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SATVRDAY EARLY-EVENING EDITION

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General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Premises Have Conclusions – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Biblical Evidences for the Oral Torah – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
Cardinal Eijk Praises Cardinal Burke’s Christlike Endurance in the Face of Criticism – Ed Pentin
Confusion About Brain Death – Emily Torres at Catholic Answers Magazine
Happiness is Close at Hand: Using the Sermon on the Mount as an Antidote to Anxiety – C Exch
The World is Not Enough: Cosmic Loneliness in Modern Art – Katie Kresser, Ph.D., at Magis Ctr
For a Thriving Career, Focus on Vocation First – Beatrice Scudeler, M.A., at Public Discourse
Kids Who Get Smartphones Before 13 Face Higher Suicide Risk – Study Finds
“Back to My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii” – Debra Esolen at Word & Song
(Video Unavailable) Men & Women Are Self-Sabotaging Their Dating Lives – The Lila Rose Podcast
A Catholic Approach To Leadership In The Business World – Jack Figge at Our Sunday Visitor
The Ten-Point Plan to Overcome Hyperactivity – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Special: InfoCatólica’s Interview With Dr. Kwasniewski – Tradition & Sanity
Compiègne Martyres: Terror Nothing More Than Speedy, Severe & Inflexible Justice – Fr. Z’s Blog
AI & the Classical Mind: AI & the Student’s Word-Hoard – Nicolas Gonzalez at Totus Tuus
Navigating False Prophets in Confused Time: A Conversation With Michael D. O’Brien – CWR

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Public Schools Closing as Arizona Voucher Program Soars – Laura Meckler at Washington Post

Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How I Came to Accept & Love Suffering – Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira at Tradition, Family, & Property

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

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
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

1. An Important Update on the ‘LGTB’ Mass at the Univ. of Nebraska – Bishop J.D. Conley, S.T.L.
2. An Unsettling Encounter with Plough Magazine – Damian Thompson on X
3. French Govt Has Concerns About Cardinal Sarah Giving a Homily in France – Fr. J. Fessio, S.J.
4. Finland’s Only Diocese Struggling to Keep Up with Growing Catholic Population – Cthlc Vote
5. What Does The African Bishops’ Draft Document Say About Polygamy? – The Pillar
6. Cardinal Koch Describes ‘Desirable’ Direction for Pope Leo XIV on TLM – Catholic Herald
7. Aggression Sets Boys Free, Masculinity: We Must Teach Aggression To Our Sons – J. Kurtz
8. What We’ve Been Reading—Summer 2025 – The Editors at First Things
9. Researchers Say They Eliminated the Extra Chromosome in Cells with Down Syndrome – LAN
10. Modernists Worry About ‘Right-Wing Extremists’ Among Catholic Influencers – C Conclave

    Honorable Mention:
    What to Do with Unwanted Embryos? – Charlie Camosy at OSV News
    The Extraordinary Story Of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Friary In Japan – Our Sunday Visitor
    The Flimsy Research Behind Native American Mascot Bans – N. Arnold & Carolyn D. Gorman, M.S.

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    FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

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    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Finland’s Only Diocese Struggling To Keep Up With Growing Catholic Population – Catholic Vote
    What Does The African Bishops’ Draft Document Say About Polygamy? – The Pillar
    The Flimsy Research Behind Native American Mascot Bans – N. Arnold & Carolyn D. Gorman, M.S.

    Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    St. Donatus of Arezzo – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

    Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    What Am I Supposed to Do with My Life? On Vocation, Discernment. . . – Fr. Peter F. Ryan, S.J.

    General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    The Extraordinary Story Of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Friary In Japan – Our Sunday Visitor
    What to Do with Unwanted Embryos? – Charlie Camosy at OSV News
    Would You Want Your Daughter to Marry an AI Robot? – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at TACatholic
    What We’ve Been Reading—Summer 2025 – The Editors at First Things
    Researchers Say They Eliminated the Extra Chromosome in Cells with Down Syndrome – LAN
    Wedding Bells Appeal To Civilizing Men – Andrea Mrozek at The Catholic Register
    Catholicism: Institutional Versus Mystical – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
    Aggression Sets Boys Free, Masculinity: We Must Teach Aggression To Our Sons – J. Kurtz
    Modernists Worry About ‘Right-Wing Extremists’ Among Catholic Influencers – C Conclave
    How Men Commit Differently Than Women (Alison Armstrong) – The Lila Rose Podcast
    German Bishops Sharply Divided Over Same-Sex Blessing Guidelines – National Catholic Register
    Cardinal Koch Advises Pope Leo to Free Latin Mass – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
    Cardinal Koch Describes ‘Desirable’ Direction For Pope Leo XIV On Latin Mass – Catholic Herald
    CNA explains: What is the Shroud of Turin? – CNA via Catholic World Report
    Remembering James Hitchcock (1938-2025), Historian of Crisis and Faith – Kevin Schmiesing
    An Important Update on the ‘LGTB’ Mass at the Univ. of Nebraska – Bishop J.D. Conley, S.T.L.

