Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Five Killed, Several Abducted in Fresh Attacks on Christians in Nigeria – EWTN News
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo XIV: Don’t Water Down Christianity – Victoria Cardiel at EWTN News
Trump & My Brother Leo XIV Have More in Common Than People Think – Rorate Cæli
Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas Encyclical:
Coherence in Continuity – Stephen P. White, M.A., at The Catholic Thing
‘Magnifica Humanitas’ Through the Lens of St. Augustine – Brendan D. Towell, M.A., at The Reg
Thanks to Leo for Placing Thomistic Architecture in Magnifica Humanitas – Fr. R. Tommasi, S.L.D.
Musing on Dignity – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
A.I. To Release Encyclical “De Servo Humano” to Counter Pope – Creative Minority Report
Video: Worst U.S. Bishop Puts Laymen to Run Parishes, Charlotte’s Bish. Martin – A. Stine, Ph.D.
On Crushing Anxiety – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand Magazine
Pentecost Thursday: No Joy in Mudville – Fr. Z’s Blog
Australia: It’s Like Who’s On First, But in Hell – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Leo Should Re-Promulgate B16’s Great Apologetic for Summorum Pontificum! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
An Austrian Bishop Rides a Scooter Through Confirmation – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Collarless German Jesuit Laments “Monarchical Leadership” of Church – Catholic Conclave
Broadmindedness Eventually Leads to Hatred of What is Right – Fulton Sheen via TACatholic
Croci Dipinte: Hand-Painted Italian Crucifixes by the Dal Molin Stefano – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Abbey Church of St. Philibert in Tournus, France – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movem
Jesus’ Mystical Apparitions to French Nun in Stunning Sacred Heart Film – Hollywood Catholic
Video: Pandemic of Lunacy, Irrationalism, & Recognizing Insanity w/J. Budziszewski – Reas Rat
John 14:14 – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from the Rest:
How Many Slave Apologies Needed for the Offense to Be Expunged? – Fr. Joseph Gill, M.A.
I Had Two Same-Sex Parents Who Loved Me, I Still Cried for a Mom – Them Before Us
Supreme Court Declines to Dismiss Peter’s Pence Lawsuit – Angelus News
Fiery Testimony in Texas Trial Raises Questions on Church’s Handling of Fallen Cleric – Crux
German: Is a Schism in the Air? – Cardinal Müller & Lothar Rilinger at Kath.net
Scottish Boy Who Wouldn’t Bow to Mecca Goes Viral – TEC News
Young Catholics Drive Record Crowds for Chartres Pilgrimage – The Catholic World Report
Giotto’s Lamentation & the Face of Christ: Renaissance Humanism – Mario F. Smith, Jr., M.A.
Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Wraps Filming, Announces Release Dates – Zeale
Women are Having Fewer Kids Because They Don’t Want Them – Matt Boose at Chronicles
Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bring Memorization Back to Schools – Daniel Buck at The Hill
Top-10 News Stories for the Thursday Morning Edition:
1. Chicago’s Low Seminary Numbers Contrast With Tyler’s Vocations Record – Catholic Herald
2. Pope Leo Quietly Buries Fiducia Supplicans as Copts Return to Dialogue – Michael Haynes
3. Wyoming Monks: Simple Men of Faith Go Hi-Tech to Build a Gothic Monastery – Cowb St Daily
4. How Did We Get Here? With Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. The Version of “the Imitation of Christ” That You Might Like Best – Dawn Marie Beutner
6. How the World Went Insane (ft. J. Budziszewski) – Mark Bauerlein at First Things
7. Pope Leo’s ‘Traditionis’ Options – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
8. Beautiful Hand-Painted Replica of the Icon of the Madonna Salus Populi Romani – Hilary White
9. Three Things Leo’s Magnifica Humanitas Is Asking Every Parent to Do Right Now – Church Pop
10. Beautiful Stories of Priestly Longevity! These Are the Greatest Priests in the World – Zenit
Recent Posts:
THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
Catholic References:
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
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
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:
A New Hearing for the Lost Cause? – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S., at Crisis Magazine
Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Surprise! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Using Resource Nationalism to Break Down International Trade – Tradition, Family, & Property
Gavin Newsom is Unfamiliar with the U.S. Constitution – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Visiting Sainte-Chapelle: A Sublime Experience that Cleanses the Soul – Tradition, Fam, & Prop
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