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THVRSDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPITXXX
Forming Generous Men – Alvaro De Vicente at Men in the Making
What I Discovered When 10 Nuns Came Over for Dinner – Richard C. Lukas at NC Register

Analysis and Punditry:
Relics: An Introduction – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
Truth, Vigilance, & the Eschatological Banquet – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
The Tomb of St. Peter Explained – New Advent Blog
Why Recreational Drug Use is Immoral – Matthew McKenna at Catholic Exchange
5 Remarkable Catholic Sites Not to Miss in Maine – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Blessed Nazju – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
From Lapsed Catholic Having Something of a Nervous Breakdown to Zealous. . . – Mary O’Regan

Holy Bible:
Why Didn’t Mary Tell Joseph about the Incarnation before the Visitation? – Fr. H.J. Coleridge, S.J.
Jesus Had No Siblings: 50 Biblical Arguments – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For. . .

Prayer:
Pray & Prepare for Miracles – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand Magazine

Piety:
Come & Pray the Rosary – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand Magazine
Wisdom From the Four Temperaments – Emily Malloy at TOH Substack
When You See Faith in a Life Well Lived – Molly Farinholt at Our Sunday Visitor
Are you Willing to Suffer? – The Meaning of Catholic

Apologetics:
God Ordains Heterosexual Marriage – The Catholic Thing

Saints:
Pier Giorgio Frassati’s Climb to Heaven & Famous Poet Who Helped Him Get There – Church Pop

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THVRSDAY MID-DAY EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Catholic Church Should Be Doing What Charlie Kirk Did – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.
The Lies That Vatican II Is A Blazing Success & Pope Francis Was Great – The American Catholic
New Digital App From TAN Books – TAN Books

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Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo XIV Receives Cardinal Sarah in Private Audience – Edward Pentin

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Late Medieval Minden Mitre (ca. 1425-1430) – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Church of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update
Latin Collect for St. Pio, Padre Pio of Pietrelcina – Fr. Z’s Blog

Cardinal Cupich Scandal:
Bp. Ricken of Green Bay Rebukes Cardinal Cupich of the Pit Of Damnèd Souls – Bishop Dv. Ricken
Cardinal Cupich, An Example Of Narcissism – Matthew Hazell on X
Opposition Mounts To Archdiocese Of Chicago Plan To Fete Durbin – Catholic World Report
After Statement From Paprocki, Cardinal Cupich Defends Award For Durbin – The Pillar
Before Cupich Made Is Durban Scandal. . . – Lepanto Institute on X

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Supernatural Power of Forgiveness – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
The Limits of Forgiveness – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
IVF & Restorative Reproductive Medicine – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Charlie Kirk: Man Of Christendom – Rod Dreher
Our Lady of the Pillar & the Apostle James are Now in the Pope’s Garden at Vatican – Rome Rep
The Age of Mercy Is Ending & a New Age Is Upon Is – Suellen Brewster at Catholic Exchange
The Almighty Has His Own Purposes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Every Christian Commanded to Share the Gospel, Yet So Many Find Excuses Not To – C Answers
The Revolution is So Over – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Heart of Culture: A Brief History of Western Education – Thomas Jay at Classical Ed Review
Euthanasia In Canada: A Compassionate Revolution or Moral Depravity? – Gary Isbell at TFP
Goddess Mary? Reply to Gospel Simplicity’s Austin Suggs – David Armstrong at BEFC
Catholic Ministry for SSA Marks 45 Years Of Faithful Outreach – Catholic Vote
Australian Bishop Returns To Ministry After Abuse Claim ‘Not Sustained’ – The Pillar
From Harvard Yard to Southern Charm: Students Flee in DEI Exodus – Gary Isbell at TFP
At 88, Tom Monaghan, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, Still Has Unfinished Work to Do – OSVN

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Persecution of Christians:
Syrian Jihadists Committing Genocide Against The Orthodox in Syria – Abbot Tryphon on X

Charlie Kirk, Requiescat In Pace:
Grief & God – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Habitless Nuns Versus Charlie Kirk – Fr. Z’s Blog
Card. Duka Criticised for Celebrating Requiem Mass for Charlie Kirk in Prague – Catholic Herald

