Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fatal Flaws Exposed in Cardinal Roche’s Consistory Briefing Document – Diane Montagna
A Crisis of Catholic Fidelity at the Univ of Notre Dame – Fr. Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C., at FT
German Bishops & the Specter of Schism: How Did It Come to This? – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC
Note I:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, please kindly remember in your prayers the repose of the souls of: Hortencia Edwards, who passed into eternal life on December 20; Inela “Nela” Carcamo, who passed on January 7; and Jorge Carcamo, Nela’s devoted husband, who followed her in death on January 9. Thank you for your charity in prayer.
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Question of the Traditional Mass in Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate – Canon of Shaftesbury
Today, We Take Back Marriage for Kids – Them Before Us
Italian Bishop’s Church Bell Irritates the Liberals – S. Mertens at Tradition, Family, & Property
Pope Leo XIV—Eight Months On – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S., at Crisis Magazine
As I Scratch My Head, I Have Questions for Cupich, Bless His Little Heart – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Shared Worldview of the Doomsday Clock & Freemasonry – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Leo XIV & the Challenge of Synodality & of Germany – Roberto de Mattei at Rorate Cæli
The Four People You Need to Forgive to Change Your Life – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Thomas Aquinas on the Evil Eye – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
The Right Response to ‘Weaponized Compassion’ – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Catholic Problem with “Magic” – John Lamont at Rorate Cæli
Video: D.D.F. Reads Mad Magazine – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
In Defense of Inherited Wealth – Matias Ahrensdorf at City Journal
That is Why I Call It The National Catholic Distorter – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Video: Cardinal Fernandez Thinks Catholics are Too Dumb to Understand Him – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Assisted Suicide Violates ‘Unalienable Rights’ – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Chicago Communities Mourn After Archdiocese Announces Six School Closures – The CWR
Aquinas Articulates Artificial Intelligence – Mike Schramm at What We Need Now
Video: The Vatican Embraces Condemned Lutheran Heresy – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
What is Culture, & How Do We Transform It? Part 2 – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement
Can the Legionaries of Christ Truly Be Renewed? – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
New African Apparitions May Harbor Warning – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Reason Why the Pope Wears White – Rome Reports
Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Will Literature Save Us? Are We Fetishizing “Classic” Children’s Books? – Christian Imagination
Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How A.I. Can Empower School Choice – Jonah Davids at City Journal
Books:
The Loss of the Sense of Sin Is Intimately Connected to the Loss of Doctrine – Dominic J. Grigio
Poetry:
A House of Living Stones & Robert Frost – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Does Backlash to Meghan Trainor’s Baby News Reveal Vibe Shift on Surrogacy? – Cath Conv
Wednesday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. This is a Pre-Vatican II Mass in the Most Post Vatican II Way Possible! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. More Commentary on The Roche Report – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Is Church-Hopping a Real Problem? – Jacob Akey at First Things
4. German Cardinal: ‘For Me the Synodal Way is Over’ – The Catholic World Report
5. Funeral Held in Rome for John L. Allen, Jr., Founding Editor-in-Chief of Crux – C. Altieri at Crux
6. Video: Pachamama Worship Is Back In The Vatican – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
7. Disenchantment & the Demographic Decline – Kristen Ziccarelli at The Catholic Thing
8. Video: Bishop Canceled for Telling Feminists to be Obedient Like Virgin Mary – A. Stine, Ph.D.
9. The Birthplace of Jesus Undergoes Restoration for the First Time in 600 Years – Rome Reports
10. Imagine If More Celebs Modeled Marriage & Pregnancy Like Hailee Steinfeld – The Federalist
Wednesday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
Why Men Must Lead Their Families – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
The Crisis of Adulthood: A Catholic Look at the Labubu Craze – M. Smyth at Denver Catholic
France’s Visible Catholic Revival: SOS Calvaires – Thomas Edwards at The Catholic Herald
Video: Giving Up on England – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
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Liturgical References:
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
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
Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
The Organized Anti-I.C.E. Operations in Minnesota:
The Unspoken Logic of the Anti-I.C.E. Mob – Daniel McCarthy at The Spectator
Matt Walsh Hurt Ross Douthat’s Feelings – Rod Dreher
The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Immigration Figures: Why the Invasion of France Isn’t a Fantasy – Hélène de Lauzun at TEC
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Iran is Out of Good Options – Daniel DePetris at The Spectator
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It isn’t the Blizzard of 78 – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Exorcist: ‘America Needs Deliverance’ – Matt C. Abbott at Renew America
What Does the Word “Amen” Mean in the Catholic Church? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
In the Times New Roman Font War: I’m on Charlemagne’s Side – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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