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TVESDAY EVENING EDITION

14 April AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Gen Z Catholics Are Falling in Love with Benedict XVI – Church Pop
1 Thessalonians 4 = Rapture? (vs. Patrick O’Brien) – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence. . .
New York Is Bullying Nuns Who Care for the Dying – Fr. Brian A. Graebe, S.T.D., at First Things

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo XIV speaks to Little Sisters of the Poor in Annaba – I. Media via Aleteia
Pope Leo Follows in the Footsteps of His Religious Patron, St. Augustine of Hippo – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV Writes to Cardinals on Insights from January Consistory – Diane Montagna

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Labours of Rugo Stone at St. Patrick’s in Washington, D.C. – Liturgical Arts Journal
Emotional Intelligence & the Catholic Life: Becoming Wholehearted Disciples – Cath Spiritual Dir
How to Respond When Someone Says, ‘But Look How Happy Their (SSA) Family is’ – Them Bef Us
When It Comes to Islam Pope Leo Has Rose Colored Glasses on – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Two Suicide Bombers Reportedly Attack City in Algeria on First Day of Pope Leo’s Visit – Zeale
Trump’s Own Derangement – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Another Church Fire in Quebec – Spirit Daily Blog
David Axelrod Visits Leo All of a Sudden, Now Leo is Out Attacking Trump – Eric Daugherty on X
Wreckovation at Angers Cathedral – Complicit Clergy
Donald Trump’s Tirade at the Vicar of Christ – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Sorry, Protestants: Paul Is Team Catholic – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Vance Says Vatican Should ‘Stick to Matters of Morality’ – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
Crossing Yourself When You Enter the Church – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Leo’s Ignorance of What’s Happening to Christians by Muslims – Deacon Nick Donnelly on X
Why Our Churches Are Dying & How They May Live Again – Nuntiatoria
MAGA Jesus Fights The Pope – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Political Trust, the Coming Civil War – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Easter Controversy, a Fifty Day Festival – Timothy McHugh at Catholic Stand Magazine
Dear Leo, This is What ‘Communion bt. Christians & Muslims’ Looks Like – Humble Flow on X
Leo Accused of Being ‘Weak on Crime’: Trump Has No Reason to Apologize – Gene T. Gomulka
Christ Is King, No Matter Who Says It or Not – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Saint Francis Receives the Stigmata – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Silence! The Spirit of Vatican II Explained – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Leo Should Lay Wreathe for Trappist Monks Beheaded by Islamists in Algeria – Drew Pavlou on X
Of Monkeys & Demons, the Satanic in the Simian – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
You Will Find Rest When You Yoke Yourself to Jesus – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Magazine
Here’s the Way to Save La Grande Trappe Monastery from Closing – Tradition, Family, & Property
Sometimes De Mortuis Nil Nisi Bonum is Asking Too Much – The American Catholic
Video: Gen Z Flocking to NYC Catholic Parish – EWTN News In Depth

Top-10 News Stories for the Monday Evening Edition:
1. Trump, Jesus, & Doctors? Nope! – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. 60 Minutes & the Lavender Mafia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. New Details Emerge on Pope Leo XIV’s June Consistory of Cardinals – Diane Montagna
4. Who Started the Trump ‘Feud’ With the Pope? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
5. Leo Picks Fight with Trump, Ignores Iranian Slaughter of Civilians – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
6. An Easter Massacre in Nigeria, But Leo Get’s Involved in U.S. Politics, Why? – North Star on X
7. Video: What The 1960’s Did To The Church & Why The Tide Is Finally Turning – Matt Fradd
8. Why Did Pope Leo Meet with Non-Catholic & Liberal David Axelrod? – California Catholic Daily
9. Pope Leo Has Nothing but Disdain for Trump – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Americ Catholic
10. It is Possible That the Pope Will Soon Announce New Cardinals – Rorate Cæli

Honorable Mentioned News Stories for the Monday Evening Edition:
The Fabulous Façades of Five Franciscan Missions in Mexico – The World of Interiors
The Failure of Our Bishops During the Covid Disaster – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Support for Trump Among Catholics Plummets – Jorge Enrique Mújica at Zenit
Jesus Was Always Asking Caesar to Help the Poor. . . – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Catholic References:
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
California “Catholic” College Invites Pelosi To Be Its Commencement Speaker – Complic Clergy
Biden Cooked Up Prosecutions of Pro-Lifers at Request of Abortion Industry – The Federalist
The Medical Establishment’s Consensus Has Been Shattered on Transgenderism – G. Isbell at TFP

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Solzhenitsyn Gave a Controversial Speech *Against* Western Civilization – Athenaeum Book Club
Islam Ran the Longest & Largest Slave Trade in History – Samantha Smith on X

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Xi Jinping’s ‘Moral’ Policies Just Shattered the Wine Industry – Gary Isbell at TFP
Gavin Newsom Launches His Presidential Bid by Sounding the Climate Alarm – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Supreme Court Hands the LGBT Movement A Major Loss Over Conversion Therapy – TFP
A New Indiana Law Fights Chinese Infiltration in Its Schools – Tradition, Family, & Property
Reparation for the Sacrilegious Attack at Milwaukee’s Gesu – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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MONDAY EVENING EDITION

13 April AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
April Is the Month of the Eucharist – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Fabulous Façades of Five Franciscan Missions in Mexico – The World of Interiors
Video: What The 1960’s Did To The Church & Why The Tide Is Finally Turning – Matt Fradd

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
New Details Emerge on Pope Leo XIV’s June Consistory of Cardinals – Diane Montagna
Day One of Papal Trip in Algeria: Augustinian Nuns & Our Lady of Africa – Rome Reports
It is Possible That the Pope Will Soon Announce New Cardinals – Rorate Cæli

