16 May AD 2024

April 8, 2024

MONDAY EDITION

Breaking News and Punditry Curated for Catholics

Highlighted News & Punditry:
Requiescat In Pace: Jessica Hanna – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
New Film Tells Inspiring Story of Young Priest Who Left a Lasting Impact – F.P. Fenton at CNA
Diocese of Rome Shake-up: Pope Francis Transfers Vicar to Vatican Post – C. Mares at CNA
Univ of St Thomas (Houston) New Sex & Gender Pgm Based on ‘Catholic Anthropology’ – CWR
Wisconsin Bishop Accuses Archbishop Viganò of ‘Public Defamation’ – Daniel Payne at CNA

Breaking News & Punditry:
Why I Quit a Christian Organization Over DEI – Guest Contributor at Catholic Stand
Chinese Communist Party Suffocates Christians; The West Should Take Heed – Uzay Bulut
A Reading Plan for the Works of Evelyn Waugh (Photo Gallery) – John Touhey at Aleteia
Headbands: Put Some Pop at the Top – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Christianity Before Christendom – Stephen Presley at Law & Liberty
Esotericism – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Seen on Twitter – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Misused Churches, The Finals Rounds – Eccles Is Saved
Bring ‘Em Back! – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand
For Elon Musk and His Disciples, Mars Is Heaven – Auguste Meyrat at The Catholic Thing
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Founding Father: John Carroll & Creation of the Church in America – Stephen M. Klugewicz, Ph.D.
Catholic Faith: The End of the Italian Privilege – Hélène de Lauzun at The European . . .
Is the Presentation of the Offerings Really Needed for Mass? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Don’t Miss It! Your School Needs an Ignatius Book Fair – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Did Jesus Really Rise on the Third Day? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Why the Annunciation Was Moved to April 8 This Year – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Woman Born of Surrogacy Shares Why She Supports Pope Francis’ Call for a Global Ban – CWR
7 Great Life Skills Gained From Growing Up in a Large Family – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Western Christianity vs. the World – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Is There a Solar or Lunar Eclipse in the Bible? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Four Catholic Scientists You Might Not Know – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
The Eclipse and the Annunciation – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Catholic Thing
Church Contributions at Work – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
HomilyayUSA: De-Transitioner Day Of Visibility, Divine Mercy Sunday – Catholics for Catholics
Bible Discussions with a Protestant Friend – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Caitlin Clark: How the Catholic Basketball Star Captivated AmericaClemente Lisi at Religion . . .
Singing Nuns Bringing 13th-Cent. Latin Hymns to Contemporary Music Charts – My Modern Met
Crossroads, A Journey from Communist China to Christ – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand
The Very British Childhood of Anglophiles Everywhere – Anna K. Reynolds at Inspired Virtue

Eucharistic Revival:
University of Mary Student Choir Celebrates Eucharistic Revival – CNA via The CWR
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
PopeWatch: Rupnik Again – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
About Pope Constantly Gossiping, Which He Constantly Condemns . . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Polticised Gender Theology Attacks Catholic Doctrine – Catholic Conclave
The St. Gallen Mafia and Orwellian Francis – Julia Meloni at One Peter Five
Thoughts on Bergoglio and the 2005 Conclave – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Cardinal Brandmüller Utterly Condemns the Synodal Path the Devastation of the Church – CC

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MYSTIC UPDATE

Highlighted News and Punditry:
New Film Tells Inspiring Story of Young Priest Who Left a Lasting Impact – F.P. Fenton at CNA
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord – Catholics for Catholics

Eucharistic Revival:
University of Mary Student Choir Celebrates Eucharistic Revival – CNA via The CWR
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Religious Life and Vocations:
Generations – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Picture
Vocations Light from Africa – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
New Film Tells Inspiring Story of Young Priest Who Left a Lasting Impact – F.P. Fenton at CNA

Mysticism and Spirituality:
Mystical Experience And Demonic Possession – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
5 Things To Do Before Your Anger Becomes A Sin – Debbie Lao at Catholic Link
Humility – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
8 Things to Know and Share About the Annunciation – Jimmy Akin at CNA via The CWR
Seeing God in the Eclipse – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
16 Insights From St. John Paul II on Divine Mercy – Joseph Pronechen at CNA
A Look at T.S. Eliot’s Everlasting Annunciation – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
17 Forgotten Divine Mercy Revelations Jesus Gave Through St. Faustina – NC Register
Priest Shares Way to Forgive That Can Help Healing – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Catholic Therapist-Podcasters Point the Way to Healing Through Christ – Tom Wehner
How Prayer is the Best ‘Life Hack’ for Mental Health and Sense of Purpose – ChurchPOP
How ‘True Devotion to Mary’ Changed My Life – National Catholic Register
5 Reasons to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet – ACI Prensa via CNA
God’s Perfect Mercy – A Meditation for Divine Mercy Sunday – Msgr. Charles Pope
Solar Eclipse Prophecy Explained: Troy Brewer – Michael Knowles

Miracles:
Physics of the Resurrection of Jesus Revealed by Shroud of Turin – Fr. Rob. J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.

