Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Recovering England’s Sacred Musical Heritage: The St. Birinus Festival – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
St. Charles Lwanga & His Companions, Martyrs – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
‘Rural Revival’? Inside the Surprising Catholic Convert Spike in America’s Heartland – The Reg
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
An American P.R. Executive in the Vatican’s Court – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Pope Leo Champions Sheen as Beatification Nears – Michael Haynes at Pelican Brief
Francis Lambasted E.W.T.N. Implicitly, Today Pope Leo Did the Exact Opposite – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Magnifica Humanitas Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Social Encyclicals as Motives of Credibility for the Church – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Cathol Cult
Continuity & Clarification: On Leo, Francis, & Magnifica Humanitas – Dcn. David H. Delaney, Ph.D.
Italian: “Magnificent Humanitas,” The Vatican, & The Algorithm – Antonio Spadaro
Pope Leo’s Unsettling Vision of the A.I. Future – Francis X. Rocca at The Atlantic
Magnifica Humanitas: The Encyclical That Almost Said No – Leo & David Engels at Leo
A Pope Against the Techbros – John Miller at Pittsburgh Review Of Books
Was this Encyclical Really about A.I.? – Austin Suggs at Gospel Simplicity
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Spanish Bishops Head Rejects Spirit of Amoris Lætitia Days Before Pope’s Visit – Michael Haynes
Video: Pride Month is Anti-Catholic – Full Sheen Ahead
Devote June to the Sacred Heart, Not Disordered Sexuality, Part II – Dan Fitzpatrick at CSM
The Encyclical “Humanæ Vitæ” & the Post Conciliar Crisis – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.
A Russian Pilgrim in Quebec – Dr. Edouard Belaga at Catholic Stand Magazine
Why Can’t the World’s Best Technologies Create Smarter Students? – Tradition, Family, & Prop
The Meaning Behind The Sacred Heart Image – The American Catholic
Nine Reasons Why U.F.O.s & Aliens Are Demons – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from the Media:
Pray the National Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: June 3-11, 2026 – Amy Smith at The Reg
The Devil & ‘Emerging Issues’ – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
The Most Connected Generation, Gen Z, is also the Loneliest – P. Shumate at The Conservateur
How to Pray the Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena, Padre Pio’s Miraculous Daily Prayer – Church Pop
Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Addressing the Stand Out Class of 2026 – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
The History of Education in Six Words – Erik Ellis at Public Discourse
The Advantages of Sex-Segregated Education – Rebecca Salazar at American Reformer
Top-10 News Stories for the Tuesday Morning Edition:
1. I am Sure the Vatican Will Take Back the Apology of Francis on Seventh of Never – TACatholic
2. Curia Infighting? No Latin Encyclical? Vatican-Watcher’s Explanation – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
3. Church Crisis Presented In A Single Photo – Complicit Clergy
4. 8 of 10 Ordained from Parishes Hit by Charlotte Bishop Martin’s T.L.M. Ban – Brian Williams
5. The N.Y. Times Worries We’re Re-Entering the Middle Ages, Great! – Creative Minority Report
6. No Stomach, No Intestines, & Lived for 11 Years on the Eucharist Alone – Rosary Son
7. Leo Contra the New Babel: Reflections on Pope’s Landmark Encyclical – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
8. We Graded All 50 States on Child Protection, Only One Got an A – Them Before Us
9. Postcard From Buc-ee-stan – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
10. Should Eulogies Be Permitted at Funeral Masses? – The Catholic Herald
Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Tuesday Morning Edition:
St. Joseph’s Power: How His 30-Day Novena Helped Me Launch a Catholic School – Devin Rose
Confession Isn’t Therapy – Thomas Petri at First Things
Against ‘Minor Attracted Persons’ – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Recent Posts:
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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
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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:
“I Can’t Breathe”: Handcuffing of a Murder Victim & Death of Our Culture – G. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Funny Man Crying: Bob Hope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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