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THVRSDAY MID-DAY EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bishops Need To Earn Their Priests’ Confidence – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Video: Vatican Cardinal Insults Nigerian Martyrs To Promote Synodality – Return To Tradition
Christian Genocide in Nigeria by Muslims – Greg Maresca at The American Spectator

Note I:
Moving Forward, All Videos Will Be Identified By The Following: Video:

Note II:
Any Donations Help! We Ask Because This Apostolate Needs It, Thanks – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Video: The King’s & the Pope’s Choirs Sing Together – Rome Reports
Ecumenical Liturgy Of The Hours With Pope Leo XIV & King Charles III – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Video: The Moment The Pope & The King Pray Together Publicly – Rome Reports
Glorious In Majesty As Liturgy Must Be, Cupich Notwithstanding – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
The Latin Mass Finds New Life In Connecticut – Rorate Cæli
Pope Benedict XVI: TLMers Treated Like Lepers – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Peculiar Ninth Century Asturian Church of Santa Cristina de Lena – Liturgical Arts Journal
Cardinal Cupich On “Dilexi Te” & What It Means For Liturgy! – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Decorated Psalter of the 14th Century – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Liturgical Abuse on Steroids in Cardinal Cupich’s Chicago – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Video: Monks Issue Blistering Rebuke Of The Ape Of The Church – Return To Tradition
Diocese of Scranton: Good News – TLM Community Given a Great New Church – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Abbey & Library of San Gall in Switzerland – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Allhallowtide (Encompasses Halloween):
Happy Hallowtide – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Church, The Bible, & Ghosts – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Traditionis Custodes:
Dang! Action Item! Fr. McTeigue Swings The Axe! Make This Go Viral – Fr. Z’s Blog

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The Post Vatican II Catholic Church – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Poetry as Prayer, & Prayer as Poetry – Auguste Meyrat at The Catholic Thing
Video: What Does Pope Leo See In Cardinal Cupich? – Fr. Robert McTeigue via Catholic Unscripted
California’s $20 Minimum Wage: A Lesson in Economic Reality – Gary Isbell at TFP
French Movie About Sacred Heart A Surprise Box Office Hit – Anne-Sophie Retailleau at Aleteia
Leo XIV Contra Leo XIII – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
As We Grow Out Of Intellectual Adolescence, Religion’s Popularity Soars – Charles Murray
The Church & Immigration Sanity – Francis X. Maier at First Things
Boston Celtics Head Coach Reveals He Wants to Become a Catholic Deacon – Church Pop
Video: Why is King Charles visiting the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls? – Rome Reports
A New French Abbey: Tradition’s Enduring Appeal – Hélène De Lauzun At The European. . .
Evolution of the Concept of “Lust” from the Gospel of Matthew to Today – Catholic Exchange
Duty, Desire, & the Fallen Soul: Heidi White on Healing Thru Great Books – Classical Ed Review
Some In Church Of England Reject Archbishop Of Canterbury – Kaya Burgess at The Times
Boys Need Stories, Too – Elizabeth Grace Matthew, Ph.Ed., at Public Discourse
The Spiritual Roots Of America’s Suicide Crisis – John Mac Ghlionn at The American Spectator
Poverty Isn’t a Path to Heaven – John Mac Ghlionn at Crisis Magazine

News Brief:
Tithing Issues – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
US Bishops: Stand In Solidarity With Persecuted Believers – Catholic World News

Recent Posts:
Read the VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-EVNING TOP-10 Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
She Seems Nice – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hamas’ War on Women: Survivors Detail Horrors of Captivity – Gia Chacón at The Reg

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Skin of Our Teeth – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
JP2: We Must Defend the Truth At All Costs, Even if We are Reduced to 12 Again – TACatholic
Bringing Hope & Light to the World: Americans Gather at 23,090 Rosary Rallies – TFP
Import the Third World & Become the Third World – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
338 Trillion Is a Lot of Anything – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
In the Long Shadows of a Chicago Afternoon – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
and
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VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TOP-10

