MORNING ROVNDVP:
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Are So Many People Listening to a Podcast About Living in a Convent? – The Atlantic
Spanish Regional Government Spotlights Sainthood Cause of Queen Isabella – EWTN News
The Formation of Intentional & Resilient Christians – A Treasure To Be Shared
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV: The New Diplomacy – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus Address Given Aug. 30, 2026 – OSV News
Pope Leo XIV: “Misinterpretations” of Vatican II Liturgy can Lead to “Abuses” – Rome Reports
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Catholics Need to Exercise Due Diligence, Lives of Children are at Stake – Captain G.T. Gomulka
The Prisoner: Patrick McGoohan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Saint “Added-On” – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Blessings, Beatitudes, Burdens – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
A Love That Began as Friendship – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
Genius! The Young Get a Lecture by a Radical Nun in Front of 1960s ‘Art’ – Damian Thompson
The Gender QuizTM – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Interesting Ourselves to Death – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowledge
When St. Augustine & His Mother Monica Were Reunited After 1617 Years – Fr. Z’s Blog
To Henry Karlson: Whose Vision of Human Flourishing Reflects the Common Good? – Latin Right
Video: Shroud of Turin Radiation Blast Proves Jesus Resurrection. . . – Fr. R.J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.
Gregorian Chant: The Ancient Solution to a Modern Crisis – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
The Third Temple, Zionism, & Protestantism – Joshua Charles at Eternal Christendom
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Should a Saint Be Called a “Founding Mother” of the U.S.A.? – Jenny Lark Snarski at Aleteia
‘Find Jesus, & You Will Find Peace’ – The Catholic Herald
Relaxing With the Bible Alone – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Catholic Thing
Video: Scott Hahn’s Conversion Story & The Path to Holiness – Scott W. Hahn, Ph.D., et al.
Archbishop Admits Church Still Does Not Know How to Celebrate Novus Ordo – Advaticanum
Video: Lindsay Clancy: This Isn’t Compassion. It’s Contagion – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
Fr. Pfleger Reinstated After Being Cleared in Sex Abuse Investigation – Catholic World Report
The Temptation to ‘Tell No One’ – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Why Handwriting Matters in an A.I. World – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Today’s Dating App Users Aren’t Happy; Technology isn’t Our Problem – Mar. Orlandi, Ph.D., Avv.
Why Are Parents Choosing I.V.F. Over Adoption? The Truth Is Complicated – Live Action
Catholic Bishops Fight Trump’s Stricter Vetting of Migrant Child Sponsors – S.A. McCarthy
Archaeologists ‘Absolutely’ Certain They Found Lost City Where Jesus Performed Miracles – NYP
How China’s Attempt To Ban A Book Backfired – Helen Raleigh at The Federalist
Top-10 News Stories from the Sunday Edition:
1. Ask Father: Is the Collect From Leo’s “Mass for Creation” Heretical? – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. The Invisible Mass: Why Traditionalists Can Never Quite Explain Themselves – Fr. Mt. Soloman
3. Is There a Personality Type Distinction That Draws Some to the T.L.M.? – Rob Marco
4. Explains a Lot: Why Majority of Priests were Heterodox Prior to 1968 – The American Catholic
5. The Cost of Teaching Girls that Assertiveness Is Confidence – Hannah Spier at Psychobabble
6. Revival of Latin Mass Spreads Among Vietnamese Catholic Youth – Catholic World Report
7. Maura Healey: The Case for Excommunication – Max Root at Crisis Magazine
8. Your Parish Does Not Have a Volunteer Problem! – Marcel LeJeune at Cath Missionary Disciples
9. The Mormons Meet William Tyndale – Wesley Saban at Catholic Answers Magazine
10. Kansas Diocese Opens New Seminary More than 20 Years in the Making – OSV News
Honorable Mentioned:
France: Two Killed in Suspected Vehicular Mass Casualty Attack – The European Conservative
And With Your Spirit: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Does the Virgin Mary Appear in Different Attire? – Church Pop
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Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Reverent Catholic Mass – ReverentCatholicMass.com
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Bible Commentary – Haydock Commentary Online
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
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 (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:
Returning to 1,177 Brothers on the U.S.S. Arizona – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
When Will ‘Burning Man’ Get the Point? – Anya Kamentz at Curbed
Jimmy Carter II: The Long Awaited Sequel – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
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