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MONDAY EDITION

Prime Time Politics

Highlighted American Political News and Punditry:

American Political News and Punditry:
How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation – Te-Ping Chen at Wall Street Journal
California Fast Food Workers Face Layoffs as State’s $20 Minimum Wage Goes Into Effect – JTN
Those Who Disavow God Entrust Their Faith to Aliens and Bigfoot – The American Spectator
Donald Trump Slams Joe Biden for “Years-Long Assault on Christian Faith” – Steven Ertelt
Scholarships Succeed in Pennsylvania Catholic School – Kevin Mooney/The American Spectator
The New York Times’ Disgraceful, Deceitful ‘Report’ on Detective Diller’s Funeral – NY Post
Bohemian Grove (Circa 1952 by Gus Schneider) Home of the Dubious Bohemian Club – MP

Culture Wars:
Transgender Day of Visibility Replaces Easter, as the West Abandons Jesus – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
J.K. Rowling Dares Scottish Police to Arrest Her over Transgender Criticism – Kurt Zindulka
Review: Climate – The Movie (The Cold Truth) – Leslie Eastman at Legal Insurrection
Richard Dawkins Would Choose Christianity Over Islam ‘Every Single Time’ – Kurt Zindulka
Antisemitism Goes Hand-in-Hand With Societal Decay – Sh. Klatzkin at The American Spectator

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MONDAY EDITION

Western Civ Defender

Geopolitical News and Punditry:
With ‘Friends’ Like Mexico’s Obrador, Who Needs Enemies Like Putin . . . – Victor Davis Hanson
Is Hamas in Gaza Collapsing? Signs Point to Yes – Ward Clark at Red State
Hong Kong Affords a Glimpse of the Future for Taiwan – F.P. Sempa at The American Spectator
Israeli Victory in the Israel-Hamas War Is the Only Path to Lasting Peace, Security – Am Thinker

Anglosphere Political News and Punditry:
Britain’s Future is Pagan – Tom Rowsell at UnHerd

International Political News and Punditry:
Turkish Television Discusses Hitting Greece – Uzay Bulut at Gatestone Institute
Xi Jinping’s Persecution of Chinese Christians – Doug Bandow at The American Spectator
The Legacy of Islamic Antisemitism: An Interview with Andrew G. Bostom – Uzay Bulut
‘You Are an Infidel’: The Persecution of Christians – Raymond Ibrahim
ISIS-Linked Egyptian Arrested over Terror Plot on Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris – Kurt Zindulka

World History:
What Began the Spanish Civil War, How Extremism Scarred Spain – Look Back History
Invasion of Poland Using Google Earth – Pigeon In A Nutshell

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FRIDAY EVENING EDITION

Breaking News and Punditry Curated for Catholics

Eucharistic Revival:
Keeping Eucharistic Vigil at Rome’s Altars of Repose – Bénédicte Cedergren at The Reg
Priest’s Viral Video Spotlights Misunderstanding of the Eucharistic Sacrifice – The Reg
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Breaking News & Punditry:
Muller: Biden Should Be Excommunicated – Steven Ertelt at Life News
Wishful Thinking About Judas; Rebuking Jimmy Akin – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
A Long Good Friday – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Good Friday “Antisemitism” and the Conversion of the Jews – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
Santa Maria Novella – The Dominican Church of Florence – Liturgical Arts Journal
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Vandals Topple Church Statue In Pennsylvania – Conner Goetz at Altoona Mirror
20,000 Christians Watch Live Crucifixions to Mark Good Friday in Philippines – Frances Martel
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
How Much Of The Easter Story Should I Share With My Children? – Catholic Link
Good Friday Openings Were Beginning of End for Irish Pubs – Catholic Arena
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Some Answers from the Integralists – Fr. Edmund Waldstein, O.Cist., at Josias
Wrap Yourself Up in This Spring Trend: Trench Coats! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
In the World but Not of the World: A Guide for Pastoral Ministry – Fr. K.M. Dos Santos, M.I.C.

