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1. Why The ‘Good Bishops’ Keep Disappointing The Faithful – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at C Culture
2. Charlie Kirk & His Surprising Sentiments Toward the Catholic Church – Mark Haas at Crisis
3. Make No Mistake, LGBT Movement Capturing Prelates Like Cardinal Hollerich – Fr. McDonald
4. Pope Leo XIV On Leading The Sheep To Safety – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
5. What We Have Seen & What We Must Not Look Away From; Re: Charlie Kirk – Rod Dreher
6. Conservative Bishops, Liberal Results – James F. Hitchcock, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report
7. That Ugly, Foreboding Feeling? It’s Not Just You – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
8. Exorcist Diary: Can a Witch’s Curse Kill? – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
9. “Imagine” in St. Peter’s Square – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
10. The Other Tragedy In Charlie Kirk’s Assassination – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Culture

Honorable Mention:
I Feel Whole: How a 30-Yr-Old Cloistered Nun Left the World to Follow God’s Call – Church Pop
The Hidden Secret to Keeping Your Kids Catholic – The Catholic Gentleman
The Danger of Name Calling in Politically Charged Environment—Names Can Kill – Fr. McDonald
‘Gone is the Time for a Peaceful Life for Easy-Going Christians’ (Fortes In Fide) – WM Review

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

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why The ‘Good Bishops’ Keep Disappointing The Faithful – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at C Culture
Charlie Kirk & His Surprising Sentiments Toward the Catholic Church – Mark Haas at Crisis

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo XIV On Leading The Sheep To Safety – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Pew Survey: 8 Out Of 10 U.S. Catholics View Pope Leo XIV Favorably – Catholic News Agency
Peruvians To Celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s Birthday With Beloved Local Devotion – E.A. Allen at Crux
Leo XIV is Turning 70. Does That Make Him Young for a Pope? – Camille Dalmas at Aleteia

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

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Conservative Bishops, Liberal Results – James F. Hitchcock, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report
Pray to Our Lady of the Air Before Taking a Flight! – Mathilde De Robien & Mt. Green at Aleteia
Make No Mistake, LGBT Movement Capturing Prelates Like Cardinal Hollerich – Fr. A. McDonald
I Feel Whole: How a 30-Yr-Old Cloistered Nun Left the World to Follow God’s Call – Church Pop
What Does the Surge of Nitazene Deaths Say About Drug Use in America? – Trad, Family, & Prop
The Wisdom of St. Damien of Molokai – Susan Lochner Ciancio at Catholic 365
Exorcist Diary: Can a Witch’s Curse Kill? – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
What is Discernment, Anyway? – Fr. Mark Yavarone, Ph.D., at Catholic Spiritual Direction
‘Gone is the Time for a Peaceful Life for Easy-Going Christians’ (Fortes In Fide) – WM Review
St. Benedict & “The School for the Service of the Lord” – Silere Non Possum
Stoicism & the Technology of Loneliness – Thomas M. Ward at Law & Liberty
Dreams of a Protestant: The Challenge that Led Me to Catholicism – Coming Home Network
Inglorious History Of Abuse & Cover-Ups – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
The Hidden Secret to Keeping Your Kids Catholic – The Catholic Gentleman
The Revival of Shamanism – Steve Kramp at Catholic Answers Magazine
“Imagine” in St. Peter’s Square – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture

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Charlie Kirk, Requiescat In Pace:
In Memory of Charlie Kirk – The Lila Rose Podcast
Charlie Kirk & the Cold Civil War – The Meaning of Catholic
The Other Tragedy In Charlie Kirk’s Assassination – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Culture
The Danger of Name Calling in Politically Charged Environment—Names Can Kill – Fr. McDonald
What We Have Seen & What We Must Not Look Away From – Rod Dreher
That Ugly, Foreboding Feeling? It’s Not Just You – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
Feminist Website Jezebel Paid Witches to Curse Charlie Kirk, 2 Days Before Assassination – NYP