Chaos & Anarchy:
The Radical Mediocrity of Curtis Yarvin – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

Secular Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Charlie Kirk & the Rise of Radical Ideology in K–12 Schools – Katherine Kersten at First Things

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How To Beat Satan: With Humility – St. Moses The Black via The American Catholic
Prayer Of Those Seeking The Will Of God – A Treasure To Be Shared

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Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Suffering Without Hope? The War Art of Francisco Goya – David Clayton at NLM

Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Looking at a High Point of the Middle Ages: The Dictatus Papæ of St. Gregory VII – TFP

US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
King Troll – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
U.S. Bishops Join Advocates In Backing Supreme Court Bid To Protect Women’s Sports – CNA
The Absurd Nazi Label on American Christians – John Mac Ghlionn at The American Spectator
Judge Sentences ‘Scholar-Activist’ 20 Yrs Prison for Firebombing UC Berkeley Cop Car – Coll Fix
Why National Divorce Is a Horrible Idea that Will Solve Nothing – Tradition, Family, & Property
How Deep the Rot Had Penetrated – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
World War Already Here? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Arab Imperialism In Action – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
As My Late Father Would Say: “It’s All A Publicity Stunt!” – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Our Spirit Never Ages – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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
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BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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VVEDNESDAY EVENING TOP-10

1. A Round-Up of Prelates Condemning Cupich on X – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. The Book Interview With Pope Leo XIV Could Have Been Avoided – New Daily Compass
3. Cupich Defends His Diabolical Decision – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Pope Leo XIV Sends Message To Exorcists Gathered In Rome – Catholic News Agency
5. Bishop Conley of Lincoln Chastises Cupich Over Abortion Award – Bishop James D. Conley on X
6. At Least 64 Killed In Brutal Attack On African Parish – The Catholic Herald
7. What You Didn’t Know About Fatima – Peter J. Disimile, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
8. Sex & the Third Party – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
9. The Chicago Way – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Padre Pio on the Storms Around Us – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

    Honorable Mention:
    From Harvard Yard to Southern Charm: Students Flee in DEI Exodus – Gary Isbell at TFP
    Seamless Garment? Cupich Mixes The Metaphor – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
    Bombshell: The Fishwrap Prints A Commentary That Praises The TLM! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
    As English as Hummus – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Autism & Tylenol – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician to the Stars!
    Jimmy Kimmel Returns – Rod Dreher

    Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    The Jerusalem Motets of William Byrd – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
    Details of a Renaissance Spanish Cope from the 1500’s – Liturgical Arts Movement
    Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
    Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
    Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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    VVEDNESDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION

    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    At Least 64 Killed In Brutal Attack On African Parish – The Catholic Herald

    Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
    Pope Leo XIV Sends Message To Exorcists Gathered In Rome – Catholic News Agency
    The Book Interview With Pope Leo XIV Could Have Been Avoided – New Daily Compass

    Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    The Jerusalem Motets of William Byrd – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
    Details of a Renaissance Spanish Cope from the 1500’s – Liturgical Arts Movement
    Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
    Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
    Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

    Cardinal Cupich Scandal:
    Bishop Conley of Lincoln Chastises Cupich Over Abortion Award – Bishop James D. Conley on X
    Cupich Defends His Diabolical Decision – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Seamless Garment? Cupich Mixes The Metaphor – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
    Cupich Ignores The Laws Of His Own Archdiocese, Is Anyone Surprised? – Lepanto Institute
    Should Cardinal Cupich Be Given An “F“ In Synodality? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
    A Round-Up of Prelates Condemning Cupich on X – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Cupich’s Award Durbin for Immigration Work Meets Pushback Over Abortion – OSV News