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The ‘Hall of Popes’ Vestments at Santa Maria Maggiore – Liturgical Arts Journal
An Easter Massacre in Nigeria, But Leo Get’s Involved in U.S. Politics, Why? – North Star on X
Trump, Jesus, & Doctors? Nope! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Leo Picks a Fight with Trump, Ignores Iranian Slaughter of Civilians – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Democrats Aren’t Far Behind Canada In Efforts To Ban Christian Speech – The Federalist
60 Minutes & the Lavender Mafia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Support for Trump Among Catholics Plummets – Jorge Enrique Mújica at Zenit
Who Started the Trump ‘Feud’ With the Pope? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Hand of David Axelrod? 60 Minutes Gives Platform to U.S. Leftist Cardinals – Complicit Clergy
Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV – Evidence America is in Decline – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Mary Queen of Scots: Catholic Martyr? – Byron Whitcraft at Tradition, Family, & Property
Should Christians Refrain from Profanity? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Trump Disses Pope Leo as Weak – Posts Himself as Christ – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Vatican Looks at Anglican Heritage in New Document – Matthew Green at Aleteia
Bishop Barron says Trump ‘Owes the Pope an Apology’ – The Catholic Herald
Jesus Was Always Asking Caesar to Help the Poor. . . – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Trump Draws Backlash Over Leo Rant, Deeply Offensive Image of Him as Christ – OSV News
Orban Going, But Orbanism Coming To Europe – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Vance Says Trump Was ‘Posting a Joke’ With Now-Deleted Jesus-Like Image – N Catholic Register
Pope Leo Has Nothing but Disdain for Trump – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Solitude & Loneliness in the Mission of the Church – Anthony Lilles at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Pope Leo XIV Critiques Trump Over Iran Conflict – Nicole Winfield at A.P.
A.I. & Babel: The Perpetual Plot – Jerome German at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Failure of Our Bishops During the Covid Disaster – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
The Medical Establishment’s Consensus Has Been Shattered on Transgenderism – G. Isbell at TFP
Archbishop Coakley Rebukes Trump – USCCB
Show Up – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine
The 13th of March, a Date Which Will Live in Infamy: Francis Elected Pope – The Americ Catholic
Why Did Pope Leo Meet with Non-Catholic & Liberal David Axelrod? – California Catholic Daily

Top-10 News Stories for Divine Mercy Sunday Evening Edition:
1. Pope Leo XIV Rectifying the Injustices of the Previous Papacy – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
2. I Had Hoped That Pope Splaining Was a Thing of the Past – Damian Thompson & Don McClarey
3. The Art of Dress: How We Dress is Inherently Theological – Fr. Michael Rennier at PMAM
4. Correcting Fr. Joseph Krupp – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. How Pope St. John Paul II Rescued the Once-Banned Divine Mercy Devotion – Church Pop
6. A Silent Fragmentation of the Church is Harder to Fix Than an Open Schism – G. Masciullo
7. How Bishop Barron Just Managed to Make Everyone Angry – David L. Gray, Th.M.
8. Trump Lambasts Pope Leo, Extending Feud Over Iran War With First American Pontiff – A.P.
9. Denying Some Luxuries During Childhood Provided Our Kids Laughter In Adulthood – Beanie
10. Pascha In Budapest – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

Honorable Mention News Stories for Divine Mercy Sunday Evening Edition:
Sale on NABRE Editions from Liturgical Press – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk
Is There a Catholic Revival Around the World? – 60 Minutes Video – Rorate Cæli
Video: Pope Leo Blocks Canonization of Monster Francis Bishop – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Young Men & the Return to Rome – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
How to Understand the Well-Being Gap Between Liberals & Conservatives – Amer Affairs Journal

Recent Posts:
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Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Mamdani & the Extinction of the Mom-and-Pop Landlord – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Prop

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fyodor Dostoevsky on ‘Tolerance’ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Supreme Court Hands the LGBT Movement A Major Loss Over Conversion Therapy – TFP
A New Indiana Law Fights Chinese Infiltration in Its Schools – Tradition, Family, & Property
Reparation for the Sacrilegious Attack at Milwaukee’s Gesu – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
2026 TFP Spring Camp: Leadership is Born in Adversity – Tradition, Family, & Property
Ukraine’s Drones Pay Dividends by Keeping U.S. Soldiers Safer & Saving Taxpayer Dollars – TFP
In Spain: “Holy Week Must Be Egalitarian!” – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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DIVINE MERCY SVNDAY EVENING EDITION

12 April AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Art of Dress: How We Dress is Inherently Theological – Fr. Michael Rennier at PMAM

Divine Mercy Sunday:
Mercy’s Wondrous Exchange – Matthew Walz at The Catholic Thing
Sailing on the Waves of His Mercy – Denise Trull at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Mercy & Thomas – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
How Pope St. John Paul II Rescued the Once-Banned Divine Mercy Devotion – Church Pop
God’s Perfect Mercy – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV: Diplomacy, Commitment, & Reforms – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Pope Leo XIV Rectifying the Injustices of the Previous Papacy – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Nine Things to Know About Pope Leo XIV’s Africa Visit – The Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sale on NABRE Editions from Liturgical Press – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk
What Does an Underground River Have to Do With Relics? – Rome Reports
Is There a Catholic Revival Around the World? – 60 Minutes Video – Rorate Cæli
I Had Hoped That Pope Splaining Was a Thing of the Past – Damian Thompson & Don McClarey
Trump Lambasts Pope Leo XIV, Extending Feud Over Iran War With First American Pontiff – A.P.
A Silent Fragmentation of the Church is Harder to Fix Than an Open Schism – G. Masciullo
Pascha In Budapest – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Correcting Fr. Joseph Krupp – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Light of Knowledge – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
Denying Some Luxuries During Childhood Provided Our Kids Laughter In Adulthood – Beanie
Dostoevsky’s Notes from Underground – Luther Ray Abel at National Review
Why Plato Matters Now: Heroism & Celebrity – Angie Hobbs at Antigone
Young Men & the Return to Rome – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
An Important New Resource for the Study of Holy Week – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
St. Augustine on Military Service & Prayer in Time of War – Fr. Z’s Blog
Did Vatican II Adopt the Modernist View of Revelation as Experience? – R. Fox at Cathol Stand M
How St. Catherine Ended the Avignon Papacy – Steve Weidenkopf at Crisis Magazine
‘Enough of War!’: Pope Leo Delivers Urgent Plea for Peace at Prayer Vigil – Mary Rose at Zeale
Sacrosanctum Concilium: A Lawyer Examines the Loopholes – Rorate Cæli
“Do You Love Me?” The Restoration of Peter & Our Call to Love – D. Dillon at Catholic Stand Mag
The Case Against Social Media: Seven Lines of Evidence – Jon Haidt & Zach Rausch at After Babel
Pelican+ Partners with Substack in Multi-Outlet Model – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at T&S
A Love Story: Manuel’s Side of the Story – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Rome’s Famed Barberini Bees Revived, New Bespoke Work by Atelier Sacra Domus Aurea – LAJ
The Return of the Patron – Jan C. Bentz at The Catholic Herald
Reparation for the Sacrilegious Attack at Milwaukee’s Gesu – Tradition, Family, & Property
A Link Between Genesis & Fatima – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
How to Understand the Well-Being Gap Between Liberals & Conservatives – Amer Affairs Journal
4 Per Cent of Deaths in Belgium Are Euthanasia Cases – The Catholic Herald

