Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Blue Miles: A Monastic Novel Introduces the Monastic Life to 21st-Century Readers – The CWR
The Sacred Christian Art of Martin Earle – Robert Lazu Kmita, D.Phil., at The Imaginative. . .
After Armenian Mother Church Demolished in Nagorno-Karabakh, Europe Fights Back – The Reg
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Names Four New American Bishops – James Bradbury at The Catholic Herald
Leo on Immigration: Order, Dignity, & Misconception – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at The Amer Spect
Leo XIV Recognises Another 49 Catholic Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War – Rafael Pinto Borges
Pope Leo Calls for the Immediate Release of Christian Hostages in Nigeria – Pope Respecter on X
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Legend of St. Helena, the Discoverer of the True Cross – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Mov
Review: Clementine Vulgate Enhanced Edition from Church Latin Publishing – Catholic Bible Talk
A Dubium to Pope Leo from a Layman – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
When the World’s Largest Christian Nation Is Not in The West – The Daily Declaration
But Don’t Call the Pope Political (Raillery) – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope or Politician? Looking at West Virginia – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Fr. Pagliarani’s S.S.P.X. Statement: Untrue, Divisive, Uncharitable, & Arguably Heretical – RLE
The Interpretation of Ancient Greek Literature – Gilbert Murray at Antigone
One-Legged German Jesuit Stood Up to Nazi’s & Survived WWII – Sister M.J. Calore, S.S.C.J., on X
Stations of the Cross: Personal Prayer & Meditation – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand Magazine
Questions about liturgy: Wrapped Low-Gluten Hosts – Fr. Edward McNamara at Zenit
When Monks Fasted Only On Liquid Bread for Lent: Holy Father Beer – The Culturist on X
Oldest American Bishop & WWII Veteran Bishop René Henry Gracida Passes Away at 102 – Zeale
Archaeologism & Death of the Living Body: The Fabrication of a Liturgical Rupture – Nuntiatoria
Teaching Your Children (or Grandchildren) Humility – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Magazine
Are You a Tombstone or a Living Stone? A Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter – Msgr. Cha. Pope
Ahead of World Youth Day, Catholic Population in South Korea Climbs Slowly – The Pillar
No Geese Were Harmed In the Making of this Video – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Meet the Psychedelic Christians: My First Embodied Experience of the Holy Spirit – UnHerd
“Regina Cæli”, More Than You Wanted To Know – William J. Fritz at Corpus Christi Watershed
Secular Parents Watch ‘Ted Lasso’ with Kids for Their Moral Lessons – John Daniel Davidson on X
U. of Notre Dame Fires Catholic Professor for Successfully Teaching Philosophy – The Observer
Why the Church Cannot Ordain Women – Luke Collins at The Catholic Herald
Cities Without Children: Childless Cities, Childless Young Couples – Aaron M. Renn
Is the Church Dying or Reviving? – David Paul Deavel, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report
The Classic Learning Test (C.L.T.) is Challenging the S.A.T. Exam, Leftists Are Enraged – TFP
Faith, Politics & the Rise of MAGA Catholics – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Catholic Herald
Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Quiet Surge of Alternative Micro-Colleges – Matthew J. Smith at ARC
Top-10 News Stories for the Friday Evening Edition:
1. Why, Oh Why, is 77-year-old Arch-Modernist Cupich Still in Charge in Chicago? – Rorate Cæli
2. Three Historical Facts About the Resurrection That Challenge Every Skeptic – Church Pop
3. Amazing! Example of Alien Technology Harvested From Aliens at Roswell! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. Relics of the Virgin Mary & St. Joseph in Rome – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
5. The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Paris – S.R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
6. St. Anne Church in Richmond Hill (Dioc. of Savannah) Gets New Re-Redo’s – Fr. A.J. McDonald
7. The 1950’s Version of Super Habits – Kathleen Abela at Super Habit
8. Melinda Gates: A “Very Liberal” Priest Confirmed I Can be Catholic & Pro-Abortion – Life News
9. Claude A.I. Converts to Catholicism, the One True Religion – David L. Gray in the Morning
10. Florida Diocese Set to Debut ‘Trinity Village’ Offering Tiny Homes for Seniors – EWTN News
Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Friday Evening Edition:
New Yorker Restaurateur Erects Massive $400K Shrine to Padre Pio – New York Post
An American Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Temptation? Catherine of Siena’s Three Powerful Methods for Fighting the Devil – Church Pop
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Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (America) – 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:
The Killhouse: Where Ukraine’s Revolutionary Military Robots are Developed – The Spectator
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Raising the Confederate Battle Flag Over the Ruins of Shuri Castle – Donald R. McClary, J.D.
Iran’s Underground Church in Wartime – Jonathon Van Maren at The European Conservative
May 3, 1863: Lee Wins the Battle of Chancellorsville – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Book Covers & People – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
In Baltimore, Catholics Make Reparation for a “Satanic Revival” – Tradition, Family, & Property
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Is A.I. Making Us Intellectually Dumb? – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
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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