Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Great Christian Reset: The Return of a Christian West – Jonathan Van Maren at First Things
Women Should Take Their Husband’s Name – Johann Kurtz at Becoming Noble
Traditionalist Catholic Men: The Most Hated In the World – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
Note I:
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Note II:
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Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Yet Another Great Reversal of Pope Francis by Pope Leo! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Pope Leo & the Truth Behind a Saint & the Chicago Bears – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
New Papal Ferula for the New Phase of Pope Leo’s Pontificate. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Chaos, Anarchy, and Division at Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
Exclusive: Diocese of Charlotte Reacts to First Sunday After Altar Rail Ban – The Catholic Herald
Detroit Archbishop Appoints New President at Seminary, Replacing Key Personnel – Cath Vote
No Peace for the Latin Mass – John Byron Kuhner
Traditionis Custodes:
Where to Go When the Tradition is Gone – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal
The Liturgical Limbo of Traditionis Custodes – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
The Roche Report, Traditionis Custodes, & Permanent Revolution – Fr. Z’s Blog
Vatican II at 60:
Terrific From Fr. McTeigue! “Are We There Yeeeeet?” – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The New Dis-Order Mass vs. The TLM – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Roche is Sad & Worried – The Wanderer (Argentina) via Rorate Cæli
Defend Churches Against Intimidation – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack
Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign” – Tradition, Family, & Property
Bishop Who Declined Red Hat Resigns at 63 – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Faithlessness Breeds Soullessness – We’re Not At the End, But You Can See It From Here
Spanish: Clear Warnings From the Pope to the Neocatechumenal Way – Info Vaticana
Is German Literature Superior to English Literature? – Torch and Tub via Classical Ed Review
The Pious Scientists of the Late Middle Ages – Russell M. Lawson at Catholic Exchange
Ten Reasons It’s a Great Time to Be Catholic – Patti M. Armstrong at National Catholic Register
The Pathetic State of the Episcopal Church Today – Anthony Chase Fountain, Esq., at The TT
Burke’s Fairy Tale, Czerny’s Shrug, Spengler’s River – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
The Martyrdom of St. Lucia Park Hui-Sun – Florentius at Gloria Romanorum
Is Global Homo More Dangerous Than Islam? – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Russian Government Launches Unprecedented Attack on Patriarch of Constantinople – Zenit
Mysterious Experiences! – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Fisking Cardinal Roche’s Secret Letter to the Cardinals – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite. . .
The Thorns of Scott Adams’s ‘Conversion’ – Marcus Peter at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Times New Roman Font War: I’m on Charlemagne’s Side – John Horvat, II, at The IC
News Ticker:
Don Lemon & Leftists Interrupt Christian Service to Protest ICE – Creative Minority Report
Bishop Barron: ICE Should Focus on Serious Criminals, Asks Protesters to Stop Interfering – CWR
Irish Teacher Arrested Again After Refusing to Use “They” Pronoun for Student – M. Nawfal on X
News Brief:
A Full Training in Sacred Art Wall Painting Suitable for Catholics – David Clayton at NLM
West Coast Walk for Life Schedule: Friday & Saturday, January 23 & 24 – California Catholic Daily
Mary Co-Redemptrix Billboard Spotted on I-75 in Florida – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Hope For Sacred Music! – Richard J. Clark & Dr. Myrna Keough via Corpus Christi Watershed
Externals of the Mass – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Resurrecting Old Vestments: Antique Vestment Repair & Restoration – Liturgical Arts Journal
Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Mary’s Perpetual Virginity: Ten Biblical Evidences – Biblical Evidence For Catholicism
Video: Biblical Proof the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person – Full Sheen Ahead
Update on Cambridge Bibles for 2026 – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk
Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Orphanage, to Cocaine, to Faithful Priest – Steve Rey at Defenders Of The Catholic Faith
Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Teaching Your Children Discernment – Cath Spiritual Dir
Finding God in Stillness – Scepter Blog
