Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Relics of the Virgin Mary & St. Joseph in Rome – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Three Historical Facts About the Resurrection That Challenge Every Skeptic – Church Pop
The Classic Learning Test (C.L.T.) is Challenging the S.A.T. Exam. – Tradition, Family, & Property
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Paris – S.R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for May 2026 – M. Dybicz at Catholic Stand Magazine
Why, Oh Why, is 77-year-old Arch-Modernist Cupich Still in Charge in Chicago? – Rorate Cæli
St. Anne Church in Richmond Hill (Diocese of Savannah) Gets New Re-Redo’s – Fr. A.J. McDonald
In Baltimore, Catholics Make Reparation for a “Satanic Revival” – Tradition, Family, & Property
Trump’s Leadership, A.I. Images, & the Pope – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
On The Left, Educating For Assassination – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Amazing! Example of Alien Technology We Harvested From Aliens at Roswell! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
The Unknown Classic Film about a Russian Iconographer You Should Know – Kevin di Camillo
Claude A.I. Converts to Catholicism, the One True Religion – David L. Gray in the Morning
Not Development but Doctrinal “Progress”—by Leaps & Bounds – Fr. Serafino Lanzetta at 1P5
Temptation? Catherine of Siena’s Three Powerful Methods for Fighting the Devil – Church Pop
Florida Diocese Set to Debut ‘Trinity Village’ Offering Tiny Homes for Seniors – EWTN News
Christian Preacher Held After ‘Criticising Islam’ in U.K. – TEC News
Melinda Gates: A “Very Liberal” Priest Confirmed I Can be Catholic & Pro-Abortion – Life News
The 1950’s Version of Super Habits – Kathleen Abela at Super Habit
Grieving Mother Dies at Swiss Suicide Clinic – Wesley J. Smith, J.D., at National Review
A Priest in Purgatory – Veil Of Veronica
Palestinian Christian Details Israeli Settler Violence – Mary Rose at Zeale
New Yorker Restaurateur Erects Massive $400K Shrine to Padre Pio – New York Post
When Ambiguity (Under Pope Francis) Damaged the Catholic Faith – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
‘Ecclesiacide,’ Then & Now – George Weigel at National Catholic Register
Migration is Being Used to Weaken Europe’s Christian Identity – Th. Colsy at The Catholic Herald
Spirituality as Protective Factor: New Data Bolsters Religion’s Role in Tackling Addiction – Zenit
An American Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cardinal Pizzaballa on the Israeli Soldier Smashing a Crucifix of Christ – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Top-10 News Stories for the Thursday Afternoon Edition:
1. Report from the Ground: Charlotte – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. So, This is O.K.? But This is Not? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
3. What the Life of a Hidden Convent Actually Looks Like – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
4. Jesuit Fordham’s President Admitted on Camera She Rejects Catholic Teaching – Joe Doyle
5. How to Tell If Your Church Music Is Ugly – Mark Nowakowski at Catholic Answers Magazine
6. Rare Video Footage of St. Maximilian Kolbe – Hillbilly Catholic on X
7. Why Would Bishop Martin Want to be So Obstinate? – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
8. A Compendium of Catholic Books for Converts, Seekers, & Newly Curious – A. McGuire at TCA
9. How a Saint’s Marian Masterpiece was Hidden for 100+ Yrs & Finally Discovered – Church Pop
10. Vatican Prepares Pope Leo XIV Summit On Marriage Crisis – National Catholic Register
Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Thursday Afternoon Edition:
I Did the Same Thing Bishop Martin Did to the Family at the Altar Rail. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Before & After: St. Frances Borgia in Cedarburg, Wisconsin – Liturgical Arts Journal
Biden DOJ Prosecutors Discussed Their Desire to Target Catholic Nuns – Mary Margaret Olohan
Bishop Wants to Ordained Married Men Because “Pastoral Emergency”, What? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Recent Posts:
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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:
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
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
Catholic Prophecy Encyclopedia – Prophetical.org
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Faithful Catholic Biden Administration – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Imperial Picks – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is A.I. Making Us Intellectually Dumb? – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Female of the Species is Deadlier Than the Male – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Cardinal Burke Blesses New School Building at St. Louis de Montfort Academy – Trad, Fam, & Pr
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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