Breaking News and Punditry:
Candles and Their Use: A Few Tidbits From Ritual Notes . . . – Treasures To Be Shared
Why is Divine Mercy Sunday a Big Deal? – Get Fed
A Total Solar Eclipse Through a Lens of Faith – Judy Roberts at The Reg via CNA
What is a Hermit? – Get Fed
Why Go on a Spiritual Retreat? – Walter Sanchez Silva at CNA via The CWR

Eastertide:
Easter is Completed by Pentecost – Tan Direction
Easter Things Only Catholics Do and Say – Laura Ricketts at epicPew
Is Easter a “Pagan Holiday” – Lila Rose

Saints:
Saint John Baptist de la Salle – Catholics for Catholics
Blessed Pierina Morosini – Catholics for Catholics

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Prime Time Politics

Highlighted American Political News and Punditry:
Jan. 6 Arrests Continue Brisk Pace in 2024, Nearing 1,400 Mark – Joseph M. Hanneman
Mr. Kimmel Gets It – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Study From Netherlands: Most Children Outgrow Transgender Inclinations – CNA

U.S. Political News and Punditry:
Why are Elected Republicans Helping Dems Reward a Failed Education System? – The Federalist
‘Democrats See Ordinary Americans as the Great Unwashed’ – Spiked
End the Taxpayer-Fueled Stadium–Industrial Complex – John Fund at National Review
The Secret Side of Facebook – Ralph L. DeFalco, III, at Law & Liberty
How to (Safely) Watch Today’s EclipseNASA
Where will America’s Civil War be Fought? – Michael Lind at UnHerd
The Dystopian Surveillance Programs Right In America’s Heartland – Daniel Nuccio
The Hollywoke Meltdown – Lou Aguilar at The American Spectator
Michigan Muslims Chant Death to America at Conclusion of Ramadan – Michael Lee
Biden’s Cycle of Extremism – J.T. Young at The American Spectator
The Washington Post, Misleading Down to the Subheadlines – M. Berenhaus at American Thinker
1968 Chicago Democratic Debacle, Part II: 2024 Edition – The American Catholic
Hell Hath No Fury Like a Single Liberal Woman – Jennifer Galardi at The Federalist

2024 Elections:
Legacy Media Tries to Suppress Damaging Information – Jazz Shaw at Hot Air

Political Lawfare:
House Intel Chairman Expects Spying Power Reauthorization to Pass the House – Joseph Lord

Border Chaos:
USA Today Wants You to Believe Biden ‘Clamped’ Down on the Illegal Immigration – S. Arnold

Culture Wars:
Hitler is Smiling From Hell – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
At This Point, Disney Deserves to Die – Aubrey Gulick at The American Spectator

International Political News and Punditry:
Belgian Dissident Sent to Jail for Memes – Jonas Greindberg at The American Spectator

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Provide a Shabbat for an Israeli Soldier – Shabbat Alone Together

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Western Civ Defender

Geopolitical News and Punditry:
How to Prevent a War Over Taiwan – Joseph S. Nye, Jr., at Responsible Statecraft
Great Power Competition Will Drive Irregular Conflicts – Jacob Shapiro and Liam Collins
Hamas’s Feud With Palestinian Rivals Adds to Doubts Over Gaza’s Postwar Future – WSJ
The European Village Colonised by China – Matt Broomfield at UnHerd
India’s Turbulent History Newly Revealed – Ved Shinde at The Interpreter
Democrats Play Into Hamas’s Hands – Wall Street Journal
Internationalizing a Confident Right – A.M. Fantini at The European Conservative
Israel Prepared for Multi-Front War with Iran – Ronny Reyes at New York Post
The Moldavian Gambit – Baron Bodissey at Gates of Vienna
Is Iran Going to Attack Israel? – Arash Azizi at The Spectator World
Western Weakness in Ukraine Could Provoke a Far Bigger War With Russia – Atlantic Council
After U.S. Pressure, IDF Leaves Southern Gaza; Hamas Declares Victory – Joel B. Pollak
Malthus Reversed: The Birth Dearth and Our Future – R.K. Vedder at The American Spectator
How Biden Brought Israel to the Brink of Failure – Joel B. Pollak at Breitbart
Can Poland’s Army Stop Russian Invasion? – The Military Show
Is This the End of Israel? – Howard Jacobson at UnHerd
Hungarian FM: NATO Ukraine Funding Proposal Would Draw Alliance Closer to War – Z. Kottász

International Political News and Punditry:
Spanish PM Plans To Expel Monks from Valley of the Fallen – Bridget Ryder at The European . . .

Geopolitical Science:
How the Soviet Union Opened to the World – The Cold War

Maps:
The Piri Reis Map (1513) – MP

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Provide a Shabbat for an Israeli Soldier – Shabbat Alone Together

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