of a Culture – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
O.S.V. N.R.S.V.U.E. Pocket Gospels & Psalms – Timothy McCormick at Catholic Bible Talk
Video: Disney Channel Pipeline is Controlled Degeneracy – The Jesse Romero Show
Human Women Turned Into Vending Machines is. . .Progress? – Creative Minority Report
The T.L.M. vs. the Novus Ordo Battle Continues – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
Sobering Spiritual Truths According to St. John of the Cross – Msgr. Charles Pope at CIM
The Supernatural Side of 9/11 – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
The Pelagianism of the Wicked Servant – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Last Vestige of Anti-Catholic Laws in Britain Ending Not a Sign of Church Revival – Crux
Statement Asking Catholics to Vote ’No’ on Virginia Ballot Questions 1 & 2 – Bp. Burbidge, Ed.D.
Trump Backs Irish Unification, Bucking U.S. Neutrality, Drawing Irish Catholic Laud – OSV News
Dancing on Their Graves: Churches Are Meant to Be Churches, Not Nightclubs – Steven Tucker
The Clancy Trial & the Children Our Compassion Forgets – Fr. Francesco Giordano, S.T.D., at CC
6 Moments When You Should Make the Sign of the Cross, Not Only When You Pray – Church Pop
From a Bishop’s Conflict With Opus Dei to a Conflict Within the Diocese – Zenit
Vatican Latin Mass Permissions Steady Across Papal Transition – EWTN News
Sainthood Cause for Virginia Farmer Who Saved His Son Moves Forward – Catholic World Report
Psychotherapy or Confession? – D.P. Curtin, Ph.D., at Word Of Fire
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Alice’s Story: Father Too Busy for Holidays, Weekends, or If She Existed – Them Before Us
How Fatherhood Transforms Men: An Interview With Darby Saxbe – W. Bradford Wilcox, Ph.D.
What Aristotle Can Teach America – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Modern Age
Should a Classical School Teach Picasso? – Mark Anthony Signorelli at The Cornerstone
Robertson Davies On Art & Meaning – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Hospital Holding Lindsay Clancy Shows How We Get the Criminally Insane Wrong – City Journal
The Dark Side of Mindfulness – Olga Khazan at The Atlantic
Charming Home Library Ideas To Show Off Your Book Collection – Good Housekeeping
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – BIG PVLPIT

Top-10 News Stories for the Monday Edition:
1. The Story Behind the Viral Photo of Pope Leo XIV’s Identity – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia
2. When My Dad Became “Karen” – Them Before Us
3. To Save a Catholic Church in Detroit, the Archdiocese Let It Go – National Catholic Register
4. Lindsay Clancy & the Return of Witchcraft – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., at New English Catholic
5. Lindsay Clancy Trial: Most Disastrous Statement in Recent Memory – Dave Griffey at Daffey. . .
6. Explain to Me Again That the Devil Isn’t Working in the World – Creative Minority Report
7. ‘Lost’ Footage of Padre Pio – Spirit Daily Blog
8. LeoWatch: Cult of Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. The 2026 Sense & Sensibility Ball in Steubenville – John Byron Kuhner
10. Pope Francis’s Insults Against Opus Dei Used in Dispute Over Statue of Mary – Daily Compass

Honorable Mentioned:
Letter from a Catholic Mother About the T.L.M. – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
What Is a Catholic Church For? Pride Enters the Sanctuary at Erfurt – The Editor at Nuntiatoria
Purposely Changing the Meaning of Words, Clancy Trial, ‘Progress’ – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.

Recent Editions:
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SVNDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SATVRDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Feminist Rhetoric vs. Reality – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories for the Monday Edition:
1. The Story Behind the Viral Photo of Pope Leo XIV’s Identity – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia
2. To Save a Catholic Church in Detroit, the Archdiocese Let It Go – National Catholic Register
3. When My Dad Became “Karen” – Them Before Us
4. ‘Lost’ Footage of Padre Pio – Spirit Daily Blog
5. Lindsay Clancy & the Return of Witchcraft – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., at New English Catholic
6. LeoWatch: Cult of Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. The 2026 Sense & Sensibility Ball in Steubenville – John Byron Kuhner
8. Lindsay Clancy Trial: Most Disastrous Statement in Recent Memory – Dave Griffey at Daffey. . .
9. Explain to Me Again That the Devil Isn’t Working in the World – Creative Minority Report
10. Sept-Ember Days – A Treasure To Be Shared

