Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
In the Middle of Lent: Why Change Feels Hard – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand Magazine
Liturgy Wars No More, the Significance of Divine Worship – A Treasure To Be Shared
Vatican II: The Revolution – Nuntiatoria
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Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo Wears a Shade of Rose I Have Never Seen. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Leo’s First Curial Moves Begin to Shed Light on His Pontificate – Michael Haynes at The Cath Her
Finally! Pope Leo Takes Possession of Apartment in Apostolic Palace – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Change in Pope Leo XIV’s Schedule for Holy Week Celebrations – Rome Reports
Lent:
How to Deal With Intrusive Thoughts – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
Through Lent With Bishop Sheen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
I Went, I Washed, & Now I See; A Homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent – Msgr. Charles Pope
Lætare Sunday:
Today’s Homily: Lætare Sunday Lent IV – Nuntiatoria
Lætare Sunday 2026 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
LENTCAzT 2026 – 26: Laetare Sunday, 4th in Lent – The Goal – Fr. Z’s Blog
Rose by Any Other Color Isn’t Rose – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Feast Day of St. Longinus – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Mothering Sunday: The Maternal Church & The Customs of Lætare – Nuntiatoria
A Rose By Any Other Name: A Medievally Inspired Rose Chasuble from Atelier LAVS – LAJ
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Record Number of Pilgrims Expected for America’s Little Camino – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia
Why God Doesn’t Heal You – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Does Natural Law Mean Sex Shouldn’t Be Fun – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at Underground Thomist
Top Cardinal Blasts Mass Migration, Defends Rights of Nations – Thomas Colsy at TEC
The Plight Of The Illegal Immigrant – Christopher Mannion, K.M. at The Wanderer
Ides of March: Cæsar Lives! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Francis Never Met the Argentine Sexual Abuse Victims – Grok via X
Cardinal Kikuchi: Catholic Schools an Evangelizing Presence in Japan – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
When the Altar Needs a Barrier: New Security at St. Peter’s & Crisis of Sacred Space – Nuntiatoria
A Date Which Will Live In Infamy: The Election of Pope Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Lætare in the Ruins – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Priest Faces Probe Under Iceland’s Homosexual Conversion Therapy Ban – TEC News
UK Government: Drawing Jesus Bad, Teaching Islam Good – Nuntiatoria
Holy Water? Why Even Bother! – Tod Federici at Catholic Stand Magazine
Kneeling Bad, Ribbon Twirling Good – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Why Do Legacy Media Outlets Consistently Obfuscate Terrorist Attacks – Drew Holden
Dan Burke Was Terrified To Sleep Because Of The Demonic – Lila Rose
The Plight of Catholics in British Colonial America, Part II – A.J. Yanik, M.A., at Catholic Stand Mag
The Myth of American Religious Revival – Stefan Schubert at The Up-Date
EWTN News Explains: How Does the Chaldean Church Elect Its Next Patriarch? – The CWR
Activist Twists Psychology Study to Dismiss Concerns About Trans Mass Shootings – Am Spect
Young Catholics & the Scourge of Antisemitism – Mary Eberstadt & Ashley McGuire at CCWTCA
Blue Collar Work is on the Rise – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The “Poverty Trap” & Breaking the Cycle of Poverty – Ciocca Ctr for Principled Entrepreneurship
FSSPX:
When Bishops Disagree on the SSPX & Sunday Obligation – Nuntiatoria
New SSPX Bishops—Why Now? – James Baresel via Rorate Cæli
Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Indiana Enacts Classic Learning Test as Official Assessment – Grok News
Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Universities, Ideology, & the Crisis of Civilisational Confidence – Nuntiatoria
Teachers Threaten to Turn California’s Transgender School Policies Upside Down – TFP
Friday Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Dear USCCB, This Is How to Behave Like a Bishop – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
2. Lost Relics of the Holy Cross Found in Argentina – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
3. Benedictine Doctor of the Liturgy Appointed as Bishop for Belleville – Catholic Unscripted
4. Leo Gives a Great Catechesis on Confession, Sin, the Need for Confession – Fr. A.J. McDonald
5. How a Forgotten Nun’s Visions Shed ‘New Light’ on the Life of St. Joseph – Angelus
6. Exorcist Diary: St Joseph in an Exorcism – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
7. Immodestly Dressed Tourists & Carnival Atmosphere Inside St. Peter’s Basilica – Daily Compass
8. The Suburbanization of Catholicism – Aaron M. Renn at The Hedgehog Review
9. Suspect Arrested After Nebraska Deacon Found Murdered, Police Say – EWTN News
10. Francis Deserted Just-War Tradition, Vatican Unable to Hash War & Peace – P.F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Friday Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
War on Iran Was Not ‘Unprovoked’ – Brendan O’Neill at The Spectator
Beware the “Orthobro” – Stephen G. Adubato at First Things
Tech Billionaire Lectures on Anti-Christ Near Vatican, Church Backs Away – Nicole Winfield
Other Honorable Mention:
Hollywood’s Hellscape – Joseph Holmes at Law & Liberty
The ‘Round River’ Conspiracy to Shield Biden – Margot Cleveland at The Federalist
9th Circuit’ Backs Access for Men at Women’s Spa – Fred Lucas at The Daily Signal
Recent Posts:
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Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Catholic References:
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Back When Tucker Carlson Was Sane – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Talarico Two-Step – Spencer Neale at The American Conservative
CNN Bombs: Network’s Bungling of New York City Attack Came at a Worse Time – Becket Adams
How Luxembourg Shamefully Enshrined Abortion in its Constitution – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Surprise! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Al-Quds Day Proves It – Multiculturalism Has Been the Death of Britain – Brendan O’Neill
The Importance of Language on a Shared Culture – Ed West at Wrong Side Of History
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Well That Explains It – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Seven Suggestions for a Lovely, Low-Maintenance Flower Garden – Hearth and Field
New Pro-Family Coalition Threatens the Future of the Obergefell Decision – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Canada’s Dangerous Attack on Truth – Joseph Gensens at 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
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