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TVESDAY LATE-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Muslim Attacks on Nigerian Town Have Claimed Hundreds of Victims in Recent Months – ACN
Catholicism Quietly Growing Among Young Adults In Denver – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote
Pope Leo XIV Names New Bishop for Jefferson City, Missouri – CNA via National Catholic Register

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Trump-Putin Summit Ends W/O Agreement: What Leo Said About The Meeting – Rome Reports
Pope Leo Affirms Judas Iscariot Excluded Himself From Salvation – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Family Historian Reflects On Pope Leo XIV’s Black Catholic Roots – Catholic World News
Pope Leo XIV, AI, & Rerum Novarum – Veronica Burchard at Catholic Exchange
New Tourist Route In Honor Of Pope Leo XIV To Draw Visitors To Peru – Our Sunday Visitor
Please Leo, Restore Summorum Pontificum & Reform the Modern Mass – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Leo & The Radicals – Part III In The Series ‘The First Year Of Pope Leo XIV’ – Rorate Cæli
The Leo Effect: Leo Has Dealt a Death Blow to Francis’ Pachamama – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Pope Leo XIV Inspires a Rebirth of Gregorian Chant – Maggie Gallagher at The Catholic Thing
Will Pope Leo XIV Ever Put On The Fanon? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
14 Things We Learned About Pope Leo From His Brother’s Latest Interview – Zelda Caldwell
To Tell The Truth! Will The Real Pope Leo XIV Please Stand Up! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Undying Light of the Black Monks – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalis
Renovatio | Becoming Alive In The Sacred Liturgy – A Treasure To Be Shared
Medieval Survivals & Its Liturgical Lessons For Today: A 12fth Century Appareled Alb – LAJ
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 19th August – Catholic Conclave

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hundreds Nominated For Priesthood In Denver ‘Called By Name’ Campaign – C World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From Rome to Home: Young People Strive to Be Witnesses for Christ – National Catholic Register
Great Unsung Composers of Christendom – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
Humanæ Vitæ: The Foretelling of Infidelity – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Catholic Stand
A Rare Victory For Fraternal Correction – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
The Ancient Sources On St. Helena’s Discovery Of The True Cross – Gloria Romanorum
Is DC’s Homeless Cleanup Un-Christian? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at American Thinker
Walker Percy on Our Deranged Age – Noelle Mering
The Fake Lanciano WHO Report – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
When Catholic Nuns Defend Tribal Mountain Sacred to Pagans, Something’s Wrong – J. Horvat, II
Catholic Influencer Admits to Inappropriately Messaging Several Women – Natl Catholic Register
OSV Ends Periodical Publications In ‘Strategic Shift’ To OSV News, Other Initiatives – OSV
Alabama Diocese Places Vicar General On Leave After Report Of Relationship – The Pillar
Clash of Civilizations? Can Islam Assimilate with the West? – Fr. McTeigue & Matthew Archbold
A Crisis: The Exodus of Young Catholics & the Contraceptive Mentality – R.L. Kmita, Ph.D.
Armenia & Azerbaijan’s Uncertain Peace – Mark Movsesian at First Things
Lavender in the Sanctuary: The Vatican’s Closet Is No Longer Closed – Chris Jackson at HIE
Muslims, Catholics, & ‘The Same God’ – Drago Dimitrov at Catholic Answers Magazine
Heretic Bishops Sell Out The Faith In The Name Of Homosexuality – Anthony Stine via Cmp Clrg
The Legacy Of Multiculturalism In America – We’re Not At the End, But You Can See It From Here
MAiD Becoming ‘Routine’ in Canada – Quinton Amundson at The Catholic Register
Western Civilization Under Attack: Part One – P. Paul Seaton, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report

News Brief:
Prophetic – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New York Archdiocese To Unveil Massive Mural In Cathedral – Catholic World News
JP2 Also Allowed The FSSPX To Participate Officially In The Jubilee Year Of 2000 – Rorate Cæli
How Dogs Replaced Children in Italy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Hard News:
Swedish Cardinal Clarifies SSPX Status After Unauthorized Visit – Catholic World Report

