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SATVRDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

1. Vatican’s Policy of TLM Suppression May Be Ending Under Pope Leo XIV – Matthew Walther
2. Dozen’s of Factual Errors by Brant Pitre – Gregory DiPippo via Peter A. Kwasniewski
3. An Ex-FBI Agent’s Warning to Parents About Nihilists Like Robin Westman – The Free Press
4. Cardinal Cupich, Fr. James Martin Ignore Minnesota Shooter’s Transgenderism – Sign of the. . .
5. Bishop Martin of Charlotte, His People: Crisis in the Church is an LSD Trip – Grain of Wheat
6. The Situation In Charlotte Continues To Look Bleak – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at T&S
7. Seminary Faculty Member Chides Archbishop’s Dismissal of Theologians & Canonist – The Reg
8. Noble & Beautiful Chapel of Former Carmelite Monastery of St. Joseph & St. Anne in Phila – LAJ
9. Acknowledging the Relationship Between Transgender Identity & Violence – Anne Hendershott
10. Sentries at Every Church Corner, the Cameronian Tradition – The American Spectator

    Honorable Mention:
    The Eight Ugliest Churches – Eccles at Eccles is saved
    Time To Outlaw Transgenderism – Kelsey Reinhardt at Catholic Vote
    Giving Thanks to God For That Which Did Prevent the Loss of More Life. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
    Why Priests Stay: Exposing The Real Reasons – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37

    Recent Posts:
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    Read the FRIDAY: Sorrow at Minneapolis Annunciation School Published Last Night – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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    SATVRDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Vatican’s Policy of TLM Suppression May Be Ending Under Pope Leo XIV – Matthew Walther
    St. John the Baptist & the Forgotten Alabasters of Medieval England – Amelia McKee at Art for. . .

    Sorrow and Prayers at Annunciation School in Minneapolis:
    Acknowledging the Relationship Between Transgender Identity & Violence – Anne Hendershott
    An Ex-FBI Agent’s Warning to Parents About Nihilists Like Robin Westman – The Free Press
    Time To Outlaw Transgenderism – Kelsey Reinhardt at Catholic Vote
    Sentries at Every Church Corner, the Cameronian Tradition – The American Spectator
    Giving Thanks to God For That Which Did Prevent the Loss of More Life. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
    Cardinal Cupich, Fr. James Martin Ignore Minnesota Shooter’s Transgenderism – Sign of the. . .

    Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
    Reflections on Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Message on Creation – Matthew J. Ramage, Ph.D., at CWR
    Who Is This Pope Leo XIV? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
    Pope Leo XIV Receives St. Augustine Medal: “I Owe Much Of What I Am To Him” – Rome Reports
    Leo Included in ‘Time’ Magazine’s ‘Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence’ – The Reg

    O Tumult Dire in Detroit’s Sacred See!:
    Seminary Faculty Member Criticizes Archbishop’s Dismissal of Theologians & Canonist – The Reg

    Charlotte Doth Turn Against the Catholic Faith Amain:
    Bishop Martin of Charlotte, His People: The Crisis in the Church Is an LSD Trip – Grain of Wheat
    The Situation In Charlotte Continues To Look Bleak – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition. . .

    Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Feast Of The Beheading Of John The Baptist: Corruption Exposed – Fr. Z’s Blog
    Noble & Beautiful Chapel of Former Carmelite Monastery of St. Joseph & St. Anne in Phila – LAJ
    Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
    Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
    Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
    First English Translation of Guéranger’s Liturgical Institutions Now Available – New Lit Mov

