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VVEDNESDAY EDITON

Robert Edwards 26 August AD 2026 8:43 pm

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

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Pope Leo: Vatican II’s Liturgical Reform ‘Necessary’ for Greater Participation – Michael Haynes
Erasing Lindsay Clancy’s Children by Sacralizing the Mother Who Killed Them – A. Hendershott
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.
On the Faith of St. Anne – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, Ed.D., S.T.D., at Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
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
Signs of a Religious Revival Gaining Momentum in Academia – Mary Eberstadt at National Review

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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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
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
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Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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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:
The C.I.A. Meeting Putin Unannounced is a Bad Omen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
The Vatican Can’t Even End It’s Own War with Traditional Catholics – The American Catholic

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

SVNDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 16 August AD 2026 1:42 pm

EVENING VPDATE:

Top-10 News Stories from Today’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. The 90th Anniversary of Spanish ‘Execution’ of Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue – Cathol Wor Rep
4. 250 Years After Independence, the Little-Known Story of Colonial America’s Catholics – CWR
5. Religious Life is the Higher Calling – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
6. Peter Kreeft: The Consummate Catholic Professor – Mt. McDonald at National Catholic Register
7. Watch: He Photographed 16,000 Aborted Babies in a Shipping Container – Live Action
8. Priests Who Experienced Church Desecrations Firsthand Address How Best to React – CWR
9. O Canaanite Woman! – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
10. The Decline of the Petrine Ministry? – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam: Mater Dolorosa

Honorable Mentioned:
The Splendor of Heaven: Botticini’s Assumption of the Virgin – Art For The Liturgical Year
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
Vespers & Procession of the Assumption in Paris – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

AFTERNOON ROVNDVP:

Note: Got sick Tuesday morning of last week, so I powered through it for my teaching job all week. It left me drained after work where I was unable to do anything but rest.

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Alphonsus on the Need for Reverence in the Liturgy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgic Movem
Religious Life is the Higher Calling – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
Peter Kreeft: The Consummate Catholic Professor – Matthew McDonald at Natl Catholic Register

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Poland Prepares for Possible Papal Visit – ACI Stampa via Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Is Betrayal Limited to a Sin of Commission? – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Catholic Stand
Patristic Rosary Project – Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption – Fr. Z’s Blog
Feast of the Assumption, or the Dormition of Mary? – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
W.D.T.P.R.S. – 20th Ordinary Sunday (Novus Ordo): Snatched Up Into Invisible Love – Fr. Z’s Blog
Video: A Rule of Life. . . For Families – Gabi After Hours
Origins of the Terminology ‘Liturgy of the Catechumens’ & ‘Liturgy of the Faithful’? – NLM
15 August – Assumption – Blessing of Herbs, Flowers & Fruit – Fr. Z’s Blog
The U.S.C.C.B. is Almost Entirely Funded by Government Refugee Settlement Grants – TACatholic
O Canaanite Woman! – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
The Decline of the Petrine Ministry? – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam: Mater Dolorosa
The Splendor of Heaven: Botticini’s Assumption of the Virgin – Art For The Liturgical Year
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
Vespers & Procession of the Assumption in Paris – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Can Rome & the East Heal the Great Schism? – David P. Deavel, Ph.D., at Catholic Herald
Why Do Good Things Happen to Bad People? – Scott Ventureyra at Crisis Magazine
Oslo’s Bishop on Why Sigrid Undset’s Compelling Writing Resonate to Us – OSV News
Lead Us Not into Temptation – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
The Death & Life of Capital Punishment – Max Root at Crisis Magazine
Religious Faith Can Protect Against Anxiety Disorders in Youth, Says Study – NC Register
Heaven Bears the Prize Away – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
The Assumption: A Feast of Doctrinal Development – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
Marriage Conflict, Temptation, & the Formula for Success – Michael Rayes at Catholic Exchange
Hope Along the Highway: The Ministry Behind Thousands of Pro-Life Billboards – EWTN News
The Legendary Origin of St. Bonaventure’s Name – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Peruvian Researcher: Big Mistake to Think ‘The Catholic Faith Was Imposed on the Incas’ – CWR
The 90th Anniversary of Spanish ‘Execution’ of Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue – Catholic Wor Rep
Priests Who Experienced Church Desecrations Firsthand Address How Best to React – CWR

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Watch: He Photographed 16,000 Aborted Babies in a Shipping Container – C. Cooke at Live Action

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Newest Two-Year Catholic College in the South Marks Two Milestones – Carl E. Olson

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
250 Years After Independence, the Little-Known Story of Colonial America’s Catholics – CWR
Commies – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Britain’s New Prime Minister Only Thinks He’s a Catholic—Really, He’s Anything But – Crisis
Trump Tells Donors Catholic J.D. Vance Should Be His Successor – Catholics For Catholic

TVESDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 11 August AD 2026 12:01 am

MORNING ROVNDVP:

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The New Science, Reason, and Faith Catholic Study Bible – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Cathol Culture
St. Clare of Assisi – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Video: The Bible Proves The Assumption Of Mary – Pints With Aquinas