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Persecution of Christians:
As Jimmy Lai’s Trial Reaches Final Stretch, Appeals Grow To ‘Save Him’ – The Catholic Register
Supporters Hope For Deportation As Trial Of Jimmy Lai Nears End – The Pillar
Jimmy Lai’s Health Issues Force Trial Postponement – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Traditionis Custodes: An Autopsy – Andrew Vargas, M.F.A., at 1 Peter 5
Mary Covered by Black Hole in Austrian Church, Displays Stephen Hawking W/ Halo – C Cnclv

Secular Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How The Five-Paragraph Essay Fails Students – Oso Guardiola, M.F.A., at Dappled Things
The Billionaires Backing Woke Math Amid DEI Rollback – Lee Fang at RealClearInvestigations
Duke Is Abandoning American History – The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal
The Permanence of Writing—Considerations of a Catholic Author – Roseanne T. Sullivan
Public Universities Give $2 Million To Anti-trump News Site: Analysis – The College Fix

Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Rush Hour with Jesus: Cardinals to Lead 1000s in NYC Eucharistic Procession in October – Ch Pp

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
6 Unusual Saints To Accompany Men In Today’s World – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

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US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why It’s Urgent that the US Secures Rare Earth Independence from China – Trdtn, Family, & Prop
MSNBC Rebrand – Tom Stiglich at The American Spectator

UK Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
In the UK, Two-Tier Justice Is Now Undeniable – Lauren Smith at The European Conservative

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Dhimmi Distortion: The Lying Nun on Tucker Carlson’s Show – Dr. Tim Orr at Daily Declaration

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Teacher Ad Requiring Turkish Sparks Uproar in Austria – Rebeka Kis at The EC

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection Of The Christ’ Teaser Movie Trailer – Matt Gaspers on X

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Thought For The Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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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MONDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

1. Requiem For The Newspaper, Secular & Catholic: Our Sunday Visitor – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. A Major Announcement from Life Site News CEO John-Henry Westen – Sign of the Cross Media
3. Pope Leo XIV’s 20th Sunday In Time Mass & Clear & Coherent Homily. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. Cradle Catholics Are Leaving the Church. Why? – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
5. Coming Out In The Vatican: A Homosexual Theocracy – Beth Callaway at Fortis Esperitas
6. Vatican Backs Bishop Expelling TLM Community from New Zealand – Sign of the Cross Media
7. My Life Changed as a Carmelite, Part I – Veronicæ
8. A Challenge to Obergefell? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
9. Pope Leo XIV & His First 100 Days – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. On the Demise of Our Sunday Visitor – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Culture

    Honorable Mention:
    Heiligenkreuz Abbey Now Has 100+ Monks, So Rome Initiates a Visitation – Catholic Conclave
    An Almost Insurmountable Evil With Mike McCormick – Lepanto via Complicit Clergy
    Jimmy Lai At Final Stage Of Trial In Hong Kong: Risks Dying In Prison – New Daily Compass

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    MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Humility Is The Condition For Greatness – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
    Jimmy Lai At Final Stage Of Trial In Hong Kong: Risks Dying In Prison – New Daily Compass
    Requiem For The Newspaper, Secular & Catholic: Our Sunday Visitor – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

    Pope Leo XIV’s First 100 Days:
    Pope Leo XIV & His First 100 Days – Fr. Z’s Blog
    Pope Leo XIV’s 100 Days: Top 5 Viral Moments – Alyssa Murphy at National Catholic Register
    From Prevost To Pope Leo XIV: What 100 Days Of Pontificate Yield . . – Rome Reports
    Here Are 50 Notable Remarks by Pope Leo XIV During His First 100 Days – Natl Catholic Register
    Pope Leo XIV’s First 100 Days – Cindy Wooden at Catholic News Service via The Catholic Register
    Pokémon, Poorna Kumbham, & Pepperoni Pizza: 100 Days of Leo’s Papacy – Chris Jackson at HIE

    Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
    Pope Leo XIV’s 20th Sunday In Time Mass And Clear & Coherent Homily. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
    Might Pope Leo XIV’s August 17th Angelus Address Be Given To The Synod? – Fr. A.J. McDonald

    Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Photos: Jesus Adored on the Bayou on Assumption Solemnity – Emily Malloy at The Reg
    Commission Impossible: Matthew 28 Revisited – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
    A 14th-Century Altarpiece of the Coronation of the Virgin – New Liturgical Movement
    Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
    Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
    Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

    Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Called By Name . . . and Hundreds Are Responding – Caitlin Bootsma at Aleteia
    My Life Changed as a Carmelite, Part I – Veronicæ

    General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Pope Leo XIV’s, & Our, Looming Threat – Fr. Z’s Blog
    A Challenge to Obergefell? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
    After Pushback, Toulouse Archbishop Appoints New Chancellor – The Pillar
    Cradle Catholics Are Leaving the Church. Why? – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
    Binding Authority of Oral Tradition – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
    Be a Good Catholic Sport – Timothy McHugh at Catholic Stand Magazine
    An Almost Insurmountable Evil With Mike McCormick – Lepanto via Complicit Clergy
    Sex Abuse Charges Rock New Jersey Catholic School – Jack Slocum at Patch
    A Major Announcement from Life Site News CEO John-Henry Westen – Sign of the Cross Media
    Heiligenkreuz Abbey Now Has 100+ Monks, So Rome Initiates a Visitation – Catholic Conclave
    On the Demise of Our Sunday Visitor – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Culture
    Why Men Choose To Be Ordained Priests – Gene Thomas Gomulka
    Coming Out In The Vatican: A Homosexual Theocracy – Beth Callaway at Fortis Esperitas
    Birmingham Vicar General Accused Of Relationship With 17-year-old – What’s Next? – The Pillar
    Our Sunday Visitor Magazine To Cease Publishing – Renée K. Gadoua at The Fish Wrap
    Vatican Backs Bishop Expelling TLM Community from New Zealand – Sign of the Cross Media

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    Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Remember Him: Killed for Being “Too Catholic” – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Padre Pio’s Devotion To Our Lady Of Knock – Mary O’Regan at Catholic Link

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    Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Lord of the Rings Suite – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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

    International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Speak Loudly & Carry a Big Stick – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

    Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    August 17, 1861: Birth of the Army of the Potomac – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic
    See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

    Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
    Why Did Men Used to Look Older? – New York Post
    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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    SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10

    1. One Million Eyewitnesses Saw the Blessed Mother in Egypt!? – Chris Stefanik
    2. 5 Things To Do When Your Teen Says Being Catholic Is Boring – Brad Pierron at Catholic Link
    3. Guerrilla Tactics in Spiritual Warfare | Dr. Dan Schneider – Full Sheen Ahead
    4. Turn & Become Like St. Thérèse – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
    5. 4 Forgotten Lessons on Forgiveness From the Council of Trent – NC Register
    6. How To Surrender Addictions & Sin Like Mary Magdalene – Debbie Lao at Catholic Link
    7. Bearing One Another’s Burdens is a Skill We Have to Practice – David Mills at Our Sndy Visitor
    8. Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
    9. We Find God in Silence & Darkness – Teófilo de Jesús at Letters from the Heart
    10. The Extraordinary Story Of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Friary In Japan – Our Sunday Visitor

      Honorable Mention:
      Seeking Christ & His Will – Taylor Willis at Catholic Stand Magazine
      Thank God Throughout Your Day – St. Francis Borgia via Catholic Spiritual Direction

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      SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

      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
      New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

      General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Turn & Become Like St. Thérèse – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
      5 Things To Do When Your Teen Says Being Catholic Is Boring – Brad Pierron at Catholic Link
      Seeking Christ & His Will – Taylor Willis at Catholic Stand Magazine
      How To Surrender Addictions & Sin Like Mary Magdalene – Debbie Lao at Catholic Link
      Guerrilla Tactics in Spiritual Warfare | Dr. Dan Schneider – Full Sheen Ahead
      We Find God in Silence & Darkness – Teófilo de Jesús at Letters from the Heart
      Praying with Faith – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand Magazine
      The Divine Encounter in Suffering & Loss – Brother Joel Compacion Añasco, S.C., at Cth Exchange
      Bearing One Another’s Burdens Is A Skill We Have To Practice – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
      4 Forgotten Lessons on Forgiveness From the Council of Trent – NC Register
      ERDs & “Evangelization to People with Disabilities” – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand Magazine
      One Million Eyewitnesses Saw the Blessed Mother in Egypt!? – Chris Stefanik
      Your Calling – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining
      5 Most Popular Bible Verses On Love – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
      Thank God Throughout Your Day – St. Francis Borgia via Catholic Spiritual Direction
      The Extraordinary Story Of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Friary In Japan – Our Sunday Visitor