    General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    In Sparsely Catholic North Carolina, The Diocese Of Raleigh Leads Nation In Conversions – CNA
    What You Didn’t Know About Fatima – Peter J. Disimile, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
    From Harvard Yard to Southern Charm: Students Flee in DEI Exodus – Gary Isbell at TFP
    A Quiet Revolution: Restoring the Sacred in Everyday Life – Athena Liu at Public Discourse
    Update on NRSVue Study Bibles – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk
    Sex & the Third Party – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
    Looking at a High Point of the Middle Ages: The Dictatus Papæ of St. Gregory VII – TFP
    Re-Enchantment & the Need for a Vital Christianity – Emily Finley at The Christian Imagination
    New Book Invites Asks to Discover Their Spiritual Father, Intercessor & Friend – Ignitum Today
    Crd Müller Raises Concerns Over Vatican Drone Display, Idolization of P. Francis – D. Montagna
    The Radical Mediocrity of Curtis Yarvin – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
    Amazing Parish Announces 2026 Leadership Summit & Vision for the Future – Ignitum Today
    Bombshell: The Fishwrap Prints A Commentary That Praises The TLM! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
    Ember Days in Arabia – Russell D. James at Catholic Stand Magazine
    Why National Divorce Is a Horrible Idea that Will Solve Nothing – Tradition, Family, & Property
    Jimmy Kimmel Returns – Rod Dreher

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    Charlie Kirk, Requiescat In Pace:
    Thoughts After the Murder of a Good & Faithful Servant – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
    Three Lessons From Erika Kirk – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
    Charlie Kirk: Man Of Christendom – Rod Dreher

    Secular Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Catholic & Jesuit Georgetown’s Double Standard – Rod Dreher on X

    Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Padre Pio on the Storms Around Us – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    It is Human to Sin, but Diabolical to Persist in Sin – St. Catherine of Siena
    Die to Self & Live for Christ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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    Read the MONDAY DAWN TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

    Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Full of Sound & Fury, Signifying Nothing – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

    US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    The Chicago Way – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Autism & Tylenol – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician to the Stars!
    Google To Reinstate You Tube Accounts Banned Under Biden-era Pressure – Catholic Vote

    International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Germans Reverting to Type? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

    Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Trump Was Not Speaking Metaphorically When He Declared War on the Cartels – Don McClarey
    As English as Hummus – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    The Ending of Our War Without an Enemy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

    Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
    The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
    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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    VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TOP-10

    1. The Cupich Assault on Episcopal Unity – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
    2. Michael Knowles on the TLM via the Charlie Kirk Show – Fr. Z’s Blog
    3. Russia’s Troubling Church Takeover in France – Katherine Kelaidis at Foreign Policy Magazine
    4. The Devil’s Mousetrap: An Image of the Annunciation – Dcn. Thomas L. McDonald, O.S.B. Obl.
    5. The Challenge of being Catholic in the World’s Largest Muslim Country – R. Cavanaugh at CWR
    6. So-Called Gay Marriage May be Over Turned – Richard N. Ostling, D.Litt., at Religion Unplugged
    7. Comfortable Catholicism Must End – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
    8. Should Wives Be Trad? – The Lila Rose Podcast
    9. What were Imperial Abbeys? – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining the Realm
    10. When Love Is Stronger Than Memory Loss – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

      Honorable Mention:
      Why National Divorce Is a Horrible Idea that Will Solve Nothing – Tradition, Family, & Property
      Is It Impossible To Avoid Circular Reasoning Regarding Religious Authority? – Catholic Answers
      Waltzing Into Aram Khachaturian’s “Masquerade” – Terez Rose at The Imaginative Conservative

      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 Pulpit

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      TVESDAY EARLY-EVENING EDITION

      Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      St. Carlo Acutis Eucharist Stories – Highway to Heaven

      Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Michael Knowles on the TLM via the Charlie Kirk Show – Fr. Z’s Blog
      Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
      Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
      Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

      Cardinal Cupich Scandal:
      The Cupich Assault on Episcopal Unity – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

      General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Should Wives Be Trad? – The Lila Rose Podcast
      Russia’s Troubling Church Takeover in France – Katherine Kelaidis at Foreign Policy Magazine
      The Devil’s Mousetrap: An Image of the Annunciation – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald, O.S.B. Obl.
      When Love Is Stronger Than Memory Loss – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
      My Conversation with the President of TAN Books – Noelle Mering at Family Revival
      Waltzing Into Aram Khachaturian’s “Masquerade” – Terez Rose at The Imaginative Conservative
      The Challenge Of Being Catholic In The World’s Largest Muslim Country – R. Cavanaugh at CWR
      How to Gain a Plenary Indulgence This Jubilee Year; Study the Catechism! – Church Pop
      How African Catholics Will Embrace Tradition ‘Lwampaka’ – Gumisiriza
      Is It Impossible To Avoid Circular Reasoning Regarding Religious Authority? – Catholic Answers
      Augustinian Lessons on Spiritual Authority in Church–State Relations – Public Discourse
      3 Powerful Lessons From the Unforgettable Ulma Family – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
      An Unforgettable Pilgrimage in Spain: Climbing to the Birthplace of Reconquest – P. Kwasniewski
      What were Imperial Abbeys? – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining the Realm
      Comfortable Catholicism Must End – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
      So-Called Gay Marriage Could be Over Turned – Richard N. Ostling, D.Litt., at Religion Unplugged

