MORNING ROUND UP at 12:01 A.M. U.S. CENTRAL TIME:
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Around the Catholic Blogosphere:
The Debate About Converting People to the Catholic Faith – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Remembering Mother Teresa – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
James Likoudis, the Forgotten ’65 Mass, & Ruin Done in Vatican II’s Name – Nuntiatoria
Key Issues in the 2026 Mid-term Elections – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
Sir Philip Sidney’s Defense of the English Major – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at Poetic Knowledge
Traditional Catholic Ecumenicalism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Lies on the Crusades – Matthew at A Catholic Life
Prison Conversions & the Death Penalty – Fr. David J. Nix & Jesse Romero at Pilgrim Priest
Bible Mysteries: Why Did Christ Compare His Crucifixion To A Snake? – Spirit Daily Blog
St. Gaspar del Bufalo – “Hammer of Freemasons” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Fr. Z’s Blog
A Tour of the Parkminster Charterhouse – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Princeton Philosopher Converted by Catholic Miracles – California Catholic Daily
Why did A.O.C. Preach in a Catholic Church? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Catholic Media:
Card. Vesco Episode: ‘Woe To Me If I Do Not Preach’ – Fr. B. Kiely at The Catholic Thing
Christians Should Pray for the Dead – Casey J. Chalk, M.A., at Catholic Answers Magazine
From Theocentric to Anthropocentric Spirituality thence to Synodality – David Torkington
Dating Advice From a Priest – Alyssa Murphy at Church Pop
Mining Maritain’s Philosophy of Beauty for a Theology of Liturgical Art – Adoremus
Brewing Beer, Building Culture – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., O.S.B. Obl., at Hearth and Field
Catholic Sisters’ Visit to Buddhist Temple Stirs Controversy in Vietnam – Cath World Report
E.W.T.N. to End Shortwave Radio Operations After 34 Years – National Catholic Register
Altar against Altar? Just One Question – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Pew Report Challenges Narrative on Rising Religiosity in U.S. – M. Elhabbal at EWTN News
Mexico & Brazil: Turnout Surge at Our Lady of Aparecida & Our Lady of Zapopan Shrines – Zenit
Four Ways to Make Family Dinners a Priority Again – M. Stokman, et al., at Catholic Exchange
General Analysis, Punditry, and News from Everywhere Else:
The Logos Built Into Nature – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Lutherland: Martin Luther Theme Park You Never Knew You Needed – The American Spectator
Stephen Shares What It Cost Him When Dad Left Family for New Relationship – Them Before Us
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