Top-10 for Easter Saturday Afternoon Edition:
1. Video: Pope Leo Blocks Canonization of Monster Francis Bishop – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
2. My Parents Spent My Entire Childhood Searching for Happiness, I Wanted a Home – TBU
3. How Bishop Barron Just Managed to Make Everyone Angry – David L. Gray, Th.M.
4. Fr. Ripperger: Fornication, Pornography Led Control of U.S. By Major Demons – Spirit Daily
5. Why Are So Many Protestant Students Converting to Catholicism? – Minding The Campus
6. An Ancient Way to Greet Others During the Paschal Season – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
7. The Vatican’s Bad Latin Xweet – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Ben Sasse’s Need For a Miracle – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. Ask Father: We Can Eat Meat on Easter Friday, Do We Have to Do Some Penance? – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. Cardinal Hollerich is the Kamala Harris of Catholic Cardinals – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO

Honorable Mention for Easter Saturday Afternoon Edition:
Pope Holds Talks With Order of Malta Leadership Over Reform Dispute – The Catholic Herald
St. Raphael, Loving Patron of Those Seeking a Marriage Partner – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Benedict XVI Undermines Pope Leo XIV’s Absolute Pacifism Argument – The American Catholic

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Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Tell Us What You Really Think Donald – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A New Indiana Law Fights Chinese Infiltration in Its Schools – Tradition, Family, & Property
Why Are Liberals Erasing the Memory of Iryna Zarutska? – Jenny Holland at Spiked
The Supreme Court Hands the LGBT Movement A Major Loss Over Conversion Therapy – TFP

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nation Of (Un)Assimilation – We’re Not At the End, But You Can See It From Here
Sayyid Qutb: The Godfather of Islamism – Tim Black at Spiked
How Xi Jinping’s ‘Moral’ Policies Just Shattered the Wine Industry – Gary Isbell at TFP

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
2026 TFP Spring Camp: Leadership is Born in Adversity – Tradition, Family, & Property
Ukraine’s Drones Pay Dividends by Keeping U.S. Soldiers Safer & Saving Taxpayer Dollars – TFP
In Spain: “Holy Week Must Be Egalitarian!” – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Cardinal Burke to Headline St. Louis de Montfort Academy Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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EASTER SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

11 April AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Raphael, Loving Patron of Those Seeking a Marriage Partner – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
My Parents Spent My Entire Childhood Searching for Happiness, I Wanted a Home – TBU
Pope Holds Talks With Order of Malta Leadership Over Reform Dispute – The Catholic Herald

Easter:
An Ancient Way to Greet Others During the Paschal Season – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Ask Father: We Can Eat Meat on Easter Friday, Do We Have to Do Some Penance? – Fr. Z’s Blog
When Does Easter End? – James Bradbury at The Catholic Herald

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Video: Pope Leo Blocks Canonization of Monster Bishop – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
From Holy Week to World Stage: Leo XIV’s Call for Peace – Michael Haynes at The Catholic Herald

Note: Apologies for the lack of posting this week. I had major computer issues that are finally resolved.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nuns of Gower Abbey Have a New Music Disc/Download! – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Impressive Treasures of the Museo Diocesano di Livorno – Liturgical Arts Journal
Why Are So Many Protestant Students Converting to Catholicism? – Minding The Campus
Does God Listen to the Prayers of Those Who Wage War? – G.M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magaz
Fr. Ripperger: Fornication, Pornography Led Control of U.S. By Major Demons – Spirit Daily Blog
Benedict XVI Undermines Pope Leo XIV’s Absolute Pacifism Argument – The American Catholic
350 Bible Passages vs. Sola Scriptura – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For Catholicism
The Debate on the Blessed Virgin Mary During Vatican II: Mater Populi Fidelis – Gumisiriza
2026 TFP Spring Camp: Leadership is Born in Adversity – Tradition, Family, & Property
Ben Sasse’s Need For a Miracle – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cardinal Hollerich is the Kamala Harris of Catholic Cardinals – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
The Vatican’s Bad Latin Xweet – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Trump-Leo Cold War – Anne B. Hendershott, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
The U.S. Hasn’t Threatened to Bomb the Vatican – Damian Thompson at The Spectator
Canada Poised To Criminalize Catholicism With Ban On Citing Biblical Truths – The Federalist
Not With a Bang But With a Whimper: No U.S.-Vatican Tensions – The American Catholic
Padre Pio & the Prostitute in London – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Who Would Defend the Novus Ordo, & Why? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Conscience is Not What You Think It is – Fr. Francesco Giordano at Catholic Exchange
The Supreme Court Hands the LGBT Movement A Major Loss Over Conversion Therapy – TFP
Europe, America, & (Bad) Narratives – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Augustine Inst’s Art of Living Asks Viewers to Live the Resurrection Thru the Cardin Virtues – IT
How Bishop Barron Just Managed to Make Everyone Angry – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Nuns Who Care for Dying Poor Face Jail Time under NY Law – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Congressmen Renew Push to Make Easter Monday a Federal Holiday – EWTN News
Discovering Chartreuse Elixir: A Very Spiritual Spirit – Hélène de Lauzun at TEC
Holy Shroud: New Research Confirms Its Middle Eastern Origins – E. Marinelli at Daily Compass
Tolkien & the Power of Fantasy – Shmuel Klatzkin at The American Spectator