1. Is Cupich’s Commentary About the Novus Ordo an Attack on Leo – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. Drama Unfolds As Powerful Vatican Cardinal Rejects Heretic Bishop – Return To Tradition
3. I Picked One of the Most “Extreme” Catholic Colleges & It Changed Everything – Chuck Koach
4. TLM Extended in Cleveland, Why Not Elsewhere? – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. One Catholic Liturgical Reform Success – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D.
6. Fact Check: Did the Vatican Library Open a Prayer Room for Muslims? – Catholic News Agency
7. Is the Anglican Communion Dead? – Damian Thompson at Holy Smoke via The Spectator
8. Pope Leo XIV Take Note – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. The Outrageous Propaganda of Archbishop Roche – Rorate Cæli
10. Sins That Cry Out To God For Vengeance – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

    Honorable Mention:
    Jihadism is Growing at an ‘Unprecedented’ Rate: Aid to the Church in Need – Rome Reports
    Vatican in Mourning – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    On The Ethics Of Life: Leo XIV Contradicts Benedict XVI – Luisella Scrosati at New Daily Compass
    3 Years Ago Today, The Vatican-Venerated Demon Idols Went Into The Tiber Drink – Fr. Z’s Blog

    Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
    Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
    Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
    Seven Ways to Honor All Soul’s Day – A Catholic Mom’s Life
    Signs of Hope in Cuba: the Iconography of José Garcia Cortés – David Clayton at NLM
    Elena Neigum on the Icon as Silent Theology: Preserving Byzantine Canon in. . . – LAJ
    Full Text of Dr. Kwasniewski’s Talk on the Superiority of Old Lectionary over New – Rorate Cæli
    The Feast of St. Hilarion the Abbot – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

    Note:
    Any Donations Help! We Ask Because This Apostolate Needs It, Thanks – Robert “Tito” Edwards

    Recent Posts:
    Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the TVESDAY EARLY-EVNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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    The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
    and
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    VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Jihadism is Growing at an ‘Unprecedented’ Rate: Aid to the Church in Need – Rome Reports

    Note:
    Any Donations Help! We Ask Because This Apostolate Needs It, Thanks – Robert “Tito” Edwards

    Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
    Pope Leo XIV Meets with Abuse Victims for the First Time in His Pontificate – Rome Reports

    Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
    Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
    Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
    Seven Ways to Honor All Soul’s Day – A Catholic Mom’s Life
    One Catholic Liturgical Reform Success – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D.
    TLM Extended in Cleveland, Why Not Elsewhere? – Fr. Z’s Blog
    Signs of Hope in Cuba: the Iconography of José Garcia Cortés – David Clayton at NLM
    Is Cupich’s Commentary About the Novus Ordo an Attack on Leo – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
    Elena Neigum on the Icon as Silent Theology: Preserving Byzantine Canon in. . . – LAJ
    Full Text of Dr. Kwasniewski’s Talk on the Superiority of Old Lectionary over New – Rorate Cæli
    The Feast of St. Hilarion the Abbot – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

    Traditionis Custodes:
    The Outrageous Propaganda of Archbishop Roche – Rorate Cæli

    General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    I Picked One of the Most “Extreme” Catholic Colleges & It Changed Everything – Chuck Koach
    Facts Contradict Parolin’s Claim That Persecution In Nigeria ‘Not A Religious Conflict’ – CV
    God & DNA – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Catholic Stand Magazine
    Finally! Plymouth has a Bishop: Nicholas Hudson Appointed – Catholic Unscripted
    Leo Meets With Those Harmed by Priests While His Complicity Comes To Light – Return To. . .
    Catholic Influencers Call for Worldwide Fast on Oct. 22 Amid Increased Tragedies – Church Pop
    C.S. Lewis on What a Knight is – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    On The Ethics Of Life: Leo XIV Contradicts Benedict XVI – Luisella Scrosati at New Daily Compass
    Is the Anglican Communion Dead? – Damian Thompson at Holy Smoke via The Spectator
    Drama Unfolds As Powerful Vatican Cardinal Rejects Heretic Bishop – Return To Tradition
    “Can Choral Music Survive?” • 3 Reasons It Will – Jeff Ostrowski at Corpus Christi Watershed
    CNN Compares Zohran Mamdani’s Socialist Beliefs to Teachings of Jesus – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
    A Review of Knowing That Most Things Break by David Leightty (Poetry) – New Verse Review
    Mainstreaming American Vice – Aaron M. Renn
    Fact Check: Did The Vatican Library Open A Prayer Room For Muslims? – Catholic News Agency
    The End of the Fifth Republic – Michel Gurfinkiel at First Things