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      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
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      SVNDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

      1. Profs Find Key Behaviors for Successfully Passing on Catholic Faith to Kids – Catholic Vote
      2. Country Priest versus Whisky Priest – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
      3. Exorcist Diary: The Fury of St. Michael – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
      4. All The Rites & sui iuris Churches of the Catholic Church – Adrian on X
      5. What Is Your Music Doing For You? – The Vigilant Fox
      6. Three Saints Who Knew The Ache Of Male Loneliness – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
      7. Why You Should Have Babies – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
      8. What We Can Learn From The Hidden Christians Of Japan – Msgr. Owen F. Campion at OSV
      9. Pope Leo XIV Warns ‘Material Comfort’ Can Dull The Conscience – Crux
      10. 10 Mighty Saints Every Student, Teacher, & Parent Needs for Going Back to School – Chrch Pp

        Honorable Mention:
        The Doctors of the Church in the Liturgy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
        Our Lady is Transforming Young Men – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
        Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
        Wrestling With God – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand Magazine

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        SVNDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

        Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Professors Find Key Behaviors For Successfully Passing On Catholic Faith To Kids – Catholic Vote
        What Is Your Music Doing For You? – The Vigilant Fox

        Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
        Pope Leo XIV Warns ‘Material Comfort’ Can Dull The Conscience – Crux
        Pope Leo XIV’s Catechesis: How To Turn Betrayal Into A Place Of Conversion – Rome Reports

        Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Doctors of the Church in the Liturgy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
        Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
        Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
        Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

        General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Why You Should Have Babies – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
        The Noble Vocation of the Business Leader – Paul J. Winkler, M.B.A., at Magis Center
        The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for August 2025 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
        What We Can Learn From The Hidden Christians Of Japan – Msgr. Owen F. Campion at OSV
        All The Rites & sui iuris Churches of the Catholic Church – Adrian on X
        Forgive God? – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
        Country Priest versus Whisky Priest – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
        Great Power & Great Fragility: The Mysterious Weight of the Vatican – Aleteia
        Wrestling With God – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand Magazine
        Should Kids Have Permissive Childhoods? (Becket Cook) – The Lila Rose Podcast
        Exorcist Diary: The Fury of St. Michael – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
        Treasure in Heaven – Erin Cain at Ignitum Today
        10 Powerful Saints Every Student, Teacher, & Parent Needs for Going Back to School – Chrch Pop
        5 Easy Ways to Grow Your Catholic Faith Over the Summer – National Catholic Register
        Our Lady is Transforming Young Men – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
        The Joys of Baptism – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand Magazine
        The Content We Consume Matters – Lila Rose
        Three Saints Who Knew The Ache Of Male Loneliness – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

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        New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

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        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
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        SATVRDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

        Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
        100 Days of Pope Leo XIV (Part II): Changes In The Curia? Peace & Diplomacy? – Rome Reports

        Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
        Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
        Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
        New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

        General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Poem Audio: ‘Ars Poetica’ by Clarence Caddell – Bonfire Books
        Holy Hour Hiccups . . . or Is It Just Me? – Alyssa Murphy at National Catholic Register
        In the Style of a Party – Evangeline Lothian at Catholic Stand Magazine
        The Ring & The Cross Of Marriage – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
        Moments in the Catholic Sexual Revolution – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
        Follow the Science, Ignore the Cliff – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
        Designer Babies? Just Say No – Emily Torres at Catholic Answers Magazine
        The Dangers of Depicting Jesus – Eric R. Sammons at Editor’s Desk
        The Rule of Law & the Fate of Rome – Michael C. Hawley, Ph.D., at Law & Liberty
        No Time for Friendly Fire: Why Catholics & Evangelicals Need Each Other. . . – Katy Faust
        Do You Flinch At The Confidence Of Tradition-Minded Catholics? If So. . . – A Treasure To Be. . .
        The Saga of a Cristero Family – Theresa Marie Moreau at 1 Peter 5
        How Compassion Can Be Weaponized – The Lila Rose Podcast
        Anglo-Catholics Up to Bat Against St. Vincent of Lerins – Erick Ybarra
        We Don’t Need Any More Effeminate Men, Parishes, & Priests; Part 3 – A Principal’s Principles. . .
        John Prevost Gives Interview Marking 100 Days Of His Brother’s Pontificate – Catholic Vote