    News Brief:
    French Govt Has Concerns About Cardinal Sarah Giving a Homily in France – Fr. J. Fessio, S.J.
    An Unsettling Encounter with Plough Magazine – Damian Thompson on X
    Bishop Peter J. Elliott – Thom Ryng, O.S.B. Obl., at The World is Quiet Here

    Hard News:
    Catholic Architect Selected as Designer of White House Ballroom – Zelda Caldwell at The Reg

    Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
    Cardinal Newman & Hijacked Development – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
    Before Modernists Claim Newman Their Own, They Need to Read His “Biglietto Speech” – CC

    Beauty:
    Medieval Pathway, Terni, Italy, circa A.D. 1200–1300 – DaVinci on X

    Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    How I Came to Accept & Love Suffering – Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira at Tradition, Family, & Property
    Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

    Recent Posts:
    Read the THVRSDAY LATE-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the THVRSDAY LATE-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

    Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Behind the Charter Sector’s Big Court Win in Los Angeles – Ben Chapman at The 74

    International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    America Must Never Apologize for Dropping the Bombs on Japan – Josh Hammer at Am Spectator
    ‘Two States’ Solution To Israel-Palestine Conflict Is Unrealistic – R. Cascioli at Daily Compass
    American Jewish Committee Donates to Rebuild the Only Catholic Church in Gaza – Rome Reps

    Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    5 Things to Know About Catholic Neal McDonough That Helped Him Sieze Hollywood – The Reg

    Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
    New Research Reveals Clues About Memory From The Brains Of ‘SuperAgers’ – NBC News
    Was Recent Latin American Summit a Promotion of Democracy or Affirmation of the Left? – 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
    Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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    THVRSDAY LATE-MORNING TOP-10

    1. Pope Says Hey – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
    2. City of Steubenville Has A Demolition Problem – John Byron Kuhner
    3. A Saint Who Took On Church Corruption By Forming Holy Priests – Our Sunday Visitor
    4. Unpublished Letter From Benedict XVI: ‘My Resignation Is Complete & Valid’ – Daily Compass
    5. University Of Nebraska Investigates Grad Student’s Drag Show ‘Mass’ – The College Fix
    6. The ‘Catholic’ Univ. of Scranton Hires Pro-Abortion Former Senator – Francis P. Sempa, J.D.
    7. German Proposal For 10 Bishops to Defy Rome & Ordain 50 Married Men – Catholic Conclave
    8. Just How Big Is Britain’s Religious Revival? – Stephen L. Bullivant, Ph.D., at First Things
    9. Peruvian Ex-Priest Responds To Crux Coverage – Crux
    10. Historic Filipino Parish Closed After Vlogger/Influencer ‘Spits’ Into Holy Water Font – Crux

      Honorable Mention:
      A New Definition of ‘Death’ in Order to Retrieve Organs Faster – The American Catholic
      Art for the Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
      Original Foundation of Orthodox Catholics’ Participation in Liturgical Wars – Fr. A.J. McDonald
      Colorado Teen Who Died Stopping School Shooter May Be Considered For Sainthood – C Vote
      How I Came to Accept & Love Suffering – Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira at Tradition, Family, & Property
      Black Viewers Slam Viral Footage of Lesbians’ Portrayal of Jesus as ‘Repulsive’ – Catholic Vote

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      THVRSDAY LATE-MORNING EDITION

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      Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Just How Big Is Britain’s Religious Revival? – Stephen L. Bullivant, Ph.D., at First Things
      Unpublished Letter From Benedict XVI: ‘My Resignation Is Complete & Valid’ – Daily Compass

      Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
      Pope Says Hey – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
      ‘Rerum Novarum’ 2.0? Catholic Labor Advocates Heartened By Leo’s Direction – Angelus Press

      Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      A 16th Century Antependium Featuring the Roman Martyr, St. Lawrence – Liturgical Arts Journal

      General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      One Million Signs of Youthful Hope – Editorial at National Catholic Register
      A Saint Who Took On Church Corruption By Forming Holy Priests – Our Sunday Visitor
      How I Came to Accept & Love Suffering – Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira at Tradition, Family, & Property
      Seize the Catholic Moment! – Kelsey Reinhard at Catholic Vote
      Africa & Europe Brought Together by the TLM – Bishop Stanislav Přibyl of Litoměřice
      Peruvian Ex-Priest Responds To Crux Coverage – Crux
      The ‘Catholic’ University of Scranton Hires Pro-Abortion Former Senator – Francis P. Sempa, J.D.
      A New Definition of ‘Death’ in Order to Retrieve Organs Faster – The American Catholic
      Colorado Teen Who Died Stopping School Shooter May Be Considered For Sainthood – C Vote
      Historic Filipino Parish Closed After Vlogger ‘Spits’ Into Holy Water Font – J. San Mateo at Crux
      University Of Nebraska Investigates Grad Student’s Drag Show ‘Mass’ – The College Fix
      What Is the Living Magisterium? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand Magazine
      Black Viewers Slam Viral Footage of Lesbians’ Portrayal of Jesus as ‘Repulsive’ – Catholic Vote
      US Embassy in Israel Fights Israeli Measure Hindering Visas for Christians – Zenit
      Original Foundation of Orthodox Catholics’ Participation in Liturgical Wars – Fr. A.J. McDonald
      Steubenville Has A Demolition Problem – John Byron Kuhner

      News:
      Spanish Town Bars Islamic Festivals in Public Venues – TEC News
      Buffalo Diocese Cuts 22% Of Chancery Staff – Catholic World News
      Bishop Peter Elliott of Melbourne, RIP – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
      American Jewish Committee Donates To Rebuild Gaza Church – Christine Rousselle at Aleteia

      Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
      Newman: Father of Vatican II or Godfather of Traditionalist Movement? – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
      Newman, Doctor of Development of Doctrine – Kenneth Craycraft, Ph.D., J.D., at Our Sun Visitor

      The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
      German Proposal For 10 Bishops to Defy Rome & Ordain 50 Married Men – Catholic Conclave

      Beauty:
      Art for the Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

      Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Holy Shirt: Wearing Your Faith & Letting It Speak – Erik Tryggestad at Religion Unplugged

      Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Catholic Devotions for 7th August – Catholic Conclave
      Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

      Recent Posts:
      Read the THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
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      Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      U. of Arizona Offers ‘LGBTQ+ Liberation’ Internship to Start Scholar-Activist Identity – Clg Fix

      American Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      California: All Your Children Are Belong to Us! – Dad29

      British Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      MP Pro-Life Clip Promoting Large Families Blocked for Featuring A Baby – TEC News

      International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Brazil: Feminist Given Asylum in Europe After Facing 25 Years in Prison for Misgendering – TEC
      Was Recent Latin American Summit a Promotion of Democracy or Affirmation of the Left? – TFP

      Awaiting the Last Crusade:
      Muslim Knife Attacker Shot by Police in Germany – TEC News

      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
      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 EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

      1. The Shocking Comeback Story No One Expected! – Joe McLane & Michael Hichborn
      2. A Surprise in the Sky Accompanies the Arrival of Pope Leo XIV at Tor Vergata – ChurchPOP
      3. Cardinal Koch on TLM: It Would Certainly be Desirable to Reopen the Now Closed Door – C Cn
      4. Vatican Overturns Parish Closure – Again – Quinton Amundson at The Catholic Register
      5. The War The West Forgot – Christopher Check at The Imaginative Conservative
      6. What A Surge Of Conversions Might Mean For The Church – Brett Salkeld at Our Sunday Visitor
      7. They’re Going To Close These New York City Churches? – John Monaco on X
      8. The Grapes Of. . . Transfiguration! – Fr. Z’s Blog
      9. Bp Paprocki on Occult: Culture Thinks These Activities Harmless, They’re Quite Harmful – SD
      10. Bishop Who Thinks Crucified Frogs is Art, Thinks Crucified Trump is Perverse – Cth Conclave