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Building a Pathway to Faithful Catholic Education with Dr. Michael Shick – Cardinal Newman Soc

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
College Is Becoming an Expensive Way to Lose Your Soul – Robert Bortins

General Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
5 Myths About Homeschooling Through High School – Robert Bortins

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
In Spain: “Holy Week Must Be Egalitarian!” – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Gavin Newsom Launches His Presidential Bid by Sounding the Climate Alarm – TFP

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ukraine’s Drones Pay Dividends by Keeping U.S. Soldiers Safer & Saving Taxpayer Dollars – TFP
The Case of Alsace: A Quest for Identity – Hélène de Lauzun at The European Conservative

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Peculiar ‘Prophecy’ Foresaw U.S. Uprisings – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Cardinal Burke to Headline St. Louis de Montfort Academy Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
TFP Marches Alongside Determined Pro-Lifers in New York City – Tradition, Family, & Property
At New York Walk for Life: Say Yes to the Unborn and Change History – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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EASTER MONDAY EVENING EDITION

6 April AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Devil’s Flagpole: Refuting Catholic Antisemites – James Keating at The Fourth Watch

Easter:
Beautiful Conversion Stories of Catholics Who Entered the Church This Easter – Church Pop
A Chronology of the Resurrection Appearances – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
What Are the Four Last Things? A Practical Guide for Everyday Catholics – Scepter Blog
Resurrection Joy Illuminates Our Suffering – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Easter Candle: History & Meaning – D.D. Emmons at Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo Calls for Charity & Understanding Toward Catholics Attached to the TLM – S.A. McCarthy
How Pope Leo XIV is Quietly Reshaping the Vatican – Damian Thompson at The Spectator
Pope Leo XIV Strongly Defends the Hierarchical Structure of the Church – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Record Easter Converts Credit Influencers; The Church Isn’t Learning From It – Un Sanct Cath
Idaho Diocese Struggles With Record Numbers – Lisa Ormond at The Spokesman-Review
The French Bishops Discuss the Latin Mass – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
Leo, Broglio, & the Iran War – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
The Islamification of Britain – Joanna Williams at City Journal
McClarey Tangles With Feser, Again! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Vittorio Messori Dies, Italian Catholic Journalist & Author, Defender of the Faith – EWTN News
New Study: Trans Kids Are Much More Likely To Suffer Crisis After Transition – The Federalist
This is the Right Way to Bless People With Holy Water, the Sober Rite Way – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Continuity, Rupture or Both? Vatican II & the SSPX – Rorate Cæli
Cardinal Burke to Headline St. Louis de Montfort Academy Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony – TFP
A Pre-Holy Week Pilgrimage – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Are Groypers Heirs To MAGA? – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
The Holy Spirit Is Moving in Manhattan – Zelda Caldwell at National Catholic Register
The City of Luxury Beliefs – Ed West at Wrong Side Of History
The Silence Behind Silence – Alex Long at Catholic Stand Magazine
Faith Rising Despite Political Pressure, Cultural Opposition, & Violent Persecution – Am Spectat
In Spain: “Holy Week Must Be Egalitarian!” – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
How a 25-Year-Old Qualified for Death – Ashley McGuire at The Catholic Associations
Gavin Newsom Launches His Presidential Bid by Sounding the Climate Alarm – TFP
Vance Releasing Book On Conversion To Catholicism – Emma Loffhagen at The Guardian
Altar Girls is a Type of Gender Dysphoria – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Canada Wants to Make Quoting the Bible Illegal – The Spectator
Sohrab Ahmari: ‘I’m Very Much in the Pray & Obey Camp’ – M. McDonagh at The Catholic Herald
Bishop Martin Explains That He is Just Doing What He is Told – The Catholic Esquire
Canterbury Without Faith: The Hollowing of Christian England – Nuntiatoria
Shia Culture of Martyrdom Key to Understanding Iran, Says Msgr. Nazir-Ali – Edward Pentin
Why Catholics Should Take the Dating Crisis Seriously – Delphine Chui at The Catholic Herald

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Ivy League College Students Who Can’t Read Books – Rose Horowitch at The Atlantic

General Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
This Book Series Gave my Homeschooled Kids Passion for History – Mary E. Cuff at The Federalist

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
TFP Marches Alongside Determined Pro-Lifers in New York City – Tradition, Family, & Property
At New York Walk for Life: Say Yes to the Unborn and Change History – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Doctrinal Clarity & Liturgical Beauty Behind Britain’s Catholic Revival – Michael Haynes at TFP
A Universe Just Ended, & Almost No One Noticed – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Russian Abuse of Catholic Priests Bolsters the Need for Ukraine Support – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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2 April AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Incredible Scenes Tonight as Millions Attend Processions for Holy Thursday – Catholic Arena

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Holy Week:
Good Friday This Year on Exact Date? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
A Return to Tradition on Holy Thursday: Leo to Wash the Feet of 12 Priests – Diane Montagna
Pope Leo Wants ‘Generous Inclusion’ of Traditional Liturgy – Stella Maris Media

