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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cathedrals Old & New – K.E. Columbini at The Catholic Thing
St. Edith Stein’s Daily Advice for Women – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
Denver Healing Could Move a Nun Jailed by Communists Toward Sainthood – EWTN News
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo XIV, the Challenge to the Heart of Christianity – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Full Text of Pope Leo’s Aug. 9 Angelus: ‘Jesus Does Not Abandon Us’ . . . – OSV News
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
So You Want to Know What’s Gone Wrong With the Liberal Arts – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
The Emotional, Psychological, & Spiritual Dimensions of Christ’s Passion – Deacon Frank at CSM
Video: Catholic Dying Rituals: Essential Sacraments & Prayers – The Jesse Romero Show
Invoke Mary, Satan Flees – St. John Vianney via The American Catholic
Observations on the T.L.M. Situations in San Angelo & Pittsburgh – Fr. Z’s Blog
2/3’s of C.D.F. Said Medjugorje Wasn’t Supernatural, Francis Waved It off Anyway – Rorate Cæli
Uncomfortable Comparisons? Fr. Barthe on the Traditional & New Sacramental Rites – NLM
Video: Heroic Elderly Priest Smeared For Speaking The Truth – Anthony P. Stine, Ph.D.
The Papal Mantum – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Some Hindsight Thoughts on Home Schooling – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
Thomas on Sacrifice (II-II Q. 85) – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
The Language Of Sacrifice In The Offertory of Divine Worship – A Treasure To Be Shared
The Cristero War Song Catholics Need Today – Complicit Clergy
Gifts & Talents of Martha & Mary – Frances Smit at Catholic Witness Stories
What Is the Catholic Church’s Position on Sexual Sin? – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Parish Priest: Israeli Settlers’ Push to Drive Christians From Taybeh Continues – Cath World Rep
Supreme Court Revives Topic of Conversion Therapy – Catholics For Catholics
Young Girl in I.C.U. Moves People by Saying “Mary, the Mother of Jesus” Visited Her – Church Pop
Request for ‘White Bishop’ Sparks Outrage & Debate in Angola – Filipe D’Avillez at The Pillar
Fauci’s Faux Catholicism – Jacqulein O’Hara at Catholic Herald
More New Doctors of the Church? – Kevin T. DiCamillo at Crisis Magazine
Five Saints Who Teach Us to Love the Eucharist This August – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Cathol Exch
The Importance of Praying for Struggling Priests – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Dying with Dignity Canada Spent Nearly $1M to Advertise on Meta – Cassy Cooke at Live Action
The Leftism Infecting America’s Bishops – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Material Honesty: What Separates Craft From Slop – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
My Parents Had Eleven Marriages Between Them – Them Before Us
Ugly Architecture Stops Homes Getting Built – Samuel Hughes at Works In Progress
Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
College Polarization – John at Bensozia
Top-10 News Stories from Yesterday’s Sunday Edition:
1. Beams From Solomon’s Temple Found Under Jerusalem Parking Lot – D.R. Esparza at Aleteia
2. Prayer Requests: I Am Going Blind – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Why the Newman Guide Belongs on Every Catholic Family’s College Checklist – Zeale
4. The Church in the American Upper Midwest – Fr. Anthony D. Andreassi at OSV News
5. The Many Betrayals of St. Mary MacKillop – Dawn Marie Beutner at Becoming Saints
6. Why You Keep Confessing the Same Sin – Robbert Leusink at Heritage Standard
7. New West Virginia Bishop Has a Story That’s Stranger Than Fiction – Msgr. Richard Antall
8. From the Novus Ordo to the S.S.P.X. & Catholic Tradition: My Story – Kennedy Hall at Mere Trad
9. Does Catholic Purgatory Require Literal Fire? – Dave Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For. . .
10. The Church of Sts. Peter & Paul in Biasca, Switzerland – Gregory DiPippo at New Litur Movem
Honorable Mentioned:
10 Catholic Scientists & Inventors Everyone Should Know – F. Mazurczak at Catholic World Report
Three Reasons to Read Emma – John Cuddeback at Life Craft
Video: Why Old Age May Be Your Ticket Out of Purgatory – Uniquely Mary
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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
Continuous Updates of Attacks Worldwide Against Christians – Christianophobie.fr
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
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical & Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Churchill’s Warning on the Russian Threat Still Resonates, 80 Yrs Later – Fr. R.J. de Souza, M.Phil.
Happy Days Are Here Again – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Another Reason to Read BarnhardtMemes.com – The Tim Man at Saint Louis Catholic
The Past Was Great, But Not In the Way You’re Told – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Jason Arday Case: Identity Over Integrity – Helene de Lauzun at The European Conservative
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Shock of Recognition – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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