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US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Evil Is Unleashed Upon the Nation With Charlie Kirk’s Murder – Tradition, Family, & Property
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Wyoming May Lead America’s Rare Earth Element Independence from China – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: 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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1. Bishop Martin of Charlotte Says the Quiet Part Out Loud – Damian Thompson at First Things
2. Charlie Kirk’s Wife: What We Know About Erika Kirk’s Catholic Faith – Alyssa Murphy
3. See No Evil: Vatican Response To LGBTQ+ Pilgrimage – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
4. Pope Leo XIV Jokes About His Election In Front Of The New Bishops – Rome Reports
5. Heckuva Job Conclave of 2013, Heckuva Job – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. Miracle?! Minneapolis Catholic School Student Is Now Out Of Critical Condition – Serenity
7. What Catholic & Dominican Providence College Has Become – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D. on X
8. This Makes Me Sick; Re: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination – Steve Ray on X
9. ‘The Devil in the City of Angels’ – Matt C. Abbott at Renew America
10. Our Parents’ Divorce Destroyed My Siblings’ Lives – Them Before Us

Honorable Mention:
Matteo Bruni Attempts Damage Control Over LGBTQ+ Pilgrimage – Complicit Clergy
Student Body Pres of Catholic St Bonaventure Univ Celebrating the Assassination – Bree A. Dail
This is What Happens When You Abandon God – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
When A Brilliant Woman Appeared In China’s Sky – John Carpenter at Divine Mysteries & Miracles
Nun Holding Her Baby Niece Captures the Beauty of Religious Life in Viral Video – Church Pop
CNN Censoring All Trans Information about the Assassin – Nick Sorter on X

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Charlie Kirk’s Wife: What We Know About Erika Kirk’s Catholic Faith – Alyssa Murphy at The Reg

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo XIV Jokes About His Election In Front Of The New Bishops – Rome Reports

Pope Leo XIV’s Peccatum Omissionis:
See No Evil: Vatican Response To LGBTQ+ Pilgrimage – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Matteo Bruni Attempts Damage Control Over LGBTQ+ Pilgrimage – Complicit Clergy

Sorrow at Annunciation School in Minneapolis:
Miracle?! This Catholic School Student Is Now Out Of Critical Condition – Serenity on X

Charlotte Doth Turn Against the Catholic Faith Amain:
Bishop Martin Says the Quiet Part Out Loud – Damian Thompson at First Things

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Chant Workshop in Nashville w/Clear Creek Choirmaster, Nov 14-16; Notice Date Change – NLM
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:
When A Brilliant Woman Appeared In China’s Sky – John Carpenter at Divine Mysteries & Miracles
Our Parents’ Divorce Destroyed My Siblings’ Lives – Them Before Us
Are Mental Illnesses Being Missed Behind The Mask Of Gender Dysphoria? – Zelda Caldwell
5 Simple Habits To Teach Kids Reverence At Mass – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Pray On & Teach Your Children About 9/11 – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
Do Not Be Conformed To The World. . . Or To Church Leaders – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
Nun Holding Her Baby Niece Captures the Beauty of Religious Life in Viral Video – Church Pop
3I/Atlas: Prophesized Comet? Turmoil in The West – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
This is What Happens When You Abandon God – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Power of the Holy Spirit – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand Magazine
On This Day Of Remembrance – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
George W. Bush’s Invasion of Iraq: Mosul Was 95% Christian, Now All Gone – Thomas/Chaldean
The Perpetual Instruction of the Alta Vendita: Bt Historical Truth & Ideological Exploitation – 1P5
‘The Devil in the City of Angels’ – Matt C. Abbott at Renew America
What Christ Teaches About Contempt, Anger, & Judgement of Others – Fr. James H. Coleridge, S.J.
Saving Sex: Love and Responsibility Revisited, Part II – Nathan Schlueter at Public Discourse

News Brief:
Heckuva Job Conclave of 2013, Heckuva Job – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Persecution of Christians:
Assyrian Christian Stabbed to Death by Muslims in France – Iraqi Christian Foundation on X