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
25 Priests Sat for 3 Hours at Franciscan U. of Steubenville to Hear Confessions – Hillbilly Catholic
How the Apostles Became Priests – Deacon Paul Maxey at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Third Rail Our Hierarchy Avoids – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine
Why Classical Christian Education Will Save This Country – Gerald R. McDermott at PD
Bishop Martin of Charlotte Found New Use for Useless Altar Railings! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Enoch Burke’s Mother & Sister Arrested & Jailed – Enoch Burke on X
Canterbury’s New “Archbishop” & the Collapse of Anglican Unity – Mouneer Anis at First Things
Demand for Exorcists at Record High; Exorcist Doesn’t Blame the Devil for Trend – J. Erickson
The Bishops’ Misplaced Priorities – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Vatican Bank Appoints François Pauly as President of Supervisory Board – The Catholic Herald
Pew Finds Nearly Half of Americans Listen to Religious Radio, Podcasts – H. Hiester at Zeale
Hollywood Is Still Trying To Corrupt J.R.R. Tolkien’s Work – John D. Davidson at The Federalist
Tolstoy: The Wicked Become Even Worse When They Are Tolerated – Rothmus on X
Israeli Directive Threatens Christian Teachers in Jerusalem Schools – The Catholic Herald
A Recent Book Challenges Humans’ Common Ancestry With Primates – N. Wade at City Journal
A One-Step Solution to the ‘Liturgy Wars’ – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Saving Civilization: Bring Back The Matchmakers – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
Catholic Churches See a Surge of New Converts – Elizabeth Dias at New York Times
Alleged Stigmatic: ‘Nigeria Will Suffer Greatly’ – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Over 8,500 in Los Angeles Plan to become Catholic this Easter – Mike Cisneros at Angelus News
New Evidence: Sexual Orientation Can Change, Therapy Can Help – Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D.
Cleveland’s Divine Echo: Love Will End Abortion – Kevin Wells
Video: Gen Z Revival: N.Y. City Church Sees Lines Out the Door Every Sunday – Fox News Clips
Whatever Happened to France? – Ed West at Wrong Side Of History
Blessed Elena Aiello, Mystic, Stigmatic, & Foundress – Mystics Of The Church

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
College Students Are Functionally Illiterate, This is Not a Joke – Sciptorium Philosophia

General Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Counter Anecdote on Homeschooled Kids Aren’t Socialized – Homeschool With Hannah

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
TFP Marches Alongside Determined Pro-Lifers in New York City – Tradition, Family, & Property

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Doctrinal Clarity & Liturgical Beauty Behind Britain’s Catholic Revival – Michael Haynes at TFP
A Universe Just Ended, & Almost No One Noticed – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Russian Abuse of Catholic Priests Bolsters the Need for Ukraine Support – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
By Abolishing the Hereditary Lords in the British Parliament, Something of England Died – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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1 April AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
106-Year-Old Nun Continues Serving in the Cloister & Sharing the Gospel on YouTube – CWR

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General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Le Puy-en-Velay: France’s Little Jerusalem – James Jeffrey at The Catholic Herald
How an Order is Born: A Founding Mother’s Perspective, the Sisters of Life – Rome Reports
Woman Shares Journey From Buddhism to Catholicism After Remarkable Healing – Zeale
A Prophet Goes Home: Paul Thigpen – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Pew Research Center: Why Buddhism is in Decline in East Asia – Zenit
The Book of Revelation – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
The Way a Catholic Should Think – Kevin Fernandez at Catholic Answers Magazine
British Town Hay-on-Wye Has Organized Itself Around Bibliophilia – Theodore Dalrymple at CJ
Men, We Need You – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
Scientists Shocked to Find 16th-Century ‘Miracle’ Imprint of Mary – Alana Mastrangelo
“Lived Experience” & Moral Tradition: Rivals or Partners? – R. Doerflinger at What We Need Now
Abortion Activists Wanted Him to Die, but Now Baby Chance Is Home – The American Spectator
Turn Off the Noise, Light a Candle – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
Could It Be That ‘Healing’ Nun Gets Prophecies In Oil? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
ChatGPT Driving Rise in Satanic Abuse – Chris Osuh at The Guardian
Originalists Need the Classical Legal Tradition – S. Ernie Watson, J.D., at Public Discourse
St. Francis of Assisi –The Preacher – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Harvard Grad Bringing Monk Life to the Public – Jenny Lark Snarski at Aleteia

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Phones at School: Less Learning, More Loneliness: Laptops aren’t Great Either – After Babel

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Stop Weaponizing an Image of Our Lady to Protest Against Immigration Laws – TFP
Lourdes, Charlemagne, & the Conversion of a Muslim Chieftain – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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30 March AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The History & Consequences of Mandatory Celibacy – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37

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Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo: Rely on Your Brain Rather Than A.I. – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at The American Spectator

Lent:
Video: Your Fasting is Doing More Than You Think with Fr. Mike Schmitz – Ascension Presents

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Frescoes of Subiaco: Where Western Monasticism Begins – Hilary White at The Sacred Images. . .
Musical ‘Bernadette’ is a Luminous Wonder of Faith – Lucia Rodríguez at Aleteia
Paul Ehrlich’s Wicked Ideas on Overpopulation Caused Massive Suffering – Fr. R.J. de Souza, S.T.L.
Patriarch Filaret, Who Fought for an Independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Dies at 97 – Crux
The Vatican MIS-trial of the Century? – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at Fr. Gerald Murray, & Ray. Arroyo
Bishop Stock Appointed to Oversee Hallam Amid Reunification Talks – The Catholic Herald
New Docudrama on King David Offers Insights Into Faith, Hope – The Catholic World Report
Saint-Denis, ‘City of Kings’, & the Great Replacement: A Case Study – Hélène de Lauzun at TEC
The Collapse of Courtship for Gen Z – Anne Hendershott at The American Spectator
The Whitewash Home Flippers Are the Plague Our Civilization Deserves – Becoming Noble
Five Ways that St. Joseph can Help our Crisis of Masculinity – Tradition, Family, & Property
Authority Without Example: The Silent Crisis of the Modern Episcopate – Nuntiatoria
Blessed Elena: Russia Will March on Rome – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Getting Our Eschaton On – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Two Types of Mystery – Alex Long at Catholic Stand Magazine
Meet Bookbinder & Writer Santiago Muguiro Olagaray – Mark Wilson at Catholic Bard
Col. John Ripley Recounts the Destruction of the Dong Ha Bridge: Part I & Part II – TFP
Francis II Strikes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Reckoning with Sex Abuse Allegations of Labor Icon César Chávez – San Antonio Express-News

