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SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 29 August AD 2026 10:00 pm

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How the Movie ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Inspired a Camp for Catholic Fathers & Sons – EWTN News
Catholic Singles Head to Fulton Sheen Beatification in Hopes of Meeting Future Spouses – Zeale
The Catholic Art of Living – Berengere Darlison at Catholic Herald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Pope Leo XIV Admits We Still Do Not Know How to Celebrate the Liturgy – Gregory DiPippo
Is the U.S.C.C.B. Even Catholic Any More? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
X: Responding to Fr. Tom Reese’s Zombie T.L.M. Column – Amy Welborn
Explains a Lot: Why Majority of Priests were Heterodox Prior to 1968 – The American Catholic
An Ancient Bishop’s Terrifying & Heavenly Vision of Souls – Joshua Charles at Eternal Christendom
The Beheading of John the Baptist: Corruption Exposed & the “Brass Ring” Revealed – Fr. Z’s Blog
Video: Canada’s Church Arson Crisis – Prayerful Posse
The Freedom to Receive – M.L. Kramer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Satire: 21 Benefits of Novus Ordo Mass They Don’t Want You To Know About, Switch Today! – TDA
Is Priesthood Dominated by Men Who Are Varsity-Level Players or 4th Stringers? – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Fascinating Fusion of Chinese Wisdom & Carmelite Spirituality – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
On the Angel’s Knowledge of the Future – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Papal Whiplash: The Mass Debate, Tradition vs. Accesibility – Prayerfull Posse via TACatholic
Change of Habit & in More Than Nuns’ Dress – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Bp Mutsaerts: Church Won’t be Saved by Bureaucrats Who Think All Must Change – Rorate Cæli

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Video: Fr. Murray: Synodality’s Critics Weren’t Answered — They Weren’t Asked – Joe McClane
After a Long Dry Spell of Serious Catholic Literature, Hints of a Revival? – Joseph Pearce
New E.W.T.N. Travel Series Takes Viewers to the Birthplace of Christianity – NC Register
Fr. Michael Pfleger Says Abuse Investigation Was ‘Unjust’ After Reinstatement – Catholic Herald
The Child Is Never the Problem: I.V.F., Human Dignity, & the Challenge Before Us – Catholic Exch
Synodalism Marches On: Martyrs Need Not Apply – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
Video: Marijuana’s Hidden Health Crisis – The LoopCast
This Archbishop’s “Conversion Story” Has the Internet Laughing – Church Pop
Unbroken: Chinese Catholics Resist the C.C.P. – Anthony E. Clark, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report
The Other Way Baptism Saves – Mike Schramm at Catholic Answers Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Fight for France’s Future Is Underway – Gavine Mortimer at The Spectator
Ethnic Memory: Why Societies Should Be Monoethnic – B. Beckeld at The European Conseravative
The Snakes of Gobekli Tepe – Old European Culture
How Wyrd, & Anglo-Saxon Word for “Fate,” Became Our Word “Weird” – Dead Language Society

Top-10 News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Ask Father: Priests Tells Me to Say Act of Contrition Outside Confessional, Later – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. The Subterfuge at Vatican II – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Satanic Abortion Video Filmed in Hobby Lobby – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
5. The Original Liturgy Wars: Railing Against Liturgical Abuses in the New Mass – Fr. McDonald
6. The Fishwrap, Without Shame – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Priest’s New Study Bible Brings Faith & Science Together for a Doubting Generation – OSV News
8. A Blindspot in Catholic Social Teaching: Generational Theft – M. Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
9. The First American Pope: Is English the New Language of the Church? – Rome Reports
10. Do Our Bishops Welcome “Undocumented Houseguests” in their Own Homes? – Les Femmes

Honorable Mentioned:
The A.I. Priest of Orange County – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis Magazine
When Nothing Seems to Happen: Lessons from St. Monica on Patience, Perseverance – Cath Exch
Video: Calling Out Joe Schmid’s Conversion – Brian Holdsworth

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Catholic References:
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Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
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Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
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:
L.B.J. Stole the His Senate Election of 1948 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Close to You – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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FRIDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 28 August AD 2026 8:25 pm

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Top-10 News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Ask Father: Priests Tells Me to Say Act of Contrition Outside Confessional, Later – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. The Subterfuge at Vatican II – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Satanic Abortion Video Filmed in Hobby Lobby – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
5. The Original Liturgy Wars: Railing Against Liturgical Abuses in the New Mass – Fr. McDonald
6. The First American Pope: Is English the New Language of the Church? – Rome Reports
7. The Fishwrap, Without Shame – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. A Blindspot in Catholic Social Teaching: Generational Theft – M. Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
9. Do Our Bishops Welcome “Undocumented Houseguests” in their Own Homes? – Les Femmes
10. The A.I. Priest of Orange County – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
When Nothing Seems to Happen: Lessons from St. Monica on Patience, Perseverance – Cath Exch
Video: Calling Out Joe Schmid’s Conversion – Brian Holdsworth
St. Moses the Black – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

EVENING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
Priest’s New Study Bible Brings Faith & Science Together for a Doubting Generation – OSV News
When Nothing Seems to Happen: Lessons from St. Monica on Patience, Perseverance – Cath Exch

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The First American Pope: Is English the New Language of the Church? – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Chinese Underground Church Consecrated Ten Bishops Without Papal Mandate – Compl Clergy
Church Father on the Divinely Established Papacy (St. Isidore of Seville) – Eternal Christendom
Video: Does Synodality Reshape Catholic Ecclesiology? – Larry S. Chapp, Ph.D., at Catholic Unscr
Arranging the Breviary for the Rest of the Liturgical Year – Gregory DiPippo at New Lit Mov
The Papal Ferula – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
How Did I Go from Writing Theology to Fiction? – David L. Gray, Th.M., at Saint Dominic’s Media
A Matthean Reflection on the Transfiguration – Dr. Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand Magazine
Ask Father: Priests Tells Me to Say Act of Contrition Outside Confessional, Afterward – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Subterfuge at Vatican II – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Satanic Abortion Video Filmed in Hobby Lobby – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
The Original Liturgy Wars: Railing Against Liturgical Abuses in the New Mass – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Do Our Bishops Welcome “Undocumented Houseguests” in their Own Homes? – Les Femmes

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Apologetics Isn’t Dead, the Sequel: The Conversion of Joe Schmid – Justin Kalan at Word On Fire
Bishops Consecrated in Secret for Underground Church in China – Michael Haynes at Cath Her
Video: St. Jerome: The Antichrist Is a Man, Not a Demon; A.D. 407 – Joe McClane at ACT
Baptism Is the New Circumcision – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Hybrid Mission: How Young People Live Their Faith & Seek It Out, What Research Reveals – Zenit
Taybeh Christians Seek Action After Israeli Envoy Downplays Severity of Attacks – CWR
Video: What Happens When America Stops Having Children? – The LoopCast
A Blindspot in Catholic Social Teaching: Generational Theft – M. Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
The A.I. Priest of Orange County – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis Magazine