Yes, Treating Employees Like Family Still Happens – Tradition, Family, & Property
Seven Days A Week: Meditations & Prayers – A Treasure To Be Shared
The Worth of a Tear Shed for Jesus is Greater than Fasting for a Year. . . – The American Catholic
Answering Protestants:
Papal Primacy & the Gift of Authority – Fr. Matthew Gonzalez at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Persecution of Christians:
Cardinal Brenes & Christian Persecution in Nicaragua – The Catholic Herald
Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
They Wanted a University Without Cancel Culture Then Dissenters Were Ousted – Evan Mandery
Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
I’ve Been a Public School Teacher for 20 Years. Trust Me: Homeschool Your Kids – TAOP on X
Mountains of Evidence on Teen Social Media Harm – Jon Haidt & Zach Rausch at After Babel
Nearly 30 Yale Undergrad Depts Have No Republican Faculty, Report Finds – Rachel del Guidice
Books:
The Best Books Catholic Culture Staff Read in 2025 – Catholic Culture
Poetry:
Winter 2026 Issue Now Available! – Steve Knepper at New Verse Review
Monday Early-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. The Mistaken Drive Against “Parish Shopping” – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
2. What’s Wrong With This Picture (JP2, B16, Francis, & Leo)? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
3. Leo Today Received in Private Audience FSSP Superior Gen Fr. John Berg – Diane Montagna
4. A Tale of Two Green Liturgies. . .in Two Cities. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
5. Children of Light Make Reparation for a Black Mass of Defiant “Light” in Texas – TFP
6. What My Time in Israel Taught Me About the World’s Fertility Crisis – Them Before Us
7. Three Heterodox Cardinals Denounce President Trump – Ruth Graham at New York Times
8. How’s This for a Chapel? – Culture Explorer via Spirit Daily Blog
9. 10 Fascinating Facts About the Mysterious Enoch – B. Shumaker at National Catholic Register
10. Moving, Liturgically – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Monday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Pope Leo’s New Notes – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
2. Leo XIV, the Long Transition – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
3. How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP
4. Carmelite Friar Prays Rosary Online at 4am is Brazil’s Most-Watched Streamer – Zenit
5. If Progressive Catholics Were Totally Honest. . . – The Latin Right
6. Bishops Against Bishops on the TLM: Where Will Leo Land? – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
7. Pic Showing Ratzinger & Fulton Sheen Together at Second Vatican Council – Cath Arena on X
8. The Diabolical Face of Francis – Theresa A. Nixon at Petite Fleur
9. Cardinal Roche is Very, Very Worried – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10. Priest Who Was Padre Pio’s Personal Secretary Dies At 85 – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote
Recent Posts:
MONDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
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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
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:
Trump Has a Real Insurrection on His Hands In Minnesota – Breccan F. Thies at The Federalist
The AWFLs Are Screeching in Waukesha – Dad29
White House Healthcare Plan Raises Pro‑Life Questions – The Catholic Herald
The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Crime in Germany Rises, with Left-Wing Violence Dominating the Statistics – TEC
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
China’s Fertility Crisis: Free Babies, Subsidized Embryos, & Ghost of One-Child Policy – Zenit
January 3, 1777: Battle of Princeton – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: Niall Ferguson: Does The West have a Future? – The Macdonald-Laurier Institute
The U.S. Territory of Greenland:
Denmark’s Greenland Illusion: Sovereignty Without Power – Iben Thranholm at Courage Media
Why Greenland Suddenly Matters to the Rest of the World – Javier Villamor at TEC
Muslims Take Over Streets of Paris, But Macron Wants to Defend Greenland – David Vance on X
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Heisman Winner Mendoza: Why He Took Trophy to Priests at St. Paul Ctr/Univ – S. Jose on X
The Curious Catholic Comedy of James Donald Forbes McCann – D. Turner at The Catholic Herald
Requiescat In Pace: Scott Adams & His Last Note, Converting – The American Catholic
The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP
The Best Movies I Watched in 2025 – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News 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
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