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      Read the SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

      Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
      The Cultural Yearnings That Tariffs Will Not Resolve – J. Horvat at Tradition, Family, & Property
      How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
      Why National Divorce Is a Horrible Idea that Will Solve Nothing – Tradition, Family, & Property
      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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      MONDAY DAWN TOP-10

      1. Rage All Over X with a Bishop Barron Sighting at Charlie Kirk Memorial – Kale Zelden on X
      2. Outgoing Bishop Garcia of Monterey Suppresses 17 Year Long TLM Community – Fr. Z’s Blog
      3. I Stand With Paprocki Urging Cupich to Reconsider. . . – Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
      4. Former Seminarian Under Cardinal Cupich: He Creates Divisions – Carl E. Olson on X
      5. Any Other Bishops Wanting to Rebuke Cupich? – Steve Ray on X
      6. Pope Leo XIV, One Step At A Time – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
      7. On the Trad Mishandling of Vatican II, pt. 1: the Pope & the Liturgy – Timothy S. Flanders at 1P5
      8. Gates of Hell Won’t Prevail Against it: Jesus isn’t Referring to The Institutional Church – EAD
      9. Chilling Prophecies of Our Lady of La Salette – Adrian Fonseca at America Needs Fatima
      10. Did St. Matthew Write The First Gospel? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

        Honorable Mention:
        Erika Kirk Wears Bloodstained Medal of St. Michael the Archangel from Her Husband – C4C
        ‘Padre Pio Appeared To Me’ – Mary O’Regan via Uniquely Mary
        Lutheran Minnesota is No More, Muslim Minnesota Takes Over – Rebecca Mistereggen on X
        The Exodus of Young Catholics & the Dissolution of Catholic Identity – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.
        The Problem With Subsidiarity – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Catholic Stand Magazine

        Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Legend of St. Eustachius – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
        Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
        Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
        Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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        MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

        Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Outgoing Bishop Garcia Of Monterey Suppresses The 17 Year Long TLM Community – Fr. Z’s Blog

        Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
        Pope Leo XIV, One Step At A Time – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican

        Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Legend of St. Eustachius – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
        Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
        Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
        Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

        Cardinal Cupich Scandal:
        I Stand With Paprocki Urging Cupich to Reconsider. . . – Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on X
        Former Seminarian Under Cardinal Cupich: He Creates Divisions – Carl E. Olson on X
        Any Other Bishops Wanting to Rebuke Cupich? – Steve Ray on X

        General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Did St. Matthew Write The First Gospel? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
        ‘Padre Pio Appeared To Me’ – Mary O’Regan via Uniquely Mary
        On the Trad Mishandling of Vatican II, pt. 1: the Pope & the Liturgy – Timothy S. Flanders at 1P5
        LA Auxiliary Appointed Apostolic Administrator Of Diocese Of Monterey, Calif. – Angelus News
        Gen Z & the Traditional Latin Mass – Boniface at Unam Sanctam Catholicam
        Want a Holy Marriage? These Nuns Say the Answer Is in the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Church Pop
        The Exodus of Young Catholics & the Dissolution of Catholic Identity – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.
        The Biggest Obstacle to Peace in Your Life is a Closed Heart – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
        Gates of Hell Won’t Prevail Against it: Jesus isn’t Referring to The Institutional Church – EAD
        Lutheran Minnesota is No More, Muslim Minnesota Takes Over – Rebecca Mistereggen on X
        Rage All Over X with a Bishop Barron Siting at Charlie Kirk Memorial – Kale Zelden on X
        The European Civil War: A Bitter Fruit Of The Exclusion Of God – New Daily Compass
        Chilling Prophecies of Our Lady of La Salette – Adrian Fonseca at America Needs Fatima
        The Problem With Subsidiarity – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Catholic Stand Magazine
        The Fallacy & Confusion About Todas, Todas, Todas. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
        You Must Zip It! Trad Inc. Releases Their First Single. – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile

