Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Pro-Life Policies & ‘Protection of Every Unborn Child’ – Live Action News
The Story Behind Pope Leo XIV’s New Papal Staff – CNA via National Catholic Register
Holiness Is Possible This Year: A Catholic Approach to Resolutions – Scepter Blog
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Condemns Restrictions on Free Speech in West – Catholic Arena
Pope Leo Denounces Orwellian Tendencies to the Diplomatic Corps – New Daily Compass
Pope Leo Hosts Surprise Meeting With María Corina Machado at Vatican – Rome Reports
The Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals:
Card Zen Blasts “Bergoglian Synodality” as “Ironclad Manipulation” – College Of Cardinals Report
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Five Reasons Why Baptism Is the Greatest Gift You Can Give a Child – P. Perazzo at Church Pop
Near Athens, a Little-Known & Astonishing Mosaic of Mary – Pierre Téqui at Aleteia
A.I. & Authentic Christian Dignity – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Volunteers who Honor the Legacy of Heroes with “Taps” – Tradition, Family, & Property
What Does the Church Say About Rebaptism? – Marcus Peters at Catholic Answers Magazine
Calls to Pregnancy Support Helpline Broke Records in 2025 – Nancy Flanders at Live Action News
How Did the Magi Spend Their Time at Bethlehem? – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
What Would Russia’s Conversion To Our Lady of Fatima Look Like? – Tradition, Family, & Property
Some Basic Principles of Masculinity – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
Ireland’s Leading Anti-Catholic Catholic – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Looking for a New Parish & Crossing Some Off the List – Kevin T. DiCamillo at Crisis Magazine
Ukraine, the Rule of Money & the Art of the Done Deal – Tradition, Family, & Property
Exposing Satanic Infiltration in the Catholic Church: A Shocking Testimony – Jesse Romero
Video: Cardinal Fernandez Makes Bizarre Ultimatum To The Church – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Are Catholics Who Love & Protect Orthodoxy the Late Pope Francis Haters? – Fr. A.J. McDonald
‘If France Dies, Europe Dies’ – Ed West at Wrong Side Of History
The Rise & Fall of Gay Activism – Scott Yenor at First Things
Video: Trump Administration Just Put The American Bishops On Notice – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Benedict XVI’s Master of Ceremonies Fired for Profane Truth-Telling – Chris Jackson
The Fertility Crisis Will Not Be Solved by Economics Alone – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
News Ticker:
Bishop Barron Praises Bravery of Iranians Protesting Oppressive Regime – Catholic Vote
News Brief:
The Anglican Church is Now a Left Wing NGO – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Welcome to “Ordinary Time” – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
The Renaissance Baptismal Font of the Duomo of Viterbo – S.R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Spectacular Communion Setting! – Jeff Ostrowski at Corpus Christi Watershed
5 Tips To Help Do the 5 First Saturdays Devotion More Devoutly – Tradition, Family, & Property
The Liturgical Laments of Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
Yep, A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How a Home Schooling Mom Teaches Five Children – Bethany S. Mandel on X
Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Hottest High Schools in Massachusetts Are Trade Schools – The Wall Street Journal
Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom Destroys Actual Intelligence In Students – The Federalist
With Washington Stepping Back, States Must Step Up – Jane Swift at RealClear Education
Books:
When Re-Enchantment Isn’t Enough – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
Monday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. In This Photo, Do You See the Greatest Problem With the Fabricated Liturgy – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. Leo’s Brief But Significant Point on Capital Punishment – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
3. Leo’s First Extraordinary Consistory: A Messy Learning Curve & a Handful of Hints – Ror Cæli
4. “We All Knew” – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
5. Cardinal Müller: Leo Will Do the Right Thing for Everyone on Liturgy – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6. Pope Leo Calls for “Sober” Liturgy That Respects Piety – CNA via Adoremus
7. St. Benedict’s Monastery in the Aspen Mountains Shuts Down – Thomas J. Duesterberg at NRO
8. Diocesan Inc.: The Second Avignon Captivity of the Church – James R. Green at Grain of Wheat
9. Video: Hopes For TLM Relief Dashed As Bishop Chooses Not To Act – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
10. Leo XIV: Three Signals From His First Consistory – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Recent Posts:
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
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
Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Dumb & Dumber & Then There’s David Adler – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
As Women Climb the Corporate Ladder, Burnout is an Unwelcome Achievement – G. Isbell at TFP
A Small Fry Replaces a Great Captain – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Clash Within Western Civilization – R.R. Reno at First Things
Invasion America – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Star Trek & Faith with Mark Hansard – The Secrets of Star Trek – Jimmy Akin
A House Servant for Mom & Dad – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Gifts Can We Bring to the Christ Child in These Turbulent Times? Ourselves. – TFP
David – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
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
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