    General Analysis and Punditry:
    God, Gen Z, & the Great British Divine Comeback – Samantha Smith at The Catholic Herald
    Dozen’s of Factual Errors by Brant Pitre – Gregory DiPippo via Peter A. Kwasniewski
    Not Just for Medieval Monks: Wisdom for Us All from the Rule of St. Benedict – Robert Keim
    Why I’m Happy That Better Architecture is Back – Bishop Robert Barron at Word on Fire Blog
    Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop For Diocese Of San Jose, California – CWR
    Sophie of Dundee: Scourge of Anarcho-Tyranny in the UK – Rod Dreher at TAC
    How John The Baptist Became Linked To The Umayyad Mosque In Damascus – CWR
    When Catholic Nuns Defend A Tribal Mountain Sacred to Pagans, Something Is Wrong – TFP
    The Comforts & Spiritual Lessons Of Latin – Andrew Kelpe at Quod Scripsi Scripsi
    Catastrophic Crisis: Exodus of Young Catholics & the Contraceptive Mentality – R.L. Kmita, Ph.D.
    Make Birth Control Illegal Again – Mary Proffit Kimmel, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
    The Eight Ugliest Churches – Eccles at Eccles is saved
    Brian Holdsworth On Why Liberal Progressivism Is Destroying Society – Catholic Unscripted
    Mantilla: The Veil of the Bride of Christ – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
    Eastern Orthodox Stubbornness & Disarray – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
    Why Priests Stay: Exposing The Real Reasons – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37

    News Brief:
    Newman Guide Virtual College Fair – Cardinal Newman Society
    Sweeping Reorganization Of Syro-Malabar Catholic Church – Catholic World News
    A Priest Chased with a Knife in Winnipeg – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

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    Secular Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Catholic Colleges Confront Challenges, Closures Amid Demographic Decline – Our Sunday Visitor

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    FRIDAY: Sorrow at Minneapolis Annunciation School – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT

    US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Yes, President Trump Has the Authority to Fire Lisa Cook – J. Hammer at The American Spectator
    New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics
    The Fall of Cracker Barrel – Melissa Mackenzie & Scott McKay at The American Spectator

    Canadian Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Quebec Government Plans Restrictions On Street Prayer – Catholic World News

    Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Hatred Of God Is Rarely Far Below The Surface Among Leftists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
    Risking Arrest the Catholic Alliance Spreads News of Napoleon’s Excommunication – TFP
    Mohammed Tops List of Welfare Recipients’ Names in Germany – Zoltán Kottász at The EC
    See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

    Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
    A Victory for Free Speech: New Federal Directives Allow Religious Expression at Work – TFP
    How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
    Europe’s Obsessions with Ecology & Equality Are Driving Its Economy to the Brink – 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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    FRIDAY: Sorrow at Minneapolis Annunciation School

    Girl Critically Injured in Shooting Undergoes Surgery at Hospital Where Her Mom Works – CV
    Remember Him – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Mother Of Minneapolis Catholic Church Shooter Hires Lawyer – Elise Winland at Catholic Vote
    Mainstream Media’s Complicity in Covering Up a Motive – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
    Annunciation School & the Cost of Denying Reality – Francis X. Maier at First Things
    Bishop Barron Hits Minneapolis Mayor’s Remarks As ‘Asinine’ – Kristine Parks at Fox News
    You Don’t Hate the Mainstream Media Enough – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    She, He, They, Them, It? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
    Could This Tragedy Have Been Stopped? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
    Remembering Minneapolis – National Catholic Register
    Minneapolis: The Pain is Too Much – Rorate Cæli
    GoFundMe Campaigns Raise More $1.2M+ For Victims Of Catholic School Shooting – CWR
    Minneapolis Shooting Ignites Political Backlash Over Prayer – The Catholic Herald

    Recent Posts:
    Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the THVRSDAY: Sorrow & Prayers at Annunciation Published Last Night – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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    FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

    1. Franciscan Univ Claps Back at Jen Psaki’s Anti-Prayer Rhetoric on School Shooting – Ch Pop
    2. The Predominant Cause of the Trans Epidemic: Mothers with Mental Illness – Non Veni Pacem
    3. A Peronist Pope with a Mean Temper – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    4. It’s One of the Churches Most Visited by Fr. Robert Prevost During Stays in Rome – Rm Reps
    5. Pope Leo XIV Publishes His First Book – The Catholic Herald
    6. 8th-Grader Says Prayer Led Him to Protect Classmates in School Shooting – Church Pop
    7. Why is Pope Leo Focused on St. Alphonsus Liguori? – Jesse Romero, et al, at Full Sheen Ahead
    8. Ecumenical Patriarch: Only Another Ecumenical Council Can Fix The Date Of Easter – CWN
    9. What Divorce Did to My Childhood – Them Before Us
    10. Failure of the Liturgical Reform with Abbot Boniface Luykx – Jesse Romero, et al., at FShA