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        Charlie Kirk, Requiescat In Pace:
        Erika Kirk Wears Bloodstained Medal of St. Michael the Archangel from Her Husband – C4C

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        Read the SATVRDAY EVENING EDITION Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

        US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Cultural Yearnings That Tariffs Will Not Resolve – J. Horvat at Tradition, Family, & Property

        Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Why National Divorce Is a Horrible Idea that Will Solve Nothing – Tradition, Family, & Property

        Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
        A Filial & Apprehensive Supplication to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property
        How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
        The TFPs’ Supplication to Pope Leo XIV Asks Him for Clarity in Affirming Traditional Marriage – TFP
        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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        1. “I See So Many Souls Of The Dead They Don’t Frighten Me Anymore. . .” – Mary O’Regan
        2. Why Did Christ Choose Naim For His First Raising Of The Dead? – Fr. H.J. Coleridge, S.J.
        3. The Most Publicly Witnessed Marian Apparition in History – William Penn on X
        4. The Secret to Friendships That Actually Last – Scepter Blog
        5. Pray to Our Lady of Siluva for Fallen-Away Catholics – Patti Maguire Armstrong at CN&I
        6. The Simili modo: Biblical Background – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement
        7. Something More Powerful than Exorcism? – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
        8. Miracle-Working Saint’s Story Comes to Life in Beautiful New Book – T.C. Barber at Aleteia
        9. Dr. Pim van Lommel: What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Consciousness – Magis Ctr
        10. Prayer Of Those In Need Of Assurance – A Treasure to be Shared

          Honorable Mention:
          Pro Tips (& a Good Read) to Get Catholic Kids Interested in Praying the Rosary – The Reg

          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 Pulpit

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          US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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          SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

          Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          The Simili modo: Biblical Background – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement
          Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
          Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
          Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

          General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          “I See So Many Souls Of The Dead They Don’t Frighten Me Anymore. . .” – Mary O’Regan
          Why Did Christ Choose Naim For His First Raising Of The Dead? – Fr. H.J. Coleridge, S.J.
          Christ Is Life Itself – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
          Pray to Our Lady of Siluva for Fallen-Away Catholics – Patti Maguire Armstrong at CN&I
          Prayer Of Those In Need Of Assurance – A Treasure to be Shared
          A Wonderful Event: the Impression of the Holy Stigmata on St. Francis – Rorate Cæli
          The Maker’s Joy: Reflections on Human Creation & Divine Satisfaction – Catholic Stand
          The Secret to Friendships That Actually Last – Scepter Blog
          The Miraculous Crucifix Of San Marcello & Hope In The Face Of Death – Fr. Seán Connolly
          Miracle-Working Saint’s Story Comes to Life in Beautiful New Book – T.C. Barber at Aleteia
          The World Is Not Enough: On Longing for Another Home – Kenneth Cramer at Catholic Stand
          Pregnant or Struggling to Conceive? Turn to Our Lady of La Leche. . . – Church Pop
          Something More Powerful than Exorcism? – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
          Pro Tips (& a Good Read) to Get Catholic Kids Interested in Praying the Rosary – The Reg
          My Conversion Story – Ross Arlen Tieken at El Antiguo
          The Invitation, the Call, & the Answer of a 3rd Order Religious – Catholic Link
          Dr. Pim van Lommel: What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Consciousness – Magis Ctr
          The Most Publicly Witnessed Marian Apparition in History – William Penn

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          Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          The Cultural Yearnings That Tariffs Will Not Resolve – J. Horvat at Tradition, Family, & Property

          US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

          Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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          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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          SVNDAY MID-DAY TOP-10

