Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Jerome Academy & the Call to Inclusive Catholic Schools – Melissa Mitchell, Ph.D., at WOF
Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Eastern Lung of Pope Leo’s First Encyclical – Ines Angeli Murzaku at The CWR
The Encyclical to End All Wars? – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Two Thinkers Shaping the Catholic Response to A.I. – Jonah McKeown at NC Register
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo Entrusts to Mary That Politicians May “Direct Their Decisions” To Peace – Rome Reports
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Devote June to the Sacred Heart, Not Disordered Sexuality – Dan Fitzpatrick at Cath Stand Magaz
No Double Altars Or Double Sanctuary Here! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Church Crisis Presented In A Single Photo – Complicit Clergy
Why Electric Candles? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
On the Proper Understanding of Benedict XVI & Ganswein – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Video: The Condemned Error of Americanism – Two Cities Podcast & Journal of American Reform
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from the Rest:
The Catholic Argument for Abolishing the United States Department of Education – Luke Parks
How Democrats Turned on Religious Freedom – Thomas F. Farr, Ph.D., at First Things
Postcard From Buc-ee-stan – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
When Words Lose Their Meaning – Shmuel Klatzkin, Ph.D., at The American Spectator
New Catholic Moment? Revival, Decline, & Future of the Church – Robert Royal, Ph.D., et al.
60 Years After Coleman: Research Shows Family Structure Is Still Needed – Real Clear Education
Erasing Motherhood: How the Lie of Two Dads Harms Kids – Them Before Us
Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. John’s College Great Books Approach is Anachronistic & Spreading – Chronicle Of Higher Ed
Top-10 News Stories for the Monday Morning Edition:
1. Leo Praises ‘Catholic’ Group That Practices Bizarre Form of Fringe Protestantism – Rad Fidelity
2. The Church’s Grave Prognosis – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
3. Secret Behind Viral TikTok Nuns & Their Global Classroom – Jenny Lark Snarski at Aleteia
4. Do the Bishops Understand Islam? Will They Ever Learn? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
5. In Newark, a New Generation Is Finding the Catholic Faith – National Catholic Register
6. Pope Leo XIV is Not Francis II – Damian M. Thompson, Ph.D., on X
7. What I Hope Leo Means on Just War Theory – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at Underground Thomist
8. Austrian Dominican Defends Naked Nuns & More Blasphemy. . . – Catholic Conclave
9. Self-Regulation: The Architecture of Childhood – Kevin Stinehart
10. June: Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Monday Morning Edition:
Five Powerful Prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Every Catholic Should Know – Church Pop
Five Myths About the Trinity that Too Many People Still Believe, Maybe Even You – Church Pop
Dear Bishop Martin of Charlotte: Slaughter Not The Sacred Liturgy – A Treasure To Be Shared
How to Explain the Surge in Conversions – Daniel B. Gallagher at Crisis Magazine
Leo XIV: What Does His First Encyclical Tell Us? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Recent Posts:
MONDAY MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SATVRDAY MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
Catholic References:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
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
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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
Prime Time Politics. . . Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Paris in Flames: Football Fans Turn Champs-Élysées Into War Zone – TEC News
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Mind Recoils at This Level of Horror – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
And They Had a Small House Too – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Replacements or Coming Soon: Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ – The Cath Thing
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