Honorable Mentioned:
Pope Francis’s Insults Against Opus Dei Used in Dispute Over Statue of Mary – Daily Compass
What Is a Catholic Church For? Pride Enters the Sanctuary at Erfurt – The Editor at Nuntiatoria
Pope Leo XIV: The Risk of Bureaucratizing the Church – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatian
Bl. Michael McGivney: A Call for His Immediate Canonization – Trey Duncan at Cath Stand Mag
Letter from a Catholic Mother About the T.L.M. – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Relics of St. Bernadette Tour the United States on an Unprecedented Pilgrimage – Zenit
Purposely Changing the Meaning of Words, Clancy Trial, ‘Progress’ – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.

. . .scroll down to see the rest of the today’s news stories. . .

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
To Save a Catholic Church in Detroit, the Archdiocese Let It Go – National Catholic Register
‘Lost’ Footage of Padre Pio – Spirit Daily Blog
Bl. Michael McGivney: A Call for His Immediate Canonization – Trey Duncan at Cath Stand Mag

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo’s Visit to France May Attract 1M People, With Mass & Vigil in Paris & Lourdes Trip – Crux
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus Address Given Sept. 13, 2026 – Pope Leo XIV via OSV News
The Story Behind the Viral Photo of Pope Leo XIV’s Identity – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: Love of Nudity Is a Sign of the Diabolical – The Jesse Romero Show
Lost Tradition: Ember Days – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
Why Mercy Is the Key to Spiritual Progress – Fr. Michael R. Rennier, M.Div., at Pondus Meum. . .
Lindsay Clancy: Sympathy & Systematic Victimhood – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
Jesus Blesses Hollywood: Massive Eucharistic Procession Hits L.A. Streets – Hollywood Catholic
Video: Floating in an Ocean of Synodal Verbiage – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., & Mark Lambert at CU
Video: Cardinal Wants Gen-Z To “Aura Farm” with Christ – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D., at Return To. . .
Lindsay Clancy & the Return of Witchcraft – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., at New English Catholic
LeoWatch: Cult of Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The 2026 Sense & Sensibility Ball in Steubenville – John Byron Kuhner
Lindsay Clancy Trial: Most Disastrous Statement in Recent Memory – Dave Griffey at Daffey. . .
Explain to Me Again That the Devil Isn’t Working in the World – Creative Minority Report
Sept-Ember Days – A Treasure To Be Shared
What Is a Catholic Church For? Pride Enters the Sanctuary at Erfurt – The Editor at Nuntiatoria
Pope Leo XIV: The Risk of Bureaucratizing the Church – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatian
Letter from a Catholic Mother About the T.L.M. – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Purposely Changing the Meaning of Words, Clancy Trial, ‘Progress’ – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Devolution a la Mode – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Practice of Ember Days Bearing Fruit for Missionary Religious Community – Cathol World Report
Editorial: Dominicana Returns – The Editors at Dominicana Journal
How to Survive Dropping Off Your Child at College – Fr. Michael R. Rennier, M.Div., at Aleteia
Pope Francis’s Insults Against Opus Dei Used in Dispute Over Statue of Mary – Daily Compass
Relics of St. Bernadette Tour the United States on an Unprecedented Pilgrimage – Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
America’s Elites Deserve an “F” For Their Take on Homeschooling – Institute For Family Studies
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Celebrates Christ’s Saving Love – Zeale
When My Dad Became “Karen” – Them Before Us

Top-10 News Stories from the Sunday Edition:
1. The Lamentable Response by Robert Prevost to 9/11 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
2. The Peaceful Retirement of a Once-Beleagured Priest – Roseanne T. Sullivan
3. The Ivory Tower Is Falling – R.R. Reno, III, Ph.D., at First Things
4. Abp. Gomez Leads Eucharistic Procession Into Hollywood: People Are Moved – Calif Cath Daily
5. Argentine Cathedral Wins Title of World’s Most Beautiful Church . . .Other Finalists – Zenit
6. Those Nostalgic Fetishists! Just Stop It: Responding to Michael Sean Winters – Amy Welborn
7. Catholic TikToker Attacks New Converts – Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
8. Italian Bishops Attend L.G.B.T. Conference at a Jesuit Bldg; What Could Happen – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Video: U.S. Bishops Ordered Priests Give Partisan Homilies Before Midterm Elections – A. Stine
10. Radical Pro-Gay Bishop Sacks Good Priest on False Grounds of Misconduct – The Daily Knight

