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Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Saturday Edition:
1. Prayer Requests: I Am Going Blind – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Five Lesser-Known Caminos Worth Walking This Autumn – Daniel R. Esparza at Aleteia
3. One Purgatory Passage Protestants Can’t Explain Away – Dave Armstrong at Biblical. . .
4. Only Diocesan T.L.M. in Diocese of Pittsburgh Abolished – Rorate Cæli
5. Kansas Diocese to Establish Formal Seminary Amid Growth in Priestly Formation – Zeale
6. The Psychology of Consumerism & It Has Corrupted Catholics in High Places – Fr. A. McDonald
7. How ‘Slutwalk’ Changed the Conversation About Women & Why It Matters – The Europ Conserv
8. Can You Be Excommunicated for a Social-Media Post? – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
9. Protestants’ Real Problem with Mary – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Catholic Answers Magazine
10. A Silver Lining to the S.S.P.X. Situation – Luke Collins at Catholic Herald
Honorable Mentioned:
“Motivated by the Salvation of Souls”, Texas Bishop Expands T.L.M. Provision – Advaticanum
Anglican Cathedrals 5fth Consecutive Year of Growth as Attendance Rises – Silere Non Possum
The Latin Mass Tug of War: Leo’s Mixed Messages – Prayerfull Posse via The American Catholic
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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Beatification Process Begins for American Missionary Msgr. Juan Tomis – Catholic World Report
Five Lesser-Known Caminos Worth Walking This Autumn – Daniel R. Esparza at Aleteia
Kansas Diocese to Establish Formal Seminary Amid Growth in Priestly Formation – Zeale
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
On the Importance of the Liturgy of the Hours – Pope Leo XIV via The Catholic Thing
Pope Leo XIV to Visit Ten Cities in South America in November – Courtney Mares at OSV News
Leo is Very Eager to Come to Mexico, Vatican Sec. of State Tells Mexican President – The Reg
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Review: Cosima Clara Gillhammer’s Light on Darkness: The Untold Story of the Liturgy – NLM
The Virtue of the Martyrs Could Not Be Seen Without the Cruelty of Tyrants – Cathol Stand Mag
Fix Your Focus – A Homily for the 19th Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope at Communitt. . .
When Words Matter: Leo, the Great Mosque of Algiers, & Sacred Spaces – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Prayer Requests: I Am Going Blind – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
One Purgatory Passage Protestants Can’t Explain Away – Dave Armstrong at Biblical Evidence. . .
Only Diocesan T.L.M. in Diocese of Pittsburgh Abolished – Rorate Cæli
The Psychology of Consumerism & It Has Corrupted Catholics in High Places – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Can You Be Excommunicated for a Social-Media Post? – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
“Motivated by the Salvation of Souls”, Texas Bishop Expands T.L.M. Provision – Advaticanum
The Latin Mass Tug of War: Leo’s Mixed Messages – Prayerfull Posse via The American Catholic
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Video: Women Preaching at Mass? Austria Defies Rome – R. Arroyo & Fr. Gerald E. Murray, J.C.D.
Franciscans Plead w/Rubio to Persuade Israeli Govt to Stop Attacks Against Christians – C4C
Stories From the Silver Screen: A Man for All Seasons – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
TX Children’s Hosp. Fined for Performing Illegal Sex-Rejecting Procedures on Kids – EWTN News
Violence Against the Virgin: The Long History of Marian Art Defacement – Vanessa R. Corcoran
Protestants’ Real Problem with Mary – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Silver Lining to the S.S.P.X. Situation – Luke Collins at Catholic Herald
Anglican Cathedrals 5fth Consecutive Year of Growth as Attendance Rises – Silere Non Possum
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Why Are So Many Young Women Leaving Mormonism? – Jana Riess at Religion News Service
C.O.V.I.D. (Chinese Flu): ‘A Societal Chernobyl’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Some A.I.s Started a Religion, & Humans Immediately Joined – Hayden Feld at The Verge
The Child-Buying Business – Them Before Us
No, Pro-Life Laws Are Not Increasing Suicides Among Teen Girls – Michael J. New at Live Action
Russian Orthodox Opening Churches Across Africa: Spiritual Colonialism? – Religion Unplugged
Syria Is Not Yet Safe for Christians Under Al-Sharaa – Lauren Fricke at Providence Magazine
How ‘Slutwalk’ Changed the Conversation About Women & Why It Matters – The Europ Conserv
Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Legendary Teachers Continue to Inspire the Next Generation of Catholic Academics – The Reg
Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Friday Edition:
1. Brain Death Isn’t Real – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
2. Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Archbishop of San Juan, Puerto Rico – Catholic World Report
3. Catholic Bishops Owe Restitution for C.O.V.I.D. (Chinese Flu) Overreach – David L. Gray, Th.M.
4. Cardinal Sarah Makes the Case for Letting Traditionis Custodes Wither & Die – Diane Montagna
5. Rupnik Priest Perversion “Art” Covered for Leo’s Visit to Lourdes – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
6. Satire: Anglicans Propose the “Catholic Ordinariate of King Henry VIII” – The Daily Anathema
7. When the Bishops Closed the Churches – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers Magazine
8. How to Sanctify the Lord’s Day – David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
9. Get To Know St. Benedicta of the Cross, Edith Stein: List of Must-Read Books – Cath Spir Dir
10. How Spiritual Contraception Paralysed Us – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
Honorable Mentioned:
Joan Leslie: Classic Hollywood Star Who Was True to Her Faith – Mary Claire Kendall at Aleteia
Virgin Mary State Desecrated in New York City – Daniel Payne at EWTN News
Eastern Orthodoxy? Orthodox Proofs f/Chalcedon Undermine Their Own Case – The WM Review
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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:
Flocks Going Down (Literally) – Dad29
Why You Can No Longer Recognise Good Craftsmanship – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
Where Did Gender Identity Come From? – Leor Sapir at City Journal
Zemmour’s Challenging Voice – R.R. Reno, III, Ph.D., at First Things
Prairie Powerhouse: Lincoln Won 300 Wrestling Matches, Lost Only Once – The Americ Catholic
Video: Big Academic Scandal: Youngest Black Professor Lied About Everything – Michael Knowles
Gratitude is a Noble Virtue – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Jesus Ignites Fierce Debate by Feeding 5,000 People for Under $20 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
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