Pope Francis:
Pope Francis and Caiaphas: A Tale of Two High Priests – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Is Francis Signaling Women’s Ordination in Foot Washing Ceremony? – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.
Russian Orthodox Condemn Pope Francis Over Gay Blessings – Jonathan Luxmoore

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Mafia Presence Index in Italy, at Municipal Level, 2000–2015 – MP
Biden Open Borders has Illegal Alien Drug Dealers in Chicago – Catholics for Catholics
Provide a Shabbat for an Israeli Soldier – Shabbat Alone Together

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FRIDAY EVENING EDITION

MYSTIC UPDATE

Eucharistic Revival:
Keeping Eucharistic Vigil at Rome’s Altars of Repose – Bénédicte Cedergren at The Reg
Priest’s Viral Video Spotlights Misunderstanding of the Eucharistic Sacrifice – The Reg
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Triduum:
What Happened With The Lord on Good Friday? – Msgr. Charles Pope
The Interior Suffering of Jesus Christ – St. Alphonsus Liguori via Tan Direction Blog
Good Friday 3 April AD 33? – Eclipses as Christ Died on the Cross – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Passion of the Lord – Msgr. Robert J. Batule at Crisis Magazine

Breaking News and Punditry:
My Night in the Holy Sepulchre – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Only After Good Friday. . . – Emily C. Hurt at Ignitum Today
The Beatitudes and the Cross by Fulton Sheen – Catholic Arena
What are the Good Friday Reproaches? – Mt. Santucci at CNA via The Catholic World Report

Mysticism/Spirituality:
Devotion to the Passion of Christ – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
What Was Jesus’ Greatest Suffering? The Secret Revealed to a 12th-C. Saint – ChurchPOP
Sound of Silence – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
Meditations on the Passion of Jesus – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand

Saints:
Saint John Climacus – Catholics for Catholics
Blessed Jane of Toulouse – Catholics for Catholics
Saint Joseph of Arimathea – Catholics for Catholics
Saint Catherine of Sweden – Catholics for Catholics

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FRIDAY EVENING EDITION

Prime Time Politics

American Political News and Punditry:
America’s Religious Moderation – Mark L. Movsesian at Law & Liberty
Hell Hath No Fury Like A Single Liberal Woman – Jennifer Galardi at The Federalist
Biden Putting Christians in Prison for Praying Tells You Who He’s Working For – Life News
Baltimore’s Mayor Wants White People to Be Afraid of Him – Michael Knowles

Culture Wars:
Much Heat, Little Light in ‘White Rural Rage’ – Maria-Katrina Cortez at City Journal
Biden Celebrates Transgenderism on Good Friday – Matt Margolis at PJ Media
Glenn Youngkin Deals Blow to Radical, Awful Constituency – E. Gardey/The American Spectator
Google Warns Freedom Center to Censor Mentions of Islamic Terror – Daniel Greenfield

2024 Elections:
Mail-In Ballot News Terrifies Libs – Michael Knowles
Left-Wing Nonprofit Interfering in Milwaukee’s 2024 Elections Got $750K from Soros – FDRLST

Political Lawfare:
Woman Records Very Creepy Visit by the FBI – Matt Vespa at Townhall
FBI Agent Says He Hassles People ‘Every Day, All Day Long’ Over Facebook Posts – Mt. Petti

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FRIDAY EVENING EDITION

Western Civ Defender

Geopolitical News and Punditry:
Moldova: Time to Retake Transnistria? – Prof. James Ker-Lindsay
Is France Ready to Fight Russia? – Ted Snider at The American Conservative
If the West Abandons Israel, We All Lose – Mick Hume at Spiked

Anglosphere Political News and Punditry:
Britain Will Not Be a “Christian Country” Without Christians – Ben Sixsmith at The Critic
U.S. Taxpayers Funding Anti-American Mosque in Michigan – Middle East Forum

International Political News and Punditry:
The Problem with the Palestinian Church – Giles Fraser at UnHerd
History Goes to War in the Holy Land – Elliot Kaufman at Wall Street Journal
Is Netanyahu’s Coalition on the Verge of Collapse? – Dov S. Zakheim at The Hill

Encyclopedia Cultus:
What Are the 7 Megaregions of Europe? – General Knowledge

World History:
Easter Is The World’s Most Historically Verified Holiday – Scott S. Powell at The Federalist
What Happened to the Old South African Flag? – History With Hilbert
Ten More Phrases that Originated in the Middle Ages – Medievalists.net