    Honorable Mention:
    Clergy’s Role in the Face if Evil Isn’t Partisan Politics But Spiritual. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
    We’re Living Tolkien’s Sequel to Lord of the Rings – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
    Was The Minneapolis Catholic School Shooter Possessed By A Demon? – Joe McLane at ACT
    Minneapolis Catholic Church Shooter Mocked Christ In Video Before Attack – NC Register
    After Shooting In A Minnesota Church, What Happens Next? – The Pillar
    How the TLM Conversation Has Changed Under Pope Leo & What It Might Mean – Jonathan Liedl
    Pope Leo XIV Brings About Unity In The Syro-Malabar Church – Catholic News Agency

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

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    FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Ecumenical Patriarch: Only Another Ecumenical Council Can Fix The Date Of Easter – CWN
    Failure of the Liturgical Reform with Abbot Boniface Luykx – Jesse Romero, et al., at FShA

    Sorrow and Prayers at Annunciation School in Minneapolis:
    8th-Grader Says Prayer Led Him to Protect Classmates in School Shooting – Church Pop
    Clergy’s Role in the Face if Evil Isn’t Partisan Politics But Spiritual. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
    Was The Minneapolis Catholic School Shooter Possessed By A Demon? – Joe McLane at ACT
    Minneapolis Catholic Church Shooter Mocked Christ In Video Before Attack – NC Register
    The Predominant Cause of the Trans Epidemic: Mothers with Mental Illness – Non Veni Pacem
    Mass Shootings & Mental Illness; There’s a Connection! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
    Franciscan Univ Claps Back at Jen Psaki’s Anti-Prayer Rhetoric on School Shooting – Ch Pop
    After Shooting In A Minnesota Church, What Happens Next? – The Pillar
    Minnesota Catholics Pray & Grieve Together After School Tragedy – National Catholic Register

    Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
    Pope Leo XIV Publishes His First Book – The Catholic Herald
    Why is Pope Leo XIV Focused on St. Alphonsus Liguori? – Jesse Romero, et al, at Full Sheen Ahead
    Leo to Catholic Politicians: Defend Natural Law, Oppose Anti-Christian Directives – D. Montagna
    It Was One Of The Churches Most Visited By Fr. Robert Prevost During Stays In Rome – Rm Reps
    Pope Leo XIV Brings About Unity In The Syro-Malabar Church – Catholic News Agency
    Vietnamese Catholics from California Meet with Pope Leo XIV – Catholic World News

    Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Solemnities & Feasts & Memorials, Oh My! – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand Magazine
    Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
    Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
    Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
    Catholic Devotions for 29th August – Catholic Conclave
    Catholic Art Institute’s 6th Annual Conf, September 19-20 at CUA – New Liturgical Movement

    Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Sisters Of Life Launch New Website – Christine Rousselle at Aleteia

