Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Art, Beauty, Creativity & Inspiration: Is Beauty in The Eye of The Beholder? – David Clayton
Is Instagram Catholic? Post-Literate Image Culture & the Zoomer Revival – Mary Harrington
Is The Catholic Mass Part Of The Bible? – Tim Sullivan at Catholic Link
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Stunning Mitra Pretiosa from Atelier LAVS – Liturgical Arts Journal
Coloring Book Catholics: The Scourge of the Post-Vatican II Church! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Seeking Christ Amidst Liturgical Abuse – Christina M. Sorrentino at Missio Dei Catholic
Dear Homeschooling Families, No, You’re Not Doomed – Emily Finley at The Christian Imagination
What A.I. Can’t Do – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
‘Mom’s A.I. Lover,’ Or, That Hideous Chatbot – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
The Unexplained Shift in Pope Leo XIV’s January Consistory – Diane Montagna
Pope Leo Attributes Catholics’ Fears of Islam to Anti-Immigration Sentiments – Visegrád 24 on X
Ayaan Hirsi Ali on Pope Leo XIV’s Ideas About Islam – Ayaan Hirsi Ali on X
Crime & the Vatican – Simon Schama, Damian Thompson, & Don McClarey via The Americ Catholic
Spot the Difference? Pope Leo XIV vs. Cardinal Sarah on Islam – Imtiaz Mahmood on X
Catholic Social Teaching & American Politics – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
The Almost-Greatness of Donald Trump & Leo XIV – Dan Hitchens at First Things
Vatican’s Criminal Probe of B16’s Resignation: Much Ado About Nothing – Roma Locuta Est
Trump Addresses Pope Leo in Another Message on Truth Social Again – Elise Winland at Zeale
Leo Moving to Declaring Illegitimate War is ‘Contrary to the Gospel’ – Catholic Stand Magazine
Pope Recommends Christians Pray the Rosary While Facing Mecca – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Trump To Attend & Give Speech at the SSPX Consecrations – Irkutsk Ice Truckers
L.A. Archdiocese to Host Relics of 36 Mexican Martyrs from Cristero War This Weekend – Zeale
Why Catholic Converts Are Surging With an Unexpected Demographic – Julia Yost at WaPo
Time & Space for Faith – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
Cardinal Müller, Continue to Unite Behind Pope Leo – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
When the Neophyte, J.D. Vance, Corrects the Vicar of Christ – Msgr. Arthur Holquin, S.T.L.
Pope Leo Says We Can Co-Exist With These Type of People – Deacon Nick Connelly on X
Euthanasia & the Disposable Soul – M.L. Kramer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Shocking Decision by Pope Leo Not to Visit Martyred Monks of Algeria – Catholic Conclave
J.D. Vance Says the Pope Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology – N.Y. Times
Evelyn Waugh’s America – K.E. Columbini at The Catholic Thing
Pope Urban II on War & God to Pope Leo XIV – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Data Reveal a Staggering Rise in Stillbirths & Miscarriages After the Covid Shot – Am Think
Top-10 News Stories for Tuesday Evening Edition:
1. Trump’s Own Derangement – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. How to Respond When Someone Says, ‘But Look How Happy Their (SSA) Family Is’ – Thm B4 Us
3. Why Gen Z Catholics Are Falling in Love with Benedict XVI – Church Pop
4. When It Comes to Islam Pope Leo Has Rose Colored Glasses on – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
5. Dear Leo, This is What ‘Communion bt. Christians & Muslims’ Looks Like – Humble Flow on X
6. Wreckovation at Angers Cathedral – Complicit Clergy
7. David Axelrod Visits Leo All of a Sudden, Now Leo is Attacking Trump – Eric Daugherty on X
8. Silence! The Spirit of Vatican II Explained – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. Leo Accused of Being ‘Weak on Crime’: Trump Has No Reason to Apologize – Gene T. Gomulka
10. The Labours of Rugo Stone at St. Patrick’s in Washington, D.C. – Liturgical Arts Journal
Honorable Mention News Stories for Tuesday Evening Edition:
Sorry, Protestants: Paul Is Team Catholic – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Political Trust, the Coming Civil War – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
New York Is Bullying Nuns Who Care for the Dying – Fr. Brian A. Graebe, S.T.D., at First Things
Leo’s Ignorance of What’s Happening to Christians by Muslims – Deacon Nick Donnelly on X
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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
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Joe Kent Climbs on the Hate Jews Band Wagon – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Going to War without the U.K. is Like Going Duck Hunting without an Anvil – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
Here’s the Way to Save La Grande Trappe Monastery from Closing – Tradition, Family, & Property
You Can Always Trust the New York Times – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
More Antisemitic Violence as Petrol Bombs Hurled at London Synagogue – TEC News
Christ Is King, No Matter Who Says It or Not – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
The Medical Establishment’s Consensus Has Been Shattered on Transgenderism – G. Isbell at TFP
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How Xi Jinping’s ‘Moral’ Policies Just Shattered the Wine Industry – Gary Isbell at TFP
Gavin Newsom Launches His Presidential Bid by Sounding the Climate Alarm – 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
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