      Honorable Mention:
      Trent Before the Counter-Reformation: A Selection of Pre-Conciliar Tridentine Altarpieces – LAJ
      Four More German Dioceses Reject Blessings For Same-Sex Couples – Catholic World News
      What’s Your Opinion On Encounter Ministries & The Flame Of Love Movement – Jesse Romero
      ‘I Couldn’t Believe What I Was Seeing’: Miracle Of The Oil Of St. Charbel In Naples Church – CNA
      The EU Flag & the Incredible Ignorance of EU President Ursula von der Leyen – Rorate Cæli

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      Read the VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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      THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

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      Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Cardinal Koch on TLM: It Would Certainly be Desirable to Reopen the Now Closed Door – C Cnclv

      Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
      A Surprise in the Sky Accompanies the Arrival of Pope Leo XIV at Tor Vergata – ChurchPOP
      After Their Tour Of Europe, A Mexican Ballet Group Meets With Pope Leo XIV – Rome Reports
      Pope Leo XIV Calls For Nuclear Disarmament, Real Commitment To Peace – The Catholic Register
      Pope Leo Visits Jubilee of Youth Participant at Roman Hospital – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia

      Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      The Grapes Of. . . Transfiguration! – Fr. Z’s Blog
      Trent Before the Counter-Reformation: A Selection of Pre-Conciliar Tridentine Altarpieces – LAJ

      Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      How a Mother’s Faith & Youth Group Led 2 Brothers to the Priesthood – Natl Catholic Register

      General Analysis and Punditry:
      What A Surge Of Conversions Might Mean For The Church – Brett Salkeld at Our Sunday Visitor
      The ”We Believe” Festival is a Joyful Sign of a Growing Revival in Britain – Catholic World Report
      Does Rome Recognize Visions of Italian? Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith Responds – Rm Rps
      What Years of Study Suggest About the Shroud of Turin – National Catholic Register
      Is Having a Sensitive Kid Bad? – The Lila Rose Podcast
      Amid Benin Terror Threats, Sisters ‘To Remain’ with Christian Community – The Pillar
      The Shocking Comeback Story No One Expected! – Joe McLane & Michael Hichborn
      Vatican Overturns Parish Closure – Again – Quinton Amundson at The Catholic Register
      The War The West Forgot – Christopher Check at The Imaginative Conservative
      What Must I Do to Be Saved? A Catholic Response to Luther’s ‘Faith Alone’ – Kathy Schiffer
      Bishop Who Thinks Crucified Frogs is Art, Thinks Crucified Trump is Perverse – Cthlc Conclave
      The Mary Controversy: Why Protestants Disagree – Full Sheen Ahead
      Bp Paprocki on Occult: Culture Thinks These Activities Harmless, They’re Quite Harmful – SD
      What’s Your Opinion On Encounter Ministries & The Flame Of Love Movement – Jesse Romero
      100 Biblical Arguments Against Sola Scriptura – D. Armstrong at Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
      The EU Flag & the Incredible Ignorance of EU President Ursula von der Leyen – Rorate Cæli

      News:
      Four More German Dioceses Reject Blessings For Same-Sex Couples – Catholic World News
      An Urgent Notice to All Radical Fidelity’s Supporters – Radical Fidelity

      Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
      Modernist Misreading of Newman as Doctor of Conscience & Prophet of Synodality – C Conclave
      Newman on Capital Punishment – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.

      The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
      Was Recent Latin American Summit a Promotion of Democracy or Affirmation of the Left? – TFP
      They’re Going To Close These New York City Churches? – John Monaco on X
      Abp De Kerimel Hostile To TLM but Happy w/Convicted Sex Abuser as Chancellor Archd – C Con

      Beauty:
      Transfiguration Reimagined: A Flat Canvas That Reaches Heaven – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
      16 Stunning Artistic Depictions of the Holy Trinity – The Editors at ChurchPOP
      The Church of Our Lady in Roermond, the Netherlands – New Liturgical Movement

      Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      3 Ways Praying The Rosary Will Help Your Kids – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Link

      Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      ‘I Couldn’t Believe What I Was Seeing’: Miracle Of The Oil Of St. Charbel In Naples Church – CNA
      Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

      Recent Posts:
      Read the VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

      Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      On the Education of Saints, Scholars, & Statesmen – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at C Family News
      How To Read Great Books To Children – Allison Ellis at Catholic Link
      Data, Dishonesty, & Declining Rigor – James Andrews at Law & Liberty

      Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      This Cheese Was Just Named the Best in the US & Cider is the Key – P. Vachon at Food & Wine
      A Dreamy Lounge in the Heart of Hartford – Rue Magazine

      Australian Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Chinese Flu Lockdowns Devastated an Entire Generation of Children – The Daily Declaration

      Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      How Did We Get to Romanesque? The Carolingian Revolution Meets Byzantine South – H. White

      Awaiting the Last Crusade:
      Yahya Becomes Popular UK Boys’ Name Following Yahya Sinwar October 7 Attack – Daily Dclrtn

      Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Mel Gibson’s 2-Part ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ to Be Released Holy Week 2027 – The Reg

      Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
      Why Do Our Ears Pop On A Plane? How To Fix This – Sarah Lindenfeld Hall at Popular Science
      How Did Doctors Operate Before Anesthesia? – Dave Roos at History
      It’s Time to Restore the Necktie – Francis Slobodnik at Tradition, Family, & Property
      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 Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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      VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY TOP-10

      1. Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke is Catholic? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
      2. Anglican Leader: Must Confront Catholic Eucharistic Theology Fueling Conversions – Cth Vote
      3. Plan to Rescue Hundreds of Vocations Devastated During Francis Pontificate – Cthlc Conclave
      4. Joan of Arc: Young Woman, God Used Her. Documented Better Than You Think – Rod Dreher
      5. The Mass Of The Americas: A Post Vatican II Critique Of The Pontifical TLM – Fr. A.J. McDonald
      6. Why Did God Favor France? – Ross Douthat at New York Times
      7. Fugitive Former Priest, Accused of Stealing $200,000, Presumed Dead – Jack Figge at The Pillar
      8. Classical Revival: How New Jersey Catholic School Went frm Almost Closed to Thriving – Reg
      9. A Rahnerian Surprise – George Weigel at National Catholic Register
      10. Yes, Virginia, There is a Satan: A Conversion Story, Part One – Sara S. Frear, Ph.D., at CWR

        Honorable Mention:
        Blind-Tasted 10 Butters to Find Out the Best, Winner is Under $5 – Better Homes & Gardens
        They Lied to You About Rerum Novarum – Veronica Burchard, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
        The Rise & Fall & Perhaps Disappearance of Catholic Confession – Matthew Schmitz at Arc
        Mortgaged to Death – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
        Correcting Mike Lewis: Fired Professors Are Not Heretics – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right

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        Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Classical Revival: How New Jersey Catholic School Went frm Almost Closed to Thriving – The Reg
        Yes, Virginia, There is a Satan: A Conversion Story, Part One – Sara S. Frear, Ph.D., at CWR
        Why Did God Favor France? – Ross Douthat at New York Times

        Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
        My Unforgettable Meeting With Pope Leo XIV & the Faith of 1M Youth – Colm Flynn at The Reg
        Pope On 80th Hiroshima Anniversary: Universal Warning – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia

        Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Mass Of The Americas: A Post Vatican II Critique Of The Pontifical TLM – Fr. A.J. McDonald
        A Rare Example of a Western Vestment Showcasing the Transfiguration – Liturgical Arts Journal

        General Analysis and Punditry:
        Joan of Arc: Young Adult Woman, God Used Her. Documented Better Than You Think – R. Dreher
        5 Most Popular Bible Verses On Love – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
        Was Recent Latin American Summit a Promotion of Democracy or Affirmation of the Left? – TFP
        Leader, Provider, Protector: A Man’s Mission – A Catholic Gentleman
        How Gen Z’s Relationship With Religion Is Changing – Colm Flynn at New York Post
        Anglican Leader: Must Confront Catholic Eucharistic Theology Fueling Conversions – Cthlc Vote
        Mortgaged to Death – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
        They Lied to You About Rerum Novarum – Veronica Burchard, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
        A Rahnerian Surprise – George Weigel at National Catholic Register
        Bishop Barron, the German Church, & the Renewal of Faith – Hans Feichtinger at First Things
        150th Anniversary of Ecuador Pres Gabriel García Moreno Martyrdom, Daily Massgoer – NLM
        Fugitive Former Priest, Accused of Stealing $200,000, Presumed Dead – Jack Figge at The Pillar
        Outcry As Indian Lawmaker Calls For Christians To Be Attacked For Money – Christian Today
        The Rise & Fall & Perhaps Disappearance of Catholic Confession – Matthew Schmitz at Arc
        Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke is Catholic? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
        Plan to Rescue Hundreds of Vocations Devastated During Francis Pontificate – Catholic Conclave