    General Analysis and Punditry:
    From Doorkeepers to Defenders: Catholic Men Step Up to Guard Parishes – Natl Catholic Register
    Crime-Fighting Nun – Barry Pintar at CBS News
    A Peronist Pope with a Mean Temper – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    New Study Shows High Risk Of Mental Health Problems For Women Who Have Abortions – Zenit
    How the TLM Conversation Has Changed Under Pope Leo & What It Might Mean – Jonathan Liedl
    Ohio Bishop Opens Up About Catholic Upbringing, TLM In Recent Interview – Catholic Vote
    A $100 Sign of a Father’s Love at Cracker Barrel – John Clark at National Catholic Register
    What Divorce Did to My Childhood – Them Before Us
    The Illusion Of ‘Safe’ Marijuana – Kevin Sabet at UnHerd
    Jesus the Hero, Jesus the Myth – Karlo Broussard, D.Phil., at Catholic Answers Magazine
    Discussion: Benedict XVI’s 2014 Letter vs. the Benepapists – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
    We’re Living Tolkien’s Sequel to Lord of the Rings – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
    Here’s How AI Is Being Used to Persecute Christians – Gia Chacón at National Catholic Register
    Fulton Sheen Biography – Mark G. Brennan & Alexander Riley at Chronicles
    Helping Couples Who Are Carrying The Unexpected Cross Of Infertility – Catholic World Report
    Mexican Bishop Faces Backlash for Con-Celebrating Eucharist with Anglican Priestess – C Herald

    News Brief:
    Vatican Welcomes Ambassador Brian Burch & His Family – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote

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    Persecution of Christians:
    Finnish Supreme Ct Sets Hearing for Christian Parliamentarian’s ‘Hate Speech’ Case – C Vote

    O Tumult Dire in Detroit’s Sacred See!:
    Leaked Letter Accuses Detroit Archbishop of Breaking Civil Law – Christine Niles, J.D.

    The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
    Brazilian Bishops’ Conf Publishes Manifesto Ahead Of UN Climate Change Conf – CWN
    Rosary Prayers Banned in French Cathedral – Catholic Conclave
    Christian Hope as PR Slogan: Pope Leo XIV & the Week in Catholic Collapse – Chris Jackson

    Catholic Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Go Hard: An Open Letter to Teachers in the Opening Weeks of School – Cana Academy
    The Limit On Classical Education’s Growth: Dearth of Teachers – Fordham Institute
    Why a Classical Education may be the Key in the AI Era – William J. Bennett, et al.

    Secular Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    The Hill: Public Education Enrollment Is Decreasing – Mary Stroka at Catholic Vote
    Public Schools & the Moral Neutrality Myth – Robert P. George, Ph.D., at First Things
    The Burden of Bad Ideas – Helen Baxendale at Education Next

    Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Discerning An Obscure Apparition – Divine Mysteries and Miracles
    Exorcist Reveals How Satan Attacks Your Thoughts – Lila Rose
    Did Our Lady of Fatima Warn Against Vatican II & Novus Ordo. . . – Sign of the Cross Media

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    Read the THVRSDAY: Sorrow and Prayers at Annunciation School in Minneapolis – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT

    Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    And That’s The Way It Is. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

    US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Youth Transgender Treatments Persist Despite Bans & Presidential Executive Orders – CforC
    Trump Orders States, Territories to Strip Gender Ideology frm Education Materials – C Vote
    A Victory for Free Speech: New Federal Directives Allow Religious Expression at Work – TFP
    US-Based Jewish Org Accused Of Endorsing Attacks On Christians In Gaza – Catholic Vote

    UK Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Is the UK Finally Dead & Gone? – Bill Muehlenberg at The Daily Declaration

    International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Europe’s Obsessions with Ecology & Equality Are Driving Its Economy to the Brink – TFP

    Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
    The Apples-and-Oranges Debate over Tariffs – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
    How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
    Why the Closing of America’s Largest Planned Parenthood Is Highly Symbolic – Trad, Fam, & Prop
    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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    THVRSDAY: Sorrow and Prayers at Annunciation School