          1. Notes About the Fishwrap on Charlie Kirk, Pope Leo XIV on Other Stuff – Fr. Z’s Blog
          2. What Do We Know About Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical & Apostolic Exhortation? – The Pillar
          3. Did Pope Leo XIV Say Doctrine Might Change? – Catholic Unscripted
          4. Poor Pope Leo XIV! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
          5. The Most Useless Organization in The Holy Catholic Church: The USCCB – The Taos Tattler
          6. ‘Attitudes’ Cannot Change Doctrine – Gene Thomas Gomulka, S.T.L., at John 18:37
          7. Civil War Approaches in Europe – Rod Dreher at The European Conservative
          8. Leo Suggests Dogma on Women’s Ordination & Sexual Morality Changes – The Daily Knight
          9. Discovering Milan’s Secret “Winter Chapel” – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
          10. The Scandalous Case of Crd Cupich & Sen Durbin – Jayd Henricks STL at Catholic World Report

          Honorable Mention:
          On Being Faithful in a Few Things before Being Ruler over Many Things – Msgr Ch Pope MDiv MA
          Argentine Bishops Pres. “Prohibits” Receiving Communion Kneeling – Complicit Clergy
          Will the Rosary Be a New Wellness Trend? Research Says It Should Be – Aleteia
          Long-Lost Rubens Painting of Jesus’s Crucifixion Discovered in a Paris Mansion – Smithsonian

          Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          New Edition of Monastic Breviary from Monastère Saint-Benoît – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
          Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
          Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
          Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
          Two Million Downloads In One Year For An App That Tracks Mass Times – Rome Reports

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          US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

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          Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Notes About The Fishwrap On Charlie, Pope Leo On Other Stuff – Fr. Z’s Blog
          What Do We Know About Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical & Apostolic Exhortation? – The Pillar
          Discovering Milan’s Secret “Winter Chapel” – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia

          Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
          Did Pope Leo XIV Say Doctrine Might Change? – Catholic Unscripted
          ‘Attitudes’ Cannot Change Doctrine – Gene Thomas Gomulka, S.T.L., at John 18:37
          Pope Leo XIV Interview on Latin Mass – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
          What Pope Leo XIV Said (in Crux Interview) – J.D. Flynn & Ed. Condon at The Pillar
          Evaluating Pope Leo XIV In Light Of Our Own Sins – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
          Leo Suggests that Dogma on Women’s Ordination & Sexual Morality can Change – Daily Knight
          Poor Pope Leo XIV! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
          A Lion In The Order Of Malta: A Silent Tribute To The Pope – Rome Reports

          Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          On Being Faithful in a Few before Being Ruler over Many – Msgr. Charles Pope, M.Div., M.A.
          New Edition of Monastic Breviary from Monastère Saint-Benoît – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
          Argentine Bishops Pres. “Prohibits” Receiving Communion Kneeling – Complicit Clergy
          Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
          Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
          Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
          Two Million Downloads In One Year For An App That Tracks Mass Times – Rome Reports

          Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Wow! Carmelite Nuns Celebrate Their Famous Martyrs (Photos) – Mathilde De Robien at Aleteia
          Pope Leo XIV Highlights the Value of the Vow of Obedience – National Catholic Register

          Cardinal Cupich Scandal:
          The Scandalous Case of Crd Cupich & Sen Durbin – Jayd Henricks STL at Catholic World Report
          Cupich Will Give Pro-Abort Dick Durbin Lifetime Achievement Award – Complicit Clergy
          Bishop Paprocki ‘Shocked’ By Durbin’s Cardinal Cupich Award – The Pillar

          Traditionis Custodes:
          Cardinal Sarah & Other Prelates Speak Out Against Fiducia Supplicans – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
          The TLM Returns to Rome. . .as Traditionis Custodes Totters? – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine

          O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
          The Most Useless Organization In The Holy Catholic Church – The Taos Tattler