Top-10 News Stories from the Thursday Edition:
1. The Fishwrap, Without Shame – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. What Rubbish Our Hapless Bishops Waste Their Time & Our Money On – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
3. LeoWatch: Gaslighting, an Insult to Our Intelligence – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
4. Card Sarah: Opposition to the T.L.M. Will Die Out with the ’68 Generation – Diane Montagna
5. Leo Personally Ordered Vatican to Stop Using Rupnik Images – Michael Haynes at Catholic Her
6. The Undead Zombie T.L.M. Devoured a Jesuit Brain – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Father Z’s Substack
7. The Camino de Santiago Is Breaking Records Again & 2027 Could Change Everything – Zenit
8. Protestantism’s Mormonism Problem – Eternal Christendom
9. Three Necessities for a Successful Marriage – The Catholic Gentleman
10. Rosary in Hand, This Couple Celebrates 80 Years of Marriage & Fidelity – Church Pop

Honorable Mentioned:
Leo Says the Liturgical Reform Was Necessary, But Where Did Everybody Go? – Mark Lambert
The Subversively Conservative ‘One Night Only’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Why Catholics Should Reject the Month & Myth of “Trangendered Saints” – Cathol World Report

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Time to Issue Letters of Marque & Reprisal – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Russia is Slightly More Christian than Hell – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Rampant Ignorance of Basic American History – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 27 August AD 2026 10:23 pm

EVENING VPDATE:

LATE EVENING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
An Illuminated Byzantine Psalter from the Twelfth Century – S.R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
The Camino de Santiago Is Breaking Records Again & 2027 Could Change Everything – Zenit
Rosary in Hand, This Couple Celebrates 80 Years of Marriage & Fidelity – Church Pop

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV: Family is the Best Defense Against Drug Addiction – Rome Reports
Pope Leo Personally Ordered Vatican to Stop Using Rupnik Images – Michael Haynes at Cath Her

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Complete Cœtus XI Documentation on the New Lectionary Now Published in English – NLM
Is Leo Turning His Back on the T.L.M.? His Defense of the Vatican II Liturgy – T.R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Faith Glimpses Through the Fog – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
Catholicism Growing on Campus – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
The Limits of Human Reasoning – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand Magazine
If the Apostles Hadn’t Seen Christ Risen, They Wouldn’t Have Risked So Much – The Am Catholic
The Fishwrap, Without Shame – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Rubbish Our Hapless Bishops Waste Their Time & Our Money On – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
LeoWatch: Gaslighting, an Insult to Our Intelligence – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
The Undead Zombie Latin Mass Devoured A Jesuit Brain – Fr. Jn. Zuhlsdorf at Father Z’s Substack
Cardinal Sarah: Opposition to the T.L.M. Will Die Out with the ’68 Generation – Diane Montagna
Three Necessities for a Successful Marriage – The Catholic Gentleman
Leo Says the Liturgical Reform Was Necessary, But Where Did Everybody Go? – Mark Lambert

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Why Traditionally-Minded Young Catholics Want to Restore the Church Before Vatican II – Crisis
The Catholic Dating Cold War – Tony Ramirez at Catholic Exchange
Canon Law Is Not Christian Sharia – Todd Aglialoro at Catholic Answers Magazine
How Can Lay Catholics Spur Bishops Into Action? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Video: Fr. Gerald Murray: How to Shut Synodality Down – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
Jerusalem Court Acquits a Man Indicted in Nun Attack, Orders Psychiatric Care – Crux
Historic New Brunswick Church Destroyed by Fire, Man Charged – Toronto Catholic Register
Last Christian Town in West Bank Cries Out to the World for Justice – Aleteia
Annunciation Catholic School Marks One Year Since Shooting With Acts of Service – The Reg
Protestantism’s Mormonism Problem – Eternal Christendom
Why Catholics Should Reject the Month & Myth of “Trangendered Saints” – Cathol World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The England I Knew Is Gone – Carl R. Trueman, Ph.D., at First Things
Sarah’s Story of a D.N.A. Test Revealed the Father & Childhood She Was Denied – Them Before Us
Video: This New Argument Is Converting Atheists – Matt Fradd at Pints With Aquinas
How the Holy See is Appeasing a Communist Regime – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella, S.T.D.
The Subversively Conservative ‘One Night Only’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Top-10 News Stories from the Wednesday Edition:
1. Gotta Start Somewhere, Right? Fr. Z’s First Substack Post – Father Z’s Substack
2. Liturgy Wars—The Latest Volley: A Papal “Thus” – Diane Montagna
3. Archaeology Proves Bible Right. . .Again! – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
4. Pride of Peoria – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Fr. McDonald Fisks Pp. Leo’s ‘Liturgical Reform is Necessary’ Comments – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6. Eyewitness Accounts of Liturgical Life Before & After the Council – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
7. The Cristero Rebellion of 1926 Offers a Sober Warning Today – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, S.T.L.
8. The Doctor is the New Priest – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand Magazine
9. Before & After: Mother of Mercy Chapel at St. Charles Preparat School in Columbus, OH – LAJ
10. New Douay-Rheims & R.S.V.-2C.E. Editions – Timothy McCormick at Catholic Bible Talk

Honorable Mentioned:
Ask Father: During Chinese Flu (Covid), Bishop Anointed My Niece via a Q-Tip. Valid? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Can the Laity Save the Church? Sheen Told Us, Can We Do It? – Christopher E. Manion, K.M., Ph.D.
Number of Unmarried Men Is Surging – Brad Wilcox & Isabella Dini, Institute for Family Studies

Recent Editions:
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MONDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
August 27, 1776: Battle of Long Island – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

VVEDNESDAY EDITON

Robert Edwards 26 August AD 2026 8:43 pm

MORNING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from last nights Wednesday Edition:
1. Gotta Start Somewhere, Right? Fr. Z’s First Substack Post – Father Z’s Substack
2. Archaeology Proves Bible Right. . .Again! – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
3. Liturgy Wars—The Latest Volley: A Papal “Thus” – Diane Montagna
4. Pride of Peoria – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Fr. McDonald Fisks Pp. Leo’s ‘Liturgical Reform is Necessary’ Comments – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6. Eyewitness Accounts of Liturgical Life Before & After the Council – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
7. Before & After: Mother of Mercy Chapel at St. Charles Preparat School in Columbus, OH – LAJ
8. New Douay-Rheims & R.S.V.-2C.E. Editions – Timothy McCormick at Catholic Bible Talk
9. The Doctor is the New Priest – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand Magazine
10. The Cristero Rebellion of 1926 Offers a Sober Warning Today – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, S.T.L.