    CNN & Democratics Criticize Prayers for Killed & Injured Children – Matthew Archbold at CMR
    Cardinal Dolan Exploits Dead Kids For Gun Control – Anthony Stine via Complicit Clergy
    Mental Illness, a Demonic State, & Evil – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Transmurderer – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
    Minneapolis Catholic School Closed After Shooting; Leaders Vow To ‘Rebuild’ With ‘Hope’ – CWR
    Catholic School Shooter: Manifesto & Profile of the Shooter – David L. Gray, D.Min.
    Encourage Madness & Madness You Will Have – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Vance Defends Public Prayer After Tragic Shooting: ‘God Listens’. . . – G. Porto at Catholic Vote
    Truth for an Evil Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Psalm That Was Being Read During Mass Shooting – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
    Leftists Always Want to Put a Tragedy to Political Use – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
    After Awful Events, Politicians Let Us Know What Is Really Important – The Taos Tatler
    Shooter Regretted Turning Into a Tranny – Diana Nerozzi & Patrick Reilly at New York Post
    The Transvestite Gunman Who Opened Fire On Praying Children – C. Stringer at The Telegraph
    Minneapolis Catholic School Children Listened to a Psalm, Then Ducked for Cover – AP
    This Truth Bomb on Tranny Violence Is a Must Watch – Matt Margolis at PJ Media
    Robin Westman & the Rise of American Nihilism – Peter Savodnik at The Free Press

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    Read the VVEDNESDAY Sorrow & Prayers at Catholic School Published Last Night – BIG PVLPIT

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    THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

    1. Liberal Catholicism is the Way of Death; Mother of Shooter is a ‘Devout’ Catholic – Fr. Dv. J. Nix
    2. A Disturbing Pattern of Trannies & School Shootings – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
    3. How are Minneapolis Shooting & Association of US Catholic Priests Connected? – C Unscripted
    4. The Demons Have Taken Hold of Minneapolis – Scott McKay at The American Spectator
    5. Anarcho-Tyranny In The Yookay – Rod Dreher
    6. Parishioners Protest Latin Mass Suppression In Detroit – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
    7. It’s Anyone’s Guess Which European Country Will Go Down First – The Taos Tatler
    8. Pope Leo XIV Transfers Detroit Auxiliary Bishop to San Antonio Archdiocese – NC Register
    9. 5th-Grader Says Friend ‘Laid on Top of Me’ to Save His Life During School Shooting – Ch Pop
    10. The Decline Of The Jesuit Order – In Numerous Quotations – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.

    Honorable Mention:
    Charting Pope Leo XIV’s Diplomatic Flight Plan – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
    The Flag as a Symbol of a Conquered People – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
    Shooting Came After Bishops’ Pleas for Security Funds Went Unanswered – Jonathan Liedl
    From Pontifical Shoe Stringed Shoes To Pontifical Loafers! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
    Hell. Will Lots of People Go There? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head

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    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Pope Leo XIV Expresses Sorrow Over Shooting At Catholic School In Minneapolis – Vatican News
    Parishioners Protest Latin Mass Suppression In Detroit – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
    Anarcho-Tyranny In The Yookay – Rod Dreher

    Sorrow and Prayers Following Killings at Catholic School:
    A Disturbing Pattern of Trannies & School Shootings – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
    How are Minneapolis Shooting & Association of US Catholic Priests Connected? – Cth Unscripted
    Liberal Catholicism is the Way of Death; Mother of Shooter is a ‘Devout’ Catholic – Fr. David J. Nix
    Catholics React: Spiritual Understanding After the Minneapolis Attack – Jesse Romero, et al.
    FBI Investigating As Hate Crime – Catholic Vote
    The Demons Have Taken Hold of Minneapolis – Scott McKay at The American Spectator
    After Tragedy: Why Going To Mass Matters More Than Ever – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
    5th-Grader Says Friend ‘Laid on Top of Me’ to Save His Life During School Shooting – Church Pop
    Shooting Came After Bishops’ Pleas for Security Funds Went Unanswered – Jonathan Liedl
    Are School Sho*ters Demonically Possessed? (Chief Exorcist) – The Lila Rose Podcast

    Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
    Charting Pope Leo XIV’s Diplomatic Flight Plan – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
    Pope Leo XIV Inspires Love For Jesus In The Sacred Liturgy – A Treasure To Be Shared
    From Pontifical Shoe Stringed Shoes To Pontifical Loafers! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
    The Weekly Leo – 27 August 2025 – Jeffrey Miller at Jimmy Akin
    St. Monica, An Example For Mothers & Whose Relics Were Carried By Leo – Rome Reports
    From Chicago To The Vatican, A White Ping-pong Table For Pope Leo XIV – Anna Kurian at Aleteia

    Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Book Notice: The High Hallow – Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination – Liturgical Arts Journal
    The Confiteor During A Levitated Mass In Honor Of The Virgin Mary. . . – Vir Desideriorum on X
    St. Augustine Feast, According to the Order Formerly Known as Hermits of St. Augustine – NLM
    Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
    Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
    Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
    Question for Readers: Origin of This Familiar MC Gesture? – New Liturgical Movement

    Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Vocation Directors Conference Kicks Off To Help Those ‘Forming Healthy & Holy Priests’ – CWR

    General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    The Flag as a Symbol of a Conquered People – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
    Why the Tech gods of Silicon Valley have Turned to Christianity – L. Clarence-Smith at The Times
    A Victory for Free Speech: New Federal Directives Allow Religious Expression at Work – TFP
    It’s Time to Add Old Testament Saints to the Liturgical Calendar – Fr. R.J. de Souza, M.P.A., S.T.L.
    My Substack Went Viral Because of the Kitchen’s Place in the Domestic Church – Emily Zanotti
    Why “Anti-Vaxxers” May Have the Best Shot at Heaven – Robert P. Marco, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
    The Wizard of Ozz – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
    Minnesota Diocese To Open Sister Annella Zervas’ Sainthood Cause In October – C World Report
    From Spectacle To Sacrament: How Burning Man Led Me Into The Catholic Church – Tim Schulz
    A Message Of Welcome & Thanks To Members & Subscribers. . . – Gavin Ashenden
    Pope Leo XIV Transfers Detroit Auxiliary Bishop to San Antonio Archdiocese – NC Register
    The Decline Of The Jesuit Order – In Numerous Quotations – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
    Democracy Without Religion Is Dead – Luma Simms at Public Discourse
    It’s Anyone’s Guess Which European Country Will Go Down First – The Taos Tatler
    About the Divine DNA in Buenos Aires – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
    The “Sacred Mystery” Of Modern Catholicism: Girls At The Altar, Jesuits. . . – Chris Jackson
    Hell. Will Lots of People Go There? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head
    Letter to the Steubenville City Council – John Byron Kuhner
    Europe: Rape Crime Reports – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.

    News Brief:
    Our Baby Needs Your Prayers – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition

    Hard News:
    School Employee May Not Display Anti-Trans Books to Students, Fed Ct Rules – Rel Clause

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    Charlotte Doth Turn Against the Catholic Faith Amain:
    Charlotte Bishop Reportedly Bans Use Of Altar Rail At Catholic High School – Complicit Clergy
    Bishop’s War on Tradition: Catholics Denied Spiritual Bread, Shocking Stories Exposed! – CU

    The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
    “But Mention is Made of Promoting Catholicism” – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
    Cut-and-Past NGO Rhetoric that is Laudato Si’ – Damian Thompson via The Amrcn Catholic

    Catholic Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    A Jocular Portrait Of A Schoolmaster – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

    Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Pio Friend Saw Saint intercede – Anna Gębalska-Berekets at Aleteia
    Six Aspects of the Demonic Personality – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
    How to Pray the Franciscan Crown Rosary – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

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    Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Corporate Folly – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Bombshell muto proprio! Barrelrum Crackercum! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

    US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    If Flag Burning is Speech, What is Not Speech? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic
    The Inability Of Leftists To Distinguish Between Their Dream World & Reality – D. McClarey, J.D.