Honorable Mentioned:
The Other Sept 11: When a Small Band of Knights Defied an Islamic Horde – Raymond Ibrahim
The (Not So Mysterious) Biblical Figure of Melchizedek – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed., at TEC
The Egregore (Chris Jackson) Consuming Catholic Commentary: A Confession – James Green

Recent Editions:
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Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Party of Government – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Before & After: Teenage Fr. Allan J. McDonald as Dairy Queen Worker vs. Now – Fr. A.J. McDonald

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The Lindsay Clancy Matter

September 18, 2026 A.D.:
Lindsey Clancy Juror Speaks – A Black Catholic Republican! – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Video: The Lone Holdout Juror in the Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Has Been Doxxed – The LoopCast 18 SEP

September 16, 2026 A.D.:
The Catholic Juror in the Lindsay Clancy Case: Does It Matter? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.

September 15, 2026 A.D.:
Women Are Losing Their Minds Because of TikTok (via Clancy Trial) – Aug. Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed.
Today’s Lapses in Logic Are Tearing Civilization Apart: Clancy & Reason – A. Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed.

September 14, 2026 A.D.:
The Clancy Trial & the Children Our Compassion Forgets – Fr. Francesco Giordano at Cath Cult

September 13, 2026 A.D.:
Lindsay Clancy: Sympathy & Systematic Victimhood – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right

September 12, 2026 A.D.:
The Lindsay Clancy Trial: The Most Disastrous Statement in Recent Memory – Dave Griffey at DF
Purposely Changing the Meaning of Words, Clancy Trial, ‘Progress’ – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.

September 10, 2026 A.D.:
Lindsey Clancy & the Return of Witchcraft – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., at New English Catholic
Five Things Catholics Missed in the Clancy Trial – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

September 8, 2026 A.D.:
Hospital Holding Lindsay Clancy Shows How We Get the Criminally Insane Wrong – City Journal

SVNDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from today’s Sunday Edition:
1. The Lamentable Response by Robert Prevost to 9/11 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
2. The Peaceful Retirement of a Once-Beleagured Priest – Roseanne T. Sullivan
3. Abp. Gomez Leads Eucharistic Procession Into Hollywood: People Are Moved – Calif Cath Daily
4. The Ivory Tower Is Falling – R.R. Reno, III, Ph.D., at First Things
5. Italian Bishops Attend L.G.B.T. Conference at a Jesuit Bldg; What Could Happen – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Catholic TikToker Attacks New Converts – Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
7. Those Nostalgic Fetishists! Just Stop It: Responding to Michael Sean Winters – Amy Welborn
8. Argentine Cathedral Wins Title of World’s Most Beautiful Church: . . .Other Finalists – Zenit
9. Durandus on the Kiss of Peace – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10. The Egregore (Chris Jackson) Consuming Catholic Commentary: A Confession – James Green

Honorable Mentioned:
Video: U.S. Bishops Ordered Priests Give Partisan Homilies Before Midterm Elections – A. Stine
Sermon for the 16th Sunday After Pentecost – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Radical Pro-L.G.B.T.Q. Bishop Sacks Loyal Priest on False Grounds of Misconduct – Daily Knight
The Other Sept 11: When a Small Band of Knights Defied an Islamic Horde – Raymond Ibrahim
The (Not So Mysterious) Biblical Figure of Melchizedek – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed., at TEC
September 12, 1683 A.D.: I Came, I Saw, God Conquered – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Why Did So Many Artists & Intellectuals Resist the Abolition of T.L.M. – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

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EARLY MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Abp. Gomez Leads Eucharistic Procession Into Hollywood: People Are Moved – Calif Cath Daily

