Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why I’m Done with the University of Notre Dame – Christian S. Smith, Ph.D., at First Things
An Evangelical Christian Discovers the Catholic Mass is Worship! – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Catholics Reject Unorthodox Speakers at the Religious Education Conference (REC) – TFP
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The Liturgy of Littleness: At the Heart of Leo XIV’s One Homily – David L. Gray, Th.M., at CSM
The University of Notre Dame, Fame Or Faith:
Notre Dame Must Choose Courage – Liam Kelly the Notre Dame Observer
Catholics Blast Notre Dame’s Promotion of Abortion Activist – S.A. McCarthy at Americ Spectator
FSSPX:
The Vatican Puts the Ball in SSPXs Hand – What Will They Do with It? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Address of the Superior of the French District of the SSPX to the Faithful – Catholic Conclave
The SSPX is Not the Problem – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Archbishop Gomez, Sodomy, & James Martin – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
When Jesus Makes an Unreasonable Request – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Dal Molin Stefano: Introducing an Italian Iconography Studio, Workshop & Supplier – Lit Art Jour
Stop Equating Ramadan to Lent – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at Crisis Magazine
I’ve Got a Secret. . . From the Votive Mass “to Beg for the Grace of Dying Well” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Video: Heretic Synodal Bishops Get Blistering Rebuke from Card Muller – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Enemy Number One of The Left: Traditional Catholicism – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
Fr. Allan J. McDonald Rants about Cardinal McElroy & the FSSPX – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
The Atlantic Profiles Your Working Boy – Rod Dreher
Video: Bishop Unwisely Fans The Flames Of Division In America – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at RTT
We Only Epstein’s Crimes Morally Reprehensible Because of Christianity – Paul Anleitner on X
How Suffering of the Living Can Benefit the Poor Souls in Purgatory – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Godparenting: A Spiritual Calling – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
In Praise of Gardening – James Haninck at New Oxford Review
Hospitality as a Way of Life – Noelle Mering at The Catholic Herald
What Is Tradition? Fidelity & Treason – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Don McClarey Rebukes Ed Feser Over International Law – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
Here’s What You Can Do With Blessed Candles – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When God Fights, Small Consequence if Hand that Holds the Sword is Big or Little – The Am Cath
Things I Learned From A Brother In Christ – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
Diagramming Catholic Prayer – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Culture War: Classical Education’s Double-Edged Sword – M.A. Signorelli at The Cornerstone
Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is a Four-Year Degree Worth It? – Sian Leah Beilock at Wall Street Journal
Thursday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Pope Fills See Vacant for 13 Years – The Catholic Herald
2. The Real Rot in the Modern Church: University of Notre Dame – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
3. Letter from Hell – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
4. SSPX Meeting with Doctrine of the Faith, Wherein Fr. Z Doesn’t Exactly Rant – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. Seven Steps to Help Us Control Our Minds – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand Magazine
6. SSPX Issues Official Response Following Meeting with Cardinal Fernandez – Diane Montagna
7. The Image of Our Lady of Lourdes That’s Not There but Everyone Sees It – EWTN News
8. Another Day, Another Homicidal Trans Maniac – Rod Dreher
9. A Stunning Renovation of a Carmelite Monastery Chapel – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
10. The Truth about Invincible Ignorance – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Thursday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Pope Leo to Resume the Tradition of Visiting Local Parishes – Rome Reports
With the Bad News Comes Some Good News & an Action Item! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Farewell to the Pocket Paperback – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
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Daily Readings:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Catholic References:
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
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Communism Working Out in New York City as Well as it Always Does – The American Catholic
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Spanish Left Has an Undying Hatred for the Church – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Do You Control Your Phone, or Does It Control You? – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Depraved Hollyweird – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
As Islam Surpasses Christianity in Practice, Many Ask: Is Holy Mother Russia Holy? – TFP
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Has the Keyboard Slain the Quill? New Jersey Schools Don’t Think So – Gary Isbell at 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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