Charlie Kirk, Requiescat In Pace:
What a Catholic & Dominican Providence College Has Become – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D. on X
Charlie Kirk Popularity with Youth Partly Due to Silence of American Pastors – Ben. Schettler
Evil Is Unleashed Upon the Nation With Charlie Kirk’s Murder – Tradition, Family, & Property
The Assassination Of Charlie Kirk – Rod Dreher
Daily Rome Shot – Requiescat – Fr. Z’s Blog
This Makes Me Sick – Steve Ray on X
Cardinal Parolin: ‘We Are Against All Types Of Violence’ – Catholic News Agency
Student Body Pres of Catholic St. Bonaventure Univ Celebrating the Assassination – Bree A. Dail
Leftist Utah Bishop Exploits Kirk’s Tragic Death To Advocate For Gun Control – Complicit Clergy
Martyrs Who Died for Their Beliefs (political cartoon) – Tom Stiglich at The American Spectator
Charlie Kirk: The Last Debater – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Assassin Identified by the Internet? – PolitiJack on X
CNN Censoring All Trans Information about the Assassin – Nick Sorter on X
Finis Disputatio – Ronald L. Jelinek, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report
(NSFW) Use The Tools The Left Created Against Them – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at STTS!
Beware: Violence Can Escalate Quickly. . . – Martin Erlic on X
AOC Blames Charlie Kirk for Getting Assassinated – Native Patriot on X
Liberal L.A. Celebrates the Life of Charlie Kirk – Tony on X
Addressing the Separation of Church & State – Charlie Kirk via Greg Price on X
Wikipedia Refers to Charlie Kirk as a White Nationalists – Eyal Yakoby on X
‘Charlie’s Murderers’ Website Exposes Leftists Cheering the Assassination – Lucas Nolan

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Cardinal Hollerich Wants Sodomy Normalized – CNA Deutsch via Catholic World Report

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US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Wyoming May Lead America’s Rare Earth Element Independence from China – Trad, Fam, & Prop
The Horrific Immigration Scandal We Need to Talk More About – Aubrey Harris at Am Spectator

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Xi Jinping’s Parade Charade: How Beijing Rewrote WWII History to Attack The West – TFP
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
When a Leftist Effort Fizzles, the Media Come to the Rescue – 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
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1. Charlie Kirk’s Wife is a Daily Mass Goer, Charlie Started Attending Mass – Saint Louis Catholic
2. Konstantin Kisin: An Invisible Line Has Been Crossed; Re: C. Kirk’s Death – The Am Catholic
3. Charlie Kirk, Honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Matteo Bruni is Lacking the Intestinal Fortitude to Answer the Question – Diane Montagna
5. A Turning Point for America; Re: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination – R.R. Reno, Ph.D., at First Things
6. Massimo Faggioli Perplexed by Return of TLM into St. Peter’s – Damian Thompson on X
7. Pope Leo XIV Appoints Pro-Sodomy Woman as Head of Pontifical Academy Of Fine Arts – Zenit
8. Please Stop Bishops, Priests, & Homosexuals from Instrumentalizing the Mass – Fr. McDonald
9. In the Face of the LGBT Lobby Jubilee Pilgrimage, Silence Does Not Suffice – Riccardo Cascioli
10. Charlie Kirk Assassinated – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mention:
Could Pope Leo Take a ‘Vatican II’ Approach to Traditionis Custodes? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Architect of TLM Restrictions, Really Hates Newly Canonized Carlo Acutis – Rorate Cæli
Archdiocese of Denver Sees Record Number of New Seminarians – Felix Miller at Catholic Vote
Bish Athanasius: Spiritual Criminals & Murderers of Souls; Re: S. Peter’s Gay Mass – D. Montagna
Where Leo Holds Back, Others Rejoice: LGBT Jubilee Day Chaos – Gaetano Masciullo
On Pope Leo XIV: Another (First Term) Trump 1? – Dad29
The Left Does Not Want a Country Anymore; Re: C. Kirk’s Death – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
Charlie Kirk Said ‘Mary is the Solution’ to Toxic Feminism in America. . . – Church Pop

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
In the Face of the LGBTQ+ Lobby Jubilee Pilgrimage, Silence Does Not Suffice – Riccardo Cascioli
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Pro-Sodomy Woman as Head of Pontifical Academy Of Fine Arts – Zenit