        News:
        Jubilee of Youth Draws 1 Million to Rome – Catholic Arena
        French Scout Chief Quits Amid Row Over Sexuality – TEC News/AFP
        US Bishops Lead Peace Pilgrimage To Hiroshima & Nagasaki – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

        Crimson Deluge o’er the Hallowed Halls of Sacred Heart Major Seminary:
        Correcting Mike Lewis: Fired Professors Are Not Heretics – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right

        The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
        A ‘Priestess’ in the Holy House of Loreto: Ecumenism of Confusion – L. Scrosati at Daily Compass

        Beauty:
        How We Got To Romanesque? Carolingian Revolution Meets Byzantine South – Hilary White

        Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        What The Transfiguration Means For Christians Today – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
        What Does Transfiguration Mean In The Bible? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
        Catholic Devotions for 6th August – Catholic Conclave
        Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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        Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        A Force for Good: MBA Degrees from Catholic Schools – Kimberley Heatherington at OSV News

        Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Need to Know: Marriage Tips from 1913 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
        It’s Time to Restore the Necktie – Francis Slobodnik at Tradition, Family, & Property
        Northwest Destination – Hood River – Sheila Miller at 1889

        Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Why Restorative Reproductive Medicine Is More Pro-Woman Than IVF – The Federalist

        International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Controversial Romanian Leader Iliescu Dies – TEC News
        Dropping the Atomic Bomb Was Wrong. Period. – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers

        Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Mel Gibson Announces Passion of the Christ Sequel To be Released in Two Parts – Mt. Archbold

        Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
        If Twere Only True – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
        Sacrality or Vulgarity – Nelson Ribeiro Fragelli at Tradition, Family, & Property
        Blind-Tasted 10 Butters to Find Out the Best, Winner is Under $5 – Better Homes & Gardens
        Fr. Linsolas’s Marian Sodality of Lyon Strove to Save Faith During French Revolution – 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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        1. Modernists Playing Sacred Games & Planning to Create Liturgical Hell on Earth – Cth Conclave
        2. The Perils Of Working For The Church – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
        3. Amish Kids Almost Never Get Allergies & Scientists Finally Know Why – ZME Science
        4. Sparks Fly During Debate Over Archbishop Weisenburger – Catholic Unscripted
        5. Shroud of Turin Ctr Rebuts New Study That Challenges Authenticity of Burial Cloth – The Reg
        6. Benepapism: The Gateway Drug To Sedevacantism – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
        7. Always Start with Facts: Climate Change – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.
        8. It’s Time to Restore the Necktie – Francis Slobodnik at Tradition, Family, & Property
        9. Understanding the ‘Quiet Revival’ of Christianity in the West – Fr. Edward Hauschild
        10. Where Does the Bible Talk About Mortal Sin? – Clement Harrold at St. Paul Center

          Honorable Mention:
          7 Sacraments, Countless Misconceptions: One Clear Catholic Guide – Jos. Pronechen at The Reg
          Progress Update on RNJB Lectionary – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk
          New Gallup Poll Finds Leo Ranks Most Favorable Among 14 Figures Making Headlines – The Reg
          Universalist Ethos To Replace Catholicism In The Synodal Church – Catholic Conclave

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          Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Shroud of Turin Ctr Disputes New Study That Challenges Authenticity of Burial Cloth – The Reg
          Benepapism: The Gateway Drug To Sedevacantism – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
          It’s Time to Restore the Necktie – Francis Slobodnik at Tradition, Family, & Property

          Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
          New Gallup Poll Finds Leo Ranks Most Favorable Among 14 Figures Making Headlines – The Reg
          Pope Leo Commends Work of Knights of Columbus in Message to Supreme Convention – CNA

          Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Modernists Playing Sacred Games & Planning to Create Liturgical Hell on Earth – Cthlc Conclave
          Sacerdos Ecclesiastical Tailoring in the Philippines – Liturgical Arts Journal