          General Analysis and Punditry:
          My Primer Defense of Mariology for Protestants – Erick Ybarra
          7 Rules for College Freshmen – Jack Figge at National Catholic Register
          Subsidiarity: Abdication of Authority or Decentralization of Functions? – Fr KM Dos Santos MIC
          La Maison de la Valse – Dorothy McLean at Waltzing Party
          Symbols of Disruption: The Demonic in an Age of Uncertainty – Anne Hendershott, Ph.D.
          Long-Lost Rubens Painting of Jesus’s Crucifixion Discovered in a Paris Mansion – Smithsonian
          Charlie Kirk, Viktor Orbán, & the Lies of Gender Ideology – Rod Dreher at The EC
          Will the Rosary Be a New Wellness Trend? Research Says It Should Be – Aleteia
          A Filial & Apprehensive Supplication to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property
          Did St. Benedict Really Invent Pray & Work, Surprising Origins of Monastic Life – Church Pop
          Asked & Answered – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
          The Martyrs Of Korea & Their Children – Dawn Buetner at Catholic World Report
          TFPs’ Supplication to Pope Leo Asks Him for Clarity in Affirming Traditional Marriage – TFP
          Civil War Approaches in Europe – Rod Dreher at The European Conservative
          At the Twilight of Civilization, New Book by F. Russell Hittinger – Brother Ambrose Power
          Did You Know A Lay Person Brought Christianity To Korea? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

          News Brief:
          Terrorists Kill 22 After Baptism In Niger – Catholic World News
          Fr. Linh Bui of Oklahoma Dies Days After Falling Through Church Ceiling – KOCO News 5 ABC
          On EWTN: Honoring Our Lady of Walsingham, Plus More Must-Watch Programs – NC Register

          Hard News:
          Kansas Priest Resigns Amid Criminal Investigation – Delaney Eyermann at Fox 4
          LA Auxiliary Appointed Apostolic Administrator Of Diocese Of Monterey, Calif. – OSV News

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          Persecution of Christians:
          Nigerian Priest Abducted Amid Rising Wave of Clergy Kidnappings – Zenit
          Expert Claims Priest Kidnappings Part Of Anti-Christian ‘Genocide’ In Nigeria – Crux
          Islamist Attackers Kill More Than Five Dozen Catholics In Congo – OSV News

          Fiducia Supplicans:
          Congo’s Cardinal Ambongo: Fiducia Supplicans ‘Caused A Lot Of Harm’ – P. Guzik at OSV News

          The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
          Dancing Seminarians. . .& the Latin Mass is the Problem? – The American Catholic

          Sorrow at Annunciation School in Minneapolis:
          Satan Flourishes Where Insanity, Hysteria & Fear Reign – Don McClarey at The American Catholic

          Charlie Kirk, Requiescat In Pace:
          The Curse of Charlie: Witchcraft as a Method of Manifesting Change. . .Assassinations – S. Tucker
          Charlie Kirk Used Politics to Evangelize; John Yep Shares Personal Testimony – Cthlcs for Cthlcs
          National Catholic Distorter – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
          Mueller Calls Kirk ‘Martyr for Jesus Christ’ – Diane Montagna
          Cardinal Dolan Hails Charlie Kirk as ‘Modern-Day Saint Paul’ – David Propper at New York Post
          Barron: I Knew Charlie Kirk. Man of Intelligence, Charm & Goodness of Heart – New Advent Blog
          Liberalism Died with Charlie Kirk – Carolyn McKinney at Crisis Magazine
          Charlie Kirk: A Line Crossed – Maureen Mullarkey at Studio Matters
          End of Illusion: On the Assassination of Charlie Kirk & the Way Forward – The Harvard Salient

          Beauty:
          Cardinal Richelieu’s Extraordinary Tapestries of the Life of the Virgin – Liturgical Arts Journal

          Catholic Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          The Idea of the University & the Future of Civilization – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative. . .

          Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Evangelizing in the Workplace: Doing It Respectfully, Well, & Within Key Parameters – H&PR

          Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          The Cultural Yearnings That Tariffs Will Not Resolve – J. Horvat at Tradition, Family, & Property

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          US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Queer Terror: Violence Towards Conservatives Part of a Broader Terror Network – Am Spec
          Greatest Comeback in Political History – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
          Why National Divorce Is a Horrible Idea that Will Solve Nothing – Tradition, Family, & Property
          New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

          International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Arnold Toynbee the Expert – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

          Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Never Underestimate the Humor of God – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
          See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

          Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Kitten on the Keys – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
          Why Miss California Became Catholic (Carrie Prejean Boller) – The Lila Rose Podcast

          Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
          To Make Birth Rate Rise, We Must Look to Spiritual Solutions – Tradition, Family, & Property
          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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