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THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 16 July AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE:

The Best Documentary on Our Lady of Mount Carmel – The American Catholic

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Thursday Edition:
1. Another Scandal Our Bishops Have Failed to Address – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. Cardinal Burke: ‘Synodality Has to Be Stopped’ – Edward Pentin
3. “Gay” Priests? The Canon Lawyer Says Yes, The Catholic Priesthood Says No – Hiraeth In Exile
4. ‘Can I Get an Amen?’ Godspeed to Tim Staples – Catholic Answers Magazine
5. Lay Household Communities Grow Across Philadelphia Area – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
6. Filipino Norbertine Priest Elected New Abbot of St. Michael’s Abbey in California – CWR
7. America Magazine Has Lost It Again – This Time It’s Target Is St. Michael – Daily Caller
8. Five Reported Miracles May Advance Fulton Sheen’s Canonization Cause – Zeale
9. Cardinal Sarah: The World Detests Silence – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. The Demographic Collapse after Vatican II – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism

MORNING ROUNDUP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Lay Household Communities Grow Across Philadelphia Area – Elizabeth Ervin at Zeale
Filipino Norbertine Priest Elected New Abbot of St. Michael’s Abbey in California – CWR
Five Reported Miracles May Advance Fulton Sheen’s Canonization Cause – Zeale

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Tradidi Quod et Accepi: Review of Peter Kwasniewski’s “Close the Workshop” – R.W. Keim, Ph.D.
Dr. Kreeft’s Words on Marriage Are Beautiful – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Video: Good News! Corrupt El Paso Catholic N.G.O. On The Verge Of Collapse – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
Rome-Backed Priest f/Marxist Movement Tours U.S. Pushing Open Borders – Complicit Clergy
The French Revolution: The Genocide of French Catholics – Seosamh O’Caoimh at Catholic Arena
Video: The Many Abuses of Communion after Vatican II – Rev. Vitus
Death Penalty for Post-Abortionists? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Amnesty’s Selective Blacklist: Christians Named, Islam Ignored – Nuntiatoria
Video: A Saint’s Secret to Radical Fervor in Prayer – Uniquely Mary
St. Augustine: The Primacy of the Apostolic See – Erick Ybarra
Miracles in the Life of St. Benedict – Brother Joseph Freyaldenhoven at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: The Last Christian Town in the West Bank, Fr. Bashar Speaks – Catholic Unscripted
Cardinal Burke: ‘Synodality Has to Be Stopped’ – Edward Pentin
“Gay” Priests? The Canon Lawyer Says Yes, The Catholic Priesthood Says No – Hiraeth In Exile
Cardinal Sarah: The World Detests Silence – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Demographic Collapse after Vatican II – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Excommunication: What It Is & What It Isn’t – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Catholic Herald
Musically Elevating the Novus Ordo – Dylan Wojtanoski at Crisis Magazine
Brazil’s ‘Padre Pio’ – Matthew Green at Aleteia
Who Could Be Leo’s Pick for Secretary of State, Whenever It Comes? – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
What Fate, Justice, & Time Reveal About the Soul in the Odyssey – L. Woodrell at Magis Center
Hawaii, 200 Years of Catholic Mission, It Takes a Seed to Grow a Tree – Agenzia Fides
Franciscans Appeal for Help in Ending Israeli Settler Violence Against Christians – OSV News
Another Scandal Our Bishops Have Failed to Address – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
‘Can I Get an Amen?’ Godspeed to Tim Staples – Catholic Answers Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
‘Miracle’: Navy Vet Declared Brain Dead Wakes Just Before Organ Donation – Live Action
I’m Worried About Weimar America’ – Rod Dreher & Ross Douthat at New York Times
How the Anglican Church has been Killed Off by Its Own Woke Leaders – The Conservat Woman
Neither Moscow’s Chapel nor Brussels’ Ledger – Theodora E. Hadad at The European Conservative
America Magazine Has Lost It Again – This Time It’s Target Is St. Michael – Daily Caller

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Wednesday Edition:
1. The Moment When Jillian Michaels Realizes that Jesus was Actually a Real Person – CMR
2. The Gaslighting Began Early With Vatican II – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. The Unexpected Return of the American Nuns – Johanna Duncan at Word On Fire
4. 1950: When the Muslim Queen of Egypt Converted to Catholicism – Robert “Tito” Edwards
5. Who Cares About Lindsey Graham’s Private Life? – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
6. When Hatred Calls Itself Virtue: The Demonization of Ann Widdecombe – Nuntiatoria
7. Archdiocese of Detroit is Running Out of Priests, Parishioners, & Time – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D.
8. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn on the Vendée Genocide – Catholic Arena
9. Priestly Ordinations Rise in America – Jack Figge at The Pillar
10. Video: The Notorious Clown Mass – Ad Voluntas Tua

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Catholic References:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
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
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 (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:
End of Changing the Clocks? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Ten Examples of Oddly(?) Satisfying Architecture – Nat Barker at Dezeen
Woke Jesus & Satan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 15 July AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Wednesday Edition:
1. The Gaslighting Began Early With Vatican II – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. The Moment When Jillian Michaels Realizes that Jesus was Actually a Real Person – CMR
3. The Unexpected Return of the American Nuns – Johanna Duncan at Word On Fire
4. 1950: When the Muslim Queen of Egypt Converted to Catholicism – Robert “Tito” Edwards
5. When Hatred Calls Itself Virtue: The Demonization of Ann Widdecombe – Nuntiatoria
6. Priestly Ordinations Rise in America – Jack Figge at The Pillar
7. Who Cares About Lindsey Graham’s Private Life? – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
8. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn on the Vendée Genocide – Catholic Arena
9. Archdiocese of Detroit is Running Out of Priests, Parishioners, & Time – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D.
10. Video: The Notorious Clown Mass – Ad Voluntas Tua

MORNING ROUNDUP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Unexpected Return of the American Nuns – Johanna Duncan at Word On Fire
1950: When the Muslim Queen of Egypt Converted to Catholicism – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Priestly Ordinations Rise in America – Jack Figge at The Pillar

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of July – Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Satire: Clergy Assignments Are In: Your Favorite Priest Got Banished to Mars – Irk Ice Truckers
End of Life Care: What is Not Required – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Video: Card. McElroy Heretically Blathers on Accepting Sin at Depraved Meeting – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Rome Rejects Claim Leo Speaks as a Politician, Says Opinions on Migrants are Gospel – Com Cler
Video: Christopher West Answers Your Questions About Sex, Dating, & Gender – Chris Stefanik
The Gaslighting Began Early With Vatican II – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Moment When Jillian Michaels Realizes that Jesus was Actually a Real Person – CMR
When Hatred Calls Itself Virtue: The Demonization of Ann Widdecombe – Nuntiatoria
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn on the Vendée Genocide – Catholic Arena
Video: The Notorious Clown Mass – Ad Voluntas Tua

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
A Scholarly Look at Fatima Secrets: Recent Research – Kevin J. Symonds, M.A., at 1 Peter 5
The Case for More Latin at Mass – Thomas Graf at Catholic Answers Magazine
Why Catholics Should Support England in the World Cup! – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Police Say Ann Widdecombe’s Killing Was a ‘Targeted Attack’ – Zeale
Church in Germany Officially Investigates Marian Apparitions of Sievernich – Info Vaticana
Study: Becoming a Monk & Living in a Monastery Increases Life Expectancy – Zenit
Pilgrimage to Brazil’s Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father Draws 4 Million – NC Register
Bish. Aillet: Catholic Lawmakers Who Back Euthanasia Won’t Receive Communion – EWTN News
How St. Kateri Tekakwitha Led Me to the Priesthood – Jacqueline Burkepile at Church Pop
The Eight-Year Betrayal of Chinese Catholics – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at Crisis Magazine
20 Years Post War, Lebanese Christians Suffer Armed Conflict Once Again – Rome Reports
Eduard Habsburg: Why Christianity Remains Europe’s Foundation – J.C. Bentz at Catholic Herald
B.B.C. Correspondent David Willey, Longtime Vatican & Papal Chronicler, Dies at 93 – CWR
Catholics & Physician-Assisted Suicide – Marie Brousseau at Catholic Exchange

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Is There Any Route Back for the S.S.P.X.? – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., at The Spectator
Too Catholic To Be French Officers – Hélène de Lauzun at The European Conservative
R.I.P. Ann Widdecombe & Shame on Her Haters – Tom Slater at Spiked
Who Cares About Lindsey Graham’s Private Life? – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
The Archdiocese of Detroit Is Running Out of Priests, Parishioners, & Time – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D.

