Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Columbus Is Ours — Let Us Rejoice! Happy Christopher Columbus Day! – Pope Leo XIII via R Cæli
Role Of Church Elites In Europe’s Suicide – Rod Dreher
Press Release from Friendship Press on New USCCB Gay Bible Imprimatur – Catholic Bible Talk
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Dilexi Te:
Dilexi Te: A Multi-Part Fisk – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Ask Father: You Haven’t Commented On Pope Leo’s New Document? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Catholic Church — When Tone Betrays – Silere Non Possum
A Catholic Response to the Immigration & Deportation Debate – Fr. Ch. Trummer at The Reg
Poverty & the Kingdom – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Open Letter to Pope Leo XIV on Illegal Immigration – David Martin at The Daily Knight
A Catholic Defense of Enforcing Immigration Laws – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
What is It Like to Have Pope Leo XIV Bless Your Marriage in an Audience? – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV: Between the Legacy of Francis & the Need to Look Forward – Andrea Gagliarducci
Leo: If the Novus Ordo Were Celebrated Properly, Would the Laity Want the TLM? – Fr. McDonald
Will Leo Retain Tucho for Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Prefect? – Catholic Conclave
Pope Leo XIV Wants To Change The Vatican’s Murky Finances – Justin Klawans at The Week
The Slow Reveal Although Slow It’s Concrete—Pope Leo XIV. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Pope Leo XIV & His “Brief Treatise” On Journalism & Communication – Zenit
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
The Light Of Our Faith Is a Compelling & Rich History of Liturgy – Shawn P. Cooper, Ph.D., at CWR
The Life & Death of the Traditional Latin Mass – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Questions About Liturgy: A Bishop’s Authority Over the Liturgy – Fr. Ed. McNamara, L.C., at Zenit
9 Oct, Feast of St. Abraham, Old Testament Patriarch; WDTPRS: Roman Martyrology – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Dedication of the Holy Sepulchre – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Don’t Rush the Silence: Rediscovering Stillness in Mass – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at The Reg
9 Oct, Feast of St. John Henry Newman; WDTPRS: Collect for Newman & “Lead. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Most Holy Name of Mary 2025 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Again, Sacrilege at the Altar of Saint Peter’s Basilica:
Yet Again Sacrilege At The Main Altar Of Saint Peter’s Basilica! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Disgrace at St. Peter’s: Man Strips Naked on the Altar, No One Intervenes – Silere Non Possum
St. Peter’s Basilica Desecrated Again! Vatican Remains Silent! – Return To Tradition
Man Desecrates Altar Of St. Peter’s Basilica – Catholic News Agency via Catholic World Report
Gay Sacrilege at Saint Peter’s Basilica:
Pilgrimage of Blasphemy Desecrated St. Peter’s Basilica – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Zen Asks Laity to Do Penance for Gay Desecration of St. Peter’s Basilica – Return To Tradition
A Grievous Slaughter Of The Ancient Latin Mass In Knoxville:
Traditional Latin Mass Annihilated in the Diocese of Knoxville, Tennessee – Rorate Cæli
Charlotte Doth Turn Against the Catholic Faith Amain:
Diocese of Charlotte. . . Worse Than What Happened in Canterbury Cathedral – Fr. Z’s Blog
Faithful Pack Charlotte Latin Mass – John-Henry Westen on X
The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
11 October 1962: Pope John XXIII Solemnly Opened the Second Vatican Council – Fr. Z’s Blog
Has the Novus Ordo Improved In The Last 15 Years? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Does The Post Vatican II Church Have The Faith – Return To Tradition
The Man Who Opened the Gates: John XXIII & the Birth of the Conciliar Church – Hiraeth In Exile
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ireland Has Just 13 New Priests This Year, Can The Catholic Church Save Itself? – The Times
Book Review: Blosser & Sullivan “Speaking in Tongues” Volume 2 – Unam Sanctum Catholicam
Is the Church Now Okay with Heresy? – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Canterbury Cathedral Desecrated for Fun & Games – Return To Tradition
Angelo Cardinal Bagnasco: I’ve Never Seen How TLM Could Cause Problems – Diane Montagna
China’s Shanghai Bishop Ordination a Slap to the Vatican Again – R. Cascioli at Daily Compass
On Losing a Child – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
Jim Caviezel Won’t Return for Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ – Hollywood Catholic
The End Of Childhood Reading – Jem Wikeley at A Poetry Notebook
The Jane Austen Balls at Bookmarx Books – John Byron Kuhner
Saints Are Made Around the Dinner Table, & More Great Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Is the Church Afraid to Appear Mean? – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Rights
It’s Not Too Late: Why Adults Should Learn Latin & Ancient Greek – Katherine L. Bradshaw, M.A.
Boethius & His Consolation of Philosophy – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
“The Listeners” Recited by Zina Gomez-Liss (Poem) – The Beauty of Things
A Learned Skill (Dancing) – Dorothy Cummings McLean at Waltzing Parties
News Brief:
Washington State Won’t Enforce Law Requiring Priests to Violate Seal of Confession. . . – Fr. Zed
Lord Have Mercy! Vatican News Still Is Tone Deaf! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Getting A Bit Fed Up With The Term “Roman Catholic” – Eccles on X
Disgusting! Bigoted, Anti-Catholic Costumes on Amazon – America Needs Fatima
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US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump Restores Columbus Day: ‘We’re Back’ – Elise Winland at Catholic Vote
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Father of Our Country – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
There Comes A Time In A Man’s Life – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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