Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Apostolic Succession: 40 Biblical Arguments – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For. . .
Earlier This Morning: MONDAY MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas Encyclical:
LeoWatch: Pope Bob Abolishes War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Leo’s First Encyclical Places A.I. at Service of Humanity, Not Power – Zeale
‘Magnifica Humanitas’ on A.I.: Six Things Catholics Must Know – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Five Things to Know About ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ – Zeale
Tolkien, Beethoven, M.L.K. Jr., & Hannah Arendt All in Magnifica Humanitas – The CWR
Pope Leo Put Gandalf in His First Encyclical: A Tolkien Quote – Church Pop
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Padre Pio: Jesus is with You Even When You Don’t Feel Him – The American Catholic
The Anthropology Crisis Beneath the Church’s Sexual Debate – Catholic Unscripted
W.D.T.P.R.S. – Pentecost Monday: Feast of the Lacrimation of Paul VI – Fr. Z’s Blog
Durandus on the Liturgy of Pentecost Monday – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Yasgur’s Farm & the Fleshpots of Egypt – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Chartres Pilgrimage (Pèlerinage de Chartres) – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Archbishop Confirms Departure of Heretical Austrian Priest with ‘Mission to Party’ – Cath Concl
Nagel on Stroud on the Possibility of Metaphysics – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
Excommunication Bull from Cardinal Humbert Laid on Hagia Sophia High Altar – Erick Ybarra
Pope Leo XIV, “Practical Atheism”, & Orestes Brownson – Brownson’s Occasional Blog
Netherlands: Boy Denied Confirmation for Calling L.G.B.T.Q. Activism “Nonsense” – HIE
The Divorce in the Church & Why Lefebvre is the Hero – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from the Rest:
Christian Tattoos as the Answer to Islamic Slavery – Mark Powell at The Daily Declaration
Sacred Remembering: Memorial Day & The Eucharist – Phillip Campbell at Catholic Exchange
Why Joy Is One of the Most Attractive Christian Virtues – Scepter Blog
The California Rosary Rally that Confronted the Unimaginable – Tradition, Family, & Property
Notre-Dame de Paris’s Miracle Windows Under Threat by Modernists – The Catholic Herald
Seven Practical Ways Young Catholics Can Stay Close To Christ – Catholic Link
Are Men the Future of the Pro-Life Movement? – Christopher Kuehl at Rebuilding Civilization
We Graded All 50 States on Child Protection, Only One Got an ‘A’ – Them Before Us
The Project of Christian Humanism – Larry S. Chapp, Ph.D., at What We Need Now
Five Tests for Your Faith in the Eucharist – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Contemplative Soul is a Mature Soul – Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, C.F.R., at Cathol Spir Dir
To Hell With Karl Marx – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at The American Spectator
Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Harvard’s ‘Annoying Socratic Gadfly’ Takes a Victory Lap – The Chronicles Of Higher Education
Top-10 News Stories for the Monday Morning Edition:
1. The California Rosary Rally that Confronted the Unimaginable – Tradition, Family, & Property
2. Major Newswoman Confused God Mentioned in Declaration of Independence – J. Budziszewski
3. Jesuit Trained German Theologian Lays Out Plans to Destroy the Catholic Church – Cath Concl
4. Inside “Magnifica Humanitas”: Pope Leo XIV Rejects Transhumanism – Diane Montagna
5. LeoWatch: New Encyclical is 184 Pages Long! – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. Ask Father: “Ghost” or “Spirit”, Which Is It? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Fearing Fiducia Supplicans is Being Threatened, James Martin Spins Leo – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8. Brilliant Strategy for New Superhero Movie for Kids? Let’s Attack Christian Dads! – CMR
9. Trump’s $weetheart I.R.S. Deal: Pure Corruption – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Substack
10. Vatican II was a Huge Self Inflicted Wound on Mother Church – The American Catholic
Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Monday Morning Edition:
The Scriptural Symbolism of Birds – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
Peace, Unity, & A.I.: What Pope Leo’s Messages Reveal About His Thought – The Reg
The ‘Unforgivable Sin’? What Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit Really Means – Church Pop
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How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
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
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Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – 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
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio: The Catholic Roots of America – National Catholic Register
Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Remembering “America’s Son” on Memorial Day – N. Fulkerson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Don’t Let the Door Hit You on the Butt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Votes & Immigration: How Demographics Might Change French Politics – Hélène de Lauzun
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Peace After War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Will S.C.O.T.U.S. Free America from Unconstitutional Separation of Church & State? – TFP
The Charming Village of Lastingham – Allison Lee at Country Squire Magazine
The Hollywoke Strain: Michael Crichton Warned About Ideological Contagions – The Am Spec
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