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Something Missing from High School Curricula – Jack Trent at Word On Fire

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Tuesday Edition:
1. Unique Catholic University Doubles Its Footprint, Literally – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
2. The Renovation of Immaculate Conception Church in Omaha, Nebraska – Liturgical Arts Journ
3. That Cardinal Fernández Leads the D.D.F. is a Tragedy That Borders on Terror – Max Root
4. The Inside Story Behind the ‘Apache Christ’ Controversy in Mescalero – Lepanto Institute
5. Egypt’s Soccer Team Recited Anti-Christian Prayer Before World Cup Match – M. Rose at Zeale
6. Understanding the Conflicted Soul of Paul VI – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & San
7. Chicago Archdiocese Investigates Sex Abuse Accusation Against Fr. Pfleger – EWTN News
8. The Limits of Tolerance: Cultural Exchanges are a Good Thing, Unless. . . – Ph. F. Lawler, Ph.D.
9. Surprised by Joy: How a Podcast Hosted by Nuns Took Over the Internet – Nat Catholic Register
10. John 6:63. . . Against the Real Presence – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism

Recent Editions:
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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
The Eucharist in America: Five Centuries of Faith That Shaped a Nation – EWTN News
12 Catholic Americans Who Helped Shape the United States – Catholic World Report

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
July 13, 2024: Lest We Forget – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Our Politicians Can Lie to Us, According to S.C.O.T.U.S. – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Mag
Video: Most Spoken Language on Earth Has Almost No Native Speakers – Airlearn Language Show
Henry Nowak & the Tyranny of State ‘Anti-Racism’ – Brendan O’Neil at Spiked
Renaissance Illustrations to Marco Polo – Bensozia

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Softening Brutalist Architecture With Plants – Megan Gafford at Fashionably Late Takes

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TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 14 July AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING UPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Tuesday Edition:
1. Unique Catholic University Doubles Its Footprint, Literally – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
2. The Renovation of Immaculate Conception Church in Omaha, Nebraska – Liturgical Arts Journ
3. The Inside Story Behind the ‘Apache Christ’ Controversy in Mescalero – Lepanto Institute
4. That Cardinal Fernández Leads the D.D.F. is a Tragedy That Borders on Terror – Max Root
5. Chicago Archdiocese Investigates Sex Abuse Accusation Against Fr. Pfleger – EWTN News
6. The Limits of Tolerance: Cultural Exchanges are a Good Thing, Unless. . . – Ph. F. Lawler, Ph.D.
7. Surprised by Joy: How a Podcast Hosted by Nuns Took Over the Internet – Nat Catholic Register
8. Egypt’s Soccer Team Recited Anti-Christian Prayer Before World Cup Match – M. Rose at Zeale
9. Understanding the Conflicted Soul of Paul VI – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & San
10. John 6:63. . . Against the Real Presence – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Unique Catholic University Doubles Its Footprint, Literally – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
The Renovation of Immaculate Conception Church in Omaha, Nebraska – Liturgical Arts Journal
Surprised by Joy: How a Podcast Hosted by Nuns Took Over the Internet – Natl Catholic Register

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Papal Nuncio to Great Britain: A Visit From Pope Leo Is ‘Likely’ – Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: Proof Cardinal Fernandez Is A Manifest Public Heretic – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Video: The Rainbow Mass in Manhattan – Matthew Joseph
The Unreasonableness That Devours Those Who Want to Be Blind – Fr. Henry J. Coleridge, S.J.
The Misunderstood Essence of the Crusades – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Via Mediævalis
Video: Archbishop Jan Paweł Lenga Criticizes Leo’s Excommunication – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Video: Come Home to Inspirational Novus Ordo Music! – Ad Voluntas Tua
St. Maximus of Turin, A Forgotten Father of the Church – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Mov
Video: The German Rap Homily in the Novus Ordo Mass – Chris the Free Irishman
The Inside Story Behind the ‘Apache Christ’ Controversy in Mescalero – Lepanto Institute
The Limits of Tolerance: Cultural Exchanges Are a Good Thing, Unless. . . – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Understanding the Conflicted Soul of Paul VI – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
John 6:63. . . Against the Real Presence – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Fulton Sheen’s Antidotes for Anxiety – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
The Gloominess of ‘Monk Mode’ – Sister Carino Hodder, O.P., at The Lamp
What Augustine Really Taught About Heaven – Camron Bendfeld at Catholic Answers Magazine
Second Arrest in Widdecombe Murder Probe After First Man Released – Crux
Can’t Live Without Your Coffee? Then Thank This 17th-Century Pope! – Church Pop
New Book Models How Praying with Sacred Art Can Help Us Encounter God – Fr. Penalosa, O.S.B.
Laliberté Named New Bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueuil – Toronto Catholic Register
Medieval England Schools, Thomas More, & the Classical Education Movement – Dan. Fitzpatrick
That Cardinal Fernández Leads the D.D.F. is a Tragedy That Borders on Terror – Max Root
Chicago Archdiocese Investigates Sex Abuse Accusation Against Fr. Pfleger – EWTN News
Egypt’s Soccer Team Recited Anti-Christian Prayer Before World Cup Match – Mary Rose at Zeale

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Magnificent Irrelevance of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical – N. Capaldi & T.R. Malloch at Chronicles
Rebuilding Western Civilization: A Tale of Two Monasteries – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at TIC
A Review of James K.A. Smith’s Latest Book – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., at First Things
Ann Widdecombe Killing Now Being Treated as Terrorism – The European Conservative
Yes, the S.P.L.C. is Anti-Christian – Tyler O’Neil at World Magazine
11 Years After Obergefell, Who Will Speak for the Children? – Joseph A. D’Angelo, J.D., at Publ Disc

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Did Homeschooling in America Start with Catholic Parents? – Connie Marshner at Crisis Magaz

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Monday Edition:
1. Almost All Women Sports Don’t Allow Modest Athletic Wear – Kenan Çamurcu
2. The Protestant Our Father – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
3. Catholic Converts Surge in Phoenix – Jose R. Gonzalez at The Arizona Republic
4. The Truth About Bernardin & ‘Agnes’ – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
5. One Take: Was it Really That Bad Before Vatican II? – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
6. How the Catholic Herald Turns a Clear Canonical Answer Into Intimidation – Nuntiatoria
7. Ask Father: Can I Be Godparent of the Child of a Lutheran Couple? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Christians Are Disappearing for Worshipping a God Other Than Xi – The Telegraph
9. A Seeker’s Dilemma: Which Protestant Church To Join? – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
10. The ‘Reformation’ was a Land & Loot Grab by Secular Powers – The American Catholic

Recent Editions:
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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
A Semiquincentennial Reflection on Brotherhood – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Senator Moves to End Birthright Citizenship, Taking Cues from Supreme Court Ruling – Zeale
Poor Europe – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Le Pen Approval Rating Hits Record High After Appeal Conviction – The European Conservative

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Lawn Mowing Simulator – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 13 July AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE:

S.S.P.X. Files Appeal Against Excommunication Decree – Rorate Cæli

MORNING UPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Monday Edition:
1. Almost All Women Sports Don’t Allow Modest Athletic Wear – Kenan Çamurcu
2. One Take: Was it Really That Bad Before Vatican II? – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
3. The Truth About Bernardin & ‘Agnes’ – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
4. How the Catholic Herald Turns a Clear Canonical Answer Into Intimidation – Nuntiatoria
5. The Protestant Our Father – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
6. Catholic Converts Surge in Phoenix – Jose R. Gonzalez at The Arizona Republic
7. Christians Are Disappearing for Worshipping a God Other Than Xi – The Telegraph
8. A Seeker’s Dilemma: Which Protestant Church To Join? – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
9. Ask Father: Can I Be Godparent of the Child of a Lutheran Couple? – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. The ‘Reformation’ was a Land & Loot Grab by Secular Powers – The American Catholic