    News Brief:
    Pope Leo XIV Take Note – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    3 Years Ago Today, The Vatican-Venerated Demon Idols Went Into The Tiber Drink – Fr. Z’s Blog

    Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Sins That Cry Out To God For Vengeance – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

    Recent Posts:
    Read the TVESDAY EARLY-EVNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the MONDAY EARLY-EVENING TOP-10 Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

    US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    338 Trillion Is a Lot of Anything – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

    International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Vatican in Mourning – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

    Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    The Partition of Austria – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

    Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
    How Hawaii Took a Socialist Approach to Population Control Similar to China – Gary Isbell at TFP
    How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
    It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
    Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
    BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

    A Thank You To Our Sponsors:
    The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
    and
    The Catholic Pipe Company

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    TVESDAY EARLY-EVENING TOP-10

    1. Fr. David Carter Preached the Most Offensive Homily – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
    2. Cardinal Roche (Unwittingly?) Utters Most Ironic Statement Since the Council – Rorate Cæli
    3. Loverboy Bishop Caught Red Handed – Return To Tradition
    4. Earthshaking Report About Monster Priests Is About To Be Released – Return To Tradition
    5. 2030: France Civil War Scenario by France’s Top Counterterrorism Advisers – Rod Dreher
    6. 5 Cardinals to Celebrate Traditional Pontifical Liturgies in Rome & the US – Edward Pentin
    7. Vatican Muslim ‘Pray Room’ is a Hoax – The Father Leo Show via Spirit Daily Blog
    8. Bishops Not Shepherding Their Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
    9. This Is Going To Be Mary In Gibson Movie? – Ypca Nowe Konto via Spirit Daily Blog
    10. The Spiritual Fruits of Summorum Pontificum & the TLM are Astonishing – Rorate Cæli

      Honorable Mention:
      Jesus Image of Jesus Replica Mysteriously Exudes Healing Myrrh – M. Matozzo at New York Post
      It Looks Like a Grain Bin Gone Horribly Wrong – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Amrcn Catholic
      King Charles III to Pray with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel – Nicole Winfield at AP

      Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
      Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
      Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
      Papal Clericalism? The Ever Changing Landscape Of The Papal Altar. . . – Fr. A.J. McDonald
      Enhancing Understanding For Authentic Worship – A Treasure To Be Shared
      Dom Joseph Gajard, O.S.B.: Master of Gregorian Chant – J.P. Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
      The Vesper Hymn of St. John Cantius – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
      Not Just More Scripture, But Different Scripture: Comparing Old & New Lectionaries – R Cæli

      Note:
      Any Donations Help! We Ask Because This Apostolate Needs It, Thanks – Robert “Tito” Edwards

      Recent Posts:
      Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the MONDAY EARLY-EVENING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

      A Thank You To Our Sponsors:
      The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
      and
      The Catholic Pipe Company

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      TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

      Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      2030: France Civil War Scenario by France’s Top Counterterrorism Advisers – Rod Dreher

      Note:
      Any Donations Help! We Ask Because This Apostolate Needs It, Thanks – Robert “Tito” Edwards

      Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
      King Charles III to Pray with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel – Nicole Winfield at AP

      Summorum Pontificum:
      The Spiritual Fruits of Summorum Pontificum & the TLM are Astonishing – Rorate Cæli

      Traditionis Custodes:
      Cardinal Roche (Unwittingly?) Utters the Most Ironic Statement Since the Council – Rorate Cæli
      Fr. David Carter Preached the Most Offensive Homily – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at T&S

      Dilexi Te:
      Dilexi Te: A Multi-Part Fisk, Conclusion – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

      Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
      Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
      Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
      Papal Clericalism? The Ever Changing Landscape Of The Papal Altar. . . – Fr. A.J. McDonald
      Enhancing Understanding For Authentic Worship – A Treasure To Be Shared
      Dom Joseph Gajard, O.S.B.: Master of Gregorian Chant – J.P. Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
      5 Cardinals to Celebrate Traditional Pontifical Liturgies in Rome & the US – Edward Pentin
      The Vesper Hymn of St. John Cantius – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
      Not Just More Scripture, But Different Scripture: Comparing Old & New Lectionaries – R Cæli

      Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      A Future for Christian Higher Education? – David P. Deavel, Ph.D., at The Imaginative. . .

      General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Jesus Image of Jesus Replica Mysteriously Exudes Healing Myrrh – M. Matozzo at New York Post
      Bishops Not Shepherding Their Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
      After Years of Denial, Educators Finally Acknowledge the Importance of Spelling – TFP
      Diocese Of Albany Announces New Bishop – McKenna Snow at Catholic Vote
      Earthshaking Report About Monster Priests Is About To Be Released – Return To Tradition
      Introducing magisAI: Defend Your Faith with Science & Reason – Magis Center
      338 Trillion Is a Lot of Anything – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
      Do These Three Bible Verses Debunk The Catholic Doctrine Of Purgatory? – Catholic Answers
      A Conversation with Jared Carter, Part I (Poetry) – Sunil Iyengar at New Verse Review
      Secular Media Panics In Face Of American Christian Revival – Return To Tradition
      Vatican Muslim ‘Pray Room’ is a Hoax – The Father Leo Show via Spirit Daily Blog
      Why SSA “Marriage” Momentum Failed to Start a Transgender Revolution – Mark Regnerus, Ph.D.
      Save the Sacred: A Call to Preserve America’s Catholic Churches – John Mag Ghlionn at T&S
      Loverboy Bishop Caught Red Handed – Return To Tradition
      How Much Does Dilexi Te Reflect Leo’s Thinking? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
      Italian Bishops Synod Supports Homosexuality & Transgenderism – New Daily Compass

      News Brief:
      Catholic Journalist Assaulted At Lateran University Event – Catholic World News
      Greece Reports Agreement To Protect Mt. Sinai Monastery – Catholic World News

      Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Pray In Latin, Demons Hate Latin! – Beauty of the Catholic Faith via The American Catholic
      Bringing Hope & Light to the World: Americans Gather at 23,090 Rosary Rallies – TFP
      Evil Has Every Advantage Except One, Imagination – W.H. Auden via The American Catholic

      Recent Posts:
      Read the MONDAY EARLY-EVENING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

      US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      It Looks Like a Grain Bin Gone Horribly Wrong – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Amrcn Catholic
      How Hawaii Took a Socialist Approach to Population Control Similar to China – Gary Isbell at TFP
      The Walrus Meets Petard – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

      Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      This Is Going To Be Mary In Gibson Movie? – Ypca Nowe Konto via Spirit Daily Blog

      Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
      How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
      It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
      Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
      BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

      A Thank You To Our Sponsors:
      The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
      and
      The Catholic Pipe Company

      TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Read More »

      MONDAY EARLY-EVENING TOP-10

      1. There Has Never Been Anything Like This In History. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
      2. What Is & What Isn’t A Liturgical Abuse In The Mass Of Pope Paul VI – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
      3. The Bishops’ War – James R. Green at Against The Grain
      4. United We Stand? Kneel? Chant? – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
      5. A Glorious Solemn Sung Latin Pontifical High Mass, Kind Of. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
      6. Another Horrific Bishop Appointment By Pope Leo XIV – Return To Tradition
      7. Pope Leo XIV Is About To Destroy Opus Dei – Return To Tradition
      8. Do You Miss Him Yet? – Fr. Z’s Blog
      9. The Latest Casualty: Knoxville – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
      10. The Great Feminization – Helen Andrews at Compact Magazine

        Honorable Mention:
        Enjoyed Synodality? Check Out This Snapshot of What’s Coming Next! – Irkutsk Ice Truckers
        It isn’t about the “Smells & Bells”- The Knoxville Ruse – Rorate Cæli
        William Lane Craig Is an Atheist – Pat Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine

        Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
        Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
        Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
        How the TLM Debunks the Need for the Novus Ordo – The Back Pew
        The “Latin Novus Ordo” Is Not the Solution – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
        Requiem Mass Verses The So-Called “Celebration Of Life” Liturgy – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
        Differences between the ESV-CE Lectionary & the ESV-CE New Testament – Catholic Bible Talk
        Four Polychromed Reliquary Busts from Eighteenth Century Como – Liturgical Arts Journal
        The Rise & Rise of the Traditional Latin Mass Pilgrimage – Thomas Colsy at One Peter 5
        On the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Novus Ordo – Rorate Cæli
        False Antiquarianism & Liturgical Reform – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Mvmnt

        Note:
        Any Donations Help! We Ask Because This Apostolate Needs It, Thanks – Robert “Tito” Edwards

        Recent Posts:
        Read the MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
        Read the SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
        Read the SVNDAY MID-DAY TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
        Read the SATVRDAY EARLY-EVENING EDITION Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

        A Thank You To Our Sponsors:
        The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
        and
        The Catholic Pipe Company

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        MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

        Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        What Is & What Isn’t A Liturgical Abuse In The Mass Of Pope Paul VI – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

        Note:
        Any Donations Help! We Ask Because This Apostolate Needs It, Thanks – Robert “Tito” Edwards

        Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
        A Glorious Solemn Sung Latin Pontifical High Mass, Kind Of. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
        Leo Canonizes 7 New Saints, Including First from Venezuela & Papua New Guinea – The CWR

        Traditionis Custodes:
        United We Stand? Kneel? Chant? – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
        The Bishops’ War – James R. Green at Against The Grain
        The Latest Casualty: Knoxville – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
        It isn’t about the “Smells & Bells”- The Knoxville Ruse – Rorate Cæli
        Charlotte, Knoxville, & the Suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass – Leila Marie Lawler

        Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
        Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
        Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
        How the TLM Debunks the Need for the Novus Ordo – The Back Pew
        The “Latin Novus Ordo” Is Not the Solution – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
        Requiem Mass Verses The So-Called “Celebration Of Life” Liturgy – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
        There Has Never Been Anything Like This In History. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
        Differences between the ESV-CE Lectionary & the ESV-CE New Testament – Catholic Bible Talk
        Four Polychromed Reliquary Busts from Eighteenth Century Como – Liturgical Arts Journal
        The Rise & Rise of the Traditional Latin Mass Pilgrimage – Thomas Colsy at One Peter 5
        On the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Novus Ordo – Rorate Cæli
        False Antiquarianism & Liturgical Reform – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Mvmnt

        Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Purpose & Goal Of Education – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus

        General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Future of the American Presbyterate – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
        The Unspoken Trial of the Orphaning of Our Priests – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine
        Trump’s IVF Policy Could Be Worse, But It’s Still Bad – Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D., at First Things
        Fastiggi & Sonna on Catholicism & Capital Punishment (Updated) – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
        The Death (& Resurrection?) of the Mid-Length Poem – Jem Wikeley at A Poetry Notebook
        The Great Feminization – Helen Andrews at Compact Magazine
        Will The US Ever Find Racial Unity? Unlikely – Rod Dreher
        Pope Leo XIV Is About To Destroy Opus Dei – Return To Tradition
        How Islam Conquered Catholic Spain — Again – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
        Why Christ Will Not Allow His Church To Ordain Women – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at The Reg
        Lost Joseph Dutton Collection Found In Wisconsin Parish Rectory Basement – Hawaii Cth Herald
        Another Horrific Bishop Appointment By Pope Leo XIV – Return To Tradition
        The Tea Party, Traditional Dance Revival, Etc. – Dorothy Cummings McLean at Waltzing Party
        The Pope’s Old Stomping Ground – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
        William Lane Craig Is an Atheist – Pat Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine
        Enjoyed Synodality? Check Out This Snapshot of What’s Coming Next! – Irkutsk Ice Truckers

