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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Statue Survives Shocking Fires in Spokane, Washington – Catholic Arena
The Great Deception: How The West Was Lost, & How to Win It Back – David Torkington
The Tiny Church that Beat the Gold Rush & Became Australia’s Busiest Parish – Church Pop
August is the Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary:
August & the Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – S. Brewster at Catholic Exchange
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
The Wondrous Gift of the Priesthood – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Spanish Report Fuels Anxiety Over Pope Leo’s Intention Regarding the T.L.M. – Diane Montagna
Spanish Publication: Confirmed, Leo is Against the T.L.M., Thinks It’s Unimportant – Niwa Limbu
A Tale of Two Cardinals: Unity in Diversity vs. Unity in Uniformity; Sarah & Cupich – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholics: Be In the World, Not of It – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand Magazine
Fishwrap was Fair on S.S.P.X. Schism, but Let Me Rant! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Book Review: “The Once and Future Roman Rite” Questions Liturgical Revolution – Rorate Cæli
St. Joseph Was Not Silent in Scripture, So What Did He Say? – Scott Smith, Esq.
A Benefit of At-Fault Divorce – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Exploring Carthusian Liturgical Architecture – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Video: George Washington’s Mysterious Heavenly Visitor Revealed – The Jesse Romero Show
Rome: Sodom & Gomorrah Struck Down for Anti-Immigration, Not Homosexuality – Christian H.
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Cardinal Sarah Calls for a Return to Summorum Pontificum – Michael Haynes at Catholic Herald
Video: Why a Bishop Wants the Latin Mass Gone – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D., & Joe McLane
Is Pope Leo Maintaining a T.L.M. ‘Gray Area’? – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
Video: Nude Pride Display at a Cathedral. . . The Bishop’s Astonishing Response – Raymond Arroyo
Leo Meets With His New E.W.T.N. Prefect for Communications at the Vatican – Silere Non Possum
Toronto Catholics Launch First Conference for Young Professionals – Catholic World Report
Christians in West Bengal Face New Round of Intimidation, Threats – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
Not Predestined? There’s Still Hope for You! – Parker Manning at Catholic Answers Magazine
Paul Revere Became Catholic (The Patriot’s Great-Grandson, That Is) – National Catholic Register
€2B Euros, 5K Properties, & a Gold Reserve: The Wealth of the Holy See – Rome Reports
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Odyscenes: The Twelve Best Bits of the Odyssey – Edmund Stewart at Antigone
Please Pray For Frederica Mathewes-Green! – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Don’t Worry, Be Conservative – Ben Peterson at Public Discourse
A Catholic Moment or an Evangelical Century? – Timon Cline, J.D., at First Things
Video: The Instagram “Christian Aesthetic” Is a Problem – Matt Fradd
Video: What Does the ‘W’ in W.N.B.A. Stand For? – Michael Knowles
The Real Reason that Substack is Collapsing – Scott Carney at Magnetic North
Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Monday Edition:
1. This Is One of the Reasons Why Church Pews Were Invented – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
2. The Antipope Venerated as a Saint – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
3. Why Priests Leave or Are Dismissed – Captain Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
4. Archbishop Cordileone Questions Future of Traditionis Custodes: Not Realistic – Advaticanum
5. The Fauci Diary Hearings – Leila Marie Lawler & Phillip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Happy Despite Them
6. Lost Traditions: The Falda & Subcinctorium – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
7. ‘No Contact’: Can I Cut Off My Parents? – Drew Belsky at Indulgence Blog
8. Loaves & Fishes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. The Catholic Study Bible That Isn’t Afraid of Your Kid’s Science Teacher – Magis Center
10. ‘What Trap Is This?’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Honorable Mentioned:
For This Reason a Man Shall Leave His Father &. . . – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
The Church of the “New Gaze” – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
The Most Important Event of the Year: Inside the 2026 Napa Institute Summer Conf. – The Reg
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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
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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
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Warmth of Collectivism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How to Read Value in a World Without Standards – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Memories of Phone Slams Past – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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