MORNING ANALYSIS, PUNDITRY, AND NEWS:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Almost All Women Sports Don’t Allow Modest Athletic Wear – Kenan Çamurcu
Catholic Converts Surge in Phoenix – Jose R. Gonzalez at The Arizona Republic
Christians Are Disappearing for Worshipping a God Other Than Xi – The Telegraph

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV: Make Time for Prayer & Silence in the Summer – EWTN News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
The Three Bad Soils – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Itching to Hear Something Fresh – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Mistakes We Make About the Saints – Dawn Marie Beutner at Becoming Saints
Video: What a Suicide Victim’s Soul Told a Mystic Will Heal Your Entire Family – Uniquely Mary
Video: Ten Shocking Reasons Homosexuality Destroys Families & Society – Jesse Romero
The Tradition of Handwoven Liturgical Rugs – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Video: Weird: Salford Bp. Arnold Demands We Abandon Oil Because of Gospel – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
One Take: Was it Really That Bad Before Vatican II? – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
The Truth About Bernardin & ‘Agnes’ – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
How the Catholic Herald Turns a Clear Canonical Answer Into Intimidation – Nuntiatoria
The Protestant Our Father – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
A Seeker’s Dilemma: Which Protestant Church Should I Join? – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
Ask Father: Can I Be Godparent of the Child of a Lutheran Couple? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The ‘Reformation’ was a Land & Loot Grab by Secular Powers – The American Catholic

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
I Can’t Not Do This: Addiction or Vocation? – Elise Asan at Crisis Magazine
Don’t Let a Priest’s Failure Cost You Your Faith – Patti M. Armstrong at National Catholic Register
How the St. Benedict Medal Became a Shield Against the Powers of Darkness – Catholic Wor Rep
Tony Abbott: ‘Sometimes Governments Must Choose the Least Bad Option’ – Ed Pentin at The Reg
The “Small” but Significant Work of Spiritual Direction – Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Great St. Benedict’s Seven Most Amazing Miracles – Church Pop
New E.W.T.N. Travel Series Takes Viewers to Birthplace of Christianity – Natl Catholic Register
The Meaning & Supernatural Power of the St. Benedict Medal – Church Pop
A Month of Married Saints: July Brings Feast Days of Holy Husbands & Wives – Catholic Wor Rep
Ten Facts About Saints Louis & Zelie Martin, Parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Church Pop
Sacred Heart Devotion on the Rise – Dorota NiedźWiecka at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Ann Widdecombe Defended Christian Morality Before Her Shocking Murder – S.A. McCarthy
U.K. Couple Says Wrong Sperm Was Used in Surrogacy Mix-Up – Bridget Sielicki at Live Action

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
An Irreverent Defense of the Classics – Matthew K. Reising at Law & Liberty

Top-10 News Stories for Today’s Sunday Edition:
1. The Urgent Need for a Resurgence of Catholic Masculinity – Trey Duncan at Catholic Stand Mag
2. The Embolism – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
3. Chesty Puller & Catholic Chaplains – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Archbishop Grob of Milwaukee Reacts to S.S.P.X. Consecrations, Fr. Z Comments – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. An S.S.P.X. Answer to Fulton Sheen from 1978: Popesplainers Don’t Want You to See – HIE
6. The ‘Canonical Mess’ Over Excommunications – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack
7. From His Lips to God’s Ear – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Video: Behold! The Lady Gaga Novus Ordo Music Video – Mirella Katalina Sie
9. Is the Church in America Out of Touch with Working Class People? I Say Yes – Dymphna’s Road
10. The Vatican & the S.S.P.X.: Repairing the Damage – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Subst

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
The Atlas Behind the Revolution – April White at Archive Adventures
Yankee Samurai – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Civilizations Rise & Fall in Eight Stages – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After ‘Brief & Sudden Illness’ – Catholic World Report
China Is Already Trying to Control Who the Next Dalai Lama Will Be – Time Magazine

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Progress Against Dementia – Marginal Revolution
Volunteers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 12 July AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories for Today’s Sunday Edition:
1. Archbishop Grob of Milwaukee Reacts to S.S.P.X. Consecrations, Fr. Z Comments – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. The Urgent Need for a Resurgence of Catholic Masculinity – Trey Duncan at Catholic Stand Mag
3. The Embolism – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
4. An S.S.P.X. Answer to Fulton Sheen from 1978: Popesplainers Don’t Want You to See – HIE
5. The ‘Canonical Mess’ Over Excommunications – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack
6. From His Lips to God’s Ear – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. The Vatican & the S.S.P.X.: Repairing the Damage – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Subst
8. Video: Behold! The Lady Gaga Novus Ordo Music Video – Mirella Katalina Sie
9. Is the Church in America Out of Touch with Working Class People? I Say Yes – Dymphna’s Road
10. Chesty Puller & Catholic Chaplains – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MORNING EDITION:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Do Catholic Monks Have Strange Haircuts? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Video: Empowering Young Catholics for Bold Evangelization – The Napa Institute
The Urgent Need For a Resurgence of Catholic Masculinity – Trey Duncan at Catholic Stand Mag

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Notre-Dame de Bellefontaine Abbey Officially Receives a New Monastic Community – Fr. Z’s Blog
When the Music Fades: After the End of the Soul Survivor Movement – Amy Welborn at CWB
Answering the “All Bishops Are Successors to St. Peter” Card – Erick Ybarra
Video: Behold! The Dancing Novus Ordo Zaire Rite! – Robert “Tito” Edwards
The Oldest Church in Paris: Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Monkish Ignorance – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Video: A Purgatory Souls Stuck for 40 Yrs Freed Only After This Prayer Was Said – Uniquely Mary
Satire: Monasteries Are Biased Against Extroverts Like Me Who Want to Be Hermits – Irk Ice Truc
‘Bread From Their Hands’: Private Revelation & Catholics Today – The WM Review
Perichoresis: the Hidden Architecture of the Sacred Liturgy – A Treasure To Be Shared
Video: Theologians Attack St. Maria Goretti’s Purity – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D., at Return To. . .
W.D.T.P.R.S.: 7th Sunday After Pentecost: God Can Neither Deceive Nor Be Deceived – Fr. Z’s Blog
Video: Why Christian Egyptians Aren’t Allowed to Play for Egypt – Imtiaz Mahmood
Video: Introduction to the Rules of St. Benedict – Full Sheen Ahead
Archbishop Grob of Milwaukee Reacts to the S.S.P.X. Consecrations, Fr. Z Comments – Fr. Z’s Blog
An S.S.P.X. Answer to Fulton Sheen from 1978: Popesplainers Don’t Want You to See – HIE
The ‘Canonical Mess’ Over Excommunications – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack
From His Lips to God’s Ear – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Vatican & the S.S.P.X.: Repairing the Damage – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack
Video: Behold! The Lady Gaga Novus Ordo Music Video – Mirella Katalina Sie
Is the Church in America Out of Touch With Working Class People? I’d Say Yes – Dymphna’s Road
Chesty Puller & Catholic Chaplains – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Embolism – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movemenet

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Can Catholics Do Yoga? The Spiritual Dangers & Why Your Intention Doesn’t Matter – Chur Pop
Kneeling Before the World, 60 Years On – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
American Heroism & Our Lady of Walsingham – Joanna Bogle at The Catholic Thing
The Lasting Brilliance of the Second Spring: A Review of Converts – James Matthew Wilson, Ph.D.
As America Celebrates 250 Yrs, Rising Religious Illiteracy Threatens to Spoil the Party – The Reg
Video: The Muslim Conquest of Britain – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D., & Ray. Ibrahim, M.A.
The World Needs Benedictine Stability – Dr. Manolito Jaldon at Catholic Exchange