EVENING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Archaeology Proves Bible Right. . .Again! – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Pride of Peoria – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Douay-Rheims & R.S.V.-2C.E. Editions – Timothy McCormick at Catholic Bible Talk

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Another Church in Canada Hit by Arson – Catholic Arena
How New Lectionary Came to Be: First Translation of Internal Docs of Consilium Cmte – R Cæli
Gotta Start Somewhere, Right? Fr. Z’s First Substack Post – Father Z’s Substack
Liturgy Wars—The Latest Volley: A Papal “Thus” – Diane Montagna
Fr. McDonald Fisks Pope Leo’s ‘Liturgical Reform is Necessary’ Comments – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Eyewitness Accounts of Liturgical Life Before & After the Council – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Before & After: Mother of Mercy Chapel at St. Charles Preparatory School in Columbus, OH – LAJ
The Doctor is the New Priest – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand Magazine
Ask Father: During Chinese Flu (Covid), Bishop Anointed My Niece via a Q-Tip. Valid? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Can the Laity Save the Church? Sheen Told Us, Can We Do It? – Christopher E. Manion, K.M., Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Erasing Lindsay Clancy’s Children by Sacralizing the Mother Who Killed Them – A. Hendershott
Pope Leo: Vatican II’s Liturgical Reform ‘Necessary’ for Greater Participation – Michael Haynes
On the Faith of St. Anne – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, Ed.D., S.T.D., at Catholic World Report
Child-Killing in the Netherlands & Here – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Video: Why Does Evil Smile? – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., at iCatholic Radio
How St. Francis of Assisi Inspired Mother Angelica’s Impossible E.W.T.N. Mission – Church Pop
The Cristero Rebellion of 1926 Offers a Sober Warning Today – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, S.T.L.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Signs of a Religious Revival Gaining Momentum in Academia – Mary Eberstadt at National Review
How Politically Diverse Are University Faculty? – Erin Shaw & S.S. Siddiqi at Heterodox Academy
Number of Unmarried Men Is Surging – Brad Wilcox & Isabella Dini, Institute for Family Studies

Top-10 News Stories from Tuesday’s Edition:
1. A Strong Recommendation From Fr. Z: Fr. Cliff Ermatinger – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Leo’s Liturgical Problem: S.S.P.X. & the Latin Mass – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam: Mater. . .
3. Shocking Desecration of the Most Holy Eucharist. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4. Why the Decline in Vocations? Was it Vatican II? – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.
5. The Disgrace of Many of Today’s Spirit of Vatican II Convents – David Martin at The Daily Knight
6. Before & After: St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Lee’s Summit, MO – Liturgical Arts Journal
7. Eastern Orthodoxy? The Problem Was Always Constantinople, Not the Papacy – WM Review
8. Give Us Clarity: Dutch Bishop’s Letter to Leo Critiquing Synod on Synodality – Diane Montagna
9. The NEET Army: What Young Men Face Today – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
10. A Catholic-Raised Member of Congress is Freezing Her Eggs – Dorothy Osanna at CSM

Honorable Mentioned:
‘Daddy’ Was Too Good a Word for Him – Them Before Us
You Can Thank Catholics for These 16 Things – Claudette Jerez at Church Pop
A Double Scandal of Particularity – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Vatican Can’t Even End It’s Own War with Traditional Catholics – The American Catholic
The C.I.A. Meeting Putin Unannounced is a Bad Omen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Dolly Parton: Resquiescat in Pace – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 25 August AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
So You’ve Converted—What Now? – Katy Carl at Word On Fire
Before & After: St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Lee’s Summit, MO – Liturgical Arts Journal
A Strong Recommendation From Fr. Z: Fr. Cliff Ermatinger – Fr. Z’s Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Leo’s Liturgical Problem: S.S.P.X. & the Latin Mass – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam: Mater. . .
Shocking Desecration of the Most Holy Eucharist. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Give Us Clarity: Dutch Bishop’s Open Letter to Leo Critiquing Synod on Synodality – D. Montagna
A Catholic-Raised Member of Congress is Freezing Her Eggs – Dorothy Osanna at CSM
What’s Wrong With Our Schools? – Joseph Bevan at Rorate Cæli
Augustine Inst Grad School of Theology Expands Formation of Catholic Leaders. . . – Ignit Today
The Disgrace of Many of Today’s Spirit of Vatican II Convents – David Martin at The Daily Knight
Eastern Orthodoxy? The Problem Was Always Constantinople, Not the Papacy – The WM Review
Why the Decline in Vocations? Was it Vatican II? – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.
The Skin of St. Bart – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald, O.S.B. Obl., at Weird Catholic
Rediscovering Listening & Service: Toward a Definition of “Synodality”. . .– Fr. Z’s Blog
Dividing Catholics According to Political Categories – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
A Double Scandal of Particularity – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Video: “I Do Not Believe in Jesus as Lord”: New Head of Catholic Bible Scholars – Joe McLane
Synodality Will Kill Catholicism – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Catholic Conversions Surge On College Campuses, Hallow Data Shows – Natl Catholic Register
Anatomy of a Crisis: From Sede Vacante to St. Thomas – Kathleen M. Yang, M.D., at Crisis
The Truth About the Church’s Record on Slavery – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
What Is Contemplative Prayer & Is It for Ordinary Catholics? – Scepter Blog
California Assisted Suicides Rise by Almost 150 Per Cent in Five Years – The Catholic Herald
Infertility & the Blessedness of Hunger – Grace Schmiesing at Crisis Magazine
Five Reasons You Should Take Your Kids to the Library & How to Do It! – Zeale
You Can Thank Catholics for These 16 Things – Claudette Jerez at Church Pop
E.W.T.N. News Explains: How Is Catholic Communion Bread Made? – Catholic World Report
Twelve Books for Christian Boys – Clement Harrold at Catholic Herald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The NEET Army: What Young Men Face Today – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
‘Daddy’ Was Too Good a Word for Him – Them Before Us
The Growing Problem of Settler Violence in the West Bank – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, S.T.L.
Have American Catholics Given Up on Evangelizing? – Francis X. Maier at First Things
Killing for Convenience – Them Before Use

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Monday Edition:
1. Why I Resigned from CatholicVote – Stephen Herreid
2. Video of Attack on Eucharist During Communion at Sunday Mass; Nasty, Planned – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Why Pope Leo & the Bishops Act as They Do – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
4. LeoWatch: Rupnik – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Leo XIV: Towards His First Red Hats – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
6. The Number One Reason for Divorce & How to Avoid It – Devin Schadt at Catholic Exchange
7. Once Again, “Catholic” Charities – Dad29
8. Viral Video Captures a Marian Statue Standing Firm Against the Waves. . . – Church Pop
9. Rule Made Weak Men Strong: How 30 Exhausted Noblemen Reshaped Europe – Rbb. Leusink
10. Vice-President Vance Attended the Traditional Latin Mass in Ohio this Sunday – Rorate Cæli

Honorable Mentioned:
Gorgeous 20th-Cent Barcelona Hospital Was Designed to Heal thru Beauty – My Modern Met
Why the Left Won’t Leave Nuns Alone – John J. Miller at The Wall Street Journal
Synodality, Personal is Policy, Trash Art for Missals – Fr. Z’s Blog

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Be Afraid Bill, Be Very Afraid – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 24 August AD 2026 12:01 am

LATE MORNING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Monday Edition:
1. Why I Resigned from CatholicVote – Stephen Herreid
2. Video of Attack on Eucharist During Communion at Sunday Mass; Nasty, Planned – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Why Pope Leo & the Bishops Act as They Do – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
4. Leo XIV: Towards His First Red Hats – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
5. Viral Video Captures a Marian Statue Standing Firm Against the Waves. . . – Church Pop
6. LeoWatch: Rupnik – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Once Again, “Catholic” Charities – Dad29
8. Boulaur Abbey in France Offers Original Recipe for Monastic Revival – Natl Catholic Register
9. Gorgeous 20th-Cent Barcelona Hospital Was Designed to Heal thru Beauty – My Modern Met
10. Rule Made Weak Men Strong: How 30 Exhausted Noblemen Reshaped Europe – Rbb. Leusink