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Finding Forgiveness Thru Experience of Mercy: 24th Sun. of Year Homily – Msgr. Charles Pope
Video: Miracle of the Sun at Fatima, Explained – Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., & Christ Stefanick
Reclaim Halloween as All Hallow’s Eve! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
No Assimilation, No Nation – Christopher E. Manion, K.M., Ph.D., at Shenandoah Sodbuster
Feminist Tells Pro-Lifer that She’s Gonna’ Get Charlie Kirk’d for Being Pro-Life – Creat Minor Rep
The Silence is Not Empty – Taylor Willis at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: Leaving Chris Jackson & His Chaos – Stephen Kokx at Integrity Magazine
The Lamentable Response by Robert Prevost to 9/11 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
The Peaceful Retirement of a Once-Beleagured Priest – Roseanne T. Sullivan
Italian Bishops Attend L.G.B.T. Conference at a Jesuit Building; What Could Happen – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic TikToker Attacks New Converts – Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
Those Nostalgic Fetishists! Just Stop It: Responding to Michael Sean Winters – Amy Welborn
Durandus on the Kiss of Peace – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Egregore (Chris Jackson) Consuming Catholic Commentary: A Confession – James Green
Video: U.S. Bishops Ordered Priests Give Partisan Homilies Before Midterm Elections – A. Stine
Sermon for the 16th Sunday After Pentecost – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
The Other Sept 11: When a Small Band of Knights Defied an Islamic Horde – Raymond Ibrahim
The (Not So Mysterious) Biblical Figure of Melchizedek – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed., at TEC
September 12, 1683 A.D.: I Came, I Saw, God Conquered – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Why Did So Many Artists & Intellectuals Resist the Abolition of T.L.M. – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Bp. Barron’s New Film on Beauty of France’s Gothic Cathedrals Ahead of Leo’s Visit – OSV News
In a World Obsessed With Happiness, Get to Know Our Lady of Sorrows – Aleteia
Consequences of Compassion – John Cassara at Crisis Magazine
Court Says Chicago Archd, Nuns Won’t Have to Submit to State Suicide Law – EWTN News
Video: The One Thing I Wish Cardinal Burke Said to Shawn Ryan – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
From Abortion to Euthanasia: How Will Pope Leo XIV Respond to the Culture of Death? – The Reg
A Century of Catholic Education – James P. MacGuire at The Catholic Thing
A Forgiving Heart Does Not Keep Score: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Catholic Exchange
Podcast: Catholics & Socialism – Register Radio via National Catholic Register
Argentine Cathedral Wins Title of World’s Most Beautiful Church: . . .the Other Finalists – Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
U.K. Parliament Rejects Assisted Suicide Bill: ‘Settling the Issue for a Generation’ – Zeale
The Ivory Tower Is Falling – R.R. Reno, III, Ph.D., at First Things

Top-10 News Stories from the Saturday Edition:
1. Radical Pro-L.G.B.T.Q. Bishop Sacks Loyal Priest on False Grounds of Misconduct – Daily Knight
2. Where was Robert Prevost on 9/11? – Rome Reports
3. Five Things Catholics Missed in the Clancy Trial – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
4. God Is Love, & Cats Are Cats: Simply Beautiful – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
5. On A Failed Protestant Attempt to Exclude Clement from Scripture – Ecclesia Antiqua
6. U.K. P.M. Plans to End ‘Archaic’ Ban on Catholics Advising on Church Roles – The Pillar
7. Breathtaking! The Caribbean Turned Into a Marian Procession – Church Pop
8. Shock: Two-Year-Old Toddler Euthanized for Disabilities – Cassy Cooke at Live Action
9. Msgr. Roger Landry Restricted from Ministry After Allegations of Misconduct – The Pillar
10. What Do Nuns Do Every Day? – Brother Roland M. Wakefield, O.P., at Dominicana Journal

Honorable Mentioned:
The Apostolic Trad: How to Talk About the T.L.M. to Almost Anyone – Fr. Matthew Solomon
Fr. Thomas Reese’s Hatred for the Traditional Mass – L.S. Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
Video: Muhammad vs. Jesus: The Shocking Truth Behind Islam’s Origins – Jesse Romero

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Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