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Boston Public Schools’ Graduation-Rate Mirage – Neetu Arnold at City Journal

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Stop Weaponizing an Image of Our Lady to Protest Against Immigration Laws – TFP

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Lourdes, Charlemagne, & the Conversion of a Muslim Chieftain – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Canada Euthanizes Healthy Twenty-Six-Year-Old Man: Will the Practice Spread? – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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29 March AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Return to Tradition: The Religious Renaissance in the United States – Álvaro Peñas at TEC
What the Bishop of Charlotte is Doing – Fr. Z’s Blog
Israeli Police Stop Latin Patriarch From Entering Church of Holy Sepulchre – Vatican News

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Palm Sunday:
Following Our Lord into Jerusalem – Fr. Samuel Burke, O.P., at The Catholic Herald
The Price of Hosanna: Palm Sunday – Denise Trull at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Palm Sunday From Around the World – Catholic Arena
Palm Sunday 2026 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
LentCazt 2026 – 40: Palm Sunday – Go to Confession – Fr. Z’s Blog
Full Homily of Pope Leo XIV on His First Palm Sunday – Rome Reports
I Won’t Ride My Horse Into the City Into Which My Lord Rode a Donkey – Antipodean Empire
Ælfric’s Sermon for Palm Sunday – A Clerk Of Oxford
The Types & Colors of Vestments Worn on Palm Sunday – Father V on X

Holy Week:
What Does Holy Week Teach Us About the Meaning of Suffering? – Brother René Stockman, F.C.
Holiness Is the Best Defense of the Faith – Matt D’Antuono at National Catholic Register
Why Was The Sacred Heart of Christ Pierced By a Centurion’s Spear? – Catholic Stand Magazine
Holy Relic of Christ’s Passion: How to Visit the Column Where Jesus Was Scourged – Church Pop
The Stations of the Eucharist Book & Videos Released for Holy Week – Ignitum Today

Lent:
Living Lent in the Upside-Down Kingdom – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand Magazine
Finish Lent Strong – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Exchange
The Veil of Veronica, & Georges Rouault’s Miserere et Guerre – Art For The Liturgical Year

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Blessed Be the Peacemakers; Blessed Be Pope Leo XIV. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Leo XIV Praises Catholicism as State Religion in Monaco – Rorate Cæli
Pope Leo Signals a Shift on the Traditional Mass – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at The Catholic Herald
Leo Hosts Exorcist Summit at Vatican Over Fears of Worldwide Surge in Satanism – Anthony Blair

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Converts Surge in Many U.S. Dioceses – Matthew McDonald at National Catholic Register
Doctrinal Clarity & Liturgical Beauty Are Behind U.K.’s Catholic Revival – Michael Haynes at TFP
Firing of Sacred Heart Seminary Profs Last Fall Reveals Hypocrisy of Bishops – R.B. Smith, Ph.D.
Katy Faust Interview: Why ‘SSA Marriage’ Obergefell Can Be Overturned – Philip Lawler, et al.
As Leo Travels, Old Battles Over the Priesthood Return – Michael Haynes at The Catholic Herald
Emotionalism & the End of Rational Society – Nuntiatoria
Clothing Used to Mean Something – Culture Explorer on X
J.D. Vance Explains that UFOs are ‘Demons’ – Andrew Stanton at Newsweek
The Concept of “Teenager” is a Modern Invention – History With Jacob on X
Bishop Martin of Charlotte: Just Following Order, Trads Won’t Accept Novus Ordo – Cath Esquire
Diocese of Grand Rapids, MI: Calvin Robinson Is Not A Catholic – Bree A Dail on X
Fresh Horror in Nigeria: The Return of Boko Haram – James H. McGee at The American Spectator
Sola Scriptura: Self-Defeating, Unworkable, Unbiblical – Dave Armstrong at Biblical Evidence. . .
25-Year-Old Rape Victim Euthanised in Spain – Thomas Edwards at The Catholic Herald
Church Issues Biting Response to 25-Yr-Old Rape Victim’s Death by Euthanasia – L. Eustachewich
McClarey Tangles With Feser – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Canada: Woman With Back Pain Offered Euthanasia – Jeanne Erickson at New York Post
Vladimir Soloviev Has a Tip for Rod Dreher’s Eastern Orthodoxy – The American Catholic
Can Catholics Go to a SSPX Mass? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Beyond Human Wisdom: Christ Provides Living Water – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at CSM
When Being a Jesuit Actually Meant Something: The 1969 Moon Landing – Robbert Leusink on X
TFP Marches Alongside Determined Pro-Lifers in New York City – Tradition, Family, & Property
Exploring Solutions to the Growing Priest Shortage – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
A Kingdom That Knows No Death – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Tradition . . . “Safeguard the Faith & Combat Error” – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Cardinal Roche’s Unity Means Submission – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Catholic Solidarity & Subsidiarity – Mike Schramm at Epic Pew
A Universe Just Ended, & Almost No One Noticed – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Characteristics of the Anglican Heritage as Lived in the Ordinariates – A Treasure To Be Shared
The Voice – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
Mislabeled Wound: Leo’s Relational Solution to a Structural Problem in TLM Debate – Katharia

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pentagon Requiring All Service Academies to Use Classical Learning Test – Daniel Buck on X

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How ChatGPT A.I. Students Fair on Exams – Anand Sanwal on X

General Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Your Child Will Become the Average of the People They Spend the Most Time With – Mch. Strong