Top-10 News Stories Today’s Saturday Edition:
1. Bishop Sheen’s Private Chapel in New York City – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
2. St. Theresa of Avila: How to Deal with the Devil – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Ann Widdecombe, Politico & Catholic Convert, Defended Church Teaching, Dies – Ed Pentin
4. The Ten Worst Catholic Church Songs Ever! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Fr. Alexander M. Santora of Hoboken Celebrates Homosexual Sex! – Complicit Clergy
6. Bps. Rch. Malone & Mch. Fisher of Buffalo: More Sex Scandals & Cover Ups – Gene T. Gomulka
7. Sold for $1: The Christian Brothers Tactic Denying Victims Justice – The New Daily
8. Video: S.S.P.X. Excommunication Fallout, Vatican Reopens Marriage Debate. . . – Prayerfull Posse
9. Abp. Pozzo, Head of Ecclesia Dei & Top Negotiator: 2018 S.S.P.X. Refused Agreement – Ror Cæli
10. Bishop Rojas of San Bernadino Again Celebrates ‘Gay’ Mass During ‘Pride’ Month – Compl Cler

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
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SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 11 July AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING UPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories Today’s Saturday Edition:
1. Bishop Sheen’s Private Chapel in New York City – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
2. St. Theresa of Avila: How to Deal with the Devil – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Ann Widdecombe, Politico & Catholic Convert, Defended Church Teaching, Dies – Ed Pentin
4. The Ten Worst Catholic Church Songs Ever! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Fr. Alexander M. Santora of Hoboken Celebrates Homosexual Sex! – Complicit Clergy
6. Bps. Rch. Malone & Mch. Fisher of Buffalo: More Sex Scandals & Cover Ups – Gene T. Gomulka
7. Video: S.S.P.X. Excommunication Fallout, Vatican Reopens Marriage Debate. . . – Prayerfull Posse
8. Sold for $1: The Christian Brothers Tactic Denying Victims Justice – The New Daily
9. Be Rooted in God’s Word to Reap a Good Harvest – Msgr. Charles Pope at Natl Catholic Register
10. Abp. Pozzo, Head of Ecclesia Dei & Top Negotiator: 2018 S.S.P.X. Refused Agreement – Ror Cæli

MORNING EDITION:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Does Jesus Speak in Parables? 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Catholic Exchange
Video: How to Walk with Loved Ones Who Have Left the Faith with Everett Fritz – Napa Inst
Be Rooted in God’s Word to Reap a Good Harvest – Msgr. Charles Pope at Natl Catholic Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Bishop Rojas of San Bernadino Again Celebrates ‘Gay’ Mass During ‘Pride’ Month – Compl Cler
Video: Behold! The Jungle Novus Ordo Mass, with Head Hunters! – A Santo Catolica
Is Vatican II’s Religious Freedom Just Tolerance by Another Name? – Rory Fox at Cath Stand Mag
Patron Saints You Can Call On – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: Apostasy! Vatican Publishes Document Denying the Existence of Satan – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
A 6th-Century Ivory Episcopal Throne – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
W.D.T.P.R.S.: 15th Ord. Sun., N.O.: Too Far Right or Too Far Left, Wind Up in Ditch – Fr. Z’s Blog
Video: Cardinal Radcliffe Blessing a Same-Sex Couple at Westminster Cathedral – Bree Solstad
Nuts & Bolts – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: Gen Z’s Attraction to Traditional Faith – Chris Stefanik
Video: Christ is King: Stop Placing Your Hope in Politics Leaders or the Pope – Jesse Romero
The Ten Worst Catholic Church Songs Ever! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fr. Alexander M. Santora of Hoboken Celebrates Homosexual Sex! – Complicit Clergy
Bps. Rch. Malone & Mch. Fisher of Buffalo: More Sex Scandals & Cover Ups – Gene T. Gomulka
Bishop Sheen’s Private Chapel in New York City – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
St. Theresa of Avila: How to Deal with the Devil – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: S.S.P.X. Excommunication Fallout, Vatican Reopens Marriage Debate. . . – Prayerfull Posse
Abp. Pozzo, Head of Ecclesia Dei & Top Negotiator: 2018 S.S.P.X. Refused Agreement – Ror Cæli

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
U. of Notre Dame Investigating Sex-Abuse Allegations Against Women’s Dorm Rector – The Reg
Police: Brit Catholic Widdecombe Politician’s Death Investigated As Murder – Catholic Wor Rep
The Real Victims of No-Fault Divorce – Emily Dinneny at Indulgences Blog
Video: Cardinal McElroy Changes His Story – Murray Rundus at Pelican Brief
Silent Persecution: Are Christians Being Treated as Second-Class Citizens? – Rome Reports
Catalonia Poll Suggests Young Adults Are Bucking Secular Trend – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Ann Widdecombe, Politico & Catholic Convert, Defended Church Teaching, Dies – Ed Pentin
The Liturgical Way of St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Alexander McDougal at Crisis Magazine
Science & Religion Don’t Mix? Let’s Test the Evidence – Fr. Dave Mercer at Aleteia
WaPo: Israeli Govt Shows Limited Concern as Holy Land Christians Face Rising Attacks – Zeale

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Leo Dead Wrong in Telling America to Embrace Illegal Immigration – Washington Times Editors
Sold for $1: The Christian Brothers Tactic Denying Victims Justice – The New Daily

Top-10 News Stories for the Friday Edition:
1. The Cupich Memorial Unaliving Sculpture Thingy – Harvey Millican at Musings Of A Trad Dad
2. Wreckovation: The Sequel – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
3. I.C.K.S.P. Ordains New Priests Amid Growth in Traditional Seminaries – The Catholic Herald
4. The Catholic Book That Outsold Everything for 63 Years – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
5. Jesus Didn’t Like Everyone – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand Magazine
6. July’s Other Illicit Episcopal Consecration – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
7. Fr. Rico Passero of Grimsby Attends Brother’s Gay ‘Wedding,’ It’s ‘Amazing,’ ‘Special’ – Com Cler
8. Did Vatican Two Want Altars Turned Around? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
9. The Church Doesn’t Have 2 Lungs: Review of Dr. Nathan Jacobs, Eastern Orthodox – E. Ybarra
10. Hunger & Hallucinations: How Stages of Starvation Explain the Decaying West – Msgr. C. Pope

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Caused the French Revolution? – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Modern Age
Inside the Secret Operation to Move the World’s Most Famous Tapestry – National Geographic
Mambo! Taking Famous Paintings & Turning Them Into a Music Video – Robert Edwards
Leftist Kill the Golden Goose & Then Blames Capitalism for the Murder – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Video: World Cup: France Beat Morocco; So Moroccans Attack Frenchmen in Paris – Rod Dreher

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Satire: Graham Platner Flees to Argentina – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Top 15 Coffees of 2026, according to the Good Food Awards – S. Brewczynski at Food & Wine

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FRIDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 10 July AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories for the Friday Edition:
1. The Cupich Memorial Unaliving Sculpture Thingy – Harvey Millican at Musings Of A Trad Dad
2. Wreckovation: The Sequel – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
3. I.C.K.S.P. Ordains New Priests Amid Growth in Traditional Seminaries – The Catholic Herald
4. Jesus Didn’t Like Everyone – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand Magazine
5. The Catholic Book That Outsold Everything for 63 Years – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
6. July’s Other Illicit Episcopal Consecration – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
7. Fr. Rico Passero of Grimsby Attends Brother’s Gay ‘Wedding,’ It’s ‘Amazing,’ ‘Special’ – Com Cler
8. Did Vatican Two Want Altars Turned Around? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
9. The Church Doesn’t Have 2 Lungs: Review of Dr. Nathan Jacobs, Eastern Orthodox – E. Ybarra
10. Hunger & Hallucinations: How Stages of Starvation Explain the Decaying West – Msgr. C. Pope