Honorable Mentioned:
Vice-President Vance Attended the Traditional Latin Mass in Ohio this Sunday – Rorate Cæli
Leo XIV: An Augustinian Through-&-Through (& Still an Enigma) – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux
Synodality, Personal is Policy, Trash Art for Missals – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Number One Reason for Divorce & How to Avoid It – Devin Schadt at Catholic Exchange
Why the Left Won’t Leave Nuns Alone – John J. Miller at The Wall Street Journal
Wherein Fr. Z Reflect on the Danger of False Teaching in the Church Today – Fr. Z’s Blog
Some Good News in Canada – Fr. Z’s Blog

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Viral Video Captures a Marian Statue Standing Firm Against the Waves. . . – Church Pop
Boulaur Abbey in France Offers Original Recipe for Monastic Revival – National Catholic Register
Gorgeous 20th-Cent Hospital in Barcelona Was Designed to Heal thru Beauty – My Modern Met

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo XIV: Towards His First Red Hats – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Leo XIV: An Augustinian Through-&-Through (& Still an Enigma) – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Seeking Christ Amidst Liturgical Abuse – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Why Is a Vatican Official Joining a Pachamama Ritual? – Prayefull Posse via The American Catholic
The Papal Fanon – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Synodality Risks Clericalizing the Laity – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Sourthern Orders
Some Favorite Miracles of St. Philomena – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Mary at the Threshold – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand Magazine
Why I Resigned from CatholicVote – Stephen Herreid
Video of Attack on Eucharist During Communion at Sunday Mass; Nasty, Planned – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Pope Leo & the Bishops Act as They Do – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
LeoWatch: Rupnik – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Once Again, “Catholic” Charities – Dad29
Rule That Made Weak Men Strong: How 30 Exhausted Noblemen Reshaped Europe – Rbb. Leusink
Vice-President Vance Attended the Traditional Latin Mass in Ohio this Sunday – Rorate Cæli
Synodality, Personal is Policy, Trash Art for Missals – Fr. Z’s Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Questions About Liturgy: Is the Water Still Blessed When Unblessed Water Is Added to It? – Zenit
The Truth About the Brown Scapular – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Leaven In The World . . . The Myth Of Islamophobia – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick, M.A., at The Wanderer
Synodalism Is an Anachronism – Msgr. Martin Grichting at the Catholic Herald
What if the Migrant Invasion of Ceuta Is Only the Beginning? – Auguste Meyrat, M.A., M.Ed.
Surrogate Mother’s Court Battle for Child Could Affect Practice of Surrogacy in Texas – Zeale
Posadas Cardinal Ocampo: The Murder That Shocked Mexico – Rome Reports
The Number One Reason for Divorce & How to Avoid It – Devin Schadt at Catholic Exchange

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Alabama’s Local Heroes: Democracy in Action in a Tiny Town Fighting a Data Ctr – Rod Dreher
Your Questions, Answered – Them Before Us
Lindsay Clancy, Motherhood, & a Culture That Has Forgotten Sacrifice – S.A. McCarthy at Am Sp
Being a Pro-Life Witness at the San Francisco Pride Parade – Live Action
Why the Left Won’t Leave Nuns Alone – John J. Miller at The Wall Street Journal

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘I Saw Myself Translated’: Language, Education, & the Love of Latin – Daniel Fitzpatrick at WOF

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Sunday Edition:
1. Some Good News in Canada – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Wherein Fr. Z Reflect on the Danger of False Teaching in the Church Today – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Why the Vatican Chose Trash Art for Latin Edition of 2002 Roman Missal – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. Demons Love Our Noisy Lives – Grady Connolly at St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal
5. Items Wonderful & Appalling – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Dispatch: Lebanon, Liturgy, & the S.S.P.X. Occupy Leo XIV’s August Agenda – Michael Haynes
7. So Are the Days of Our Lives – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Video: What Protestants Miss About Peter as “the Rock” – John S. Bergsma, Ph.D., et al. at SPC
9. Divorce: The Curse that Just Keeps Cursing – Them Before Us
10. Haurietis Aquas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
A Catholic Biblical Association Without the Catholic Faith? – Mark Lambert at Catholic Unscripted
The ‘Where Would You Live?’ Map – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
The Ethiopian Key to Jesus & Israelite Vikings – Kristoffer Ehrnstrom at Catholic Stand Magazine

Recent Editions:
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FRIDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
THVRSDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Overture to El Cid – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pandemic Lockdowns Never Ended for Some People – John Burn-Murdoch at Financial Times
Definitely No Returns – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Watching Movies With Dad – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 23 August AD 2026 1:45 pm

EVENING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from this Afternoon’s Sunday Edition:
1. Some Good News in Canada – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Wherein Fr. Z Reflect on the Danger of False Teaching in the Church Today – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Why the Vatican Chose Trash Art for Latin Edition of 2002 Roman Missal – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. Demons Love Our Noisy Lives – Grady Connolly at St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal
5. Items Wonderful & Appalling – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Dispatch: Lebanon, Liturgy, & the S.S.P.X. Occupy Leo XIV’s August Agenda – Michael Haynes
7. So Are the Days of Our Lives – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Video: What Protestants Miss About Peter as “the Rock” – John S. Bergsma, Ph.D., et al. at SPC
9. Divorce: The Curse that Just Keeps Cursing – Them Before Us
10. Haurietis Aquas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

AFTERNOON ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From Mary We Learn to Surrender to God’s Will in All Things – St. JP II via The American Catholic
Some Good News in Canada – Fr. Z’s Blog
Demons Love Our Noisy Lives – Grady Connolly at St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Dispatch: Lebanon, Liturgy, & the S.S.P.X. Occupy Leo XIV’s August Agenda – Michael Haynes

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Why St. Rose of Lima Mistreated Her Body – Dawn Marie Beutner at Becoming Saints
Of Peter & the Papacy – A Homily for the 21st Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope
Satire: The Proposed New U.F.O. Mysteries of the Rosary – Everett Polinksi at The Daily Anathema
The Monumental Fifteenth Century Crucifix of Bologna – Liturgical Arts Journal
Video: Where Is the Assumption in the Bible? Three Men Went First – Joe McLane
Persisting In Prayer – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Priest
Video: What If the Healing Never Comes? – Chris Stefanik at Real Life Catholic
The Lord is Near the Brokenhearted – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: Separation of Church & State is a Lie, Catholics Must Take Over Politics – Jesse Romero
Wherein Fr. Z Reflect on the Danger of False Teaching in the Church Today – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why the Vatican Chose Trash Art for Latin Edition of 2002 Roman Missal – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Items Wonderful & Appalling – Fr. Z’s Blog
So Are the Days of Our Lives – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Haurietis Aquas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Catholic Biblical Association Without the Catholic Faith? – Mark Lambert at Catholic Unscripted
The Ethiopian Key to Jesus & Israelite Vikings – Kristoffer Ehrnstrom at Catholic Stand Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
How to Create a Reading List: A List of Ideas – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
On Loving Those Who Ghost Us – Samantha Stephenson at Crisis Magazine
Are You Going Through a Difficult Time? These Saints Can Help You! – Church Pop
No Pope in the First Century? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Holy Family Farm: Young Men Get Dirt under Their Nails, Foster Masculine Discipline – The Reg
Do We Recognize Grace When It Appears? – Mike Schramm at Dappled Things
Sacred Art in an Artificial World – Ava Cilento at Zeale
Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney – The Catholic Thing
Video: What Protestants Miss About Peter as “the Rock” – John S. Bergsma, Ph.D., et al. at SPC

