Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
On the American Traditionalist Pash of Wanting a King – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
A Papal Gift To Meme-Makers! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Leo XIV’s Impromptu News Conference on Flight to Lebanon – Silere Non Possum
First Press Conference of the Pope Aboard His Plane: Middle East, Etc. . . – Rome Reports
Heresy from Pope Leo XIV! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Leo Lands in Lebanon, Marking Beginning of Second Leg of Apostolic Journey – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV Reportedly Wants To Throw Out A White Sox First Pitch – Ch. Rousselle at Aleteia
Pope Leo XIV Tracker – Zenit
Advent:
Certainty Is for Failures – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Advent Longing of St. John of the Cross – Glenn Dickinson at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Advent & Christmas with the Church Fathers – Dominic V. Cassella at The Catholic Thing
Poetry, Songs, Art: Three Ways To Make This An Advent Of Beauty – Kathleen Hattrup at Aleteia
A Surprising Advent – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
Advent Begins & Christmas Awaits – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
Advent with the Angels – Mike Schramm at Epic Pew
Advent: What Is It & How Should It Be Celebrated? – Catholic News Agency
World’s Largest Nativity Scene Is In Alicante, Spain – Jan via Spirit Daily Blog
The Ancient Origins of the Advent Wreath & Its Profound Symbolic Meaning – Church Pop
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Winged Tabernacles of the Middle Ages – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalis
Unusual Polychromatic Iconostases of Eastern Europe – Liturgical Arts Journal
Unifying Around a Liturgical Cycle. . . – Frater Spiritus
Medieval Liturgical Objects at the Musée de Cluny in Paris – Gregory DiPippo at New Lit Mov
Liturgy of the Hours: 4 Ancient Catholic Means to Defeat Our Prevailing Modernism – Cath Link
Questions about Liturgy: Flags Over a Coffin – Fr. Edward McNamara, L.C., at Zenit
A Visual Reconstruction of the First Mass in Wyoming – George Capps & Polly Capps Paule
Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Behind the Grille: How a Cloistered Nun’s Manuscript Changed Everything – Jeffrey Bruno
How A Remote Island In Indonesia Forms Hundreds Of Priests For The World – CNA
Traditiones Custodes:
Why They Hate The Latin Mass: All Those Children & Vocations – Janet E. Smith, Ph.D.
Bishop Beckman of Knoxville Tells TLMers Scram – Matt Discipulus on X
Mater Populi Fidelis:
Theological Audacity & Confusion: On the Marian Document – Rorate Cæli
O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
We Now Know Which U.S. Bishop is Leading the USCCB War Against Trump – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Are the Liberal Arts Actually Important? – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining The Realm
Timeless Education in an A.I. World – Lily Abadal at The American Spectator
American Education: Its Decline & Hope for Restoration – Jon Kirwan, Ph.D., at Principles
Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Robert P. George & the Great Campus Vibe Shift – The Chronicle of Higher Education
Classroom Indoctrination Is Alive & Well, Unfortunately – Daniel Buck at National Review
Miami Public School Adopts Classical Education Model – Miami Herald
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Anglican-to-Catholic Pipeline – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Why Moscow’s Absence From Turkey Events Was Conspicuous & Significant – Ch. Altieri at Crux
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – David L. Gray
Catholics vs. Protestants; Video – Noelle Mering at Family Revival
Eastern Catholics in the U.S.: A Look at the Numbers – John J. Ziegler, Ph.D., at The CWR
Homosexual Clergy Destroy Heterosexual Vocations – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Not Praying for Departed Souls: The Scandal of the Modern Catholic Funeral – Kwasniewski PhD
Inversion, Confusion: We Need More Mary, Less Gayness – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite. . .
What We’ve Been Reading—Autumn 2025 – The Editors at First Things
America, Please Put Some Pants On: An Epidemic Of Childish Attire – The American Spectator
Three Big Things from Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum – Mike Schramm at Epic Pew
Embryos or Babies? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
An Unpopular Critique of Eastern Orthodoxy: The Atonement – Erick Ybarra
Albert the Great in a Gothic Painting: Teacher, Preacher, & Saint – Art For The Liturgical Year
Insane Marriage Stories & the Public Good – Jenna Kandas at Epic Pew
Exorcist Warns Against Ouija Boards: ‘You’re Talking to a Demon’ – J. Burkepile at Church Pop
Rendering to Caesar . . . & to God – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
News Brief:
Record 52 Students Converted This Past Sunday at Arizona State University – Sachin Jose on X
Europe’s Most Beautiful & Largest Christmas Market – European Best Destinations
Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Satan Is Ever A Cheat – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Sunday Late-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. For Loving Our Lady, Total Exemption From Purgatory – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
2. We’re Starting “Year A” (Liturgy): What’s Unique About It? – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
3. Seven Dos & Don’ts of a Good Confession – Caroline Godin at Epic Pew
4. Doomsday Will be Foretold by Physical Signs, Said Jesus – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
5. 21 Saint Quotes for Your Advent Reflections – Alex R. Hey at Epic Pew
6. Pope Leo Concludes Turkey Trip with Two Moments of Orthodox Prayer – Kathleen N. Hattrup
7. Virginia Mayo’s Thirst for Joy Amidst Hollywood Fame, with Fulton Sheen’s Help – Aleteia
8. Do You Desire Heaven? Really? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
9. Contemplative Prayer: 4 Ancient Catholic Means to Defeat Our Prevailing Modernism – C Link
10. Recognizing the Signs of the Times – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Sunday Late-Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
Rosary-Colored Glasses & the Hidden, Eucharistic Wisdom of God – Fr. Ignatius J. Schweitzer, O.P.
Suffering Through Mental Illness with God’s Love – Sara Grace at Catholic Stand Magazine
Spiritual Darkness – Fr. Michael Briese
Can You Tell the Difference Between Pink & Rose? – Amy O’Connell at Epic Pew
Recent Posts:
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Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The E.U. Flag was Originally Based on Catholic Symbols – Trad West via Spirit Daily Blog
Carlson & Fuentes Betray Young Men – Daniel J. Mahoney at The American Mind
Supreme Court Must Stop the Left’s Assault on Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers – Rick Santorum
Japan’s Same-Sex “Marriage” Ban Is Constitutional, Says Tokyo Court – BBC News on AOL
What Nobody Tells You About Indians & the Natives of North America – No Pasaron
The Nation Makers by Howard Pyle – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Islam Has No Place in Western Civilization – Lepanto Institute on X
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Seven Catholic Things You Can Do This Fall (That Aren’t Just Pumpkin Spice Lattes) – Epic Pew
The Church of England Ordained Bears & Squirrels (But then the Unexpected Happened) – IIT
The Exorcist: Why Blatty Called The Possessed Girl “Regan” – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
The Ultimate Gift Guide For The Trad Wife In Your Life – Kylee Griswold at The Federalist
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
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