    International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    The Apples-and-Oranges Debate over Tariffs – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

    Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Choose Your Avatar – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
    Why the Closing of America’s Largest Planned Parenthood Is Highly Symbolic – Trad, Fam, & Prop
    Biblical Ignorance Is Killing Western Civilization – Jim DeMint at The Federalist

    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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    Sorrow and Prayers Following Killings at Catholic School

    Minneapolis Church Murderer & You – Fr. Z’s Blog
    ‘Our Teachers Were Heroes,’ Says Annunciation School Principal – Christine Rousselle at Aleteia
    Jesus Wept – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Archbishop Hebda After Annunciation School Shooting: ‘My Heart Is Broken’ – C World Report
    Tragedy At Catholic School: Leo Sends Message – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
    Cardinal Burke, Trump, Bishops, Other Leaders React To Minneapolis Shooting – Catholic Vote
    United In Prayer: A Litany To Be Prayed After A School Shooting – National Catholic Register
    From One Depraved Leftist To The Depraved Leftists Of Minneapolis – Saint Louis Catholic
    Crazed Tranny Fires on Children During Mass in Minnesota – Tancred at The Eponymous Flower
    A Shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic School Kills 2 Children, Injures 17 People – Associated Press
    Shooter ID’d As Transvestite Woman Robin Westman with ‘Kill Trump’ Manifesto – NY Post
    Vigils Tonight After Shooting Killed Two Children, Wounded 17 – The Minnesota Star Tribune
    Transvestite Bought Guns Legally – Fox News Channel

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    VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

    1. Gavin Ashenden Departs Catholic Unscripted Blog – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Unscripted
    2. Papal Message To Waldensians, Methodists Calls for Full Communion – Catholic World News
    3. Bishop Profanes the Altar of God at Saltillo Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Radical Fidelity
    4. When Black Elk Speaks, . . . Listen To The Whole Message – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
    5. Gospel According to Aleister Crowley is Alive & Well in Modern Catholicism – Radical Fidelity
    6. Detroit/Charlotte Bishops, Listen to the Common Sense frm Columbus Bishop – Fr. McDonald
    7. 8 Modern Manners You Need To Adopt At Mass – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
    8. Why Catholic Conversions Speak & Anglican Ones Fall Silent – Gavin Ashenden at Cthlc Herald
    9. Pope Leo XIV & Andrea Bocelli to Inaugurate the ‘Borgo Laudato Si’ – Rome Reports
    10. Live Not By Lies. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

      Honorable Mention:
      The Authenticity of Benedict XVI’s 2014 Letter – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
      The Eastern Orthodox Calendar Schism – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
      Michigan Univ Reinstalls Blasphemous Pro-LGBT Image Mocking Mary – Sign of the Cross Media
      Damning Exposé of Bugnini in Noted Liturgist’s Rediscovered Memoirs – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

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      Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
      Wisdom Incarnate & the Catholic Univ: Leo’s Address to Intl Fdrtn of Catholic Univs – WWNN
      Pope Leo XIV Announces 2026 World Day Of Peace Theme – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
      Papal Message To Waldensians, Methodists Calls for Full Communion – Catholic World News
      Pope Leo XIV & Andrea Bocelli to Inaugurate the ‘Borgo Laudato Si’ – 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 Pulpit
      8 Modern Manners You Need To Adopt At Mass – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

      General Analysis and Punditry:
      Why Catholic Conversions Speak, & Anglican Ones Fall Silent – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Herald
      The Authenticity of Benedict XVI’s 2014 Letter – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
      Jesus Destroys the ‘Nice’ – Gavin Ashenden
      The Pure Church of the Pure: A Perennial Heresy – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S.
      How Did Ancient People Write Letters? A Better Understanding of St. Paul – Missio Dei Catholic
      How to Read More – John Brundage at Integrated Prayer
      The Gospel According to Aleister Crowley is Alive & Well in Modern Catholicism – Radical Fidelity
      Against “Liturgical Piety” – James Baresel at Rorate Cæli
      The Eastern Orthodox Calendar Schism – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
      When Black Elk Speaks, . . . Listen To The Whole Message – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
      The Mellifluous Doctor & Us – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
      St. Peter: Not a Bumbling Fool but an Astute Businessman & Civic Leader – Steve Ray
      Michigan Univ Reinstalls Blasphemous Pro-LGBT Image Mocking Mary – Sign of the Cross Media
      “Morally Therapeutic Deism” – Anthony Chase Fountain, Esq, at The Taos Tatler
      Feminists, Modernists, Using Altar Severesses to Advance ‘Women Priests’ – Daily Knight
      Religious Right Sets Sights On Reversing “Same-Sex Marriage” – Richard Ostling