MORNING EDITION:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
I.C.K.S.P. Ordains New Priests Amid Growth in Traditional Seminaries – The Catholic Herald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Clergy Are Engaging in Marxist Politics Under the Guise of Pastoral Care – The Daily Knight
Seven Catholic Traditions Every Family Should Try – A Catholic Mom’s Life
Despite S.S.P.X. Excommunication: Fraternity of St. Peter Does Not Expect Influx – Catholic Concl
St. Margaret–The Missing Saint – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
Video: St. Faustina Reveals Exactly what You’ll Feel in Purgatory – Uniquely Mary
A.U.S.C.P. Hosts Booth from L.G.B.T.-Backing Supporter – Andrew Gasper at Lepanto Institute
Video: The Electric Scooter Novus Ordo Mass! – Chris the Free Irishman
The Journal of Natural Law – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
The Mass & Development of Doctrine (vs. Wes Huff) – Dave Armstrong at Biblical Evidence. . .
Natl 1-Day Conf Gathers Top Catholic Voices on Eve of Fulton Sheen’s Beatification – Ignit Tod
Video: Modernists Panicking Over Growth of Traditional Catholicism – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Video: What is King Charles III Actually Defending? – Catholic Unscripted
Video: Shepherd Us Without Ambiguity: A Plea to the Vatican – Terry Barber at Full Sheen Ahead
Book Review: Sacred Signs by Romano Guardini – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Cupich Memorial Unaliving Sculpture Thingy – Harvey Millican at Musings Of A Trad Dad
Wreckovation: The Sequel – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Jesus Didn’t Like Everyone – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand Magazine
Fr. Rico Passero of Grimsby Attends Brother’s Gay ‘Wedding,’ It’s ‘Amazing,’ ‘Special’ – Com Cler
Did Vatican Two Want Altars Turned Around? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
The Church Doesn’t Have Two Lungs: Review of Dr. Nathan Jacobs, Eastern Orthodox – E. Ybarra
Hunger & Hallucinations: How Stages of Starvation Describe the Decaying West – Msgr. Ch. Pope

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Heiress Who Traded High Society for a Habit – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Reparations Now—Make Rapists Pay Their Fair Share! – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D.
Why Does Vatican Recognize Orthodox Marriages but Not Those of S.S.P.X.? – EWTN News
Searching for Mass Times, She Found Her Future Husband! A Beautiful Short Film – Church Pop
Archbishop Gänswein: ‘Time Is Ripe’ to Lift Restrictions on T.L.M. – Edward Pentin
No Gospel Without the Church – Mike Schramm at Catholic Answers Magazine
Report: ‘Disheartening’: Attacks Against Christians Nearly Double in Israel, Territories – Crux
Children Are Never Too Young to Know Christ – M. Hull & Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Diocese of Oslo to Open Canonization Cause for Nobel Laureate Sigrid Undset – The CWR
The Catholic Book That Outsold Everything for 63 Years – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
July’s Other Illicit Episcopal Consecration – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Top-10 News Stories for the Thursday Edition:
1. Historic St. Louis Church Thrives After Becoming Traditional Latin Mass Oratory – Zeale
2. German Priests Attempt to Consecrate Flatbread on the Floor – Catholic Conclave
3. Grief – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Two Springfield Bishops Hit With $10M Sexual Abuse Lawsuit – C. Overton at WWLP 22 News
5. For Priests: Wherein, Prompted by This Conference, Fr. Z Posts on Confession – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Aww, We Don’t Get a “Joke of the Week” at the Traditional Latin Mass! – Chris the Free Irishman
7. A Consideration of Taylor Marshall’s Arguments Contra-S.S.P.X. – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradit
8. Why I Cannot Support the S.S.P.X. Under Fr. Pagliarani – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
9. Vatican Media Publishes Article Dismissing the Realities of Original Sin & the Devil – Zenit
10. Nobody in Rome Happier with S.S.P.X. Consecrations than Unhinged Andrea Grillo – Ror Cæli

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Hamilton, The Tragic Founding Father – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Lest We Forget – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
On a United Ireland: No, This Is Not German Reunification – Laura Perrins at The West Brit
Report Projects U.S. Population Decline as Birth Rates Remain Low – Catholic World Report
Promised a Job in Russia; They Woke Up on Ukraine’s Front Line – Gary Isbell at TFP

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Something to Ponder Prior to the Next Flight on British Airways – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Was Taylor Swift’s Marriage Valid? – Todd Aglialoro at Indulgences Blog
Disney’s ‘Hunchback’ is Anti-Catholic – Luke Collins at The Catholic Herald
Video: The Multiverse Theory is Bad Science – St. Paul Center
No Sex “Transitions” Behind Our Backs! – Tradition, Family, & Property

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THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 9 July AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING UPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories for the Thursday Edition:
1. Historic St. Louis Church Thrives After Becoming Traditional Latin Mass Oratory – Zeale
2. German Priests Attempt to Consecrate Flatbread on the Floor – Catholic Conclave
3. Grief – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. For Priests: Wherein, Prompted by This Conference, Fr. Z Posts on Confession – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. Aww, We Don’t Get a “Joke of the Week” at the Traditional Latin Mass! – Chris the Free Irishman
6. Two Springfield Bishops Hit With $10M Sexual Abuse Lawsuit – C. Overton at WWLP 22 News
7. Why I Cannot Support the S.S.P.X. Under Fr. Pagliarani – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
8. A Consideration of Taylor Marshall’s Arguments Contra-S.S.P.X. – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradit
9. Nobody in Rome Happier with S.S.P.X. Consecrations than Unhinged Andrea Grillo – Ror Cæli
10. Vatican Media Publishes Article Dismissing the Realities of Original Sin & the Devil – Zenit

MORNING EDITION:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Canonization for Mother Angelica’s Mentor, Rhoda Wise, Reaches Next Step – EWTN News
Historic St. Louis Church Thrives After Becoming Traditional Latin Mass Oratory – Zeale
For Priests: Wherein, Prompted by This Conference, Fr. Z Posts on Confession – Fr. Z’s Blog

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo Continues Reform of Diocese of Rome With Addition of Leadership Position – The Reg

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Video: S.S.P.X. Effect: Bishops Demand Leo Liberate the T.L.M. – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Francis Met with Illegal Immigrant Who Later Murdered Priest, Burned Cathedral – Com Clergy
Are the Protestant Prayers as Powerful as the Catholic Prayers? – Jesse Romero
Grateful, Not $ Beholden – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
Why Does the Ethiopian Eunuch Deserves a Place in Christian History? – Catholic Stand Magaz
My Full Response to Fr. Gabriel Lavery – The Journal Of American Reform
The Powerful Graces of Holy Masses: For the Living & the Deceased – Michael H. Brown
German Priests Attempt to Consecrate Flatbread on the Floor – Catholic Conclave
Grief – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Aww, We Don’t Get a “Joke of the Week” at the Traditional Latin Mass! – Chris the Free Irishman
Why I Cannot Support the S.S.P.X. Under Fr. Pagliarani – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
A Consideration of Taylor Marshall’s Arguments Contra-S.S.P.X. – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
Nobody in Rome Happier with S.S.P.X. Consecrations than Unhinged Andrea Grillo – Rorate Cæli
Amazon: The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter – John Cuddeback

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Two in Three U.S. Jesuit Parishes Publicly Solicit LGBTQ’s, Analysis Finds – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Cardinal López Romero Steps Aside After Being Accused By Five Women – Info Vaticana
The Dangers of ‘Catholic, Inc.’ – Patrick Neve at The Catholic Herald
Three New Bishops Installed in Washington Archd., Dioc. of Wheeling-Charleston – CWR
Promised a Job in Russia; They Woke Up on Ukraine’s Front Line – Gary Isbell at TFP
The S.S.P.X. & the French Revolution – Msgr. Thomas G. Guarino at The Catholic Thing
No Sex “Transitions” Behind Our Backs! – Tradition, Family, & Property
Lamenting Anew the S.S.P.X.’s Grave Disobedience – Tom Nash at Indulgences Blog
Video: A Muslim Conquest of Britain? (with Raymond Ibrahim) – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D.
Video: Cardinal Müller: S.S.P.X. Confessions Are Valid – Michael Haynes, et al., at Pelican Brief
Vatican Media Publishes Article Dismissing the Realities of Original Sin & the Devil – Zenit

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Päivi & The Advance Of European Dictatorship; Plus: Trump, Tennessee Demons – Rod Dreher
Many Charismatics See Themselves as Waging a Spiritual Battle Against Satan – The Atlantic
Video: Day Care Is a Symptom of a Bigger Problem with Erica Komisar – John Anderson Media
Two Springfield Bishops Hit With $10M Sexual Abuse Lawsuit – Claire Overton at WWLP 22 News