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
How the Far-Left French Radicals of the 1960s Destroyed Their Nation. . . – New York Post
Feminism Is Why Allison Janney Was Never Taught about Fertility – H. Bates at The Federalist
Divorce: The Curse that Just Keeps Cursing – Them Before Us
The ‘Where Would You Live?’ Map – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Purpose of a University – Timothy J. Williams, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

Top-10 News Stories from the Friday Edition:
1. LeoWatch: A Flat Failure – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Our Bishops Raise Cluelessness to an Art Form – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic
3. Casual, Irreverent Ways of Receiving Holy Communion Undermines the Faith – Fr. McDonald
4. Leo Allows Homosexual Propaganda for Catholic Schools, Ignores Parents Pleas – Zeale
5. Ten Catholic Teachings Not Found in Scripture. . .Debunked! – The American Catholic
6. What Women Have Lost! & Men Too – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
7. Twin Sisters Marry Twin Brothers & Twin Priests Celebrate Their Wedding! – Church Pop
8. The Death of Truth & the Tragic Suicide of Professor Jason Arday – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
9. Betraying Christians – Christine Niles, J.D., at Forward Boldly
10. Video: The Real Reason Modern Catholic Music Sounds So Bad – The Deep via The LoopCast

Honorable Mentioned:
U.S. Colleges Report Surge in O.C.I.A. Participation – Christine Rousselle at the Catholic Herald
A Swish of Common Sense: Sophie Cunningham Strikes Again – Scott Ventureyra at Crisis
The Smallest Thing Done for the Love of God is Priceless – St. Therese of Lisieux via TACatholic

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Lest We Forget: Beating Back 100,000 Chinese Commie Bastards – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Robespierre is Probably in Hell – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Man Wearing a Wig Made Board Member of Women’s Council in Ireland – The American Catholic

FRIDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 21 August AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Friday Edition:
1. LeoWatch: A Flat Failure – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Our Bishops Raise Cluelessness to an Art Form – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic
3. Casual, Irreverent Ways of Receiving Holy Communion Undermines the Faith – Fr. McDonald
4. U.S. Colleges Report Surge in O.C.I.A. Participation – Christine Rousselle at the Catholic Herald
5. Ten Catholic Teachings Not Found in Scripture. . .Debunked! – The American Catholic
6. Video: The Real Reason Modern Catholic Music Sounds So Bad – The Deep via The LoopCast
7. The Smallest Thing Done for the Love of God is Priceless – St. Therese of Lisieux via TACatholic
8. Twin Sisters Marry Twin Brothers & Twin Priests Celebrate Their Wedding! – Church Pop
9. Leo Reaffirms Homosexual Propaganda for Catholic Schools, Ignores Parents Pleas – Zeale
10. Betraying Christians – Christine Niles, J.D., at Forward Boldly

Honorable Mentioned:
What Women Have Lost! & Men Too – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
The Death of Truth & the Tragic Suicide of Professor Jason Arday – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
A Swish of Common Sense: Sophie Cunningham Strikes Again – Scott Ventureyra at Crisis
Pope Leo Calls for Gregorian Latin Chant – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: The Real Reason Modern Catholic Music Sounds So Bad – The Deep via The LoopCast
The Smallest Thing Done for the Love of God is Priceless – St. Therese of Lisieux via TACatholic
U.S. Colleges Report Surge in O.C.I.A. Participation – Christine Rousselle at the Catholic Herald

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Lebanese President Meets Pope, Asking for Continued Vatican Support – Michael Haynes
Pope Leo Calls for Gregorian Latin Chant – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Review: Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick – “In Danger of Death” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Henry Karlson is Still Henry Karlson – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Just War, Unujst War, & Israel – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
We Must Build, Recovering Catholic Geography – Andrew Warfield at Ædificemus
Making Michaelmas Memorable – Dorothy McLean at Traditional Catholic Social Dancing
Offer Your Skills & Talents to Your Parish – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
Ceuta & the Church – Serre Verweij at Rorate Cæli
LeoWatch: A Flat Failure – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Our Bishops Raise Cluelessness to an Art Form – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic
Casual, Irreverent Ways of Receiving Holy Communion Undermines the Faith – Fr. McDonald
Ten Catholic Teachings Not Found in Scripture. . .Debunked! – The American Catholic
Betraying Christians – Christine Niles, J.D., at Forward Boldly
What Women Have Lost! & Men Too – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
The Death of Truth & the Tragic Suicide of Professor Jason Arday – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Crumbling the Myth of the “Nice” Jesus – Fr. Kevin Drew at Catholic Exchange
Louisville Archdiocese Weighs Closing Historic Parish Amid Priest Shortage – Zeale
Sola Scriptura’s Go-To Bible Verse – Joel S. Peters at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Battle for Inner Stillness: Why Prayer Feels So Hard (& What to Do About It) – Scepter Blog
Aesthetics of The Lord of the Rings Film Trilogy – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Five Ideas to Temper the Technomoral Crisis of Our Time – Jim Kennedy at Word On Fire
A Man’s Brain Changes For the Better When He Becomes a Father: Findings – Zenit
Poland Inaugurates Europe’s Tallest Statue of the Virgin Mary – EWTN News
Twin Sisters Marry Twin Brothers & Twin Priests Celebrate Their Wedding! – Church Pop
Leo Reaffirms Homosexual Propaganda for Catholic Schools, Ignores Parents Pleas – Zeale
A Swish of Common Sense: Sophie Cunningham Strikes Again – Scott Ventureyra at Crisis

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Another Suicide Of Arday Affair: Academia’s – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Samuel’s Story of Neglect, Abuse, & the Instability of His Parents’ Divorce – Them Before Us
The Spiritual Appeal of Democratic Socialism – Daniel Lipinski at First Things

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Confessions of a Token Black Prof: The Vile Hypocrisy of Elite Academia – Tyler Austin Harper

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Thursday Edition:
1. How a 1996 Law Ended Your Sunday – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
2. Remember Him – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Fauci & the Bishops – Christopher E. Manion, K.M., Ph.D., at Shenandoah Sodbuster
4. Pope Leo Won’t Stop Pro-L.G.B.T. Sex Ed After Parents Appeal to Him – Complicit Clergy
5. Lack of Thinking Over at the Vatican – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. St. John Eudes on Bad Priests: God’s Most Terrible Castigation to Inflict Upon Us – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Well, Finally, Gregorian Chant Will Certainly Return to the Church—Not – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8. How to Handle a Bad Sexual Past – Christine Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine
9. Drag Show Goes Full Demonic, Mocks Charlie Kirk’s Murder – Creative Minority Report
10. January 6 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
A.I. & Materials Analysis Offer New Insights Into the Qumran Scrolls – Zenit
Sexually Free, Emotionally Numb: Young Adult Women in 2026 – M. Orlandi at Public Discourse
Let Go of Plans, First Hour of the Morning Belongs to God – St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

Recent Editions:
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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Havoc Wrought By Spoiled Brats – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
It Wasn’t Just the Men Who Were Iron Men in Pioneer Days – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 20 August AD 2026 12:01 am

