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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Newly Uncovered Baptismal Certificate Suggests ‘Billy the Kid’ Was Raised Catholic – Zeale
What is a Consecrated Virgin with William Albrecht – Full Sheen Ahead
The Actual Skull of St. Mary Magdelene – Catholic Arena
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Chifeng, Écône, & Rome’s Uneven Measure of Ecclesial Communion – Nuntiatoria
Ratzinger in 1976 on the “Old Missal” & “New Missal” – Fr. Z’s Blog
More Bodies Found at Tuam, None in Septic Tank – Catholic Arena
Odd-ities – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
St. Elijah the Prophet – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand Magazine
E-Book Version of New Oxford Annotated Bible Now Available – Catholic Bible Talk
Cardinal Ratzinger Addressing the Issue of the ‘Spirit of Vatican II’ – The American Catholic
Andrew Tate: Vice Masqueraded as Masculinity – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
I Think I Know Why She Wasn’t Invited to the Three Point Contest – Creative Minority Report
France: In 20 Years, 91 Monasteries Closed; None Whose Office Is Exclusively in Latin – Ror Cæli
Not Peace But A Sword – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Terrible Is the Existence of Women – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
A Byzantine Curiosity – A Domestic Incense Burner? – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
“There He Stands Now, the Wolf in Sheeps Clothing” – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Video: Maria Simma & St. Hippolytus Reveal the True ‘Mark of the Beast’ – Uniquely Mary
Interesting Liturgical Sights on a Recent Trip to Europe: Venice – Peter A. Kwaswniewski, Ph.D.
Is the Biggest Problem in the Church People Joining the S.S.P.X.? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
French Revolution Failed, but Vatican II Didn’t: Carmel of Compiègne Closed – Catholic Conclave
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
In Rupnik Case, the Cost of Secrecy Is Visible – Christopher Altieri at Crux
Pope Leo XIV Names Another Chinese Bishop Under Vatican-Beijing Agreement – EWTN News
Listening Without Hearing: A Critique of Synodal Study Grp 9 on Homosexuality – Cath Wor Rep
Card. Sarah Proposes Desuetude (Canon Law No. 26) to Cancel Traditionis Custodes – D.L. Gray
Are U.S. Ambassador & Vatican News Both Wrong About Pope’s Status as Head of State? – The Reg
How a Woman Became the Apostle to the Apostles & First Witness of the Resurrection – Ch Pop
Did St. Mary Magdalene Live in Ephesus With the Virgin Mary? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
When Psychiatry Faces the Inexplicable: The Devil Exists – Zenit
The Greatest Marriage Manual There Is – Nathan Kreider at Catholic Exchange
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
‘Manifest Man’ Destiny; Plus: Win Marshall & Me; Trump & U.A.P.; More. . . – Rod Dreher
Apocalypse Troy: Nolan’s Odyssey & the End of Civilization – Theodore M.S. Nash, Ph.D., at Antig
Antisemitism Is Always Evil – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
Top-10 News Stories from Today’s Wednesday Edition:
1. A Change at Saint Peter’s Basilica? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
2. The Sudden Death of the Church in Africa – D.P. Curtin at First Things
3. Why “Nun Girl Summer” Is Resonating Far Beyond Social Media – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
4. Rupnik Rumors & What Might Come Next – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
5. I Went Inside the Mormon Temple – Todd Aglialoro at Indulgences Blog
6. Stop Stealing From Your Employer! – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
7. A Vatican II Moment in Mexico – Rorate Cæli
8. The U.S. Ambassador’s Diplomatic Skirmish at the Vatican – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Cath Cult
9. Woman Stabbed at Mass in Waterford, Ireland – Catholic Arena
10. A Consideration of the Risk of Sedevacantism & Disunity in the S.S.P.X. – Kennedy Hall at MT
Honorable Mentioned:
No Salvation Outside the Church – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Beautiful & Rustic Italian Chapel in Zimbabwe – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Gay Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Nuns & Children at a Catholic School “For Fun” – Zenit
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
TVESDAY EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY 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
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
July 22, 1864: Battle of Atlanta – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
In Defense of Our Founding Fathers – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at Crisis Magazine
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Samurai Encounters American Sports Fans – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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