Top-10 News Stories for the Wednesday Edition:
1. Video: 800 Million Tik-Tok Views, Then Banned for Converting Muslims to Christ – Ch. Stefanik
2. Approved 19th Cent. Mystic Revealed Christ’s Anguish of New Mass to Come – The Daily Knight
3. Eva Vlaardingerbroek Rebukes Pope Leo XIV on Muslim Immigration – The American Catholic
4. 19th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Thoughts on How This Might End – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. A Mess at Mass – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
6. Video: Behold! The Chicken Dance Novus Ordo! – D.X.V. 515
7. Before & After: St. Scholastica’s Church in Erie, Colorado – Liturgical Arts Journal
8. New Study of Vatican II Implementation Breaks New Ground in Historical Research – Ror Cæli
9. Video: A Unique Study of How Vatican II Transformed a Diocese – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
10. Video: Why Masculine Men Leave the Seminary & Mostly Gays Left – Chris the Free Irishman

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Daniel Morgan: Combat Master of the American Revolution – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Supreme Court Doesn’t Have The Final Word On Birthplace Citizenship – The Federalist
Yes, They’re Communists, & Yes, They’re Lying About It. For Now – The American Spectator
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is ‘Over,’ Military Launches New Strikes Against Iran – Zeale

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Little-Known Story of John Wayne’s Deathbed Conversion to Catholicism – Church Pop
Following the Crowd Has Probably Sent Countless Souls to Hell – The American Catholic
Even At The World Cup, England’s Flag Carries Multiple Meanings – Clemente Listi
Samurai v. Trash Panda – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: The Odyssey Is Set Up For Disaster After Supergirl Bombs – Michael Knowles
Canada’s Bill C-9: When Quoting Scripture Becomes a Crime – Gary Isbell at Tradit, Family, & Prop
‘Young Washington’ – A Patriotic, Powerful American Biopic – Christian Toto at Hollywood in Toto

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 8 July AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories for the Wednesday Edition:
1. Video: 800 Million Tik-Tok Views, Then Banned for Converting Muslims to Christ – Ch. Stefanik
2. Eva Vlaardingerbroek Rebukes Pope Leo XIV on Muslim Immigration – The American Catholic
3. 19th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Thoughts on How This Might End – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Approved 19th Cent. Mystic Revealed Christ’s Anguish of New Mass to Come – The Daily Knight
5. Before & After: St. Scholastica’s Church in Erie, Colorado – Liturgical Arts Journal
6. A Mess at Mass – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
7. Video: Behold! The Chicken Dance Novus Ordo! – D.X.V. 515
8. Video: A Unique Study of How Vatican II Transformed a Diocese – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
9. New Study of Vatican II Implementation Breaks New Ground in Historical Research – Ror Cæli
10. Video: Why Masculine Men Leave the Seminary & Mostly Gays Left – Chris the Free Irishman

MORNING EDITION:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: 800 Million Tik-Tok Views, Then Banned for Converting Muslims to Christ – Chris Stefanik
Before & After: St. Scholastica’s Church in Erie, Colorado – Liturgical Arts Journal
Video: A Unique Study of How Vatican II Transformed a Diocese – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Which Group Is Schismatic? – Fred Simon
Due-Process: Torquemada vs. Tucho – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Roma Locuta Est, Causa Finita Est? – Nuntiatoria
Video: Behold! The Off-Road Bicycling Novus Ordo! – Matthew Joseph
Video: I-Hate-The-Novus-Ordo-Missæ-Part IV – T.C.
A Story of Russian Jewish Emigrants – Dr. Edouard Belaga at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: S.S.P.X. Excommunication Panic: Why Faithful Catholics Must Not Despair! – Jesse Romero
The Story of How St. Oliver’s Head Ended up in Drogheda – Catholic Arena
Eva Vlaardingerbroek Rebukes Pope Leo XIV on Muslim Immigration – The American Catholic
19th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Thoughts on How This Might End – Fr. Z’s Blog
Approved 19th Cent. Mystic Revealed Christ’s Anguish over New Mass to Come – The Daily Knight
A Mess at Mass – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
Video: Behold! The Chicken Dance Novus Ordo! – D.X.V. 515
New Study of Vatican II Implementation Breaks New Ground in Historical Research – Rorate Cæli
Video: Behold! The Minions Novus Ordo! – Chris the Free Irishman

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Vatican to Revisit Amoris Lætitia a Decade After Its Publication – The Catholic Herald
Church that Guarded the Holy Shroud Now Hosts Lutheran Worship – Info Vaticana
German ‘Church Tax Miracle’ Continues With Revenues Up, Congregations Down – Luke Coppen
The Fatal Problem with the S.S.P.X. “State of Necessity” Argument – Catholic Exchange
Neuro-Aesthetics Confirms What Christianity Has Always Known – The Catholic Herald
Islam as a Mirror: What Europe’s Migration Crisis Reveals on The West’s Loss of Faith – The Reg
Jesus Was a Jew – Steve Ray at Catholic Answers Magazine
10 Amazing Facts About St. Junípero Serra, California’s Great Missionary Saint – Church Pop
Arguing Like St. Thomas Aquinas – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Video: A Message for America: Our Lady of Champion – Bishop Ricken at The Napa Institute
Living Consciously: The Key to a Deeper Faith – Terry Modica at Catholic Exchange

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Young Catholic Elite Poised to Take Over MAGA – Nate Weisberg at Intelligencer
Video: The Dating Crisis Has A Solution No One Is Talking About – Michael Knowles
After the Excommunication of S.S.P.X.: What Now? – Thomas Colsy at The European Conservative

Top-10 News Stories for the Tuesday Edition:
1. The ‘Neutered’ Bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Leo Watch: Priorities – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Leo Promotes Feminist Prefect & Monsignor Who Believes in “Non-Binary Third Gender” – HIE
4. Hillbilly with a Rosary – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
5. A Lifelong Catholic’s Appeal to Bishops: Aren’t We Trying to Square the Circle? – Rorate Cæli
6. N.A.B.R.E. Farewell Tour: The Didache N.A.B.R.E. – Bob Short at Catholic Bible Talk
7. The Christian Slaughter the World Ignores – James H. McGee at The American Spectator
8. Never Again So Readily Surrender Your Freedoms & Faith – Dan Fitzpatrick at Cathol Stand Mag
9. Canon Lawyers Speak, & the Real Schism Might be in Your Heart – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradit
10. This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of July – National Catholic Register

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
The Catholic Church’s Summer of 1776 – Bronwen McShea at National Catholic Register
How Catholics & Jacobites Shaped the American Revolution – D.J. Ganely at The Catholic Herald

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Dems Amazed to Learn That a Nazi Could Be a Bad Guy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
France’s Long Slide – Éric Zemmour at The American Mind
To The Shores of Tripoli – The American Catholic
Congress Can Still Ban Birthright Citizenship, Here’s How – J. Hammer at The American Spectator
Europe’s Deadly Aversion to Air Conditioning – Roger Pielke, Jr., at American Enterprise Institute
Le Pen Announces She Will Run for President in 2027 – The European Conservative
Canada’s Bill C-9: When Quoting Scripture Becomes a Crime – Gary Isbell at Tradit, Family, & Prop

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Fear & Suffering Can be Paths Leading to God’s Mercy in Purgatory – Edwin Benson at TFP
Open Thread – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Young Washington Captures The Spirit Of America – Luke Miller at The Federalist

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TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 7 July AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING UPDATE:
1. The ‘Neutered’ Bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Leo Watch: Priorities – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. The Christian Slaughter the World Ignores – James H. McGee at The American Spectator
4. N.A.B.R.E. Farewell Tour: The Didache N.A.B.R.E. – Bob Short at Catholic Bible Talk
5. Never Again So Readily Surrender Your Freedoms & Faith – Dan Fitzpatrick at Cathol Stand Mag
6. Hillbilly with a Rosary – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
7. This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of July – National Catholic Register
8. Leo Promotes Feminist Prefect & Monsignor Who Believes in “Non-Binary Third Gender” – HIE
9. Canon Lawyers Speak, & the Real Schism Might be in Your Heart – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradit
10. A Lifelong Catholic’s Appeal to Bishops: Aren’t We Trying to Square the Circle? – Rorate Cæli

