Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Raphael, Loving Patron of Those Seeking a Marriage Partner – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
My Parents Spent My Entire Childhood Searching for Happiness, I Wanted a Home – TBU
Pope Holds Talks With Order of Malta Leadership Over Reform Dispute – The Catholic Herald
Easter:
An Ancient Way to Greet Others During the Paschal Season – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Ask Father: We Can Eat Meat on Easter Friday, Do We Have to Do Some Penance? – Fr. Z’s Blog
When Does Easter End? – James Bradbury at The Catholic Herald
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Video: Pope Leo Blocks Canonization of Monster Bishop – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
From Holy Week to World Stage: Leo XIV’s Call for Peace – Michael Haynes at The Catholic Herald
Note: Apologies for the lack of posting this week. I had major computer issues that are finally resolved.
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nuns of Gower Abbey Have a New Music Disc/Download! – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Impressive Treasures of the Museo Diocesano di Livorno – Liturgical Arts Journal
Why Are So Many Protestant Students Converting to Catholicism? – Minding The Campus
Does God Listen to the Prayers of Those Who Wage War? – G.M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magaz
Fr. Ripperger: Fornication, Pornography Led Control of U.S. By Major Demons – Spirit Daily Blog
Benedict XVI Undermines Pope Leo XIV’s Absolute Pacifism Argument – The American Catholic
350 Bible Passages vs. Sola Scriptura – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For Catholicism
The Debate on the Blessed Virgin Mary During Vatican II: Mater Populi Fidelis – Gumisiriza
2026 TFP Spring Camp: Leadership is Born in Adversity – Tradition, Family, & Property
Ben Sasse’s Need For a Miracle – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cardinal Hollerich is the Kamala Harris of Catholic Cardinals – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
The Vatican’s Bad Latin Xweet – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Trump-Leo Cold War – Anne B. Hendershott, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
The U.S. Hasn’t Threatened to Bomb the Vatican – Damian Thompson at The Spectator
Canada Poised To Criminalize Catholicism With Ban On Citing Biblical Truths – The Federalist
Not With a Bang But With a Whimper: No U.S.-Vatican Tensions – The American Catholic
Padre Pio & the Prostitute in London – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Who Would Defend the Novus Ordo, & Why? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Conscience is Not What You Think It is – Fr. Francesco Giordano at Catholic Exchange
The Supreme Court Hands the LGBT Movement A Major Loss Over Conversion Therapy – TFP
Europe, America, & (Bad) Narratives – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Augustine Inst’s Art of Living Asks Viewers to Live the Resurrection Thru the Cardin Virtues – IT
How Bishop Barron Just Managed to Make Everyone Angry – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Nuns Who Care for Dying Poor Face Jail Time under NY Law – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Congressmen Renew Push to Make Easter Monday a Federal Holiday – EWTN News
Discovering Chartreuse Elixir: A Very Spiritual Spirit – Hélène de Lauzun at TEC
Holy Shroud: New Research Confirms Its Middle Eastern Origins – E. Marinelli at Daily Compass
Tolkien & the Power of Fantasy – Shmuel Klatzkin at The American Spectator
Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Building a Pathway to Faithful Catholic Education with Dr. Michael Shick – Cardinal Newman Soc
Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
College Is Becoming an Expensive Way to Lose Your Soul – Robert Bortins
General Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
5 Myths About Homeschooling Through High School – Robert Bortins
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:
In Spain: “Holy Week Must Be Egalitarian!” – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Gavin Newsom Launches His Presidential Bid by Sounding the Climate Alarm – TFP
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ukraine’s Drones Pay Dividends by Keeping U.S. Soldiers Safer & Saving Taxpayer Dollars – TFP
The Case of Alsace: A Quest for Identity – Hélène de Lauzun at The European Conservative
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Peculiar ‘Prophecy’ Foresaw U.S. Uprisings – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Cardinal Burke to Headline St. Louis de Montfort Academy Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony – TFP
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
TFP Marches Alongside Determined Pro-Lifers in New York City – Tradition, Family, & Property
At New York Walk for Life: Say Yes to the Unborn and Change History – TFP
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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