Friday Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Leo Asks for Generosity for TLM. . . I’ve Seen This Movie Before – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. The Most Urgent Issue for the U.S. Catholic Church Isn’t Abortion Anymore – Francis X. Rocca
3. Pope Leo Undermining Traditionis Custodes? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4. Vatican Affirms Permanent Place of Anglican Heritage in the Church – Peter Jesserer Smith
5. Uncovering the Christian Past: New & Notable Books – Mark Bauerlein at First Things
6. The Dustbin of Relevance – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The American Spectator
7. Does Zoning Out during the Rosary Make Me a Bad Catholic? – Catholic Spiritual Direction
8. Pope Leo Urges Generosity With Latin Mass – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
9. Video: Why The West is Collapsing: The Iain McGilchrist Interview – Premier Unbelievable
10. Rise in Anti-Catholic Rhetoric Strains U.S. Religious Unity – J. O’Hara at The Catholic Herald

Friday Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
Pope Sends Message to French Bishops Regarding the Traditional Mass – Rorate Cæli
Please Leo, Implement Ordinariate Elements of TLM into the Bugnini Mass – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Muslim U.S. Soldier Says She’ll Disobey Orders . . . – Robert Spencer at PJ Media
We Live In ‘The Information State’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary

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Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Biden C.I.A. Memo Tied ‘Motherhood & Homemaking’ to White Supremacy – Daily Declaration

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pinochet – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
One of the Main Problems in the UK Countryside is Dogs, Muslims Don’t Like Dogs – Dr. Maalouf
Russia Offers Full Unequivocal & Unambiguous Verbal Support to Iran – The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Not-So-Faithful Portrayal of the Women of the Bible by Fox & Hulu – Ann Marie McLaughlin
By Abolishing the Hereditary Lords in the British Parliament, Something of England Died – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Rhode Island Attorney General Issues “Underwhelming,” Hyped Abuse Report – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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27 March AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Vatican Affirms Permanent Place of Anglican Heritage in the Church – Peter Jesserer Smith

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Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo Undermining Traditionis Custodes? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Pope Leo Urges Generosity With Latin Mass – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Pope Sends Message to French Bishops Regarding the Traditional Mass – Rorate Cæli

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Uncovering the Christian Past: New & Notable Books – Mark Bauerlein at First Things
Did You Know That There’s a Hidden Art Workshop in the Vatican? – Rome Reports
Leo Asks for Generosity for TLM. . . I’ve Seen This Movie Before – Fr. Z’s Blog
“Generous Inclusion” or Liturgical Containment? – Nuntiatoria
New DDF Doc. Showcases Anglican Heritage as Lived in Ordinariates – A Treasure To Be Shared
Please Leo, Implement Ordinariate Elements of TLM into the Bugnini Mass – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Watts & Co. of London’s Passiontide Cope – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
We Live In ‘The Information State’ – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Vatican Publishes New Document on Anglican Ordinariates – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
Video: Why The West is Collapsing: The Iain McGilchrist Interview – Premier Unbelievable
The Most Urgent Issue for the U.S. Catholic Church Isn’t Abortion Anymore – Francis X. Rocca
Study Finds Young Adults Want Personalized News, Not Traditional Media Outlets – Zeale
Rise in Anti-Catholic Rhetoric Strains U.S. Religious Unity – J. O’Hara at The Catholic Herald
The Dustbin of Relevance – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The American Spectator
Does Zoning Out during the Rosary Make Me a Bad Catholic? – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Should You Organize Your Books By Color or Subject? Here’s What Designers Think – Veranda
The Thing About Obedience – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
Evangelicals Missing from the Halls of Power – Aaron M. Renn
Video: The Martyrs of Compiègne; Film by François Lespes, with Subtitles – De Grand Matin

Wednesday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Card. Eijk’s First Pontifical TLM: Impressive & Unforgettable; Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Leo Addresses Elevation of High Priestess to the See of Canterbury? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Leo’s Way of Correcting Flawed & Pastorally Insensitive Traditionis Custodes – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. Massimo Faggioli Eats His Own Foot – The American Catholic
5. Cardinal Eijk Celebrates First Traditional High Mass, Calls It “Unforgettable” – Diane Montagna
6. Why Do Catholics Cover Crucifixes & Statues during Lent? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
7. Same Planet, Different Worlds – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
8. Talarico Botches the Annunciation – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
9. Marital Chastity – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
10. Stop Consecrating Cretins would be a Good Lenten Pledge for the Pope – D.R. McClarey, J.D

Wednesday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
The Installation of the New “Archbishop” of Canterbury. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Trump Honors Saint Joseph – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Here’s the Way to Save La Grande Trappe Monastery from Closing – John Horvat, II, at Crisis Mag

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Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
At New York Walk for Life: Say Yes to the Unborn and Change History – TFP

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Rhode Island Attorney General Issues “Underwhelming,” Hyped Abuse Report – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Christian Parents Do Battle in Vermont Foster Care Case & Win – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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25 March AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Card. Eijk’s First Pontifical TLM: Impressive & Unforgettable; Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog

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Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo Urges French Bishops to Heal Divisions & Foster Unity with TLMers – Diane Montagna
Leo’s Way of Correcting Flawed & Pastorally Insensitive Traditionis Custodes – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Leo Addresses Elevation of High Priestess to the See of Canterbury? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO

Lent:
Why Do Catholics Cover Crucifixes & Statues during Lent? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Another Millennial Saint? Meet Marco Gallo, the Teen Who Loved God, Sports. . . – Church Pop
Iran Conflict: Debates on What Makes a Just War – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
Frodo Baggins & St. Therese – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On My Head
September 24 Marked as Beatification Date for Fulton Sheen – The American Catholic
At New York Walk for Life: Say Yes to the Unborn & Change History – TFP
Cardinal Eijk Celebrates First Traditional High Mass, Calls It “Unforgettable” – Diane Montagna
Here’s the Way to Save La Grande Trappe Monastery from Closing – John Horvat, II, at Crisis Mag
Massimo Faggioli Eats His Own Foot – The American Catholic
Canterbury Without Faith: Defensor Fidei & the Hollowing of Christian England – Nuntiatoria
Same Planet, Different Worlds – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
The Installation of the New “Archbishop” of Canterbury. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Trump Honors Saint Joseph – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Talarico Botches the Annunciation – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Agnostic Becomes Catholic After Discovering the Holy Eucharist – David L. Gray, Th.M.
An X-Ray into the Angelic World – Julio John Orvananos Archer at Catholic Exchange
About Time – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Theologians Press Vatican to Address Concerns Over Marian Document – Edward Pentin
Biblical Belief: The Mind or the Heart? – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
Marital Chastity – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Russian Abuse of Catholic Priests Bolsters the Need for Ukraine Support – TFP
America’s Most Infamous Serial Baby Killer Kermit Gosnell Dead At 85 – The Federalist
Holding Ourselves Apart – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
Cardinal Hollerich: Church Can’t “Continue to Exist” Without Women’s Ordination – Cath Her
Stop Consecrating Cretins would be a Good Lenten Pledge for the Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Poor Explanations of Leo “Worshiping” Pachamama – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A.I. Can’t Fix Student Engagement – Jenny Anderson & Rebecca Winthrop at After Babel

