Robert Edwards
23 September AD 2026
12:01 am
EVENING VPDATE:
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Beatification News Stories:
Link Here: How to Watch Archbishop Sheen’s Beatification – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
What Happens During a Beatification? – Michael R. Heinlein at OSV News
MORNING VPDATE:
More Padre Pio News Articles:
Padre Pio Meets Sts. Linus, Thecla, Blesseds William Way, & Guy of Turnes – Mary O’Regan at MB
A New Padre Pio Movie? – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Padre Pio: Witness for the Defense of Wounded Souls – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae at Bey Thes Ston Wal
Top-10 News Articles for the Wednesday Edition:
1. Sister Miriam James to Found a New Religious Community – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
2. Many Priests & Bishops Still Don’t Know What Active Participation Is – Adam Bartlett, M.A.
3. Big Problem with Mass Celebrated Versus Populum – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4. Padre Pio Appeared as a Hiker in 1997 & Healed a Man in New York State – NC Register
5. Is It Better To Settle For A So-So Guy Or Live Alone ‘Til Death? – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.
6. Papal Politics – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., & Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
7. Seven-Year-Old Who Dreams of the Priesthood Gets to Serve as ‘Pastor for a Day’ – Church Pop
8. The Fall of Catholic Colleges – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
9. Scriptural Truth – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. History Is Not Enough: Women Deacons & Unity of Holy Orders – Deacon Dom. Cerrato, Ph.D.
Honorable Mentioned:
Padre Pio’s Final Mass, Just Hours Before His Death (Rare Footage Inside) – Hollywood Catholic
St. John Vianney: When Tempted, Make the Sign of the Cross – The American Catholic
Video: Feminism, Witchcraft, & Enmity between Satan & Women – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
Is a ‘Catholic Lifestyle’ a Real Thing? – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking The Corners
Video: John Bergsma Reacts to Shawn Ryan & Cardinal Burke – St. Paul Center
Cross-ing the Tiber – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
What Are the Seven Options for Future of Scotland’s Eight Dioceses? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
. . .scroll down to read the rest of the news stories. . .
MORNING ROVNDVP:
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sister Miriam James to Found a New Religious Community – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
Padre Pio Appeared as a Hiker in 1997 & Healed a Man in New York State – NC Register
Seven-Year-Old Who Dreams of the Priesthood Gets to Serve as “Pastor for a Day” – Church Pop
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Bishops Authorized Muslim Mass in Belgium! – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Vestments Dedicated to Roman Martyr & Commander of Theban Legion, St. Maurice – LAJ
X: J.R.R. Tolkien Helped Translate the Catholic Edition of the Jerusalem Bible – Trad West
Many Priests & Bishops Still Don’t Know What Active Participation Is – Adam Bartlett, M.A.
The Big Problem with Mass Celebrated Versus Populum – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Is It Better To Settle For A So-So Guy Or Live Alone ‘Til Death? – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.
Papal Politics – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., & Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
St. John Vianney: When Tempted, Make the Sign of the Cross – The American Catholic
Padre Pio’s Final Mass, Just Hours Before His Death (Rare Footage Inside) – Hollywood Catholic
Scriptural Truth – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Are the Seven Options for Future of Scotland’s Eight Dioceses? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Cross-ing the Tiber – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
Is a ‘Catholic Lifestyle’ a Real Thing? – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking The Corners
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Where Is the Body of St. Matthew? A Visit to His Tomb – Jonah McKeown at EWTN News
What Catholics Mean by ‘Offer It Up’ – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Royal Road – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
“Jesus, Mary”: The Final Words & Last Day of Padre Pio – The Editors at Church Pop
La Salette Celebrates 180th Anniversary of Marian Apparition – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Four Practical Ways to Share Your Faith – Michael Gormley at Catholic Link
Catholic Teaching Is Valid for Everyone, Not Just Catholics – Donald T. DeMarco, Ph.D.
Fulton Sheen: How the Philosophy Professor Became ‘God’s Microphone’ – Fr. A.D. Andreassi
The Life & Legacy of Fulton Sheen – Rome Reports
Video: Feminism, Witchcraft, & Enmity between Satan & Women – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
History Is Not Enough: Women Deacons & Unity of Holy Orders – Deacon Dom. Cerrato, Ph.D.
The Fall of Catholic Colleges – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Video: John Bergsma Reacts to Shawn Ryan & Cardinal Burke – St. Paul Center
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Five Ways We’ve Turned Children into Products – Josh Wood at Them Before Us
Video: The Lesbian Scientist Who Says ‘Born This Way’ Is a Myth – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse
X: Volunteer Firefighter Rejected by the City for Being Homeschooled – David J. Harris, Jr.
A Post-Literate Age? – Matthew J. Franck, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Top-Ten News Stories for the Tuesday Edition
1. The Curious Case Of America’s Most Atheist State – John Mac Ghlionn at Religion Unplugged
2. Card Arborelius Not Complying w/Vatican on Priest He Suspended, Note Shows – D. Montagna
3. Seven Notable Catholics Converted by Fulton Sheen – Kevin Knight & Zelda Caldwell at The Reg
4. Priestly Advice for the Confession Line – Fr. Mike J. Driscoll, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magaz
5. Nine Gorgeous Spots to Combine Fall Foliage & a Sacred Pilgrimage – Jenny L. Snarski at Aleteia
6. Spiritual Gluttony – Colleen Orchanian at Catholic Spiritual Direction
7. For the Third Year in a Row, Ireland Is Experiencing a Vocational Spring – Zenit
8. When Priests Leave: Finding a Balance Between Mercy & Reverence – Catholic Exchange
9. A Liberal Revolution: A Book Review – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
10. Lindsay Clancy Never Said, “I’m Sorry” to Him – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Honorable Mentioned:
The Secular World’s Infatuation with Affirmation – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
Can We Please Have a Latin Mass? An Army Story – Marcus Birkenkrahe at 1 Peter 5
California High School Grads Score 4.0 G.P.A.s but Can’t Do Basic Math, Prof Say – New York Post
Collection of Streaming News Articles:
All the Catholic Analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Matter – 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:
Greenland: Comparing the Agreements – The American Catholic
September 20, 1870: Fall of Rome – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Dinosaurs! . . . and the Founding Fathers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