          General Analysis and Punditry:
          Progress Update on RNJB Lectionary – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk
          Here Are Some of the Best Moments of the Jubilee of Youth – National Catholic Register
          Saint Mary Major: When the Virgin Made It Snow in the Middle of August – Rome Reports
          A Poet for Our Disjointed Times: Jane Greer – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
          Understanding the ‘Quiet Revival’ of Christianity in the West – Fr. Edward Hauschild
          7 Sacraments, Countless Misconceptions: 1 Clear Catholic Guide – Joseph Pronechen at The Reg
          Where Does the Bible Talk About Mortal Sin? – Clement Harrold at St. Paul Center
          Christianity is Not Anti-Science (Fr. Spitzer) – Lilla Rose on YouTube
          The Perils Of Working For The Church – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
          Will Vatican Control Ruin Catholic Media On YouTube? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
          Will DNA Help Solve the Cold Case of the Slain Chicago Catholic Professor? – Matt C. Abbott
          Fr. Chris Riley Dies At 70: Australian Priest Founded Youth Homeless Ministry – CWR
          Whatever Happened to Manhood? – Louis Markos at The Imaginative Conservative
          American Jewish Committee Donates $25,000 to Repair Holy Family Church in Gaza – The Reg
          An Incident At A Train Station, National Reckoning, Two Catholic Nuns & Hindu Hate – Zenit
          Always Start with Facts: Climate Change I – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.

          News:
          Mass Celebrated At ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ After Pleas From Archdiocese – Catholic World News
          Spanish Court Backs Eviction Of Schismatic Nun – Catholic News Agency
          Trump Moves To Curb Abortions At VA Hospitals – Catholic World News

          Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
          This is the Perfect Time for Newman to be Declared a Doctor of the Church – Mt. Archbold
          A Great Gift To Our City: Abp. Longley on Birmingham’s New Doctor of the Church – Lk. Coppen
          The Biglietto Speech: Newman Contra Liberalism In Religion – A Treasure To Be Shared
          Cardinal John Henry Newman on. . . – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas at Catholic World Report

          Crimson Deluge o’er the Hallowed Halls of Sacred Heart Major Seminary:
          Sparks Fly During Debate Over Archbishop Weisenburger – Catholic Unscripted

          The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
          Universalist Ethos To Replace Catholicism In The Synodal Church – Catholic Conclave

          Beauty:
          Photos: White Rose Petals Fall frm Ceiling of Rome Basilica to Mark 4th-Century Miracle – CWR
          Music by Palestrina in Honor of the Virgin Mary – New Liturgical Movement

          Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Top 5 St. Ignatius Of Loyola Articles – The WM Review
          Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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          Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Sacrality or Vulgarity – Nelson Ribeiro Fragelli at Tradition, Family, & Property

          Australian Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          22K Strong Petition Crushes Queensland Labor’s Crackdown on Homeschooling – Daily Dclrtn

          International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          What Does President Nawrocki’s Election Mean for Poland (& Christian Europe)? – NC Register

          Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          What Is Western Civilization? – Ryan Hammill & Pavlos Papadopoulos at The American Mind
          Fr. Linsolas’s Marian Sodality of Lyon Strove to Save Faith During French Revolution – TFP

          Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          We Tested 7 Ways to Make Bacon — One Was the Clear Winner – Adam Dolge at Food & Wine

          Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
          Amish Kids Almost Never Get Allergies and Scientists Finally Know Why – ZME Science
          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 Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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          1. An Open Letter to Pope Leo XIV – Sister Maria Frassati Jakupcak, O.P., at Dappled Things
          2. Ireland’s Faith Crisis, Why Did It Collapse So Fast? – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., et al.
          3. The Little-Known Story of Saint John Paul II’s Secret Trip to Montana – ChurchPOP
          4. Which Great Books Should We Read First? – Joseph Pearce
          5. North Carolina Priest Arrested For Soliciting Prostitution On Church Grounds – Cmplct Clergy
          6. Revolt of the Janitors: On the Detroit Massacre – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
          7. Report On “Religious Extremism” Focuses On Catholicism, Ignores Islam – Matthew Balan
          8. The Red-Pilled Church – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report
          9. It’s Time to Restore the Necktie – Francis Slobodnik at Tradition, Family, & Property
          10. They Will Use Newman for Their Heresy – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5

          Honorable Mention:
          A New Latin Hymn for the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe – New Liturgical Movement
          This Is The Oldest Church Dedicated To Mary In The West – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
          Eight of the UK’s Most Impressive Private Libraries – Melanie Bryan at Country Life
          Are All Religions Different Paths Up the Same Mountain? – Christopher Kaczor, Ph.D., at WOF

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