The Gay Pride Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica & Leo’s Peccatum Omissionis:
Matteo Bruni is Lacking the Intestinal Fortitude to Answer the Question – Diane Montagna on X
Bishop Athanasius: Spiritual Criminals & Murderers of Souls – Diane Montagna on Substack
Where Leo Holds Back, Others Rejoice: LGBT Jubilee Day Chaos – Gaetano Masciullo
Please Stop Bishops, Priests, & Homosexuals from Instrumentalizing the Mass – Fr. A.J. McDonald

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Could Pope Leo Take a ‘Vatican II’ Approach to Traditionis Custodes? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Would be Legendary: Peyton Manning Invited Pope Leo to Appear on Manningcast – Church Pop
On Pope Leo XIV: Another (First Term) Trump 1? – Dad29

Charlie Kirk, Requiescat In Pace:
Konstantin Kisin: An Invisible Line Has Been Crossed – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Charlie Kirk Assassinated – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Charlie Kirk, Honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary – Fr. Z’s Blog
Charlie Kirk’s Wife is a Daily Mass Goer, Charlie Started Attending Mass – Saint Louis Catholic
A Turning Point for America – Russell R. Reno, Ph.D., at First Things
In Praise, Gratitude, & Memory of Charlie Kirk – Gavin Ashenden, Ph.D.
Charlie Kirk’s Murder A ‘Political Assassination’: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox – The College Fix
Charlie Kirk Said ‘Mary is the Solution’ to Toxic Feminism in America. . . – Church Pop
Charlie Kirk Dies After Being Shot at College Event in Utah – National Catholic Register
The Left Does Not Want A Country Anymore – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
They Had to Silence His Voice with a Bullet: Political Assassination & Turning Point – Gloria Rom
Charlie Kirk: 1993–2025 – Deroy Murdock at The American Spectator
MSNBC Wonders if Charlie Kirk Shot by Supporters Celebrating by Shooting Guns – CMR
Live Updates: Charlie Kirk Assassinated At University Event In Utah – Associated Press

Sorrow at Annunciation School in Minneapolis:
Vatican to Consider Martyr Status for Children Killed During Mass at Annunciation Church – CV

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Should Those Who Are Capaphobic Be Locked Up? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Archdiocese Of Denver Sees Record Number Of New Seminarians – Felix Miller at Catholic Vote

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Massimo Faggioli Perplexed by Return of TLM into St. Peter’s – Damian Thompson on X
Comm Dicastery is Amoral Familism, Incompetence, & Institutionalized Laxity – Silere Non Poss
Architect of TLM Restrictions, Really Hates Newly Canonized Carlo Acutis – Rorate Cæli
Is P*rn Usage a Disqualifier in Dating? (Emily Stimpson Chapman) – The Lila Rose Podcast
Medieval Antisemitism Is Creeping Back Into the Church – Chloe Sparwath at Real Clear Religion
Cultivating Silence in Our Catholic Schools – Rebecca Rook, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Seven Catholic Bishops Join Record-Breaking UK March for Life in London – Edward Pentin
Exorcists Speak: These Warriors Terrify Demons the Most – The Catholic Gentleman
‘This Is Home’: Coptic Catholic Parish Takes Over Long-Shuttered NJ Church – NC Register
Willa Cather: The Most Catholic of Non-Catholic Novelists – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., at The IC
Should a Christian Be a “Restorationist”? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
Guardini’s Ghost – Andrew Kelpe at Quod Scripsi Scripsi
What Does It Mean To Be Suspended “a divinis“? – Silere Non Possum
Let Us Honor God’s Name – Servant of God Fr. Romano M.A.M. Guardini, S.T.D., via The Cath Thing
Quebec’s War on Public Faith – Anna Farrow at First Things
First African Bishop Ordained To Lead a US Diocese, Houma-Thibodaux – Catholic News Agency

News Brief:
Pope Leo XVI Accepts San Antonio Auxiliary Bishop’s Resignation – Felix Miller at Catholic Vote

