Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Striking Photos by Peter Li Capture the Soaring Majesty of Sacred Spaces – G. Ebert at Colossal
Catholic Oxford’s Quiet Revival – Jan C. Bentz at The Catholic Herald
From Ashes to Alleluia: Lenten Readings for Forty Days – Brother Joseph Freyaldenhoven at CSM
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
On the Thursday After Ash Wednesday, Leo Enunciates His Pastoral Vision – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
What is the Urgent Priority for Today? Pope Leo Shares With the Clergy of Rome – Rome Reports
Lent:
Reading & Watching During Lent – Kenneth Craycraft, Ph.D., J.D., at The CWR
Pray the Stations of the Cross with Thomas Aquinas College – California Catholic Daily
Ordinariate Gift: A Penitential Office for the Blessing of Ashes – A Treasure To Be Shared
The Unlikely Prophet Jonah as a Model for Us in Lent – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at T&S
Appropriate for Fridays During Lent: Can We Eat Alligator? – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Leo the Great on the True Meaning of Lent – The Catholic Herald
Lent as Training for Spiritual War – the Great Fight Back – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
FSSPX:
“SSPX? I Stand With Rome!”; “Oh, Really? Terrific Video From Fr. Robert McTeigue – Fr. Z’s Blog
SSPX Confirms July 1 Episcopal Consecrations Despite Vatican Warning – Diane Montagna
Bishop Athanasius Schneider Remarks on Burning Issues, Vatican II, SSPX – Fr. Z’s Blog
SSPX Rejects Holy See’s Dialogue & Will Proceed With Consecrations – Michael Haynes
Another Major Challenge From the FSSPX, This Time for Pope Leo XIV. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Video: SSPX Issue Brutal Reply to Rome’s Demand to Halt Consecrations – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The SSPX Schism Begins – David L. Gray, Th.M.
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Stunning Restoration of St. Luke, St. Lucas, Iowa – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Former Head of Influential Anglican Seminary Received Into Catholic Church – Ed Pentin
No, Holy Father, Health is Not a “Right” – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Why Are Trads Like This? The Psychology of the Trad Boom – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
Demoniac: The Beginning of a Long Road to God – Nathan Krupa at The Country Disciple
Conversion: A Thermodynamics Parable – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand Magazine
9 Things to Ask the Sacred Heart in These Troubling, Revolutionary Times – Trad, Fam, & Prop
When Not to Pray? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Video: Parish Defiled w/Unholy Parody of Marriage Performed by a Priest – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Rome Praises Islam & Ramadan for Lent – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Is This Like Arresting Capone on Tax Evasion? Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – Creative Min Rep
Here Comes Another Big Mideast War – Rod Dreher
France in Shock Over Murder of Young Convert & Pro-life Activist Quentin Deranque – The CWR
Embracing the Universal Call to Holiness: Part II – Brother Joseph Freyaldenhoven at CSM
Affluent White Female Liberals Are Living In A Made-Up World – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
Remains of St. Francis to Be Visible for Veneration in Assisi – Francesco Ricupero at Vatican News
Art For The Day – The American Catholic
A Classical Approach to Financial Wisdom: Give, Save, Spend – Robert Bortins
Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: This University Built an Honors College & Then Destroyed It – The Honest Broker
Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Love It – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Art Restoration that Shocked the World – Inspiraggio
Wednesday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. A Hidden Cause of the Vocation Crisis – Braden Hock at Crisis Magazine
2. This is Why They Don’t Invite Catholics – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
3. Five Films for Lent – Amelia McKee at Art For The Liturgical Year
4. Personal Size Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Available Now! – T. McCormick at Catholic Bible Talk
5. Tip of a Very Dirty Ice Berg: Corruption Among the Norbertines – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
6. The Gay Marriage Project Crashes at the C of E General Synod – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
7. Jesse’s World: Rev. Jackson’s Dubious Legacy – Rod Dreher
8. The Blessing of Ashes, Novus Ordo vs. Vetus Ordo, Could There Be Differences? – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Chant Is Not a Penitential Act – Daniel Marshall at Corpus Christi Watershed
10. Leo Appoints a Sister to Rule Over Bishops. . . – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Wednesday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Is Ash Wednesday Unbiblical? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Dying Young, a Tragedy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
“Ash Wednesday” by T.S. Eliot – Fr. Z’s Blog
Recent Posts:
VVEDNESDAY EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
TVESDAY EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
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:
Marks Beginning to Realize They are Marks – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
As America Turns 250, Bishops Sound the Alarm on Religious Freedom – NC Register
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Conqueror of the Old Northwest – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Europe’s Fate Is America’s Business – Joshua S. Treviño at First Things
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When Traveling, Mind Your Shoes, Socks & Civility – Gary Isbel at Tradition, Family, & Property
Ever Busy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Catholics Reject Unorthodox Speakers at the Religious Education Conference (REC) – 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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