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        Pius VII’s Failed Attempts to Placate Napoleon Result in His Imprisonment – Trad, Family, & Prop
        How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
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        1. Pope Leo Holding Back the Tears at the Consecration at Mass in Castel Gandolfo – Catholic Sat
        2. The Heinous Crimes of Newark Aux Bp Elias R. Lorenzo, May Receive Red Hat – Taos Tattler
        3. Pennsylvania Priest Placed On Administrative Leave After Confessing Cheating – The Reg
        4. Pop Leo XIV To Receive Pro-LGBTQ+ Group At The Vatican – Complicit Clergy
        5. Economics Paper Suggests Mass Decline Tied To Vatican II Implementation – CNA via CWR
        6. A Prophetic African Apparition Will Have A New Shrine in Philly – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
        7. Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
        8. What Divorce Really Does to Children – Katy Faust & Josh Wood at Them Before Us
        9. Please Pray for Transalpine Redemptorists in New Zealand – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
        10. Is a Christian King Prepared To Rule a Post-Christian Britain? – Jonathan Van Maren

          Honorable Mention:
          The Veracity of the Assumption, Ecclesiastical Tradition, Not Historical Evidence – Erick Ybarra

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          Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Economics Paper Suggests Mass Decline Tied To Vatican II Implementation – CNA via CWR

          Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
          Pope Leo Holding Back the Tears at the Consecration at Mass in Castel Gandolfo – Catholic Sat
          Did Pope Leo XIV Sign a Pokémon Card? Here’s What Really Happened – Church Pop
          Pop Leo XIV To Receive Pro-LGBTQ+ Group At The Vatican – Complicit Clergy
          EWTN to Carry Pope Leo XIV’s First-Ever Digital Visit With America’s Catholic Youth – The Reg

          Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
          Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
          Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
          Catholic Devotions for 16th August – Catholic Conclave

          General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          A Prophetic African Apparition Will Have A New Shrine in Philly – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
          Study: Catholic Law Grads Outpace Secular Peers In Practice, Purpose, & Civic Life – CWR
          The Veracity of the Assumption, Ecclesiastical Tradition, Not Historical Evidence – Erick Ybarra
          The Heinous Crimes of Newark Aux Bp Elias R. Lorenzo, May Receive Red Hat – The Taos Tattler
          Pennsylvania Priest Placed On Administrative Leave After Confessing Cheating – The Reg
          Is a Christian King Prepared To Rule a Post-Christian Britain? – Jonathan Van Maren at The EC
          Synodality with Raymond Arroyo – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
          Gaza, Israel & the Catholic Church: No Easy Answers – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal
          Is Just-War Thinking Obsolete? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
          Switzerland Diocese, Pride Slam, & the Queer Bible – Catholic Conclave
          What Divorce Really Does to Children – Katy Faust & Josh Wood at Them Before Us
          Madonna Calls Pope to Gaza & Leo’s First Hundred Days – Prayerful Posse & Raymond Arroyo
          Europe in Distress – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
          Australian Doctor Loses License After Sharing Pro-life Social Media Posts – Live Action News
          Church Academic Exposes ‘Owners’ Of Mozambique Terrorism – Ngala Killian Chimtom at Crux
          America’s Catholic Bishops Fan Flames of Violence Against ICE – John Zmirak, Ph.D.

