Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Biblically Accurate Angels: “Tetramorphs” & Six-Winged Seraphim in Christian Art – Hilary White
No, the Just-War Tradition is Not ‘Outdated’ – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
The Charismatic Movement: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
May the Month of Mary:
New Commission by Artist Henry Wingate: Our Lady of La Vang in Houston – David Clayton
Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas Encyclical:
Toward an “Ecology of Communication” in Magnifica Humanitas – Kenneth Craycraft, Ph.D., J.D.
What Pope Leo Fears About A.I. – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., at The Spectator
Magnifica Humanitas: The Human Person Between Glory & Fragility – Matthew J. Ramage, Ph.D.
In the Face of Christ, the Truth About Man – Msgr. James P. Shea, Ph.L., K.C.H.S., at The Reg
Refounds Catholic Social Teaching – Joshua P. Hochschild, Ph.D., at First Things
Freedom & Responsibility: Seven Takeaways from Magnifica Humanitas – John C. Pinheiro, Ph.D.
Did Leo Just Exorcise & Baptize A.I.? Explaining Leo’s Encyclical – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Video: Will A.I. Enslave Humanity? Pope Leo XIV on Slavery & Modern Tech – Joe McClane
Pope Leo: A.I. Resembles the Tower of Babel – T.S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
Vice President Vance: ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ Is ‘Profound’ – National Catholic Register
U.S.C.C.B. Pres.: New Encyclical Reminds Us No Technology Can Replace a Child of God – Zeale
U.S. Bishops Praise Leo’s Encyclical, Echo Concern for Human Dignity, Common Good – The Reg
From Tolkien to Beethoven: The Most Unexpected References in Leo’s Encyclical – Rome Reports
‘A Hopeful Document’: Catholic Thinkers on A.I. Assess ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ – NC Register
Anthropic Co-Founder Points to A.I. Ethical Challenges at Encyclical Presentation – The CWR
Josef Pieper, A.I., & Pope Leo’s Vision for Humanity – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Ember Wednesday in Whitsun Week – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
The Russian Prince Who Became Padre Pio – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Video: Knoxville Bish. Mk Beckman Crushes T.L.M. to Celebrate Pentecost – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Full, Active, Conscious Participation – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
LeoWatch: A Continuing Series – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Church Won’t Speak Clearly Because of Homosexuals in the Clergy – Complicit Clergy
S.S.P.X. Explicitly Developing an Ecclesiology of Substitution Foreign to Tradition – Rorate Cæli
They Hate You & Your God – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Malcolm Muggeridge: The Church Is It’s Own Worst Enemy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Cambridge to Reprint Hardcover R.E.B. with Apocrypha, Seeking Feedback – Catholic Bible Talk
St. Philip Neri – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
If Bishop & Priests Confirm at Same Time, Who is the Minister of Confirmation? – Fr. Z’s Blog
A.I. Psychosis & the Claude Delusion – Fr. Joseph D. Fessio, S.J., Ph.D.
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from the Rest:
The Wine Is Jesus’ Blood – Karlo Broussard, D.Phil., at Catholic Answers Magazine
St. Pancras: The Teenage Martyr Behind London’s Great Station – The Catholic Herald
Washington Nats Exec Caught on Camera Excluding Catholic Pitcher for His Faith – Zeale
Bishop Barron Blasts Catholic Left for ‘Demonization’ of Trump – Peter Pinedo
The Bias Behind Rejecting the Gospels’ Reliability – Karlo Broussard, D.Phil., at Indulgences Blog
Bishop Eleganti: The Synod is Clearly Trying to Change Morals & Identity – Michael Haynes
St. Dunstan: The Craftsman-Monk Who Shaped Medieval England – The Catholic Herald
Katy Faust vs. the Idol of Gay Marriage – Mark Powell at The Daily Declaration
Catholics & Modern Anti-Semitism – John Lamont at First Things
Against False Technological Necessity – Emily Hancock at Public Discourse
St. Asaph: An Elusive Welsh Saint – Andrew Cusack at The Catholic Herald
Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Four Ways to Approach Poetry (& Why the Order Matters!) – Betsy K. Brown at Cana Academy
The Recess Revival: Data, Doctors, & Teachers Agree Kids Need Daily Play – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Report: Nearly One-Third of Teachers Still Use ‘Discredited’ Reading Methods – The74
Top-10 News Stories for the Tuesday Afternoon Edition:
1. Initial Notes on the Encyclical – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Pope Bob’s Encyclical, Champion of the Chattering Classes of the West – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
3. Persia’s Forgotten Christian Queen – Andrew Cusack at The Catholic Herald
4. German Church: Shrine to Judas, Light Column That Looks Like a ******* – Catholic Conclave
5. The Saint Who Laughed His Way to Heaven – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theol. . .
6. Pope Decries ‘Drastic Sterility,’ Discrimination Against Motherhood in Europe – EWTN News
7. Magnifica Humanitas, a Missed Opportunity? – Ned Desmond at First Things
8. The Left Is No Longer Avoiding Christianity, They’re Changing It – Creative Minority Report
9. S.S.P.X. Announces Four Priests to Be Consecrated as Bishops on July 1 – Diane Montagna
10. Who Controls A.I.? Leo’s First Encyclical – Robert Royal, Ph.D., Fr. Gerald E. Murray, J.C.D., et al.
Top-10 News Stories for the Tuesday Morning Edition:
1. Infidelity in Plain Sight by the Heretical Austrian Priest’s Girlfriend – Catholic Conclave
2. Ask Father: Is It a Sin to Take a 15 Minute Leave During a Terrible Homily? – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. The Real Spirit of Vatican II – H.W. Crocker, III, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
4. The Real Message of Magnifica Humanitas – Michael Haynes at The Catholic Herald
5. A Few Things About Magnifica Humanitas That Caught My Eye – Kathryn Jean Lopez
6. Stupid Puritan Tricks, Or, Cheap Dating Advice for Gen Z – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
7. Gold Watch, Or, The Cheapening of Sainthood of Post-Vatican II Popes – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
8. A Boomer, But An Augustinian: On Magnifica Humanitas – Jacob Phillips at First Things
9. The Prayerful Posse on Pope Leo Honoring Iran – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. In Encyclical, Pope Apologizes For Slavery – AP via Spirit Daily Blog
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How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
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Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
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Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary:
Five Ways to Celebrate America’s 250th Like a Catholic, Beyond Fireworks & B.B.Q. – Church Pop
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