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Vatican Releases Schedule for Pope Leo’s September Trip to France – Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Pope Leo’s Problematic Appointment to the Religious Life Dicastery – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bishop Eleganti: Is the Petrine Ministry in Decline? – Edward Pentin
The Left’s War On Beauty – Julia James Davis via The American Catholic
How the Modern Press Became the Biggest Enemy of the Truth – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Beware the New Eden Offered by the U.F.O. Movement – G. Garnica at Catholic Stand Magazine
Padre Pio Did Not Have a Sister Called “Philomena” – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
The Most Awesome Grill of St. Lawrence, Ever – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Through Thick & Thin: Surfing The Wake Of The Council – A Treasure To Be Shared
Video: Three Catholic Prayers for When You Are Sick & Dying – The Jesse Romero Show
Recovering the Gospel from the Notion of Merely “Happy” or “Good” News – Msgr. Charles Pope
The Feast of St. Lawrence in Other Western Rites – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Eastern Orthodoxy? St. Gregory the Great & the ‘Universal Bishop’ Title – The WM Review
Paris Church Hangs Eco-Propaganda, Rhode Island Bishop Goes Gay Tour. . . – Hiraeth In Exile

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Mercy to the Cruel Is Cruelty to the Innocent – Michael P. Tremoglie at Crisis Magazine
Only Three Priests Ordained for the Gigantic Sydney Archdiocese – The Catholic Weekly
Italian Bishops Cancel Masonic Funerals – The Pillar
How a Christmas Mass Vision Made St. Clare the Patron Saint of Television – Church Pop
The W.N.B.A. P.A.C. – Jason Morgan at New Oxford Review
How a Big Catholic Family Affords Groceries – Drew Belsky at Indulgences Blog
Ad Orientem: Rowing the Ship to Salvation – Mark Haas at Catholic Exchange
“This Latin Course was Amazing” – High School Student – T.S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
Am I Excommunicated If I Attend an S.S.P.X. Wedding? – E. Christian Brugger at NC Register
What Does It Actually Mean to Pray? A Beginner’s Guide for Busy Catholics – Scepter Blog
Democrats Side with ‘Big Porn’ Industry Instead of Parents – Catholics For Catholic
Archb. Coakley Reflects on The Virtue of Patriotism at Knights of Columbus Dinner – EWTN News
Houston Conference Highlights Bonds of Faith Shared by Catholics in U.S., China – OSV News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
My Dad Passed On His Pain – Them Before Us
The West’s Demographic Math No Longer Adds Up – Marc Felix Serrao at Politico
What Thousands of Women Told H.H.S. about the Limits of I.V.F. – The Federalist

Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Monday Edition:
1. 2/3’s of C.D.F. Said Medjugorje Wasn’t Supernatural, Francis Waved It off Anyway – Rorate Cæli
2. My Parents Had Eleven Marriages Between Them – Them Before Us
3. The Leftism Infecting America’s Bishops – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
4. So You Want to Know What’s Gone Wrong With the Liberal Arts – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
5. Observations on the T.L.M. Situations in San Angelo & Pittsburgh – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. What Is the Catholic Church’s Position on Sexual Sin? – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
7. Fauci’s Faux Catholicism – Jacqulein O’Hara at Catholic Herald
8. New West Virginia Bishop Has a Story That’s Stranger Than Fiction – Msgr. Richard Antall
9. St. Edith Stein’s Daily Advice for Women – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
10. Ugly Architecture Stops Homes Getting Built – Samuel Hughes at Works In Progress

Honorable Mentioned:
Cathedrals Old & New – K.E. Columbini at The Catholic Thing
Denver Healing Could Move a Nun Jailed by Communists Toward Sainthood – EWTN News
Video: Heroic Elderly Priest Smeared For Speaking The Truth – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
My Favorite Democrat – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
An Interesting What If: Nathan B. Forrest & William T. Sherman Together – The Americ Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France Seeks Donations as It Prepares for Leo’s Visit – The Reg

MONDAY EDITION

Robert Edwards 10 August AD 2026 12:01 am

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Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Monday Edition:
1. 2/3’s of C.D.F. Said Medjugorje Wasn’t Supernatural, Francis Waved It off Anyway – Rorate Cæli
2. So You Want to Know What’s Gone Wrong With the Liberal Arts – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
3. My Parents Had Eleven Marriages Between Them – Them Before Us
4. Observations on the T.L.M. Situations in San Angelo & Pittsburgh – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. The Leftism Infecting America’s Bishops – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
6. St. Edith Stein’s Daily Advice for Women – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
7. What Is the Catholic Church’s Position on Sexual Sin? – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
8. Fauci’s Faux Catholicism – Jacqulein O’Hara at Catholic Herald
9. Cathedrals Old & New – K.E. Columbini at The Catholic Thing
10. Denver Healing Could Move a Nun Jailed by Communists Toward Sainthood – EWTN News