Hard News:
At Least 3 Injured In Shooting At Colorado High School – Megan Forrester & A. Stone at ABC News
Remember Her – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
You Need to Know This as a Catholic – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Marian Devotions & Protestants – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Crazy History Behind Italian Gestures – The Present Past

US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When a Leftist Effort Fizzles, the Media Come to the Rescue – Tradition, Family, & Property
Is Progressivism To Blame For The West’s Falling Birth Rates? – Eric Kaufmann at UnHerd

UK Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Starmer’s Surveillance State: How Labour Plans To Monitor Your Every Move – John Mac Ghlionn

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Supported by NATO, Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones – Elise Winland at Catholic Vote
France Is Drifting Into a Greek-Style Crisis – Sven R. Larson at The European Conservative
How to Avoid Another Syrian Civil War – Steven Simon & Adam Weinstein at Foreign Affairs

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Xi Jinping’s Parade Charade: How Beijing Rewrote WWII History to Attack The West – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Yes, I Saw the CBS News & Bari Weiss Reports! – Terry Mattingly at Rational Sheep
How to Become Catholic in 2025: 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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1. Where In I Disagree With Robert Royal Although Not Entirely. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
2. Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Some Reminders – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
3. Holy Father, Please, We Beg, Don’t Use Those Monster Truck Hosts at Mass – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. Gay Pride In St. Peter’s: That Mess Should Have Been Avoided – Nico Spuntoni at Daily Compass
5. Please Hush About Pope Leo XIV – Wyatt Flicker at Juicy Ecumenism
6. A Priest in Purgatory. . . & What Happened – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
7. Montreal Archbishop: Quebec’s Proposed Prayer Ban ‘Like Forbidding Thought Itself’ – CNA
8. The Most Prolific Poet Ever In The English Language Is A Catholic! – Heather King at Angelus
9. Vatican Establishes Feast Days of St. Carlo Acutis & St. Pier Giorgio Frassati – Cth News Agency
10. North Carolina Bishop Bans Use Of Altar Rails At Diocesan High Schools – Catholic Vote

Honorable Mention:
St. George’s Cross, Flag of the People – Francis Young at First Things
Islamic Art: Celebrating the Brutality of Women for 1400 Years – Mr. Patel on X
The Truth About Nestorianism & Why It Still Matters – Aaron Schuck at Catholic365
Unapproved Marian Apparition Promoted in Vatican Daily – L’Osservatore Romano
The Curse & Consequences of Quietism – David Torkington at The Imaginative Conservative
Nancy Charles from LGBTQ & the Brink to Suicide to Faith – Quorum Global Radio
Afghan Earthquake: Horrible Example of Islam in Action – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Gay Pride In St. Peter’s: That Mess Should Have Been Avoided – Nico Spuntoni at Daily Compass
St. George’s Cross, Flag of the People – Francis Young at First Things
Quebec’s Proposed Prayer Ban ‘Like Forbidding Thought Itself,’ Montreal Archbishop Says – CNA

The Pope Leo XIV & Heretic & Jesuit James Martin Fall-Out:
Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Some Reminders – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
Where In I Disagree With Robert Royal Although Not Entirely. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Synodality & Heterodox Hope – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Holy Father, Please, We Beg, Don’t Use Those Monster Truck Type Hosts at Mass – Fr. McDonald
Pope Leo XIV Gives First Exclusive Interview To Crux Correspondent For New Bio – Crux
Please Hush About Pope Leo XIV – Wyatt Flicker at Juicy Ecumenism

Charlotte Doth Turn Against the Catholic Faith Amain:
North Carolina Bishop Bans Use Of Altar Rails At Diocesan High Schools – Catholic Vote

