Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Open Letter to Pope Leo XIV on Amoris Lætitia – Fr. Brian Harrison, S.Th.D., at 1 Peter 5
The Real Rising Threat of Islam Within the United Kingdom – Via Rod Dreher on X
Forced Marriages Of Christian Girls: Pakistan Remains Unchanged – A. Tan at New Daily Compass
Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Mariologist Sees ‘Providential’ Signs in Pope Leo XIV’s Marian Devotion – Ed Pentin at The Reg
St. Augustine’s Impact on the First Three Months of Leo’s Pontificate – Catholic World Report
O Tumult Dire in Detroit’s Sacred See!:
Was Archbishop Weisenburger’s Appointment Even Canonically Valid? – David M. Wagner, Ph.D.
Archbishop Bans TLM & Elevates Priest Tied to Pro-LGBT Ladies Ordination – T.R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Semi-Conical Chasuble From the 1400’s – Liturgical Arts Journal
Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Beyond the Burka: A Muslim Women’s Journey to Jesus (Full Episode) – The Lila Rose Podcast
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Exodus Of Young Catholics – Philip F. Lawler., Ph.D.
“Men Don’t Need Sex” – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
Padre Pio Returned to This Favorite Writer Again & Again – Laura Dittus, M.A., at NC Register
10 Powerful Saints Each Student, Teacher, & Parent Needs for Going Back to School – Church Pop
Were Female Deacons Suddenly Erased From Church History? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
Is It Simony That Parish Wants to Charge a Fee for Having a Funeral Livestreamed – J.M. Cooper
Vatican Allows New Zealand Ban on Scottish Priory After Alleged Illicit Exorcisms – The Reg
How America Losing Religion Is Hurting the Birth Rate – Jordan King at Newsweek
Democracy Needs Religion—but Which? – Peter J. Leithart, Ph.D., at First Things
Which Bible Translation Should I Use? – Steve Ray
The Hidden Dangers of Rationalism: St. Bonaventure’s Prophecy – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.
The Tumultuous Early Days Of Church Records – Ray Cavanaugh at Aleteia
Pope Francis’ Record on Protection of Sexual Predators – Damian Thompson, Ph.D., on X
Proposed Solar Farm Plan Threatens English Camino, UK Bishop Says – Catholic World Report
From Inquisitor to Martyr; St. Thomas More – Steven D. Smith, J.D., at Law & Liberty
How The West Really Lost Dating – Mary Eberstadt & Elizabeth L. Hall, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
News Brief:
Scientific Evidence Backing Monastic Life – Sofia Carozza, Ph.D., on X
Normalize Using “Teresa Benedicta” Instead of “Edith Stein” – Fr. Joseph Nolla, S.J., on X
Book Announcement: “Prayers in Honor of Saint Thomas Aquinas” – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Christians Leaving Bethlehem ‘Deserted,’ Franciscan Leader Reports – Catholic World News
Hard News:
Laity Invited to Eucharistic Procession Thru Midtown Manhattan This October – Catholic Vote
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Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
Shameless Instrumentalization of Cardinal Newman as Progressive Poster Boy – Cthlc Conclave
Newman the Doctor – Christopher O. Blum, Ph.D., at What We Need Now
The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Is Modernist Music All “Great Bosh”? – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
Abbot Has A Dream Of Female Cardinals: ‘Elevate’ Sister Brambilla – Catholic Conclave
Religious Collapse in Spain: Vocations Brink of Extinction, Church in Free Fall – H.F.G. Vaudagna
Beauty:
The Vatican’s Hall of Constantine Restored – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘Families Of Faith’ Program Blossoms In Archdiocese Of Denver – Felix Miller at Catholic Vote
Baltimore to Get Statue by Timothy Schmalz Depicting Christ Mourning a Murder Victim – CWR
The Controversial Legacy of Fr. Isaac Hecker on American Catholicism – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty
Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pastor Reports Possible Miracle In Naples After Blessed Oil Jar Mysteriously Refills – Cthlc Vote
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
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Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Education So Radicalized in 20th Cent, They Had to Change the Definition – Jeremy Wayne Tate
Socratic Dialectic in the Classroom – Scott F. Cider, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
Bishop Barron Gets Catholic Ed Right – Thomas Griffin at National Catholic Register
Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bulling Then & Now – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5 Things To Do When Your Teen Says Being Catholic Is Boring – Brad Pierron at Catholic Link
In Search of an Archetype for the Nightmare of the Twentieth Century – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty
US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ex-Texas Governor Promoting Psychedelic – Robert Draper at New York Times
The Happiness Gap Between Liberal & Conservative Women – Vilda Westh Blanc at First Things
The Case for the Atomic Bomb, 80 Years Later – Andrew Roberts at Wall Street Journal
International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Spanish Bishops In Crosshairs Of The Far-Right Party – Fionn Shiner at Crux
Faith, Borders, & Power: Catholic Spain Embraces VOX – Javier Villamor at The EC
Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The 80’s Were Indeed Better. . . – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
YouTuber Captures Incredible Mountain Lion Encounter On Camera – Unofficial Networks
16 Ways to Make Jarred Tomato Sauce Sooo Much Better – Sarah Jampel at FOOD 52
The Never-Before-Seen Photographs of The House at Pooh Corner – Mel. Bryan at Country Life
Counter-Revolutionary Revival: The Fight to Rebuild Catholicism in Lyon – Tradition, Fam, & Prop
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
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