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SATVRDAY EDITION

EVENING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from the Saturday Edition:
1. Radical Pro-L.G.B.T.Q. Bishop Sacks Loyal Priest on False Grounds of Misconduct – Daily Knight
2. Where was Robert Prevost on 9/11? – Rome Reports
3. God Is Love, & Cats Are Cats: Simply Beautiful – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
4. Five Things Catholics Missed in the Clancy Trial – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
5. On A Failed Protestant Attempt to Exclude Clement from Scripture – Ecclesia Antiqua
6. U.K. P.M. Plans to End ‘Archaic’ Ban on Catholics Advising on Church Roles – The Pillar
7. Breathtaking! The Caribbean Turned Into a Marian Procession – Church Pop
8. Msgr. Roger Landry Restricted from Ministry After Allegations of Misconduct – The Pillar
9. The Apostolic Trad: How to Talk About the T.L.M. to Almost Anyone – Fr. Matthew Solomon
10. Shock: Two-Year-Old Toddler Euthanized for Disabilities – Cassy Cooke at Live Action

Honorable Mentioned:
What Do Nuns Do Every Day? – Brother Roland M. Wakefield, O.P., at Dominicana Journal
Fr. Thomas Reese’s Hatred for the Traditional Mass – L.S. Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
Video: Muhammad vs. Jesus: The Shocking Truth Behind Islam’s Origins – Jesse Romero
An Update on the First Anniversary of the New English Catholic – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
The Exile of Pater Edmund – T.B. Joseph at Crisis Magazine
Major Rome Marian Conference Seeks to Restore ‘Theological Clarity’ on Mary – Edward Pentin
Immigration is Splitting the Catholic Church – Nathan J. Pinkoski, D.Phil. (Oxon.), at WaPo
Dies Iræ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Can Lay Catholics Pass On the Faith Given Heterodoxy f/High Places? – Fr. Z’s Blog
“O Salutaris Hostia. . .” – Where David Lodge Vandalized the Mass – Amy Welborn at Ch Lif Jour

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LATE MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
God Is Love, & Cats Are Cats: Simply Beautiful – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
Breathtaking! The Caribbean Turned Into a Marian Procession – Church Pop
What Do Nuns Do Every Day? – Brother Roland M. Wakefield, O.P., at Dominicana Journal

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Catholic Roots of Oxford’s Oriel College – I.Media via Aleteia
Love Is Not a Feeling but a Decision, Pope Leo XIV Tells Couples – N. de Cardenas at EWTN News
Where was Robert Prevost on 9/11? – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
God has Different Definitions of Success & Failure – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
And With Your Spirit: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Father Z’s Substack
Cardinal Müller on Islam & Weak Christianity – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
Pointy with Knobs On: the Triumph of the Gothic – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
Feast of the Nativity of Mary & a “Flash of Anamnesis” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
Artificial Intelligence & Spiritual Intelligence – Fr. Nathanial Dreyer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Radical Pro-L.G.B.T.Q. Bishop Sacks Loyal Priest on False Grounds of Misconduct – Daily Knight
Five Things Catholics Missed in the Clancy Trial – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
On A Failed Protestant Attempt to Exclude Clement from Scripture – Ecclesia Antiqua
U.K. P.M. Plans to End ‘Archaic’ Ban on Catholics Advising on Church Roles – The Pillar
The Apostolic Trad: How to Talk About the T.L.M. to Almost Anyone – Fr. Matthew Solomon at OJ
Video: Muhammad vs. Jesus: The Shocking Truth Behind Islam’s Origins – Jesse Romero
An Update on the First Anniversary of the New English Catholic – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Three Devotions Every Catholic Child Should Know – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Link
The Sorrows of Young Zoomers – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed., at The Catholic Thing
Catholics vs. Protestants on Private Judgment – Kevin Fernandez at Catholic Answers Magazine
What Is the Catholic Intellectual Tradition? – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report
Catholics in America Get Ready for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul – OSV News
Fr. Thomas Reese’s Hatred for the Traditional Mass – L.S. Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
The Exile of Pater Edmund – T.B. Joseph at Crisis Magazine
Major Rome Marian Conference Seeks to Restore ‘Theological Clarity’ on Mary – Edward Pentin
“O Salutaris Hostia. . .” – Where David Lodge Vandalized the Mass – Amy Welborn at Ch Lif Jour