MORNING EDITION:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Date the Catholic Way: Practical Advice for Young Catholics Traversing Relationships – The Reg
Love is Patient: The Apostle Paul’s Lesson on Love – Russell M. Lawson at Catholic Exchange
The Christian Slaughter the World Ignores – James H. McGee at The American Spectator

July is Dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus:
Powerful Prayers Invoking the Precious Blood of Jesus for Spiritual Protection – Church Pop

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo Reveals His Summer Vacation Plans in First Greeting from Castel Gandolfo – Rome Reports
This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of July – National Catholic Register

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Rome & the S.S.P.X.: What Now? – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
A Defining Week for Pope Leo & the S.S.P.X. – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam! Mater Dolorosa
A Robust, Hand, Wood-Carved Statue of St. John the Baptist – S.R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
St. Augustine of Hippo Used Necromancy? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Illumination of Conscience Is Drawn From Sacred Scripture & Sacred Tradition – Jesse Romero
Video: Card. Koch Admits Most of S.S.P.X. Arguments on Vatican II are True – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
A Speculative Origin Account of the Folding of the Corporal – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
Pope Leo XIV Visits Lampedusa on July 4th – Catholic Arena
The ‘Neutered’ Bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee – Fr. Z’s Blog
Leo Watch: Priorities – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
N.A.B.R.E. Farewell Tour: The Didache N.A.B.R.E. – Bob Short at Catholic Bible Talk
Never Again So Readily Surrender Your Freedoms & Faith – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Mag
Leo Promotes Feminist Prefect & a Monsignor Who Believes in “Non-Binary Third Gender” – HIE
Canon Lawyers Speak, & the Real Schism Might be in Your Heart – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradit
A Lifelong Catholic’s Appeal to Bishops: Aren’t We Trying to Square the Circle? – Rorate Cæli

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
King Charles’s Latest Attempt to Distance Himself From Christianity – Joseph Pearce at Crisis
The Failure of Leo XIV – Pedro Gómez Carrizo at Info Vaticana
Various U.S. Bishops ‘Invite Home’ S.S.P.X.ers After Excommunications of Leadership – The Reg
Four American Catholics You Might Not Have Heard Of – Mike Schramm at Epic Pew
Fear & Suffering Can be Paths Leading to God’s Mercy in Purgatory – Edwin Benson at TFP
Automatic Excommunications Are Never Automatic – Eric Sammons at the Editor’s Desk
America Remains Catholics’ Greatest Home – Christopher Ruddy at The Catholic Herald
Canada’s Bill C-9: When Quoting Scripture Becomes a Crime – Gary Isbell at Tradit, Family, & Prop
Video: The Moral Theology of Investing | Napa Institute Summer Conference – The Napa Institute
Catholics Don’t Have to Hate A.I. – Devin Rose at Catholic Answers Magazine
Hillbilly with a Rosary – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Islam’s European Slave Trade – Jonathan Van Maren at The European Conservative

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Leo XIV & Catholic Education – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

Top-10 News Stories from the Monday Edition:
1. S.S.P.X.ers Spilling “Out the Door” . . . Literally on Sunday, at Their Chapels – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Bishop Barron Counters Mayor Mamdani’s Hateful Reflection – The American Catholic
3. Another Jackass ‘Celebrates’ the Novus Ordo – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Thunderous Silence of Catholic Media Regarding Card. Radcliffe’s L.G.B.T. Sacrilege – Com Cler
5. I Find Going to Mass So Exhausting. . . – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological. . .
6. The Death Wish of the Episcopal Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
7. Tucho Has Leo in a Real Bind: Blind Leading the Blind. . . – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
8. Canonization or Imprisonment? Catholics Kept in the Dark – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka
9. Video: Purgatory Souls are Literally Coming Out from Town Center. . . – Uniquely Mary
10. What Happens When Kids Don’t Get What They Need in Childhood, Turn Adults – K. Stinehart

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
This Is What a Menu from 1776 Would Look Like – Lindsay Parrill at Taste of Home
T.R., The One & Only – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: Did George Washington Die a Catholic? What Really Happened | ACT – Joe McClane
America Nearly Lost the Revolutionary War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical/Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Dead Nazi Walking – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Here’s What You Need To Know About The Charlie Kirk Assassination Trial – The Federalist
Europe’s Resistance to A.C. Is Driving It Insane – Noah Smith at Noahpinion
How Britain’s Cops Became the Armed Wing of Wokeness – Brendan O’Neill at Spiked
The New King’s English & the Homogenization of Thought – Robin Phillips

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Conservatives, Pay Attention to Horror Movies – Peter Biles at The American Spectator
Young Washington, the Movie – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Birthday Gift to America: Col. John W. Ripley Finally Receives the Nation’s Highest Honor – TFP

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MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 6 July AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON UPDATE:

Top-10 New Stories from Today’s Monday Edition:
1. S.S.P.X.ers Spilling “Out the Door” . . . Literally on Sunday, at Their Chapels – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Bishop Barron Counters Mayor Mamdani’s Hateful Reflection – The American Catholic
3. Another Jackass ‘Celebrates’ the Novus Ordo – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Thunderous Silence of Catholic Media Regarding Card. Radcliffe’s L.G.B.T. Sacrilege – Com Cler
5. I Find Going to Mass So Exhausting. . . – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological. . .
6. Tucho Has Leo in a Real Bind: Blind Leading the Blind. . . – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
7. Video: Purgatory Souls are Literally Coming Out from Town Center. . . – Uniquely Mary
8. Canonization or Imprisonment? Catholics Kept in the Dark – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka
9. The Death Wish of the Episcopal Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
10. What Happens When Kids Don’t Get What They Need in Childhood, Turn Adults – K. Stinehart

MORNING EDITION:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: Did George Washington Convert to Catholicism on His Deathbed? – EWTN News Nightly
Bishop Barron Counters Mayor Mamdani’s Hateful Reflection – The American Catholic
Thunderous Silence of Catholic Media Regarding Card. Radcliffe’s L.G.B.T. Sacrilege – Com Clergy

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo XIV: The Challenges of Unity – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Pope Receives Chicago Bears Shirt – Catholic Arena

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Fisking the Important Expert Canonical Exam of the D.D.F. S.S.P.X. Decree. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Solemn High Glagolitic Mass Celebrated in Australia – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Mov
Theater on Both Sides of the Tiber: The S.S.P.X. Consecrations & Leo – Unam Sanctam Catholicam
The Heresy of Consequentialism – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
A Moveable ‘Altarpiece’ From New Jerusalem Studios – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Padre Pio Prayed 70 Rosaries a Day – Spirit Daily Blog
Eastern & Oriental Orthodox Should Accept the Immaculate Conception – Benjamin John
To Rest in the Abyss of Sacred Perplexity – Kenneth Cramer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Salvus, or It All Worked Out; Latin Explained – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Pietas: Love of God, Neighbor, Country. . . – Fulton Sheen via The American Catholic
P.E.T.A. Protests Against Church Over Bullfighting – Catholic Arena
The Self-Transcending Image – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
Humility: Gateway to the Virtues – Kaleb Hammond at Missio Dei Catholic
S.S.P.X.ers Spilling “Out the Door” . . . Literally on Sunday, at Their Chapels – Fr. Z’s Blog
Another Jackass ‘Celebrates’ the Novus Ordo – Fr. Z’s Blog
I Find Going to Mass So Exhausting. . . – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
Tucho Has Leo in a Real Bind: Blind Leading the Blind. . . – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
Video: Purgatory Souls are Literally Coming Out from Town Center. . . – Uniquely Mary
Canonization or Imprisonment? Catholics Kept in the Dark – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
The Death Wish of the Episcopal Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
One Take: The S.S.P.X. & the Crisis of Faith – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
Bishop of Oslo Expands Availability of T.L.M. After S.S.P.X. Excommunication – Rorate Cæli
What Happens When Kids Didn’t Get What They Needed in Childhood Turn Adults – K. Stinehart

