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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
    Read the THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

    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

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

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

    A Thank You To Our Sponsors:
    The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
    and
    The Catholic Pipe Company

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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

    A Thank You To Our Sponsors:
    The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
    and
    The Catholic Pipe Company

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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

      Recent Posts:
      Read the VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY EDITION Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLP

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      The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
      and
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      VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY EDITION

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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

      Recent Posts:
      Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLP
      Read the TVESDAY LATE-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

      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
      Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

      A Thank You To Our Sponsors:
      The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
      and
      The Catholic Pipe Company

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      VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

      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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        Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        An Open Letter to Pope Leo XIV – Sister Maria Frassati Jakupcak, O.P., at Dappled Things

        Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        A New Latin Hymn for the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe – New Liturgical Movement

        General Analysis and Punditry:
        The Little-Known Story of Saint John Paul II’s Secret Trip to Montana – ChurchPOP
        Eight of the UK’s Most Impressive Private Libraries – Melanie Bryan at Country Life
        Why Marriage is Showing New Signs of Resilience – Lois M. Collins at Deseret News
        Which Great Books Should We Read First? – Joseph Pearce
        It’s Time to Restore the Necktie – Francis Slobodnik at Tradition, Family, & Property
        North Idaho Catholic Boxing Class Creates Safe Space For Masculinity – Religion Unplugged
        Are All Religions Different Paths Up the Same Mountain? – Christopher Kaczor, Ph.D., at WOF
        “What Are We Living For?” Solzhenitsyn & The True Purpose Of Freedom – Catholic World Report
        This Is The Oldest Church Dedicated To Mary In The West – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
        Why Having It All Won’t Make You Happy (Fr. Spitzer) – The Lila Rose Podcast
        Ireland’s Faith Crisis, Why Did It Collapse So Fast? – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., et al.
        Report On “Religious Extremism” Focuses On Catholicism, Ignores Islam – Matthew Balan
        Woke Priorities: Vatican to Get Solar Farm to Become World’s First Carbon-Neutral State – CC
        Woman Plays Female Jesus On Blasphemous Hollywood Musical Mocking Christianity – CforC
        Christians, The War on Israel Is a War on You Too – Dan Burmawi
        The Red-Pilled Church – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report

        News:
        US Catholics Donate Funds To Replace Nagasaki Cathedral Bell – Catholic World News
        Word On Fire Announces New Bishop Barron Documentary – National Catholic Register
        North Carolina Priest Arrested For Soliciting Prostitution On Church Grounds – Complicit Clergy
        Federal Court Halts Enforcement Of Colorado Law Banning Abortion-Pill Reversal – CWN

        Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
        They will Use Newman for Their Heresy – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5

        Crimson Deluge o’er the Hallowed Halls of Sacred Heart Major Seminary:
        Revolt of the Janitors: On the Detroit Massacre – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine

        The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
        In Progressivism: Each Person Becomes Their Own Magisterium – Dennis Knapp at Latin Right

        Beauty:
        The Feast of Our Lady of the Snows & the Medieval Facade of Santa Maria Maggiore – LAJ

        Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        God Interrupted Her Pop Star Dreams – Danielle Bean at Girlfriends

        Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Catholic Devotions for 5th August – Catholic Conclave
        Sacrality or Vulgarity – Nelson Ribeiro Fragelli at Tradition, Family, & Property
        On Lust – St. John Vianney via The Catholic Thing
        Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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        Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Responses to Fallacies of Active/Immersive/Natural Methods of Language Teaching – CER

        Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Duke Becomes Trump’s Next Target – Ana Despa at The Chronicle

        International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        You Misspelled ‘Hamas’ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
        Fr. Linsolas’s Marian Sodality of Lyon Strove to Save Faith During French Revolution – TFP

        Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Mystery of the Pyramids & the Orion Constellation – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at KL
        Frenchmen, Learn English! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

        Awaiting the Last Crusade:
        Starvation in Gaza – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

        Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Chief’s Kicker Harrison Butker Joins Trump’s Relaunch of Presidential Fitness Test – C Herald

        Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
        If It Is Good Enough For Chickens— – 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
        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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