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Bishops Playing Politics – Dad29
Bishop Robert Barron Calls Out St. Paul’s Cathedral in U.K. Over Nightclub Partnership – NY Post
Harold Bloom Sold Western Civilization Short – Jaspreet Singh Boparai, Ph.D., at First Things
Egypt’s Grand Imam Upholds Islam’s 3 Choices: Conversion, Submission, or War – Ray. Ibrahim
‘Some Great Thing’: Maclin Horton’s Memoir – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Top-10 News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. Msgr. Roger Landry Restricted from Ministry After Allegations of Misconduct – The Pillar
2. Shock: Two-Year-Old Toddler Euthanized for Disabilities – Cassy Cooke at Live Action
3. Catholic Theologian Takes Job in Trump’s Dept of Homeland Security – Zelda Caldwell
4. When We Fought Back on 9/11: Unforgettable United Flight 93 – The American Catholic
5. 9/11, God’s Warning, & the Quarter-Century We Wasted – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Cath Cult
6. Hundreds Brave Record L.A. Heat for Eucharistic Procession Through Hollywood – Zeale
7. 9/11 & the Need for Militant Christianity – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
8. How Can Lay Catholics Pass On the Faith Given Heterodoxy f/High Places? – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. 9/11, The Torn Flag, & A Disintegrating Nation – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
10. Dies Iræ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
EgyptAir 990: The Crash That Gave Bin Laden the Idea for 9/11 – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Davidson’s Right about 9/11: It’s Religion, Not Politics – Dad29
Immigration is Splitting the Catholic Church – Nathan J. Pinkoski, D.Phil. (Oxon.), at WaPo

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Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Hero Turns a Hundred: Updated – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
September 10, 1776: Nathan Hale Volunteers to Spy on the British – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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FRIDAY EDITION

FRIDAY VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. Msgr. Roger Landry Restricted from Ministry After Allegations of Misconduct – The Pillar
2. Shock: Two-Year-Old Toddler Euthanized for Disabilities – Cassy Cooke at Live Action
3. Catholic Theologian Takes Job in Trump’s Dept of Homeland Security – Zelda Caldwell
4. When We Fought Back on 9/11: Unforgettable United Flight 93 – The American Catholic
5. 9/11, God’s Warning, & the Quarter-Century We Wasted – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Cath Cult
6. Hundreds Brave Record L.A. Heat for Eucharistic Procession Through Hollywood – Zeale
7. 9/11 & the Need for Militant Christianity – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
8. How Can Lay Catholics Pass On the Faith Given Heterodoxy f/High Places? – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. 9/11, The Torn Flag, & A Disintegrating Nation – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
10. Dies Iræ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
EgyptAir 990: The Crash That Gave Bin Laden the Idea for 9/11 – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Davidson’s Right about 9/11: It’s Religion, Not Politics – Dad29
Immigration is Splitting the Catholic Church – Nathan J. Pinkoski, D.Phil. (Oxon.), at WaPo
Four Catholic Heroes Who Brought Christ to 9/11 & Refused to Turn Away – Church Pop
Leave It on the Stage – Kenneth Cramer at Catholic Stand Magazine
St. Pope John Paul II’s Words the Day After 9/11 – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
9-11 As it Occurred – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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LATE EVENING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hundreds Brave Record L.A. Heat for Eucharistic Procession Through Hollywood – Zeale

9/11:
Where Were You On 9-11-01? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: More F.D.N.Y. Have Died From the Dust Than Died That Day – Joe McLane
9/11 Victim 0001: Remembering Fr. Mychal Judge 25 Years Later – Rome Reports
25 Years Later: Muslim Immigration Is Our Post-9/11 Challenge – Bill Kassel at Crisis Magazine
Remember 9-11 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Single 9/11 Tribute – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Twenty-Five Years Since 9-11 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Years Which Have Passed Don’t Lessen the Need of the Victims for Our Prayers – Fr. Z’s Blog
One of the Reasons I Remember 9-11-01 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9/11 at 25: Never Forget, & What We Are Forgetting – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
9/11, 25 – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
History & Memory: Some Impacts Never Fade – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
Prayer at Ground Zero – Pope Benedict XVI via The Catholic Thing
When We Fought Back on 9/11: Unforgettable United Flight 93 – The American Catholic
9/11, God’s Warning, & the Quarter-Century We Wasted – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Cath Cult
9/11 & the Need for Militant Christianity – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
9/11, The Torn Flag, & A Disintegrating Nation – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
EgyptAir 990: The Crash That Gave Bin Laden the Idea for 9/11 – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Davidson’s Right about 9/11: It’s Religion, Not Politics – Dad29
Four Catholic Heroes Who Brought Christ to 9/11 & Refused to Turn Away – Church Pop
St. Pope John Paul II’s Words the Day After 9/11 – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
9-11 As it Occurred – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
New CatholicTV Website & Apps Make Daily Mass More Accessible – Ignitum Today
St. Ambrose: Catholic Means Being Under the Roman Church – Eternal Christendom
Msgr. Roger Landry Restricted from Ministry After Allegations of Misconduct – The Pillar
How Can Lay Catholics Pass On the Faith Given Heterodoxy f/High Places? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Dies Iræ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Leave It on the Stage – Kenneth Cramer at Catholic Stand Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Aparecida Shrine in Brazil Set to Unveil More Artwork Linked to Rupnik – EWTN News
Catholic Theologian Takes Job in Trump’s Dept of Homeland Security – Zelda Caldwell