LATE MORNING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Thursday Edition:
1. How a 1996 Law Ended Your Sunday – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
2. Remember Him – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Pope Leo Won’t Stop Pro-L.G.B.T. Sex Ed After Parents Appeal to Him – Complicit Clergy
4. Well, Finally, Gregorian Chant Will Certainly Return to the Church—Not – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
5. How to Handle a Bad Sexual Past – Christine Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine
6. St. John Eudes on Bad Priests: God’s Most Terrible Castigation to Inflict Upon Us – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Fauci & the Bishops – Christopher E. Manion, K.M., Ph.D., at Shenandoah Sodbuster
8. Lack of Thinking Over at the Vatican – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. A.I. & Materials Analysis Offer New Insights Into the Qumran Scrolls – Zenit
10. January 6 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
Drag Show Goes Full Demonic, Mocks Charlie Kirk’s Murder – Creative Minority Report
Let Go of Plans, First Hour of the Morning Belongs to God – St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Sexually Free, Emotionally Numb: Young Adult Women in 2026 – M. Orlandi at Public Discourse

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Reclaiming Reading – Lee Trepanier at Law & Liberty
How a 1996 Law Ended Your Sunday – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
A.I. & Materials Analysis Offer New Insights Into the Qumran Scrolls – Zenit

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo: Sacred Music Composers Must Know & Preserve the Musical Heritage of the Church – Zeale
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s General Audience Given August 19, 2026 – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
The Truth in the Flame: St. Dominic’s Charism – Vincent Obiajulu at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Lord is Near the Brokenhearted – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand Magazine
Walking Together, But Towards What? – Mark Lambert at Catholic Unscripted
Video: An Urgent Warning to Ariana Grande: Witchcraft, Mental Illness, & More – Jesse Romero
Does the Synodal Process Actually Help Bring Souls Closer to Christ? – Bishop Rob Mutsaerts
The Charge of Marian Worship – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Remember Him – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Leo Won’t Stop Pro-L.G.B.T. Sex Ed After Parents Appeal to Him – Complicit Clergy
Well, Finally, Gregorian Chant Will Certainly Return to the Church—Not – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
St. John Eudes on Bad Priests: God’s Most Terrible Castigation to Inflict Upon Us – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fauci & the Bishops – Christopher E. Manion, K.M., Ph.D., at Shenandoah Sodbuster
Lack of Thinking Over at the Vatican – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
January 6 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Drag Show Goes Full Demonic, Mocks Charlie Kirk’s Murder – Creative Minority Report
Let Go of Plans, First Hour of the Morning Belongs to God – St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Story of McKenna West Shows Moral Insanity of Commercial Surrogacy – Aug. Meyrat, M.Ed.
Peruvian Prelates Violate First Commandment at Event Promoting L.G.B.T. Agenda – M. Hichborn
Gestational Surrogacy & the Subversion of Human Dignity – Kody W. Cooper, Ph.D., at WOF
Why Some Catholic Schools Are Going Low-Tech in the Age of A.I. – Angelus News
Springfield Bishop Condemns Massachusetts Pro-Abortion Law as ‘Morally Evil’ – Zeale
Video: The Catholic Church Gave Us the Bible? – St. Paul Center
Defining Synodality a ‘Major Challenge’ for Church – Michael Haynes at Catholic Herald
Spanish Priest Helps Over 1200 People Find a Spouse Using WhatsApp – EWTN News
How to Handle a Bad Sexual Past – Christine Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Myth of the Miserable Housewife – Inez Fletscher Stepman at National Review
Lied to for 17 Years of My Origins: Conceived in a Lab & Born of a Surrogate – Them Before Us
Tyler Austin Harper: How Academia Rotted – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Sexually Free, Emotionally Numb: Young Adult Women in 2026 – M. Orlandi at Public Discourse

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
In Praise of Univ. of Notre Dame’s John Cavadini – C.R. Kaczor, Ph.D. at The Catholic Thing

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Wednesday Edition:
1. Bishop Calls Satan “Rather Imaginary” & Says We Should Fight Homophobia – Creat Min Report
2. Bishop Barron Lambastes “Catholic” Governor Healey – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
3. An American Catholic Masterpiece: The High Altar & Reredos of the Assumption Church – LAJ
4. Vatican Priest “Fed” Pachamama Demon During Ritual While in Peru – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
5. The Continuing Crisis in the German Church – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack
6. Is 30 Minutes Too Long for Confession? – Gigi Duncan at National Catholic Register
7. Finally! American Mengeles Will Pay – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
8. Do Not Go to the Gay Wedding – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
9. This Is Spot on. . . Awful but Spot On – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. “Oaf For A Day!”: Bishop Kolgraf of Mainz – Fr. Z’s Blog

Honorable Mentioned:
A Stunning Ninth-Century Masterpiece: The Golden Psalter of St. Gall – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D.
Video: We Know Where the Ark of the Covenant Is – Matt Fradd
Carl Young, Catholics, & Psychology – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MONDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Gallup: Americans Favor Free Enterprise Over Socialism – Elise Winland at Zeale

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 19 August AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Wednesday Edition:
1. Bishop Calls Satan “Rather Imaginary” & Says We Should Fight Homophobia – Creat Min Report
2. An American Catholic Masterpiece: The High Altar & Reredos of the Assumption Church – LAJ
3. Vatican Priest “Fed” Pachamama Demon During Ritual While in Peru – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
4. Bishop Barron Lambastes “Catholic” Governor Healey – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
5. The Continuing Crisis in the German Church – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack
6. A Stunning Ninth-Century Masterpiece: The Golden Psalter of St. Gall – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D.
7. Is 30 Minutes Too Long for Confession? – Gigi Duncan at National Catholic Register
8. “Oaf For A Day!”: Bishop Kolgraf of Mainz – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Finally! American Mengeles Will Pay – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
10. Video: We Know Where the Ark of the Covenant Is – Matt Fradd

Honorable Mentioned:
Do Not Go to the Gay Wedding – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
This Is Spot on. . . Awful but Spot On – Fr. Z’s Blog
Carl Young, Catholics, & Psychology – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Where Priestly Vocations Begin: The Lasting Impact of Steubenville Youth Conferences – CWR
An American Catholic Masterpiece: The High Altar & Reredos of the Assumption Church – LAJ
A Stunning Ninth-Century Masterpiece: The Golden Psalter of St. Gall – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Deciphering the Short Hand Latin Writings of Aquinas – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Photos of the Annual Eucharistic Procession by Boat in Louisiana on the Assumption – NLM
The Probability of Extraterrestrial Intelligence – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Jesus Had Four Brothers? The Bible Sez No! – Dave Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For Catholicism
The Spain-Morocco Ceuta Crisis: Through the Lens of Information Operations (I.O.) – CSM
Are People Morally Responsible for Their Beliefs? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: Is the German Church in “Open Rebellion” over Lay Preaching? – Prayerful Posse & Arroyo
Bishop Calls Satan “Rather Imaginary” & Says We Should Fight Homophobia – Creat Min Report
Vatican Official “Fed” Pachamama Demon During Ritual While in Peru – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Bishop Barron Lambastes “Catholic” Governor Healey – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
The Continuing Crisis in the German Church – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack
“Oaf For A Day!”: Bishop Kolgraf of Mainz – Fr. Z’s Blog
Video: We Know Where the Ark of the Covenant Is – Matt Fradd
Carl Young, Catholics, & Psychology – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Seven Books of the Middle Ages to Inspire Heroism, Chivalry & Honor – M.B. Owen at 1 Peter 5
Relic of Blood of St. Lawrence is the Most Fascinating Tradition Never Heard Of – Church Pop
A Saint Who Denied the Assumption? – Suan Sonna at Catholic Answers Magazine
Is Unsupervised Play a Form of Child Abuse? – Kody W. Cooper, Ph.D., at Word On Fire
Four Saints Who Teach Us to Dialogue When We Disagree – Aleteia
Video: “Catholic” Healey Signed Abortion at Birth, Card O’Malley Took Her Money – Joe McLane
Catholic Lord: Vatican’s Agreement With China Is a ‘Deal With the Devil’ – Fionn Shiner at Crux
Poland Says No to E.U. on Gay: Prez Vetoes Bill Equating Same-Sex Unions with Marriage – Zenit
Iowa Dioceses Create Statewide Catholic School Scholarship Program – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
Selling Radical ‘Synodality’ as ‘Social Prophecy’ – Fr. Gerald E. Murray, J.C.D., at The Catholic Thing
Are Pro-Abortion Politicians Canonical ‘Accomplices’? – The Pillar
Threatened Harvest & Daily Harassment Rattle Samaria’s Last Christian Village – OSV News
Is 30 Minutes Too Long for Confession? – Gigi Duncan at National Catholic Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Jason Arday & the Merciless Lie – Bethel McGrew at First Things
Finally! American Mengeles Will Pay – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Do Not Go to the Gay Wedding – Katy Faust at Them Before Us