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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Breaking News and Punditry Curated for Catholics

Highlighted News & Punditry:
Open Letter to Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida – Catholics for Catholics

Eucharistic Revival:
Saints Who Held Off Muslims w/Eucharist, Found Abbey Made Famous in ‘Sound of Music’ – Reg
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Breaking News & Punditry:
Card. Müller Slams Shocking Vatican Meeting w/German Bishops to Haggle Faith, Morals – CC
The Evidence and Science of the Resurrection | the Lila Rose Podcast – Lila Rose
Catholic Army Chaplain, Servant of God, to Get Statue at Kansas Capitol – Jn. Lavenburg at Crux
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Christ Calls for Conversion of, Not Collaboration With Masonic Enemies of His Church – Crisis
Tapestries of the Papal Court for Holy Thursday – Liturgical Arts Journal
Follow the Chief Editor of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on Xtwitter – Tito Edwards
Is Judas in Hell? – Jimmy Akin
What is the ‘Sacred Triduum’? A CNA Explainer – J.D. Flynn at CNA via The CWR
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Brazilian Priest Becomes First Latin Bishop in Cyprus in 340 Years – Eduardo Campos Lima/Crux
20 Additional Signs You Might Just Be In A(n) Heterodox Parish – A Treasure To Be Shared
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Catholicism Into the Wild – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
The Queer Pastoral Care of the German Bishops – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Wrap Yourself Up in This Spring Trend: Trench Coats! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Worshipping Gaia – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Ben-Hur (1959) – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Provide a Shabbat for an Israeli Soldier – Shabbat Alone Together

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MYSTIC UPDATE

Eucharistic Revival:
Saints Who Held Off Invaders w/Eucharist, Found Abbey in Sound of Music – The Reg
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Holy Week:
The Washing of Feet: A Torrent of Love – A.G. Sertillanges at Catholic Exchange
The Seven Last Words of Christ: Powerful Meditations By Ven. Abp. Fulton Sheen – ChurchPOP

Mysticism/Spirituality:
Answering the Call to Holiness – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Four Levels of Happiness and Lenten Examination of Conscience – Tim Ryan at Magis Center
Fortitude: A Virtue to Defend the Soul – St. Albert the Great at Tan Direction
The Paschal Mystery Reveals How Christ Transforms Suffering – C.T. Hull/Catholic Exchange
What It Means to ‘Offer It Up’ – Rachel Hoover at Catholic Answers Magazine
We Always Need Regular Spiritual Checkups – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
3 Inspiring Reasons Confession is the Saving Grace Every Catholic Needs – ChurchPOP
The Passion of Christ as Seen by the Mystics – Fr. Daniel Maria Klimek

Saints:
Saint Joseph of Arimathea – Catholics for Catholics

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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Prime Time Politics

American Political News and Punditry:
Anyone Who Can’t Recognize Flaws In 2020 Is Unfit To Help Republicans Win – The Federalist
Trump at His Best – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
The Media’s Birth Control Cover Up Unravels – Creative Minority Report
Appeals Court Upholds Pennsylvania Law Rejecting Undated Mail Ballots – The Federalist
MSNBC: One Man’s ‘Election Denier’ Is Another Man’s TV Host – Larry Elder at Chronicles
America Made a Huge Bet on Sports Gambling, the Backlash Is Here – Wall Street Journal
Start Walking: Democrat-run NYC Approves $15 Toll on Cars Entering Manhattan – Simon Kent
Why I Refuse Automated Digital Services, Streaming, and Subscriptions – Intellectual Takeout
AOC Goes Back to Square One – Michael Knowles

Culture Wars:
America’s Stunning Embrace of Paganism Signals the End of This Country – The Federalist
Mom Condemns County for Declaring Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter – S. Kamman
Intel Agency Wants To Ban Term ‘Jihadist’ Because They’re Hurtful to Muslims – Adam Kredo

2024 Elections:
Poll: Half Say They Are Actively ‘Struggling’ in Biden’s Economy – Hannah Knudsen

Christian Nationalism:
Christian Nationalists: In the Crosshairs – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine

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Western Civ Defender

Geopolitical News and Punditry:
Gaza: Truths Behind All the Lies – Victor Davis Hanson at The Blade of Perseus
America Botched Its Potential Alliance with India – Brandon J. Weichert at The National Interest
In China: The 100-Year Storm on the Horizon – Ray Dalio