Honorable Mentioned:
Video: Heroic Elderly Priest Smeared For Speaking The Truth – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Invoke Mary, Satan Flees – St. John Vianney via The American Catholic
New West Virginia Bishop Has a Story That’s Stranger Than Fiction – Msgr. Richard Antall
Ugly Architecture Stops Homes Getting Built – Samuel Hughes at Works In Progress
Uncomfortable Comparisons? Fr. Barthe on the Traditional & New Sacramental Rites – NLM
Leo XIV, the Challenge to the Heart of Christianity – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Edith Stein’s Daily Advice for Women – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
Cathedrals Old & New – K.E. Columbini at The Catholic Thing
Denver Healing Could Move a Nun Jailed by Communists Toward Sainthood – EWTN News

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Full Text of Pope Leo’s Aug. 9 Angelus: ‘Jesus Does Not Abandon Us’ . . . – OSV News
Leo XIV, the Challenge to the Heart of Christianity – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
The Cristero War Song Catholics Need Today – Complicit Clergy
Some Hindsight Thoughts on Home Schooling – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
The Language Of Sacrifice In The Offertory of Divine Worship – A Treasure To Be Shared
The Papal Mantum – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
The Emotional, Psychological, & Spiritual Dimensions of Christ’s Passion – Deacon Frank at CSM
Thomas on Sacrifice (II-II Q. 85) – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Video: Catholic Dying Rituals: Essential Sacraments & Prayers – The Jesse Romero Show
Gifts & Talents of Martha & Mary – Frances B. Smit at Catholic Witness Stories
2/3’s of C.D.F. Said Medjugorje Wasn’t Supernatural, Francis Waved It off Anyway – Rorate Cæli
So You Want to Know What’s Gone Wrong With the Liberal Arts – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
Observations on the T.L.M. Situations in San Angelo & Pittsburgh – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Is the Catholic Church’s Position on Sexual Sin? – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
Video: Heroic Elderly Priest Smeared For Speaking The Truth – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
Invoke Mary, Satan Flees – St. John Vianney via The American Catholic
Uncomfortable Comparisons? Fr. Barthe on the Traditional & New Sacramental Rites – NLM

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
More New Doctors of the Church? – Kevin T. DiCamillo at Crisis Magazine
Young Girl in I.C.U. Moves People by Saying “Mary, the Mother of Jesus” Visited Her – Church Pop
Request for ‘White Bishop’ Sparks Outrage & Debate in Angola – Filipe D’Avillez at The Pillar
The Importance of Praying for Struggling Priests – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Parish Priest: Israeli Settlers’ Push to Drive Christians From Taybeh Continues – Cath World Rep
Five Saints Who Teach Us to Love the Eucharist This August – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Cathol Exch
Supreme Court Revives Topic of Conversion Therapy – Catholics For Catholics
Fauci’s Faux Catholicism – Jacqulein O’Hara at Catholic Herald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Material Honesty: What Separates Craft From Slop – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
Dying with Dignity Canada Spent Nearly $1M to Advertise on Meta – Cassy Cooke at Live Action
My Parents Had Eleven Marriages Between Them – Them Before Us
The Leftism Infecting America’s Bishops – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Ugly Architecture Stops Homes Getting Built – Samuel Hughes at Works In Progress

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
College Polarization – John at Bensozia

Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Sunday Edition:
1. Beams From Solomon’s Temple Found Under Jerusalem Parking Lot – D.R. Esparza at Aleteia
2. Prayer Requests: I Am Going Blind – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Why the Newman Guide Belongs on Every Catholic Family’s College Checklist – Zeale
4. The Church in the American Upper Midwest – Fr. Anthony D. Andreassi at OSV News
5. The Many Betrayals of St. Mary MacKillop – Dawn Marie Beutner at Becoming Saints
6. Why You Keep Confessing the Same Sin – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
7. New West Virginia Bishop Has a Story That’s Stranger Than Fiction – Msgr. Richard Antall
8. From the Novus Ordo to the S.S.P.X. & Catholic Tradition: My Story – Kennedy Hall at Mere Trad
9. Does Catholic Purgatory Require Literal Fire? – Dave Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For. . .
10. The Church of Sts. Peter & Paul in Biasca, Switzerland – Gregory DiPippo at New Litur Movem

Honorable Mentioned:
10 Catholic Scientists & Inventors Everyone Should Know – F. Mazurczak at Catholic World Report
Three Reasons to Read Emma – John Cuddeback at Life Craft
Video: Why Old Age May Be Your Ticket Out of Purgatory – Uniquely Mary

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Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Happy Days Are Here Again – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Past Was Great, But Not In the Way You’re Told – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Another Reason to Read BarnhardtMemes.com – The Tim Man at Saint Louis Catholic
The Jason Arday Case: Identity Over Integrity – Helene de Lauzun at The European Conservative
Churchill’s Warning on the Russian Threat Still Resonates, 80 Yrs Later – Fr. R.J. de Souza, M.Phil.

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Shock of Recognition – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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