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Renewing Catholic Education: How to Start a Parent Group in Your Catholic School – Cathol Link

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Tuesday Edition:
1. This Is Spot on. . . Awful but Spot On – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Video: What I Saw in Steubenville Shocked Me – Brian Holdsworth
3. LeoWatch: Presentism; Felt Banner Catholicism of the 1970s – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
4. Clothed with Beauty: The Book On Dress We Have All Been Waiting For – The Lady’s Quill
5. Bp Schneider: Real Vatican Talks w/S.S.P.X. Will Mark The End of Modernist Project – D. Mont
6. Before & After (& After Again): Update from Holy Innocents in Long Beach, Calif. – Lit Arts Jour
7. A Message From Cardinal Burke to Readers of Fr. Z’s Blog – August 2026 – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Spirit of Vatican II Mass & T.L.M. Bubbles: The Mysteries of Faith – Amy Welborn at CWB
9. Insult to the Mother of God in Spain (Video), But Remember! T.L.M. Is the Problem! – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. The Trumpening Is Becoming The Unraveling – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Honorable Mentioned:
Bish Olson of Forth Worth Threatens S.S.P.X. Supporters with Excommunication – Compl Clergy
Pope Leo XIV on Liturgy: Priests Must Remain Faithful to Mass Rubrics – EWTN News
“Catholic” Governor Healey vs. The Church: Excommunication Or. . .? – Leila Marie Lawer at HDT

Recent Editions:
TVESDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ah, the Germans – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Truth of the U.S. Military– Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Lest We Forget – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 18 August AD 2026 12:01 am

LATE EVENING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Tuesday Edition:
1. This Is Spot on. . . Awful but Spot On – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Video: What I Saw in Steubenville Shocked Me – Brian Holdsworth
3. LeoWatch: Presentism; Felt Banner Catholicism of the 1970s – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
4. Clothed with Beauty: The Book On Dress We Have All Been Waiting For – The Lady’s Quill
5. Bp Schneider: Real Vatican Talks w/S.S.P.X. Will Mark The End of Modernist Project – D. Mont
6. Before & After (& After Again): Update from Holy Innocents in Long Beach, Calif. – Lit Arts Jour
7. A Message From Cardinal Burke to Readers of Fr. Z’s Blog – August 2026 – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Spirit of Vatican II Mass & T.L.M. Bubbles: The Mysteries of Faith – Amy Welborn at CWB
9. Insult to the Mother of God in Spain (Video), But Remember! T.L.M. Is the Problem! – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. The Trumpening Is Becoming The Unraveling – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Note: Thank you to all of the new donations! We are deeply greatful for your faith in us. I was ill last week, hence the gap in editions.

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Clothed with Beauty: The Book On Dress We Have All Been Waiting For – The Lady’s Quill
Bp Schneider: Real Vatican Talks w/S.S.P.X. Would Mark The End of Modernist Project – D. Mont
Before & After (& After Again): Update from Holy Innocents in Long Beach, Calif. – Lit Arts Journal

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Vatican City Mints New Coins Featuring Face of Pope Leo XIV – Toronto Catholic Register
Pope Leo XIV on Liturgy: Priests Must Remain Faithful to Mass Rubrics – EWTN News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Bishop Eleganti: Islam ‘Cannot be Integrated’ into The West – Complicit Clergy
Hospitality Becomes Holy: St. Martha – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Stand Magazine
Review: Science, Reason, & Faith Catholic Study Bible (R.S.V.-C.E.) – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk
Max Kolbe & the Power of Total Consecration to Our Lady – Brother J. Freyaldenhoven at CSM
This Is Spot on. . . Awful but Spot On – Fr. Z’s Blog
Gird Your Loins With Truth – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: What I Saw in Steubenville Shocked Me – Brian Holdsworth
LeoWatch: Presentism; Felt Banner Catholicism of the 1970s – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
A Message From Cardinal Burke to Readers of Fr. Z’s Blog – August 2026 – Fr. Z’s Blog
Spirit of Vatican II Mass & T.L.M. Bubbles: The Mysteries of Faith – Amy Welborn at CWB
Insult to the Mother of God in Spain (Video), But Remember! T.L.M. Is the Problem! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bish Olson of Forth Worth Threatens S.S.P.X. Supporters with Excommunication – Compl Clergy
“Catholic” Governor Healey vs. The Church: Excommunication Or. . .? – Leila Marie Lawer at HDT

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
For Gen-Z, It’s Not Weimar—It’s TikTok – Anne B. Hendershott, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Does the Vatican Regard Freemasonry as a Big Deal, or Not? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
African Liturgists Call for End to Folklorization & Theatricalization of Inculturation – Agenz Fides
L.G.B.T.Q. Activism at California Catholic High Schools – The Cardinal Newman Society
D.E.I. Is Safari for Leftists; They Want Skins, Pelts to Hang On the Wall – New Oxford Review
When Will the Covid-Era Bishops Be Held Accountable? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis
Why Church Leaders Fear for Arab Christian Taybeh’s Future in Samaria – L. Coppen at The Pillar
‘I Want to Believe (in God)’ – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
The Cardinal Newman Society Partners with The Catholic Herald – The Cardinal Newman Society
New Film ‘American Martyr’ Tells Story of Oklahoma Priest & Martyr Stanley Rother – CWR
Video: What Fertility Clinics Don’t Tell You About I.V.F. – Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., at Ruth Inst
Video: The W.N.B.A. Has a Problem – The Loop Cast
Israel’s Christians Rely on Faith & Allies as They Fear Rising Harassment – Crux

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Bishops & the L.G.B.T. Agenda: The Church Isn’t a Social Club – S.A. McCarthy at The Americ Spect
The Trumpening Is Becoming The Unraveling – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Math & Latin Are the Most Important Subjects – California Catholic Daily

