Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Before & After: St. Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington, Virginia – Liturgical Arts Journal
Pope Leo XIV’ New Motu Proprio Corrects Francis’ Error – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Israeli Settlers Again Attack Palestinian Christian Town – Times of Israel
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Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
At American Youth Rally Leo Never Referred to Synodality, Thanks be to God – Fr. McDonald
Pope Leo XIV Makes a Reparatory Motu Proprio – Silere Non Possum
Pope Leo XIV Visits Assisi & Prays before St. Francis – Rome Reports
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Spanish: Cardinal Sarah’s New Book Vindicates the Greatness of Sacred Music – Info Vaticana
The “Barbarous” Sequence of the Presentation – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Sacrifice of the Mass (Papers of the Fota XIV Lit Conf): A Book Review – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D.
Persecution of Christians:
215 Catholic Children & Teachers Abducted by Muslims in Nigeria – Visegrád 24 on X
O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Why We Don’t Recommend Giving to the Campaign for Human Development – Leila & Phil Lawler
USCCB Caught Funding Abortion Non-Profit – Rob Gasper at Lepanto Institute
Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Skid- Proof Catholic Education – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is Our Education System Radicalizing Young Men? – Michael Young at The Spectator World
The Intersection of Politics & Education: ‘Gender Affirming Care’ Policies in Public Schools – TFP
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Thanksgiving Proclamation 1945 – The American Catholic
Psychedelics & the Catholic Faith – Steve Kramp at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Forgotten Doctrine: Why Purgatory Shouldn’t Be Ignored – Tradition, Family, & Property
Video: The Vatican Takes The Next Step In Denying The Message Of Fatima – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Spanish: The Art of Generating Controversy: Path of Confusion that Tucho is Leaving – Info Vatic
Leo & Pritzker: I’m Sure He Would Be All Smiles If It Were Trump – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
We Are the Poem: The Fear of. . . Poetry? – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
Mary as the Cause of Salvation – Deacon Paul Maxey at Catholic Answers Magazine
Spanish: Cardinal Zen Asks to Stop Synodal Drift & Return to Apostolic Doctrine – Info Vaticana
On “World Vasectomy Day,” Ever Ask Why There’s No Male “Pill”? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
The Left Thinks Western Civilization Itself Is ‘White Nationalist’ – Casey Chalk at The Federalist
Video: Pope Leo Declares Synodality is a Construction Project for a New Church – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Pope Leo XIV: Thoughts on Women Deacons – Deacon Greg Kandra at The Deacon’s Bench
Spanish: Study: Hundreds of Anglican Priests have Entered the Church Since 1992 – Info Vaticana
The Left Is Nowhere Near Letting Go Of Its Trans Obsession – J. Monnington at The Federalist
Video: Heretic Cardinal Declares Secularism is Willed by God – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
News Brief:
My Recommendation For The Next Pope. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
When “Living & Vibrant Colors” Hurt Your Eyes! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pray, Not Until God Hears You, but Until You Hear God – The American Catholic
After ‘Dying,’ Woman Saw Power of Thoughts – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Friday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Why They Are Taking Away Your Traditional Latin Mass – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at T&S
2. Where Did the Romans Drive the Nails? Is the Shroud of Turin Wrong? – Catholic Answers
3. Why the Bishops’ Statement on Immigration is Not Important – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
4. Is Hell an Actual Place? Exorcist Unveils Reality of Hell in Viral Shawn Ryan Video – Ch Pop
5. Cardinal Müller Criticizes Bishops Banning Latin Mass – Complicit Clergy
6. Retired Army General, Notre Dame Prof to Serve as Pres of Belmont Abbey College – The CWR
7. A Carved Processional Statue & Bier for the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in DC – LAJ
8. University of Southern California’s Unprecedented Financial Crisis – Los Angeles Times
9. Usuarium: A New Era of Liturgical Research – Ælredus Rievallensis at Canticum Salomonis
10. A New Edition of the Monastic Breviary from Farnborough Abbey – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
Friday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
Liturgical Mediocrity & the Stuff of Renewal – A Treasure To Be Shared
Video: Pope Leo XIV Appoints A New Bishop That Affirms Every Modern Heresy – A. Stine, Ph.D.
The Feast of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple: Historical Origins – Catholic Vote
Recent Posts:
FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
Liturgical References:
The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for November 2025 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pro-Life Center Takes Its Fight Against Democrat Lawfare to the Supreme Court – The Federalist
U.S. Unemployment Rate Hits Four-Year High – Joseph Addington at The American Conservative
The Law Burn of the Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
U.S. Pushing Ukraine to Sign Peace Deal by Thanksgiving or Lose Support – Washington Post
WWII: The Assault on Bougainville – The American Catholic
Archaeologists Lift the Lid on 1,700-Year-Old Roman Sarcophagus Hidden Beneath Budapest – AP
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Napoleon’s Attempts to Increase Pope Pius VII’s Isolation Fail – Tradition, Family, & Property
The Inevitable Decline of Russian Oil: A Self-Inflicted Wound – Gary Isbell at Tradit, Fam, & Prop
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
A Small Michigan Community Successfully Resists a Chinese Corporate Giant – Trad, Fam, & Prop
How Salvation History Comes to Life in the Mass – Saint Dominic Media
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
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