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Five Myths About Confession that Too Many People Still Believe, Maybe Even You! – Church Pop
The Quiet Potential of the Daily ‘Examen’ – Andrea M. Picciotti-Bayer at National Catholic Register
From Augustine to Auschwitz: Why Just War Still Matters – Edward Pentin at The Reg

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Christian Brothers Kept Nine Child Abusers as Members Due to the Gospel – The Guardian
Tradition Without Obedience Is Not Tradition – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
America’s Anti-American Public Schools Are Destroying What The Declaration Gave Us – Fdrlst

Top-10 News Stories from the Sunday Edition:
1. Card. Koch, Pref. for Christian Unity, Makes Striking Observations About S.S.P.X. – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. No Piano in Church – Mark Nowakowski at Catholic Answers Magazine
3. How Many S.S.P.X. Laypeople Are There? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
4. Hypocrisy between Excommunicating the S.S.P.X. & Ecumenism Today? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
5. ‘She is the One I Loved’: The Hidden Love Story of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati – Church Pop
6. Video: Ma. Simma Shows One Weapon Defeats All Evil; Most Catholics Never Use – Uniq Mary
7. Make Sex Expensive Again – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
8. What Really Happened at Church Militant – Christine Nile, J.D., at Stella Maris Media
9. What Were the Rites Older Than 200 Yrs Which Pius V Made Exception – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
10. The S.S.P.X. Schism & What Comes Next – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Sunday Edition:
A Proposal for a New Post-Vatican II Roman Missal With Rite I & Rite II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Speculating of the Church in Germany Falling Into Schism – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
The Formation of Robert Prevost. . . Explains a Lot – Belinda Luscombe at Time Magazine

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Japanese Gratitude – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
You Tell ’em Sam (Adams)! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Road to Independence – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Remember When This Crank Rolled Out in 2028 – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
England Flags Branded “Divisive” as Councils Resume Crackdown – The European Conservative
Actually, a Lot of D.S.A. Members Are Communists – Stu Smith at City Journal

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: Most Spoken Languages in History: Data from 2500 BC to 2026 – Data Is Beautiful
Birthday Gift to America: Col. John W. Ripley Finally Receives the Nation’s Highest Honor – TFP

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
We Celebrate American Hero Russel Casse, Who Gave His Life For His Country – The Am Catholic
Mexican Fans Flock to Child Jesus Statue for World Cup – Catholic Arena

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Robert Edwards 5 July AD 2026 12:01 am

AFTERNOON EDITION:

Top-10 News Stories for the Sunday Edition:
1. Card. Koch, Pref. for Christian Unity, Makes Striking Observations About S.S.P.X. – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. No Piano in Church – Mark Nowakowski at Catholic Answers Magazine
3. How Many S.S.P.X. Laypeople Are There? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
4. Hypocrisy between Excommunicating the S.S.P.X. & Ecumenism Today? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
5. ‘She is the One I Loved’: The Hidden Love Story of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati – Church Pop
6. Video: Ma. Simma Shows One Weapon Defeats All Evil; Most Catholics Never Use – Uniqu Mary
7. Make Sex Expensive Again – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
8. What Really Happened at Church Militant – Christine Nile, J.D., at Stella Maris Media
9. What Were the Rites Older Than 200 Yrs Which Pius V Made Exception – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
10. The S.S.P.X. Schism & What Comes Next – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Sunday Edition:
A Proposal for a New Post-Vatican II Roman Missal With Rite I & Rite II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Speculating of the Church in Germany Falling Into Schism – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
The Formation of Robert Prevost. . . Explains a Lot – Belinda Luscombe at Time Magazine

MORNING EDITION:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Is A Republic, Anyway? – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Card. Koch, Pref. for Christian Unity, Makes Interesting Observations About S.S.P.X. – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘She is the One I Loved’: The Hidden Love Story of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati – Church Pop

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
The S.S.P.X. Situation & a Throwback to Servant of God Girolamo Savonarola – The African Sentry
Stop Yoking Around – A Homily for the 14th Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope
Diocese of Gurk-Klagenfurt, Austria, Sponsors Gay Pride Parade – Complicit Clergy
Coping with Busyness: Leisure – John Cuddeback at Life Craft
Video: Why Catholicism Is Not Pagan (A Catholic Response) – William Albrecht at Full Sheen Ahead
Happy 250th Birthday America – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Watts & Co.’s Pugin Inspired ‘Holy Name’ Vestments – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
W.D.T.P.R.S. – 6th Sunday After Pentecost: Collect – Find the Chiasm! – Fr. Z’s Blog
250 & Nationalism – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Hypocrisy between Excommunicating the S.S.P.X. & Ecumenism Today? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Video: Ma. Simma Shows One Weapon Defeats All Evil; Most Catholics Never Use – Uniquely Mary
What Were the Rites Older Than 200 Yrs Which Pius V Made Exception – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
The S.S.P.X. Schism & What Comes Next – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
A Proposal for a New Post-Vatican II Roman Missal With Rite I & Rite II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Speculating of the Church in Germany Falling Into Schism – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
The Failing Faith of Our Parents – Rebecca Hopersberger at Crisis Magazine
St. Pier Giorgio’s Last Words Were Said in His Mother’s Arms – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The Saving Grace of Siblings: What the ‘Only Child’ Syndrome Is Costing Our Kids – A. Murphy
The U.S. Catholic History You (Probably) Didn’t Know – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
Demon Gossip Defined: When Unverifiable Voices Become Theological Authority – D.L. Gray
The House of Ten Thousand Books: On a Childhood Spent Reading – Bethel McGrew at The Lamp
Tracing the Legacy of St. Thomas the Apostle: The Chaldean Church – Rome Reports
Arcanum Divinæ – Encyclical on Christian Marriage – Pope Leo XIII via The Catholic Thing
Catholic Historians Reflect on the Church’s Role as America Marks 250 Years – Catholic Wor Rep
Video: Sanctifying Work: A Catholic Vision for Leadership – Fr. G. Guitian, et al., via The Napa Inst
No Piano in Church – Mark Nowakowski at Catholic Answers Magazine
How Many S.S.P.X. Laypeople Are There? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Rejecting the Obscene: On Wendell Berry & Being Normal – Kelly Garrison at Paging Dostoevsky
Teach Your Kids to Have Deep Conversations – Susan B. Arico at For the Sake of the Good
Make Sex Expensive Again – Katy Faust at Them Before Us

Top-10 News Stories for the Saturday Edition:
1. What Really Happened at Church Militant – Christine Nile, J.D., at Stella Maris Media
2. Gänswein: Rome Must be Lenient on T.L.M.: Traditionis Cust a Mistake, Must be Fixed – R Cæli
3. Don McClarey Duels with Christine Niles on X – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Musings on Excommunications, Ecclesial Incoherence, Mistrust of Bishops. . . – Fr. McDonald
5. Convent Living Trending in N. York Cty.: Why Young Adults Moving in with Nuns – Church Pop
6. Ask Father: Lay People, S.S.P.X., & Excommunication – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. A Successful Synthesis of Gothic Revival & Mid-Century Modern – Liturgical Arts Journal
8. Even the Mainstream Media is Noticing a ‘Medieval’ Vibe in the U.S. – Spirit Daily Blog
9. Video: Shocking New Discovery on Catholic Charities Should Lead To Arrests – A.P. Stine, Ph.D.
10. S.S.P.X. Letter to the Pope Regarding the Excommunications – Rorate Cæli

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July 4, 1776-July 4, 1826 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

American Exceptionalism: The Alamo – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Birthday Gift to U.S.: Col. John W. Ripley Finally Receives Nation’s Highest Honor – TFP

Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The European Union’s Air Conditioning Caste System – The European Conservative
Birthright Citizenship Is Living on Borrowed Time – Russell R. Reno, III, Ph.D., at First Things
Will There Be Justice for Henry Nowak? – David Shipley at The Spectator

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Citizen Vigilante—A Chronicle of the Near Future – Álvaro Peñas at The European Conservative

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Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ to Hit Theaters; Newly Remastered – Church Pop
What Should We Ask From Our Lady on Our 250th Birthday? – Tradition, Family, & Property

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