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Shock: Two-Year-Old Toddler Euthanized for Disabilities – Cassy Cooke at Live Action
Immigration is Splitting the Catholic Church – Nathan J. Pinkoski, D.Phil. (Oxon.), at WaPo

Top-10 News Stories from the Thursday Edition:
1. It’s Not They Don’t Like the Rites, They Don’t Like the People Who Like the Rites – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Young Lady Enters Monastery to Discern Vocation, Nuns’ Welcome Is Pure Joy – Church Pop
3. Why Did Muslim Terrorists Pick the Date 9/11 & How Mary & Tolkien Involved – S. Smith, Esq.
4. Will Leo Issue a Strong Motu Proprio Stopping Liturgical Abuses? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
5. LeoWatch: Bearded Spock Universe – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. The Naked, the Violent, & the Mentally Ill – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
7. Jonathan Cahn’s Encounter with Demon on Plane; Aztecs Were Unspeakably Evil – Rod Dreher
8. Rome Pilgrimage for Christ the King: No Mass in St. Peter’s This Year – Rorate Cæli
9. Video: Bish Rhoades of FW–So. Bend Hosts Heretical Woman’s Preaching Conf – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
10. Most Evangelicals are Not Anti-Catholic – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
24 Hrs a Day: Leo Meets Nuns Who Keep Watch Before the Blessed Sacrament – Rome Reports
Video: I Couldn’t Forgive What They Did to My Daughter – Gabi After Hours & Catholic Gentleman
Three Practical Ways to Start Your Day Right – Chase Crouse at Catholic Exchange

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Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories for the Thursday Edition:
1. Young Lady Enters Monastery to Discern Vocation, Nuns’ Welcome Is Pure Joy – Church Pop
2. It’s Not They Don’t Like the Rites, They Don’t Like the People Who Like the Rites – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Will Leo Issue a Strong Motu Proprio Stopping Liturgical Abuses? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. LeoWatch: Bearded Spock Universe – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Why Did Muslim Terrorists Pick the Date 9/11 & How Mary & Tolkien Involved – S. Smith, Esq.
6. Rome Pilgrimage for Christ the King: No Mass in St. Peter’s This Year – Rorate Cæli
7. The Naked, the Violent, & the Mentally Ill – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
8. Pont Acad for Lf: Catholics Can Morally Assent to Imperfect Laws on Euthanasia – Hir In Exile
9. Video: Bish Rhoades of FW–So. Bend Hosts Heretical Woman’s Preaching Conf – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
10. 24 Hrs a Day: Leo Meets Nuns Who Keep Watch Before the Blessed Sacrament – Rome Reports

Honorable Mentioned:
Where Is the Torreciudad Shrine Dispute Headed? – Edgar Beltran at The Pillar
Most Evangelicals are Not Anti-Catholic – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
Three Practical Ways to Start Your Day Right – Chase Crouse at Catholic Exchange
A Firm No to ‘Imperfect’ Proposals for Euthanasia – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Jonathan Cahn’s Encounter with Demon on Plane; Aztecs Were Unspeakably Evil – Rod Dreher
Cana Launches Wedding Registry Storefront, Partnering With Catholic Businesses – CWR
Video: I Couldn’t Forgive What They Did to My Daughter – Gabi After Hours & Catholic Gentleman

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MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Young Lady Enters Monastery to Discern Vocation, Nuns’ Welcome Is Pure Joy – Church Pop