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Monday Edition:
1. Meet Three Dioceses Seeing Large Numbers of Priestly Ordinations – Catholic World Report
2. Leo XIV: The Roche Letter That Exposes the Charlatans – Silere Non Possum
3. Where-in I Disagree With Fr. Z. . .but Not Entirely. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4. “Just Say the Black & Do the Red to Get a Reverent Mass” Is a Limited Solution – Amy Welborn
5. Excommunication of “Catholic” Governor Healey? Not Gonna Happen – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
6. U.S.C.C.B. Will Ignore “Catholic” Govn’r Healey Signing Into Law Infanticide – D. McClarey, J.D.
7. Leo XIV, Procrastinator? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
8. Pope Leo Appoints Freemason to the Vatican – David Martin at The Daily Knight
9. U.S.C.C.B. Pres Abp Coakley: Not Sure We’ve Heard the Last Word on T.L.M. from Leo – Ror Cæli
10. Parents Beg Pope Leo To Halt L.G.B.T. Indoctrination In Catholic Schools – Complicit Clergy

Honorable Mentioned:
‘The World Is Not Waiting for a Synodal Church’ – Edward Pentin at Edward Pentin’s Substack
Bishop Calls Out the “Celebrity Pope” Problem – Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
LeoWatch: Silence Implies Consent – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Take off the Rose Colored Glasses – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Coming End of Civil Peace – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
St. John Paul II Scolding a Spirit of Vatican II Priest – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
To Be a Communist, Intelligent, & Good is Utterly Incompatible – Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Winston Churchill on ‘Encountering’ the Truth – The American Catholic

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 17 August AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Monday Edition:
1. Meet Three Dioceses Seeing Large Numbers of Priestly Ordinations – Catholic World Report
2. Leo XIV: The Roche Letter That Exposes the Charlatans – Silere Non Possum
3. Where-in I Disagree With Fr. Z. . .but Not Entirely. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4. “Just Say the Black & Do the Red to Get a Reverent Mass” Is a Limited Solution – Amy Welborn
5. U.S.C.C.B. Pres Abp Coakley: Not Sure We’ve Heard the Last Word on T.L.M. from Leo – Ror Cæli
6. Leo XIV, Procrastinator? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
7. U.S.C.C.B. Will Ignore “Catholic” Govn’r Healey Signing Into Law Infanticide – D. McClarey, J.D.
8. Excommunication of “Catholic” Governor Healey? Not Gonna Happen – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
9. Pope Leo Appoints Freemason to the Vatican – David Martin at The Daily Knight
10. Parents Beg Pope Leo To Halt L.G.B.T. Indoctrination In Catholic Schools – Complicit Clergy

Honorable Mentioned:
Hope for Renewal of Women’s Religious Vocations – Rome Reports
Bishop Calls Out the “Celebrity Pope” Problem – Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
‘The World Is Not Waiting for a Synodal Church’ – Edward Pentin at Edward Pentin’s Substack

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fifty Years of Steubenville Youth Conferences – Caitlin Bootsma at Aleteia
Meet Three Dioceses Seeing Large Numbers of Priestly Ordinations – Catholic World Report
Hope for Renewal of Women’s Religious Vocations – Rome Reports

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo Appeals for Persecuted Palestinian Christians as Violence Continues – C.R. Altieri at Crux
Leo XIV: The Roche Letter That Exposes the Charlatans – Silere Non Possum
U.S.C.C.B. Pres Abp Coakley: Not Sure We’ve Heard the Last Word on T.L.M. from Leo – Ror Cæli

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
LeoWatch: Silence Implies Consent – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Dutch Bishop Questions Success of Leo’s “Synodality”. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Spiritual Fitness Through Cross Training – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
Abortion & Partisan Politics; Re: “Catholic” Governor Healey – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
God’s Mercy & Our Particular Judgement – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Big Lie of Mr. Cricket (a.k.a. Andrea Grillo) – Fr. Z’s Blog
Digital Life & Mary’s Spirit of Reflection – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
Where-in I Disagree With Fr. Z. . .but Not Entirely. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
“Just Say the Black & Do the Red to Get a Reverent Mass” Is a Limited Solution – Amy Welborn
Leo XIV, Procrastinator? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
U.S.C.C.B. Will Ignore “Catholic” Governor Healey Signing Into Law Infanticide – D. McClarey, J.D.
Excommunication of “Catholic” Governor Healey? Not Gonna Happen – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Pope Leo Appoints Freemason to the Vatican – David Martin at The Daily Knight
Parents Beg Pope Leo To Halt L.G.B.T. Indoctrination In Catholic Schools – Complicit Clergy
Bishop Calls Out the “Celebrity Pope” Problem – Prayerful Posse via The American Catholic
‘The World Is Not Waiting for a Synodal Church’ – Edward Pentin at Edward Pentin’s Substack

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Heterodox Msgr. Arthur Holquin’s Mush Mouth – Austin Ruse, K.M., K.H.S., Hon.D., at Crisis
Francis Beckwith, You Made an Unconvincing Defense of the Florida Bishops – P.F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Leo’s Deification of “The Poor” Contrary to Reality, Relying on Meaningless Platitudes – M. Bauerl
Canceled Masonic Funerals Put Church-Freemasonry Tensions in Spotlight – Edward Pentin
Healey’s Office Invokes ‘Proud Catholic’ Identity Amid Calls for Her Excommunication – Zeale
Illinois Bishop Joins Suit Challenging Assisted Suicide Law – Ch. Rousselle at Catholic Herald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Arday’s Suicide & Academia’s – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Stepping Down to Raise Kids Makes Catholic Karoline Leavitt a Great Role Model – The Federalist
Nicaragua’s War on the Catholic Church – Samuel Ben-Ur & C. Pfeiffer at The National Interest
A.O.C.’s Illogical Case for Egg Freezing – Emma Waters at First Things
Does Early Access to Social Media Harm Later Learning? New Evidence from Italy – After Babel

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
I Teach Calculus at Berkeley, Some of My Students Can’t Do Middle School Math – San Fran Stand

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Sunday Edition:
1. The U.S.C.C.B. is Almost Entirely Funded by Government Refugee Settlement Grants – TACathol
2. Peruvian Researcher: Big Mistake to Think ‘Catholic Faith Was Imposed on the Incas’ – CWR
3. 250 Years After Independence, the Little-Known Story of Colonial America’s Catholics – CWR
4. Watch: He Photographed 16,000 Aborted Babies in a Shipping Container – Live Action
5. O Canaanite Woman! – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
6. The 90th Anniversary of Spanish ‘Execution’ of Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue – Cathol Wor Rep
7. Religious Life is the Higher Calling – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
8. Peter Kreeft: The Consummate Catholic Professor – Mt. McDonald at National Catholic Register
9. The Splendor of Heaven: Botticini’s Assumption of the Virgin – Art For The Liturgical Year
10. Priests Who Experienced Church Desecrations Firsthand Address How Best to React – CWR

Honorable Mentioned:
The Decline of the Petrine Ministry? – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam: Mater Dolorosa
Surgery Impending – Please Say a Prayer – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
Seven Ways to Glorify God in Your Catholic Home – A Catholic Mom’s Life

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Let Marco Do It – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Republicans Are About to Repeat the Democrats’ Biggest Mistake – Gregory Conti & A. Sibarium

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Euro Soccer Club Dedicates New Jersey to St. Rose of Lima: Story Behind Tribute – Church Pop

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