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Vatican Establishes Feast Days Of St. Carlo Acutis & St. Pier Giorgio Frassati – Cthlc News Agency
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:
Nancy Charles From LGBTQ & the Brink to Suicide to Faith – Quorum Global Radio
There Is No ‘Singular Historic Protestantism’ – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine
Rootlessness & Immigration – Itxu Diaz at Law & Liberty
Universities Dismantling the Humanities, Univ of Dallas Teaching Them Instead – Clsscl Ed Rev
A Priest in Purgatory. . . & What Happened – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Is Mary the Woman in Revelation 12? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
On Using The Church & Her Popes – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
The Conservative Catholic Project: Past, Present, & Future – David G. Bonagura at CWR
Porn Will Rewire Your Child’s Brain – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
Do We Know Where The Blessed Virgin Mary Was Born? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The Most Prolific Poet Ever In The English Language Is A Catholic! – Heather King at Angelus
The Humility of Odysseus – R. Hunter Whitworth, M.F.A., at Dappled Things
On a Couplet by T.S. Eliot – Life Illumined
The Curse & Consequences of Quietism – David Torkington at The Imaginative Conservative
How Common was Tyranny in the Medieval Holy Roman Empire? – Aaron Pattee, Ph.D., at MTR
The Truth About Nestorianism & Why It Still Matters – Aaron Schuck at Catholic365

News Brief:
My Castel Bluffton Pope Encounters! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Breaking News On An Already Glorious Day. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Hard News:
Poll: Gen Z Men More Likely Than Women To Prioritize Having Children, Marriage – Cthlc Vote
Last Section Of Giant Virgin Statue Set In Place – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Unapproved Marian Apparition Promoted in Vatican Daily – L’Osservatore Romano

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Persecution of Christians:
Muslims Attack Marian Pilgrimage In Pakistan – The Christian Post
Another French Church Burned Down – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

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Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The End of the Middle-Class Magic Kingdom – Aaron M. Renn

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Afghan Earthquake: Horrible Example of Islam in Action – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Islamic Art: Celebrating the Brutality of Women for 1400 Years – Mr. Patel on X

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
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1. Pope Opted Not To Meet With Gay Group – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
2. Leo’s Sacrilege at St. Peter’s: While Tradition is Sidelined, Sodomy Celebrated – Chris Jackson
3. 12-Year-Old Girl Could Become Third Minneapolis Fatality – Leo. Blair at The Christian Post
4. More Disordered ConCupichscence – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
5. The Last Papal Dog & Pony Show – RJT at The Five Beasts
6. The Case Against Pope Leo XIV – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
7. St. Catherine’s Monastery in Mount Sinai Mount Will Be Turned Into Mega-Resort – BBC
8. Why Traditionalists Love The Millennial Saint – Damian Thompson at UnHerd
9. Assisi Postcard – Rod Dreher
10. Generation Z Walks Into a Bar—& Grows Up – Alan Pell Crawford at Wall Street Journal

Honorable Mention:
How Progressives Lost Their Story – Ross Douthat at New York Times
The Lie Contained in Article 1 of “Traditionis Custodes” – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
America’s Side-Hustle TradWife – Scott Yenor, Ph.D., at Institute for Family Studies
Is Divorce the Next Front in the Culture War? – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Graphs About Religion
More Older Americans are Aging Alone, Who Will Take Care of Them? – Wall Street Journal

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
12-Year-Old Girl Could Become Third Minneapolis Fatality – Leonardo Blair at The Christian Post
Leo’s Sacrilege At St. Peter’s: While Tradition Is Sidelined, Sodomy Is Celebrated – Chris Jackson

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Opted Not To Meet With Gay Group – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
The Last Papal Dog & Pony Show – RJT at The Five Beasts
The Case Against Pope Leo XIV – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Boniface Luykx’s Critique of the Novus Ordo as Defective Ritual – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
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:
St. Catherine’s Monastery in Mount Sinai Mount Will Be Turned Into Mega-Resort – BBC
Why Traditionalists Love The Millennial Saint – Damian Thompson at UnHerd
More Disordered ConCupichscence – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
The Lie Contained in Article 1 of “Traditionis Custodes” – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Is Divorce the Next Front in the Culture War? – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Graphs About Religion
Why it’s Time to End “Gay Marriage” – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
Generation Z Walks Into a Bar—& Grows Up – Alan Pell Crawford at Wall Street Journal
Latin Mass Society’s 2025 Walsingham Pilgrimage Successful – The Catholic Herald
More Older Americans Are Aging Alone. Who Will Take Care of Them? – Wall Street Journal
America’s Side-Hustle TradWife – Scott Yenor, Ph.D., at Institute for Family Studies
How Progressives Lost Their Story – Ross Douthat at New York Times
Assisi Postcard – Rod Dreher
Four Forgotten Catholic Heroes of True England – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Confession & Concrete Catholicism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head
The Story Behind Our Lady Of The Prairie – Mary Farrow at The Pillar
Greek Education in Hellenistic & Roman Egypt – Joshua Kinlaw at Classical Ed Review

