MORNING ROUNDUP at 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Restored Chapel of the Annunciation (Cappella Lando) in Chiesa di San Sebastiano, Venice – LAJ
The Most Helpful Spiritual Work I Have Ever Read – Leila Miller
Portland Archbishop Lays Out Road Map for Spiritual Renewal – Zelda Caldwell at NC Register
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Five ‘God-Incidences’ Will Mark Pope Leo XIV’s Upcoming Trip to South America – NC Register
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
Bishop Eleganti: Rome is Putting on a Bad Show, the So-Called Synodality – Michael Haynes
Some Very Interesting Comments by Cardinal Fernandez – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Fr. James Martin & Mendacity – Katherine Bennett at Catholic Unscripted
Fisking Cardinal Fernandez & Bishop Mutsaerts – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Why Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre Did Not Have to Obey Exactly Like Padre Pio – Mary O’Regan
Idiot Cardinal Vesco of Algiers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cardinal Cupich Presents Award To L.G.B.T.Q.+ Ministry Leader – Complicit Clergy
Resetting Our ‘Spiritual’ Hearts – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand Magazine
What the Bible Reveals about Ghosts & Spirits – Bradley W. Shumaker, J.D., at The Everym Comm
Whoa! I.V.F. Children Have Double the Cancer Rates – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Vatican Claims ‘Division’ Caused by Catholics Kneeling for Communion – Complicit Clergy
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Dialogue Obscuring Proclamation, the Case of Cardinal Vesco – S. Paciolla at New Oxford Review
Latin Mass Pilgrimage to Rome: True & False News – Michael Haynes & The Wanderer
The Hidden Life of Exorcists – Fr. Joseph Gill at Crisis Magazine
As All Hallow’s Eve Approaches – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Five Reasons Why a Catholic Should Not Celebrate Halloween – Tradition, Family, & Property
Confessions of a Former Witch: A Warning for Our Times – Grady Connolly at Church Pop
The Biblical Origins of Halloween – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Elections, Conscience, & Catholics – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
This Isn’t a Haunted House, It’s a Catholic Church – Jacob Stein at Church Pop
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
Catholic Leaders Decry U.S.C.C.B. Lawyer’s ‘Personhood’ Comments on Census Count – Zeale
Video: Why Does Modern Culture Encourage “No Contact”? – Noelle Mering via The Loop Cast
Pope Leo’s Cancer Diagnosis Is ‘Bit of a Game-Changer,’ Vatican Foreign Minister Says – Zeale
Confessions & Defenses of a 17th Century Witch Hunter – Mt. Peterson at Religion Unplugged
Top-Ten News Stories from the Thursday Edition:
1. Bishop McManus Ignored Priest’s ‘Increasingly Disturbing Behavior’ – Complicit Clergy
2. Cardinal Fernandez Explains Why His Latest Message Is Not Popular – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D.
3. Fr. James Martin, S.J., Publishes an “L.G.B.T.Q. Confiteor” Invoking “Queer Saints” – Info Vatic
4. Massachusetts Pro-Life Activist’s Sainthood Cause Suspended – Gina Christian at OSV News
5. Ohio Protestant Pastor Announces Second Wife, Embraces Polygamy – Religion Unplugged
6. The Crisis in Family Estrangement – Noelle Mering & Albert Mohler via Family Revival
7. What is the Corrupt Theology behind the 1980 Wreckovation? Look at It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8. Threatening Like a Bully: Cardinal Roche & Traditional Liturgy – Bishop Mutsaerts via Ror Cæli
9. Irish Government Warning Against. . .Hugs? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
10. U.S.C.C.B. Election Highlights Shift in General Secretary Role – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Honorable Mentioned:
Fringe Groups of Liberal Wackos Using Synodality to Push for Women’s Ordination – Fr. Z’s Blog
Re-Enchanting Catholic Speech – Luke J. Ayers at Crisis Magazine
Pray for Pope Leo XIV to Walk in the Footsteps of Pope Leo IX – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
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:
Bolsonaro to Create a Government in Exile – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Election Fraud – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Americ Catholic
Some Alexis de Tocqueville Wisdom on Economics – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Requiescat in Pace: Patrick Stewart – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
