MONDAY EVENING EDITION
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Did This Priest Crack the Code for Vocational Discernment? – Jenny Lark Snarski at Aleteia
Hawaii Declares April 27 Joseph Dutton Day! – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome Blog
Latin Conquers All in America’s Catholic Classrooms – William Morton at The Catholic Herald
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Was Leo Offering His African Audiences Preview of New Encyclical? – A. Gagliarducci at The Reg
In Just Two Months, Leo Completes the Changeover: Załuski the New Nuncio – Silere Non Poss
Seven Powerful Moments From Pope Leo XIV’s Trip to Africa – National Catholic Register
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Visiting an Ordinariate Parish in England – Charles Collins at Crux
Which Bible Should I Read? – Jesse Romero
The Vatican’s Feting of the First Female Archbishop of Canterbury – Edward Pentin
St. Louis IX’s Advice for Propriety of Dress – Phillip Campbell at Catholic Exchange
Theatre of the Absurd: Leo & a Pretend Archbishop of Canterbury – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic Bishop’s Role at Anglican Consecration Prompts Questions – The Catholic Herald
S.S.P.X. Plans to Disguise Consecrations as Anglican in Order to Get Bishops’ Support – IIT
How One Woman Disproves Sola Scriptura – Suan Sonna at Catholic Answers Magazine
Easter 2026 & the Fading Catholic Left – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
The Church & the Dangers of Bureaucracy – Patrick Neve at The Catholic Herald
Our Call to Serve – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand Magazine
Modern Sacred Art With Pre-Modern Visual & Theological Instinct – Hilary White
The Last of the Mohicans & the Death of Culture – Fr. F. Giordano, S.T.D., at Catholic Exchange
Evidence Young People Turning to Christianity Isn’t Anecdotal, It’s Real – Nth. Blake, Ph.D.
Looking for the “Catholic Revival” at St. Joseph’s in the Village – The Soc. Of St. Hugh Of Cluny
Pew: In U.S. & Other Countries, Catholicism Loses More Members Than It Gains – OSV News
The “Correct” Way To Sing Gregorian Chant – Veronica Moreno at Corpus Christi Watershed
Psalm 19 & Artemis II – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
Biblical Teaching on the Use of Colorful & Harsh Language – Msgr. Charles Pope at CIM
Political Surrender Is Not a Catholic Virtue – Michael Matt via Hiraeth In Exile
Report: U.S. Has Been Spying On Vatican For Years – Ken Klippenstein
We Have Lost the Mystery & Awe of the Traditional Catholic Mass – The American Catholic
Leo’s Functional Pacifism Marks a Departure From Older Christian Wisdom – City Journal
To Concelebrate or Not to Concelebrate, That is the Answer or. . .Question? – Fr. A.J. McDonald
The A.I. Paradox: Gen Z Is Plugged In, But Tuned Out – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
False Compassion – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Justice Comes For The Poverty Palace (S.P.L.C.) – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
A Just War or an Unjust War? – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
Five People You Don’t Want to Meet in Heaven – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Religious Kids are Noticeably Happier Than Seculars, After 2012 Gap Exploded – Camus on X
Does The Bible Really Mention Unicorns? – Chris & Rebecca Mann at Catholic Link
Dietrich von Hildebrand & St. Pope John Paul II on Marriage – Catholic Stand Magazine
New Film Depicts the Powerful Role St. Joseph Can Play in Marriages, Families – The CWR
Top-10 News Stories for the Sunday Evening Edition:
1. This Irish Priest Jokingly Prayed for the Death of Trump During Mass – Dcn. N. Donnelly on X
2. A Personal Account Affirming the Existence of Purgatory – Dcn. Frank at Catholic Stand Magaz
3. Is Pp B16’s Ordinariate for Ex-Anglicans Finally Going to Realise Its Potential? – Dm Thompson
4. Bishop Joseph V. Brennon of Fresno Ordains an Anglican as Bishop – Damian Thompson on X
5. Four Habits to Rise Up From Despair – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
6. And Our Pope Sends a Congratulatory Note – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Leo XIV: The End of the Pragmatic Approach – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
8. The Current Leader of Spain is Pure Evil – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. Pope Rebukes German Church Over Same-Sex Blessings – Nick Hallett at TEC
10. Controversy at Georgia Catholic School Over Reach of the Ministerial Exception – The CWR
Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Sunday Evening Edition:
Pope Leo is Reasserting Moral Precision After the Confusions of Pope Francis – S.A. McCarthy
Why the Novus Ordo Is a Fiat Rite Built for a Schizophrenic Age – J.R. Green at Grain Of Wheat
Priest Receives Blessing from Female Pretending to be Abp of Canterbury – Fr. João Silveira on X
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Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – 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
Catholic References:
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
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Assassination Envy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
25% of Very Liberal People Say Political Violence Can “Sometimes Be Justified” – Rb. Sterling on X
Why Assassins Almost Always Go After Republicans – David Catron at The American Spectator
Human Rights Watch: Vatican-China Deal Has Aided Religious Persecution – TFP
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
And the Camel You Rode In On – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Great Chinese Firewall Turns A.I. into Servant of the Chinese Communist Party – TFP
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Soft Power of Flowers: How Bouquets Build Bridges – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Prop
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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