Anglosphere Political News and Punditry:
America Has a Massive Baby Bust, What Can be Done to Fix It? – Katrina Trinko at Life News
‘White Supremacy’ Trigger Warnings Slapped on Peter Pan by UK University – Human Events
Parents Outraged After Women’s Soccer Team with 5 Trans Players Wins Tourney – Paul Bois

International Political News and Punditry:
Dutch Dart Champions Quit Over ‘Shame’ of Playing with Trans Teammate – W.T. Huston

Encyclopedia Cultus:
Understanding Literary Tradition – Shawn Phillip Cooper at The European . . .
Terrorists, Squatters, and Other Unintelligible Intelligence – Victor Davis Hanson at The Blade . . .

World History:
World War II: Eastern Front using Google Earth – Pigeon In A Nutshell

Maps:
Detailed Map of the West Bank Showing Israeli and Palestinian Populations – MP
Buddhism Percentage in South Asia – MP

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VVEDNESDAY EVENING EDITION

Breaking News and Punditry Curated for Catholics

Highlighted News & Punditry:
Joan Frawley Desmond, Register Editor Extraordinaire, Retires – The Editors at NC Register
Open Letter to Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida – Catholics for Catholics
Catholic Leaders Stand With Trump At Mar-a-Lago – Catholics for Catholics

Eucharistic Revival:
On Amsterdam’s ‘Silent Walk’ – Edgar Beltran at The Pillar
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Breaking News & Punditry:
Cardinal Grech’s Controversial Comments Add to Growing List of Concerns on the Synod – Reg
The Scary Side of Being an Only Fans Girl – Michael Knowles
That New Intermittent-Fasting-Is-Deadly Study Is Not So Hot – W.M. Briggs, Ph.D.
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
The Ugly Scientific Truth Behind IVF – Katie Breckenridge at Angelus News
Adult Baptisms ‘Boom’ in France and Belgium – Luke Coppen and Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
Follow the Chief Editor of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on Xtwitter – Tito Edwards
More than 3,000 pack LA Cathedral for 2024 Chrism Mass – Mike Cisneros at Angelus News
Deal With the Devil: Mao Zedong, Xi Jinping, and the Vatican-China Agreement – Joe McClane
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Belgian Church With Lay-led Liturgies Loses Parish Status – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
What Are the Catholic Origins of Easter Traditions? – uCatholic
Wrap Yourself Up in This Spring Trend: Trench Coats! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Why Are Popes Called Popes? – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Modern Catholic Recovery Conference – Janet E. Smith at Crisis Magazine
Like a Middle Child, Holy Thursday Gets a Bad Rap – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Archd. of Baltimore Ministers to Victims’ Families, Stranded Crew of Bridge Collapse – CWR
Summoning Our Inner St. Paul – Jerome German at Crisis Magazine

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Provide a Shabbat for an Israeli Soldier – Shabbat Alone Together

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MYSTIC UPDATE

Eucharistic Revival:
On Amsterdam’s ‘Silent Walk’ – Edgar Beltran at The Pillar 27
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Holy Week:
Faithful Line the Streets of Seville, Spain, for Holy Week Processions – The CWR
5 Passion Prayers on Jesus’ Suffering & Death to Prepare Your Heart for Holy Triduum – ChP
Holy Wednesday in Jerusalem: Venerating the Pillar of Christ’s Flagellation – The CWR
The Meaning of Holy Thursday: 5 Essential Facts Every Catholic Should Know – ChurchPOP
Gorgeous Pics of Palm Sunday in New York City – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures

Breaking News and Punditry:
Confession: Offer It, and People Will Come – Joseph Pronechen at National Catholic Register
A New Setting of the Stabat Mater by Peter Kwasniewski – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Here’s What the Holy Thursday Seven Churches Visitation Devotion is All About – The CWR
Fulton Sheen’s Powerful Words on Judas and Despair – Catholic Arena
New Evidence Indicates Turin Shroud Not A European Forgery – Simon Caldwell at CH

Saints:
Saint Rupert of Salzburg – Catholics for Catholics
Saint Sixtus III, Pope – Catholics for Catholics

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