        News Brief:
        Theft, Vandalism At Fifteen German Churches – DomRadio.de via Spirit Daily Blog
        Church Burned Down, Children Kidnapped; Muslim Violence Intensifies in Mozambique – CWN
        Do You Miss Him Yet? – Fr. Z’s Blog

        Hard News:
        Poll Finds Revival Of Interest In Religion In Northern Ireland Among Young People – The CWR

        The Vatican-China Scandal:
        The Vatican’s One-sided Deal With China – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
        China Flexes Power over Rome Once Again with New Bishop Consecration – Michael Haynes
        Catholic Church’s Humiliation In Shanghai Demands Change In Vatican – New Daily Compass

        Dilexi Te:
        Dilexi Te: A Multi-Part Fisk-Part Six – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
        What’s Missing from Dilexi Te? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

        The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
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        Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News: XXX
        And Heaven Touched Earth, When St. Thérèse of Lisieux Visited California – Jeffrey Bruno

        Note:
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        Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
        Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
        Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
        The Feast of the Dedication of Milan Cathedral – New Liturgical Movement

        General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        What May Seem Like a Delay from God Is the Unfolding of His Perfect Plan – New Advent Blog
        When The Virgin Mary Wrote A Letter To St. Ignatius Of Antioch – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
        A Bishop Murdered for Rejecting Islam – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
        7 New Saints Are Arriving at Just the Right Time – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
        London Rosary Crusade Draws Thousands – Edward Pentin
        When St. Thomas Aquinas Was Visited By A Ghost – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
        I Saw Satan Laughing With Delight. . . – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
        The Terrifying Warning Of The Parable Of The Wedding Feast – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
        Reflection On Rule 3 From St. Ignatius’ First Week Rules For Discernment Of Spirits – CSD
        A Prayer For Greater Reverence In Worship – A Treasure To Be Shared
        Happiness is More Than A Warm Puppy – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
        The Jane Austen Ball! – Bookmarx
        NVR 2.3: A Sonnet Sampler – Steve Knepper at New Verse Review
        The Very First Miracle Behind the Powerful 54-Day Rosary Novena – Church Pop
        St. Paul of the Cross, Priest & Confessor – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
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        1. Is Cardinal Cupich Being Sidelined Or Promoted? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
        2. Latin Mass Purge – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
        3. Alasdair MacIntyre’s Bastard Children – Rod Dreher
        4. A Generation Unfit for God: Why Millions Can No Longer Pray – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
        5. Novus Ordo Abusers are Biggest Liturgical Threat to the Church, Not TLMers – Fr. McDonald
        6. St. Teresa’s Trick For Building Virtue Is One We Can All Use – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
        7. A Simple Way To Understand Vatican Financial Scandals – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at C Culture
        8. All The Rage: GAFCON Goes, Division Multiplies – A Treasure To Be Shared
        9. After Years of Denial, Educators Finally Acknowledge the Importance of Spelling – TFP
        10. On this Feast of St. Luke. . . Books! – Fr. Z’s Blog

        Honorable Mention:
        From Noise to Grace: My Encounter With God in Silence – Mark Kalpagian at The Reg
        Dilexi Te: A Multi-Part Fisk, Part V – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
        5 Bioethical Questions Catholics should be Ready to Answer w/Compassion & Clarity – C Vote
        King Troll – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

        Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
        Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
        Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
        The Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
        Rosary in Chant, Second & Expanded Edition – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM

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        Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Latin Mass Purge – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

        Note:
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        Dilexi Te:
        Dilexi Te: A Multi-Part Fisk-Part V – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

        Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
        Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
        Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
        The Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
        Novus Ordo Abusers are the Biggest Liturgical Threat to the Church, Not TLMers – Fr. McDonald
        Rosary in Chant, Second & Expanded Edition – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM

        Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        After Years of Denial, Educators Finally Acknowledge the Importance of Spelling – TFP

