THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
1,300-Year-Old Communion Bread Reveals Unique Christ Image – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

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New Priestly Study, Connection between Tradition & Devout Faith:
Study Highlights Generational Divide Among Priests: Intriguing & Unsurprising Stats – Fr. Zed
Younger Priests Remain More Conservative Than Older Priests In U.S., Survey Says – CNA
Study Sheds Light On Generational Divide Among U.S. Priests – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Highlights from the 2025 National Study of Catholic Priests (PDF) – The Catholic Project

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Two Takes on Pope Leo XIV – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at First Things

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Cardinal Sarah Speaks On The War Over The Heart & Soul Of Catholicism – Return To Tradition
Impressive, Ancient Eastern Roman Church of Panagia Ekatontapilian – Liturgical Arts Journal
Charlotte, Knoxville, & the Suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass – Leila Marie Lawler at HDT
The Proper Hymns of St. Theresa of Avila – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Mike Lewis, the TLM, & a Response – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
AD 683: Earliest Extant Mosaic of Roman Martyr, St. Sebastian – Liturgical Arts Journal
Preserving Tradition When the TLM is Taken Away – James Baresel at Rorate Cæli
The Golden Codex of Echternach – A Gospel Book of the 11th Century (Part III) – Gregory DiPippo
Preference for the TLM is Massively Correlated with Orthodoxy – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A New Short Film about Clear Creek Abbey – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Gay-Washed Bible’s USCCB Imprimatur Should be Withdrawn, Here’s Why – Pet. J. Wolfgang, J.D.
How Bad is the USCCB Approved Gay Bible? – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., on X
Bible Translation Debate Highlights Church Teaching on Homosexuality – Balt Catholic Review
NRSV is the Mostly Widely Used Bible in the English Speaking World – Catholic Bible Talk
USCCB Approve First Bible Translation To Deliberately Mistranslate Homosexual Practice – BWR
Bishops Approve “Gay-Washed” Bible – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
New Frontiers in Politically Correct Bible Translation! – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Cthlc Answers
NRSV Updated Edition “Gaywashes” 1 Corinthians 6:9 – Robert A.J. Gagnon, Ph.D., on Facebook

Dilexi Te:
Dilexi Te: A Multi-Part Fisk, Part IV – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te – The Holy See

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Education Is Not a Commodity – Jonathan J. Sanford, Ph.D., at First Things

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
We’re Winning the Marriage Fight in Spite of Ourselves – Aubrey Harris at The Amrcn Spectator
Papal Idolisation Of Paedophile Priest Started By Francis Continues with Leo – Catholic Conclave
St. Francis of Assisi: Part 1- The Second Christ – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
May I Have This Dance? – Dorothy Cummings McLean at Waltzing Party
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Cupich to the Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State – CNA
Young Americans Are Increasingly Identifying as Heterosexual Again: Study – Newsweek
Pope Leo XIV & the Death Penalty Charade – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
A Review of Vanishments by Eric Pankey (Poetry) – Benjamin Myers at New Verse Review
Pope Leo XIV’s New Vienna Archbishop Wants Vatican III & Priestesses – Catholic Conclave
How to Enjoy Art Museum Visits: 12 Tips from an Art Historian – Sally Smith at Verily
The Rainbow People Are Not Going To Leave Your Kids Alone – Nathanael Blake at The Federalist
Eucharistic Hard Drive Reliquary for Carlo Acutis Becomes Pilgrimage Magnet – Cthlc Conclave
Why Christ Won’t Let His Church Ordain Women – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at The Reg
Prayer Room in Pope’s Library: Vatican’s Gesture to Muslim Scholars Sparks Quiet Storm – Zenit
Stepping into Debate between OrthoBros & Catholics on the Historicity of Icons – Erick Ybarra
English Cardinal Nichols Betrays St. John Fisher – Catholic Unscripted
Canterbury’s Graffiti & The Lost Senses Of Holiness & Beauty – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
Culture & Faith: Can They Flourish Apart from Each Other? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Indigenous London – Louise Perry at First Things

Hard News:
Georgetown University Taps Eduardo Peñalver As New President – National Catholic Register

Documents:
Highlights from the 2025 National Study of Catholic Priests (PDF) – The Catholic Project
Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te – The Holy See

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Eucharistic Procession In Midtown New York City – Sabrina Ferrisi at Catholic News Agency
A Soul in Purgatory Reaches Out for Prayers – That Trad Gal via Spirit Daily Blog
5 Reasons Why Our Lady of Fatima is More Important Than Ever – Tradition, Family, & Property

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
La Salette Shrine in Twin Lakes Closed – Milwaukee Catholic Herald

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US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
More Rent Control in New York Will Hurt Everyone – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Germany’s Escalating Kulturkampf – Andreas Lombard at First Things
Getting It Wrong – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Climate for ‘Climate Change’ Has Changed – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Giants – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Reconstruction of Face of Teresa of Avila at Age of 50 – P. D’Angona, Sacerdos Romano-Catholicus
Vatican Statement: May 1940 Germanic Wehrmacht Migrants to France, Belgium, etc. . . – IIT
A Dangerous Selfie on Tallest Jesus Statue in the World – Spirit Daily Blog

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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