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The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Flagship Litnik Journal To Cease Publication – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity

The Lavender Mafia:
Heretic James Martin Spearheads Gay Lobby’s Attempt to Enlist Pope Leo XIV – Daily Compass
Heretical Minneapolis Parish Sponsors LGBTQ+ Book Club – Complicit Clergy
Idaho Courage Chaplain Arrested For Sexual Battery – Catholic World News

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US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Inside National Conservatism’s Civil War: Is ‘NatCon’ Just NeoCon? – James Billot at UnHerd

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Liberalism Fails When It Puts Freedom Above Order – J. Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
To Stop the Minneapolis Shootings, We Must Reject These Three Liberal Premises – TFP
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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1. My Top Non-Study Bibles, Organized by Translation – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk
2. How Catholics Can Regain a Proper Sense of Tradition – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at NC Register
3. Can Priestly Majesty & Dignity be Recovered? Only by the Grace of God! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. 3 Spiritual Classics Worth Rediscovering – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
5. The Modernist Gospel of Comfort is Leading You to Hell – Radical Fidelity
6. Seekers of God in Silence: The Cistercian Soul – Silere Non Possum
7. Hear The Incredible True Story Of Only Approved U.S. Apparition – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia
8. Why Catholic? There is No Other Option – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
9. Do Nuns Get A Salary? Do They Spend The Whole Day In Prayer? – Silere Non Possum
10. 2 Great Saints For People With Alopecia – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Honorable Mention:
Gregory the Great: Apostle of the Sacred Liturgy – The World is Quiet Here
St. Monica Project Helps Parents Whose Children Left the Catholic Faith – Natl Catholic Register
5 Fascinating Facts About St. Charbel Makhlouf, the Miraculous Healing Saint – Church Pop

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Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for September 2025 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Gregory the Great: Apostle of the Sacred Liturgy – The World is Quiet Here
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Do Nuns Get A Salary? Do They Spend The Whole Day In Prayer? – Silere Non Possum
Can Priestly Majesty & Dignity be Recovered? Only by the Grace of God! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Seekers of God in Silence: The Cistercian Soul – Silere Non Possum

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
My Top Non-Study Bibles, Organized by Translation – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk
How Catholics Can Regain a Proper Sense of Tradition – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at NC Register
Sit & Stay Awhile – Evangeline Lothian at Catholic Stand Magazine
Hear The Incredible True Story Of Only Approved U.S. Apparition – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia
Special Carlo Acutis: Who Is The Saint Of Jeans & Sneakers? – Rome Reports
St. Monica Project Helps Parents Whose Children Left the Catholic Faith – Natl Catholic Register
Why Catholic? There is No Other Option – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
‘Purpose, Beauty, Awe, Becoming, Music,’ . . . Reading the Catechism Together – Gavin Ashenden
2 Great Saints For People With Alopecia – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Reclaiming Time from Work – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at First Things
Book Review: 12 Steps to Sacred – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Modernist Gospel of Comfort is Leading You to Hell – Radical Fidelity
3 Spiritual Classics Worth Rediscovering – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
5 Fascinating Facts About St. Charbel Makhlouf, the Miraculous Healing Saint – ChurchPOP
What Is A Spiritual Bouquet? Here’s What You Need To Know – Z. Maraist at Our Sunday Visitor
What Catholic Grandparents Teach Us – Scepter Blog
Hand Of God in Ultrasound? – Spirit Daily Blog
Aquinas & Prudential Judgment – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report

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How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
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