        General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        On this Feast of St. Luke. . . Books! – Fr. Z’s Blog
        Is Cardinal Cupich Being Sidelined Or Promoted? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
        The Both & of Immigration – Timothy McHugh at Catholic Stand Magazine
        Paul in the Doldrums – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
        Alasdair MacIntyre’s Bastard Children – Rod Dreher
        St. Teresa’s Trick For Building Virtue Is One We Can All Use – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
        Bringing Hope & Light to the World: Americans Gather at 23,090 Rosary Rallies – TFP
        All The Rage: GAFCON goes. Division Multiplies – A Treasure To Be Shared
        Venerable Louis of Granada & the Path of Holiness – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
        A Simple Way To Understand Vatican Financial Scandals – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at C Culture
        From Noise to Grace: My Encounter With God in Silence – Mark Kalpagian at The Reg
        A Generation Unfit for God: Why Millions Can No Longer Pray – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
        The Treasure of Prayer: Growing in Friendship with God – Scepter Blog
        A Response to Jem Wikeley: Middle-Distance Death (Poetry) – Victoria Moul at Horace & friends
        5 Bioethical Questions Catholics should be Ready to Answer w/Compassion & Clarity – C Vote
        Against the Cult of the Dignified Death – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade

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        The Climate for ‘Climate Change’ Has Changed – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
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        1. Fr. Robert McTeigue: The Sacrament of Redistribution – Complicit Clergy
        2. The Slave Market in Our Midst – Sarah Cain at Crisis Magazine
        3. Holy Virgin Mary Subway Station in Tehran, Iran – Spirit Daily Blog
        4. Moby Dick: John Huston’s Failed Epic – Jack Zwerneman at Cana Academy
        5. When A Guardian Angel Brings Hope In The Darkest Hour – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
        6. When Joseph Stalin’s Daughter Became Catholic – Matthew Archbold at The Reg
        7. Confessions of a Formerly Openly-Gay Christian with Joe Dallas – Lila Rose Show
        8. The Byzantine Church of Panagía Gorgoepíkoös – Liturgical Arts Journal
        9. Canterbury Cathedral: The Idea Of A Sacred Building Still Matters – Hilary White
        10. A Clash of Liberalisms – Michel Therrien, S.T.L., S.T.D., at What We Need Now

          Honorable Mention:
          Near Death Experiences (NDEs) & Therapy – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
          The Pro-Life Case for Gun Rights as Civil Protection – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
          The Life & Legacy of John Henry Newman – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative. . .

          Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
          Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
          Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT

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          Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
          Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
          Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
          The Byzantine Church of Panagía Gorgoepíkoös – Liturgical Arts Journal

          Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Education & Culture with Dr David Daintree – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal

          Secular Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Moby Dick: John Huston’s Failed Epic – Jack Zwerneman at Cana Academy

          General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Canterbury Cathedral: The Idea Of A Sacred Building Still Matters – Hilary White
          The Poets of Literary Matters – Matthew Buckley Smith & Cameron Clark at Sleerickets
          The Story of Tech-Savvy St. Carlo Acutis Spreads in Digital Age – The Reg
          Holy Virgin Mary Subway Station in Tehran, Iran – Spirit Daily Blog
          When A Guardian Angel Brings Hope In The Darkest Hour – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
          Kairos, Clocks & Motherly Love – Sarah Reardon at Hearth + Field
          Confessions of a Formerly Openly-Gay Christian with Joe Dallas – Lila Rose Show
          Fr. Robert McTeigue: The Sacrament of Redistribution – Complicit Clergy
          The Pro-Life Case for Gun Rights as Civil Protection – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
          The Slave Market in Our Midst – Sarah Cain at Crisis Magazine
          What Genre Are the Gospels? – Luke Lancaster at Catholic Answers Magazine
          Near Death Experiences (NDEs) & Therapy – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
          Why the Wilderness Transforms You – The Culturist
          A Clash of Liberalisms – Michel Therrien, S.T.L., S.T.D., at What We Need Now
          The Life & Legacy of John Henry Newman – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative. . .
          When Joseph Stalin’s Daughter Became Catholic – Matthew Archbold at The Reg

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          Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          5 Reasons Why Our Lady of Fatima is More Important Than Ever – Tradition, Family, & Property
          The Climate for ‘Climate Change’ Has Changed – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

          Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
          How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
          It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
          Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
          BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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