          News Brief:
          Please Pray for Transalpine Redemptorists in New Zealand – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at T&S

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          Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
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          O Tumult Dire in Detroit’s Sacred See!:
          Would You Sign This? – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right

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          1. Bombshell! Pope Leo XIV Wearing Red Papal Shoes of the Fisherman! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
          2. Irish Govt Smears the Legacy of Servant of God Frank Duff – Mary Kenny at Irish Independent
          3. Vatican’s Homosexual Crisis, Our Lady of Fatima, & Ideology – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at CWR
          4. 100 Days of Leo (Part I): Return to Red, Continuity with Francis, Resumes Traditions – Rm Rps
          5. Sydney Sweeney, Terrorist – Rod Dreher
          6. The Only Place In The World Where St. Anne Has Appeared – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
          7. Trump-Putin Talks, Pray for Peace; Hilary Will Nominate Trump for Peace Prize – Fr. McDonald
          8. Must We Prove the Assumption from the Bible? – Fr. John R. Waiss, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers
          9. Pope Leo XIV’s Homily For Feast Of Mary’s Assumption – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
          10. Are You Prepared? – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine

            Honorable Mention:
            EWTN’s ‘Crushed by the Woman’ Tackles Protestant Questions About Our Lady – NC Register
            Vatican Corruption Modeled After Mugabe’s Zimbabwe – Damian Thompson, Ph.D., via TACatholic
            Alaska Talks Could be a Beautiful Black Sea Betrayal – Fr. R.J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
            Object Resembling A Helmet Spotted On Mars Surface By Rover: See Photo – USA Today

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            Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
            Irish Govt Smears the Legacy of Servant of God Frank Duff – Mary Kenny at Irish Independent

            Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
            Pope Leo XIV’s Homily For Feast Of Mary’s Assumption – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
            Bombshell! Pope Leo XIV Wearing Red Papal Shoes of the Fisherman! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
            100 Days of Leo (Part I): Return to Red, Continuity with Francis, Resumes Traditions – Rm Rps

            Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News on the Assumption:
            Must We Prove the Assumption from the Bible? – Fr. John R. Waiss, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers
            How Did the Church Determine the Assumption of Mary? – M.C. Holbrook, M.A., at Cth Exchange
            EWTN’s ‘Crushed by the Woman’ Tackles Protestant Questions About Our Lady – NC Register
            Why is Mary Glorified by her Assumption into Heaven? – Pp. Benedict XVI via The Catholic Thing
            Pope Pius XII & the Assumption – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life
            The Hidden Rose – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, S.T.D., at The Catholic Thing
            Altarpieces of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – S.R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
            “Hymn for the Dormition of the Mother of God” – Sir John K. Tavener at The Imaginative. . .
            Remembering Mother Angelica’s Reflections On The Assumption Of Mary – C News Agency
            The Glorious Splendor of the Solemnity of The Assumption of Mary – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
            Why Did the Church Recall St. Mary Magdalene at the Assumption? – Fr. Henry J. Coleridge, S.J.
            Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
            Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
            Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
            5 Ways To Celebrate Mary’s Assumption Outside Mass – Maria Cintorino at Our Sunday Visitor
            75 Years After Dogma Declaration, Mary’s Assumption Still Lifts the Church – Fr. Joseph Thomas
            The Italian Town Where Plants Are Blessed For The Assumption – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia

            General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
            Trump-Putin Talks, Pray for Peace; Hilary Will Nominate Trump for Peace Prize – Fr. McDonald
            Vatican’s Homosexual Crisis, Our Lady of Fatima, & Ideology – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at CWR
            Are You Prepared? – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine
            The Only Place In The World Where St. Anne Has Appeared – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
            Alaska Talks Could be a Beautiful Black Sea Betrayal – Fr. R.J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
            Should You Homeschool? – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
            Pius VII’s Failed Attempts to Placate Napoleon Result in His Imprisonment – Trad, Family, & Prop
            ‘Jesus Would Ask Us to Stay’: Christian Village in West Bank Resist Jewish Attacks – NC Register
            Sydney Sweeney, Terrorist – Rod Dreher
            We Must Prepare the Child When Young to Reject Satanism – Tradition, Family, & Property

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            Persecution of Christians:
            Attacks On Churches Surged During Biden Years, New Study Reports – Sean Salai at Wash Times

            The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
            Lost in Translation #136: The Commincantes – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement

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