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
24 Hours a Day: Leo Meets Nuns Who Keep Watch Before the Blessed Sacrament – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
History & Memory: Some Impacts Never Fade – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
Confusion, Heresy, & Disturbance on Euthanasia; Setting Record Straight – G. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Video: Burn Cursed Objects – The Jesse Romero Show
Video: Wayward Cardinal Radcliffe Is Now Vatican Expert On Youth Outreach – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
It’s Not They Don’t Like the Rites, They Don’t Like the People Who Like the Rites – Fr. Z’s Blog
Will Leo Issue a Strong Motu Proprio Stopping Liturgical Abuses? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
LeoWatch: Bearded Spock Universe – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why Did Muslim Terrorists Pick the Date 9/11 & How Mary & Tolkien Involved – S. Smith, Esq.
Rome Pilgrimage for Christ the King: No Mass in St. Peter’s This Year – Rorate Cæli
Pont Acad for Lf: Catholics Can Morally Assent to Imperfect Laws for Euthanasia – Hiraeth In Exile
Video: Bish Rhoades of FW–So. Bend Hosts Heretical Woman’s Preaching Conf – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
Where Is the Torreciudad Shrine Dispute Headed? – Edgar Beltran at The Pillar
Most Evangelicals are Not Anti-Catholic – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
Video: I Couldn’t Forgive What They Did to My Daughter – Gabi After Hours & Catholic Gentleman

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Could Mary Have Said No to God? – Mike Schramm at Catholic Answers Magazine
Caravaggio’s ‘The Incredulity of St. Thomas’ – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Record Bishop Presence, Papal Blessing, Counterprotests Mark U.K. March for Life – Ed Pentin
Does Pagan Cosmogony Follow from General Relativity? – Rudolf Hilfer, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Why College Catholics Matter – Tod Worner, M.D., at Word On Fire
How Beijing Turned Uyghur Childhood Into a State Project – Zenit
On Her Birthday, Mary Shows Her Triumph in Malta – Jean Pierre Fava at Aleteia
Defy the Gods or Make It Home? (The Odyssey) – Brother Ambrose M. Power, O.P., at Dominicana
The Naked, the Violent, & the Mentally Ill – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
Three Practical Ways to Start Your Day Right – Chase Crouse at Catholic Exchange
A Firm No to ‘Imperfect’ Proposals for Euthanasia – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Cana Launches Wedding Registry Storefront, Partnering With Catholic Businesses – CWR

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
How the Carthusians Resisted the Reformation – Victoria Sands at History Today
Unlearned Lessons of 9/11, a Quarter-Century Later – George Weigel at First Things
Video: From Non-Denominational to Catholic: Georgia Howe – Matt Fradd at Pints With Aquinas
Video: The Culture May Be Shifting For The Better – The Loop Cast
Video: Shawn Ryan Interviews Cardinal Burke: The Old Testament – Shawn Ryan Show

Top-10 News Stories from the Wednesday Edition:
1. Priest Suspended From Catholic College for Catholic Integralism – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
2. LeoWatch: Lucy & the Football – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. The Latin Mass Is Growing in Steubenville – John Byron Kuhner
4. Jonathan Cahn’s Encounter with Demon on Plane; Aztecs Were Unspeakably Evil – Rod Dreher
5. The German Bishops’ Outcry; the U.S. Bishops’ Silence – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Cathol Culture
6. Catholics, Can We Discuss the ‘Nod of Peace’? – Zelda Caldwell at National Catholic Register
7. The Stunning Basilica of San Juan de Dios in Granada, Spain – Liturgical Arts Journal
8. A Pinched Nerve in the Body of Christ – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
9. The Evil of Anger: Gloria Steinem’s Abortion – Robert B. Greving, J.D., at Crisis Magazine
10. Lindsay Clancy Strangled Her Kids Because Of “Climate Change” – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.

Honorable Mentioned:
Pro-Abortionists Disrupt Catholic Mass at Westminster Cathedral – Catholics For Catholics
Erfurt Diocese Hosts Ecumenical Clown Drag Rainbow Mass at St. Severi Church – Hiraeth In Ex
Shawn Ryan Announces New YouTube Bible Series with Cardinal Burke – Catholics For Catholics

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Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Uncle Sam, Not Uncle Sucker – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Art You Possess – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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