MORNING UPDATE:
Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Wednesday Edition:
A Change at Saint Peter’s Basilica? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Why “Nun Girl Summer” Is Resonating Far Beyond Social Media – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Stop Stealing From Your Employer! – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
Woman Stabbed at Mass in Waterford, Ireland – Catholic Arena
A Consideration of the Risk of Sedevacantism & Disunity in the S.S.P.X. – Kennedy Hall at MT
Rupnik Rumors & What Might Come Next – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Beautiful & Rustic Italian Chapel in Zimbabwe – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Sudden Death of the African Church – D.P. Curtin at First Things
A Vatican II Moment in Mexico – Rorate Cæli
I Went Inside the Mormon Temple – Todd Aglialoro at Indulgences Blog
Honorable Mentioned:
No Salvation Outside the Church – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
The U.S. Ambassador’s Diplomatic Skirmish at the Vatican – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Cathol Cult
Gay Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Nuns & Children at a Catholic School “For Fun” – Zenit
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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is Being Virtuous Good for Your Health? – Ken May, M.D., Ph.D., at Word On Fire
Why “Nun Girl Summer” Is Resonating Far Beyond Social Media – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Beautiful & Rustic Italian Chapel in Zimbabwe – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Publishes a Book on Peace – Rome Reports
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Ulysses: Death & Duty – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Tell Me About a Complicated Film: Odyssey – Leo Magazine
Bishop Paprocki Says S.S.P.X. Is Basically a Protestant Sect – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
What Is the Catholic Church’s Position on Artificial Contraception? – Shane Schaetzel at RCC
The Role of the Holy Angels – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand Magazine
A Change at Saint Peter’s Basilica? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Stop Stealing From Your Employer! – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
Woman Stabbed at Mass in Waterford, Ireland – Catholic Arena
A Consideration of the Risk of Sedevacantism & Disunity in the S.S.P.X. – Kennedy Hall at MT
A Vatican II Moment in Mexico – Rorate Cæli
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Ann Widdecombe Struck 21 Times with Hammer During 2-Minute Attack, Court Hears – Zeale
Refuting the Lies About So-Called “LGBTQ+ Catholics” (Nancy Charles) – Eternal Christendom
Rupnik Victims ‘Disheartened & Distressed’ but Determined, Says Lawyer – Ch. Altieri at Crux
What a Spiritual Director Does & How to Find One – Scepter Blog
How Do I Know If I’m Following God’s Will? – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Questions of Next Lima Bishop Cast Shadow Over Pope’s Peruvian Trip – E. Beltrán at The Pillar
A Reflection from “Yoga Unveiled” by Linda Carl – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism Expands to College Campuses – EWTN News
Video: Growing Beyond Gossip & Cultivating Verbal Virtue by Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. – St. Paul Ctr
Fulani Extremists Kill 25 Christians After Nigerian Army Ignores Early Warnings – Zenit
Young Washington Captures the Trials & Character of the Founding Father – Catholic World Rep
Rupnik Rumors & What Might Come Next – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
I Went Inside the Mormon Temple – Todd Aglialoro at Indulgences Blog
No Salvation Outside the Church – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
The U.S. Ambassador’s Diplomatic Skirmish at the Vatican – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Cathol Cult
Gay Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Nuns & Children at a Catholic School “For Fun” – Zenit
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
We Are Living Through An Era Of Cultural Destruction – John Daniel Davidson at The Federalist
Homer’s “Odyssey” Is a Gift – W. Winston Elliott, III, at The Imaginative Conservative
The Sudden Death of the African Church – D.P. Curtin at First Things
Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Tuesday Edition:
1. I Like It; I Like It; I Like It! It Will Be Spectacular! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
2. Where Peter Is & a Great Big Lie – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
3. Pope Ha Ha – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. My Spouse is a Narcissist – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
5. “The S.S.P.X. is Protestant”: Oh Boy. . . Here We Go Again – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
6. Small Catholic Liberal Arts Colleges Are Doomed, Unless. . . – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at CWR
7. Professor Exposes the Sham of Synodality in the Catholic Church – Complicit Clergy
8. An ‘Odyssey’ for Our Time – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
9. Spiffy Caldwell Hall Chapel at Catholic University of America – Liturgical Arts Journal
10. Video: Purgatory Story Will Forever Change How You Convert Fallen-Away Family – Uniq Mary
Honorable Mentioned:
Young Washington: A Review – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Six Million Italian Babies Snuffed Out – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Coffee Companies With a Catholic Connection – National Catholic Register
Relative Poverty Versus Absolute Poverty – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
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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
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
There Is a Reason Why the Romans Ranked Actors Socially With Prostitutes – D.R. McClarey, J.D.
Nixon Boomlet – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Torn Between Two Lovers – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Samurai Encounters Our Secret Weapon – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Arc of the Universe Is Now a Substack – Daniel Philpott
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