Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hong Kong Court Sentences Pro-Democracy Publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 Yrs – C. Holmgren-Larson
Nigerian Priest Kidnapped Along With 10 Civilians – Felix Miller at Zeale
Sheen Beatification Confirmed; Date & Place Remain TBD – The Pillar
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo’s Not Just Appointing Bishops, He’s Profiling a Way to Serve in the Church – Southern Orders
U.S.A. in 2026? A No for Pope Leo, Where Then Will He Go? – Rome Reports
Leo XIV, Between Traditionalist Crisis & Traditional Thought – Andrea Gagliarducci at Mond Vat
Preparing for Lent:
A Not-So-Intense Way to Get Ready for Lent – Scepter Blog
FSSPX to Consecrate Bishops:
Iam Hora Est: On the SSPX Announcement of Episcopal Consecrations – Dom Alcuin Reid at CH
Will the SSPX Reach an Agreement with Pope Leo XIV? – Jan Filip Libicki via Rorate Cæli
SSPX Lies Exposed: Why Rome Must Act Now – David L. Gray , Th.M.
Pressure on Leo XIV & the Manoeuvres of Pseudo-Traditionalists – Silere Non Possum
On Obedience, the Crisis in the Church, & the SSPX – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Pelican+
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Celebrating the Feast of St. Valentine’s Day – Ashley Tumlin Wallace at The Liturgical Home
More Liturgical Curiosities: Another Set of Gilt Leather Vestments – Liturgical Arts Journal
Video: U.S. Bishops Make Insane Demand of the U.S. Congress – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The German Bishops Test Their Own Limits – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
NYC – 26 February – Solemn Requiem Mass – Mozart’s Requiem – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Conor Gallagher Show: Discussion of Benepapist Theories – Roma Locuta Est
Brutal Attack on TFP Campaign in Germany, Abortionists Shows Its True Colors – TFP
Olympian Britta Curl-Salemme Shares Her Catholic Faith on Social Media – Mary Rose at Zeale
The Dog Sent From Heaven? Meet Grigio, St. John Bosco’s Mysterious Guard Dog – Church Pop
Vatican II & the Success of Formlessness – Katharia at The Pursuit Of Truth In La La Land
Has the Keyboard Slain the Quill? New Jersey Schools Don’t Think So – Gary Isbell at TFP
Did Noah Really Live to Be 950? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Olympics: Demonic Symbolism? – Stan The Man via Spirit Daily Blog
Will Popes Who Cover Up Abuse ‘Burn in Hell?’ – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Nigerian Gunmen Kill Priest – Dyepkazah Shibayan at AP
Sorrow & Hope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Jeffrey Epstein’s Critique of Catholicism – Stephen Daisley at First Things
Priest as Therapist—The “Jackson Pollocking” of the Priesthood – Unam Sanctam Catholicam
Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘Brought Me to Tears’: Eucharistic Procession Thru Catholic School Hallways Goes Viral – Ch Pop
Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Stop Pushing College for All – Neetu Arnold at City Journal
Books:
New Novel About the Latin Mass Reviving A Rural Parish – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
Poetry:
Video: Christian Poetry Around the Globe with Burl Horniachek – Catholic Culture
Sunday Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Is Football Doomed? – John Hirschauer at City Journal
2. Should Catholics Watch Football on Sundays? – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
3. After Crucifixes, Now Icons: Europe’s Judges Target Greece – Hélène de Lauzun at TEC
4. Leo XIV Receives ‘Courage International’ in Private Audience at the Vatican – Diane Montagna
5. How Many Books Have You Read? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. Norbertine Brother Charged with Stealing $2M from Abbey – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
7. You Can’t Count on Awe, Wonder, Dignity, & Devotion in the Modern Mass – Fr. A.J. McDonald
8. The SSPX Episcopal Consecrations & Wider Traditionalist Movement – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
9. Auberon Waugh on Marcel Lefebvre (1976) – Rorate Cæli
10. As Islam Surpasses Christianity in Practice, Many Ask: Is Holy Mother Russia Holy? – TFP
Sunday Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
Why the SSPX Bishop Decision Matters Far Beyond Church Politics – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC
U. of Notre Dame Trustees Grapple with Backlash to Pro-Abort Prof’s Appointment – Js. Lynch
The SSPX, the Truth, & Charity – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
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
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Francesca Albanese: The Sneering Face of International Israelophobia – Jake W. Simons at Spiked
Seattle Won the Super Bowl, but Its Economy Has Gone from Boom to Gloom – John Fund
Left-Wing Billionaires Fund the Anti-I.C.E. & Anti-Trump Protests – L. Volontè at Daily Compass
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Time For Trump To Win The West’s Civil War – Bradley A. Thayer at The Federalist
Brazil’s Catholic Prince Says The West Must Restore Christendom to Survive – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Who Funds the Defunders? A Closer Look at the Global Disinformation Index – John Rosenthal
The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres – Js. Bascom at Tradition, Family, & Property
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Three Reasons Why I Walked Away from Social Media – Jn. Horvat, II, at Tradition, Fam, & Prop
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
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