      News Brief:
      Gavin Ashenden Departs Catholic Unscripted Blog – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Unscripted

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      Charlotte Doth Turn Against the Catholic Faith Amain:
      What a Great, Sober, Non-Strident & Heartfelt Video on the Loss of the TLM. . . – Fr. A.J. McDonald
      Bread, Not Stones – Mark Lambert at Catholic Unscripted
      Detroit & Charlotte Bishops, Listen to the Common Sense frm Columbus Bishop – Fr. McDonald

      O Tumult Dire in Detroit’s Sacred See!:
      Detroit Catholics Prayerfully Protest Bishop’s Latin Mass Suppression – Complicit Clergy
      Detroit & Charlotte Bishops, Listen to the Common Sense frm Columbus Bishop – Fr. McDonald

      The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
      Bishop Profanes the Altar of God at Saltillo Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Radical Fidelity
      Damning Exposé of Bugnini in Noted Liturgist’s Rediscovered Memoirs – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

      Beauty:
      Decoding Fra’ Angelico’s Wondrous “Silver Cabinet” – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia

      Catholic Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Conservatives Reviving Traditional Education with a Modern Twist – Real Clear Investigations

      Secular Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Live Not By Lies. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
      Back to Schooling – Robert Royal, Ph.D.
      On the Teaching of the History of Science & Religion in K–12 – Patrick J. Casey, Ph.D.

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      Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      American Swashbuckler: Joshua Barney – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
      Cracker Barrel Reverses Course on New Logo, Brings Back ‘Old Timer’ After Backlash – NY Post
      The New Yorker’s Racialism Problem – Christopher F. Rufo

      Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Ketanji Brown Jackson Judicial Philosophy: She Doesn’t Mask Her Activism – J. Grondelski, Ph.D.

      US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      The Apples-and-Oranges Debate over Tariffs – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
      Liberal Protestant: I Don’t Want Trump to Go to Heaven – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
      Why the Closing of America’s Largest Planned Parenthood Is Highly Symbolic – Trad, Fam, & Prop

      UK Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Remember Him – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

      Australian Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      No Quartering. . . Unless You Live in Australia or Canada Soon – Donald R. McClarey, Ph.D.

      Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
      What Does the Dog See? God? An Angel? Jesus? Mary? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
      Listening to What a Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Says About the Peace Negotiations – TFP
      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
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      TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

      1. Pope Leo XIV to Male Altar Servers: Jesus’ Sacrifice on the Cross is the. . . – Diane Montagna
      2. Lay Eucharistic Ministers a Farce – David Martin at Daily Knight
      3. Leo Gives a Mini-Encyclical to Male Altar Servers – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
      4. Audio: Catholic Priests Discuss Sexual Self-Pleasure During Annual Meeting – Lepanto Inst.
      5. The Amazing Book Buyers of Steubenville, Ohio: Friday, August 22nd 2025 – John Byron Kuhner
      6. Film: Impact Of Traditionis Custodes Upon Faith Community; Charlotte Diocese – Fr. Z’s Blog
      7. Eucharistic Prayer 2 is Not the Prayer of Hippolytus – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Cntrbry Tales
      8. Ireland Against the Irish – Michael O’Shea at The American Conservative
      9. Vatican Drops SSPX Pilgrimage From Official Jubilee 2025 Calendar – The Catholic Herald
      10. Inevitable But Sad – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

        Honorable Mention:
        Pope Leo XIV To Male Alter Servers: “Be Attentive To The Call. . .” – Fr. Z’s Blog
        Pope Leo XIV Cautions Those Who Proclaim Themselves ‘Saved’ – The Holy See
        Important: At First Things By Canonist & Civil Lawyer Michael Mazza – Fr. Z’s Blog
        The US Bishops & Their Moneymaking Borders – Padre Peregrino

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