MORNING VPDATE at 8:48 a.m. U.S. Central Time:
What the Cornell Allegations Reveal About How America Raises Sons – Anthony B. Bradley, Ph.D.
Jim Bakker, Televangelist Whose Empire Collapsed In Scandal, Dies At 86 – Clemente Listi
Poll: 4 In 10 Young Americans Support Sharia Law – Sarah Lee at The Federalist
SlutCon’s Emotional Void – Kelly Chapman at First Things
Top-Ten News Stories for the Tuesday Edition:
1. 25 American Catholic Novels (1776-2026) – Art + Craft
2. Does Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Gambetti Move’ Mean Something? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
3. Why Translation Matters – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
4. Archb. Randazzo Is the Only One Who Makes Sense on Synodality – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
5. Is the Honeymoon Over for Pope Leo XIV? – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux
6. New Details on Catholic American Bible Editions from Ascension Press – Catholic Bible Talk
7. Personnel Is Policy: Leo Excludes All Critics at Amoris Laetitia Gathering – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Historical Amnesia on Death Penalty Shouldn’t be an Attribute of Today’s Church – Don McCl
9. Pope Leo XIV Appointment Signals Change to Old Guard – National Catholic Register
10. The Etymology of “Dude” – Jess Zafarris at Useless Etymology
Honorable Mentioned:
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos who had a Hidden Super-Natural Gift – Dawn Marie Beutner
Vandals Break Into Closed Ohio Catholic Church, Suspects Face Charges – E. Ervin at Zeale
How Our Lady Took Center Stage in Heated Brazilian Election – Enrique Villegas at Zenit
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MORNING ROVNDVP:
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How the Mass Helped to Shape Western Civilization – Dr. Gregory Slysz at Catholic World Report
Video: Can a Person Have More Than One Guardian Angel? – Fr. Robert J. McTeigue, S.J., Ph.D.
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos who had a Hidden Super-Natural Gift – Dawn Marie Beutner
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Understanding the Death Penalty Reversal from St. John Paul II to Pope Leo XIV – Erick Ybarra
Is Pp. St. Pius X’s Condemnation of Modernism Still Valid Today? – Fr. K.M. Dos Santos, M.I.C.
X & Video: Bishop Giuseppe L. Spiga of Brazil is Spirit of Vatican II Dancing – Tradition In Action
Video: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Skipped Purgatory with One Word – Uniquely Mary
The Story Of The First Recorded Stigmata – The Crucesignati
What Does The Prayer (Hymn) Really Say? “Custódes hóminum, psállimus Angelos” – Fr. Z’s Blog
25 American Catholic Novels (1776-2026) – Art + Craft
Does Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Gambetti Move’ Mean Something? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Why Translation Matters – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Archb. Randazzo Is the Only One Who Makes Sense on Synodality – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
New Details on Catholic American Bible Editions from Ascension Press – Catholic Bible Talk
Historical Amnesia on Death Penalty Shouldn’t be an Attribute of Today’s Church – Don McClarey
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Pope Francis’ Private Diary to Be Published – Michael Haynes at The Catholic Herald
A New Catholic Initiative Puts Autism in the Pews – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
X: Catholic Unscripted & Regina Magazine Come Together – Mark Lambert
How the Liturgical Calendar Helps Us Grow in Virtue – Suellen Brewster at Catholic Exchange
Why Ordinary Days Matter More Than Extraordinary Ones – Scepter Blog
French Bishop Condemns ‘Destructive’ Protest Violence, Urges Peaceful Dialogue – EWTN News
Is the Honeymoon Over for Pope Leo XIV? – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux
Pope Leo XIV Appointment Signals Change to Old Guard – National Catholic Register
How Our Lady Took Center Stage in Heated Brazilian Election – Enrique Villegas at Zenit
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Researchers of Noah’s Ark Project Drill 60 Feet, Find No Rock at Turkey Site – Fox News
France Devolves Into ‘Urban Violence’ as Migrant-Student Riots Set Paris Ablaze – Zeale
The Etymology of “Dude” – Jess Zafarris at Useless Etymology
Vandals Break Into Closed Ohio Catholic Church, Suspects Face Charges – E. Ervin at Zeale
Top-Ten News Stories for the Monday Edition:
1. Personnel Is Policy: Leo Excludes All Critics at Amoris Laetitia Gathering – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. How to Raise a Son Who Is Boring & Unattractive to Women – Anthony B. Bradley, Ph.D.
3. Pope Leo XIV’s Unfinished French Revolution – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
4. How Many Catholics are Truly Catholic? – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka
5. Demon Idol Venerated in the Vatican Gardens in October of A.D. 2019 – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Why The Catholic Church Keeps Its Priests Single – The Crucesignati
7. Is Anyone Evil Anymore? – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
8. St. Francis, They Hardly Know Ye – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. A Father’s Scent Helps Babies Synchronize Their Brains With New Adults – PsyPost
10. France Is Burning – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Honorable Mentioned:
The Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno, Meets Pope Leo XIV – Church Pop
Beautiful Baroque Portraits, Stunning Still Lifes, & Lissome Landscapes – The Way of Beauty
When Does Holy Water Stop Being Holy? (& More Weird Questions) – Jimmy Akin
Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
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 (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:
South America Turning Conservative & It’s Brazil’s Turn – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