Tuesday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. I am Beginning to Long for the Days of Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic
2. I Dislike It! I Like It! Renovation Run Amuck & Renovation Done the Right Way – Fr. McDonald
3. Fr. McTeigue Triggered My P.T.T.S.D. – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Debunking: The Fake Pachamama Scandal of Pope Leo XIV – David L. Gray, Th.M.
5. Is St. Joseph’s Incorrupt Body Waiting to be Found? Clues in Bl. Emmerich’s Visions – Ch Pop
6. Why Gen Z is Swapping Crystals for the Catechism – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
7. Jeffrey Epstein & ‘Perfect Possession’ – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
8. Pope Leo Advances Six Causes for Sainthood – Vatican News
9. Did Pope Leo Worship Pachamama? – Dr. Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
10. New Biography of Michael Davies Released – Rorate Cæli

Tuesday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
How to Fix a Spirit of Vatican II Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Kind of Catholic Women’s Conference That Stays With You – Danielle Bean at Girlfriends
Soldier to Soldier – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Rhode Island Attorney General Issues “Underwhelming,” Hyped Abuse Report – TFP

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
By Abolishing the Hereditary Lords in the British Parliament, Something of England Died – TFP

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Meet the Catholic Filmmaker behind a New Series ‘Women of the Bible,’ – Katie Yoder at Angelus
Christian Parents Do Battle in Vermont Foster Care Case & Win – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
This is the No. 1 Cheese in the World – Stasia Brewczynki at Food & Wine
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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24 March AD 2026

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is St. Joseph’s Incorrupt Body Waiting to be Found? Clues in Bl. Emmerich’s Visions – Church Pop
New Biography of Michael Davies Released – Rorate Cæli
I Dislike It! I Like It! A Renovation Run Amuck & a Renovation Done the Right Way – Fr. McDonald

Note:
Thank you all for your prayers and donations toward assisting my wife and I in purchasing the columbarium for my parents. Thank you very much.

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo Advances Six Causes for Sainthood – Vatican News

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Gen Z is Swapping Crystals for the Catechism – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
The Kind of Catholic Women’s Conference That Stays With You – Danielle Bean at Girlfriends
Video: What’s Really Going On with Opus Dei? An Inside View – Catholic Unscripted
I am Beginning to Long for the Days of Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic
How to Fix a Spirit of Vatican II Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Fr. McTeigue Triggered My P.T.T.S.D. – Fr. Z’s Blog
Jeffrey Epstein & ‘Perfect Possession’ – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
On Good Men, Good Women, & Marriage. . .After Longer Courtships – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.
Debunking: The Fake Pachamama Scandal of Pope Leo XIV – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Study: 67% of Catholics Who Haven’t Been to Confession in a Year Open to Returning – Ign Tod
Video: Grave Sacrilege in Belgium? – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
Teleology & Christianity – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
By Abolishing the Hereditary Lords in the British Parliament, Something of England Died – TFP
Soldier to Soldier – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Connecticut Poised To Create A Surveillance State For Homeschool Families – The Federalist
Book Release! – Erick Ybarra
Did Pope Leo Worship Pachamama? – Dr. Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Leo Stands Behind Betrayal of Chinese Catholics by Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Rhode Island Attorney General Issues “Underwhelming,” Hyped Abuse Report – TFP
Be Open & Humble – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
Belgian Bishop Announces Plan to Ordain Married Men as Priests – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
The Equinox Today, Unless Your Bishops Moved It to Sunday – The American Catholic
One Decade Later – is Obergefell Vulnerable? – California Catholic Daily

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Colleges Face Widespread Closures. So Why Are They Still Resisting Change? – The Chronicle. . .

Monday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. How to Fix the Bugnini Mass (Novus Ordo) – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
2. Article at the Catholic Thing About the Two Forms of the Roman Rite – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Relic of Christ on Brief Display at St. Peter’s Each Year: The Veil of St. Veronica – Rome Reports
4. Remember When Cesar Chavez Was Treated as a Living Saint by a Few Clergy? – TACatholic
5. Prince William, the Crown, & the Crisis of Defensor Fidei – Nuntiatoria
6. Mind Your Own Business – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Benedictine Abbot Proposes Solution to Liturgy Wars – The Catholic Herald
8. Prophetical & Stuff – Patrick Archbold at Creative Minority Report
9. Germany’s Theology Schools Crashing, Leo’s Synod Has Women Choosing Priests – Hir In Exile
10. What’s in the Hidden Crypt Near the Vatican? – Rome Reports

Monday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Epstein’s Revelations – Liel Leibovitz at First Things
Why Manual Work for Boys & Men is Essential – Charles Haywood
Are the Masses in Your Parish Valid but Illicit? – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine

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Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why America Needs to Pause Mass Immigration – Aaron M. Renn
Swatting Flies is Inconsistent with a Pro-Life View – The American Catholic
Christian Parents Do Battle in Vermont Foster Care Case & Win – Tradition, Family, & Property

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Definitive Guide to London’s Best Afternoon Teas – Country Life

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Wrath of Khan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

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