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THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

1. Abp Weisenburger Fires 2 World-Renowned Profs frm Sacred Heart Seminary – Cmplct Clrgy
2. Card. Cupich Sold Church to Masons to Convert to a Masonic Lodge – Deacon Nick Donnelly
3. San Diego Bishop Celebrates Rainbow Mass Featuring ‘Drag Queen’ Activist – Complicit Clergy
4. Bishop Prohibits Catholic Influencer frm Church Activities Amid ‘Grooming’ Allegations – CNA
5. Dear Kansas City, How is That City Owned Grocery Store Working Out for You – Wshngtn Post
6. The Problem of Effeminate Men, Priests & Parishes; Part III – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
7. It Was Obama All Along – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. The Life Teen Phenomenon: A Guide to Resources – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Nw Lt Mv
9. St. Ignatius Loyola Weeps at the Antics of Fr. James Martin, S.J. – The American Catholic
10. Interest In The Priesthood Surges In The Archdiocese Of New York – Our Sunday Visitor

    Honorable Mentioned:
    African Modernism: The True Face Of Epistemic Arrogance In Africa – Gumisiriza
    What A Devastating Epidemic Reveals About Catholics In Public Life – Msgr. Owen F. Campion
    CORPUS Disbands After 50 Years of Failed “Ministry” – Jn. Horvat at Tradition, Family, & Property
    Under “Devout Catholic” Joe Biden – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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

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    THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Abp Weisenburger Fires 2 World-Renowned Profs frm Sacred Heart Seminary – Cmplct Clrgy
    The Problem of Effeminate Men, Priests, & Parishes – Part III – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
    The Need To Restore The UK’s Christian Heritage – David Campanale at Premier Christianity

    Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
    AI & Non-AI Generates What Leo Is Suppose To Have Said Or Is Saying – Fr. A.J. McDonald
    Pope Leo XIV Returns to the Vatican After More Than 2 Weeks in Castel Gandolfo – The Reg
    Kneading Faith into Summer: Lessons From Pope Leo & Sourdough – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer

    The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
    The Life Teen Phenomenon: A Guide to Resources – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Lit Mov
    San Diego Bishop Celebrates Rainbow Mass Featuring ‘Drag Queen’ Activist – Complicit Clergy
    African Modernism: The True Face Of Epistemic Arrogance In Africa – Gumisiriza
    What’s Happening With Couples’ Blessings In Germany? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
    Why the Old Mass Isn’t Broken & the New Mass Can’t be Fixed – James Baresel at 1 Peter 5

    Analysis and Punditry:
    Bishop Prohibits Catholic Influencer From Church Activities Amid ‘Grooming’ Allegations – CNA
    Cardinal Cupich Sold Church to Masons to Convert to a Masonic Lodge – Deacon Nick Donnelly
    Think You Can’t Afford A Catholic College? More Are Offering Full Tuition Options – Our Sun Vis
    Mark Short Becomes Australia’s First Evangelical Anglican Primate in 40+ Yrs – Daily Declaration
    Interest In The Priesthood Surges In The Archdiocese Of New York – Our Sunday Visitor
    Just-War Thinking: An Answer To George Weigel – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
    What A Devastating Epidemic Reveals About Catholics In Public Life – Msgr. Owen F. Campion
    Why Christian Vision of Men & Women, Led by Female Witness, Will Help Society Flourish – Reg
    St. Ignatius Loyola Weeps at the Antics of Fr. James Martin, S.J. – The American Catholic
    The TFP’s 2025 Southern Caravan: A Plea to God & A Call to Action to Overturn Obergefell – TFP
    HHS Investigation Exposes ‘Horrifying’ Ethical Failures in Organ Transplant System – The Reg
    CORPUS Disbands After 50 Years of Failed “Ministry” – Jn. Horvat at Tradition, Family, & Property
    Forgive God? – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
    Babylon Bee Editor’s Awful Comments About Gaza’s Christians Nothing New – A.M. Fernandez
    Islamists & the Tragedy of Holy Family Church – Andrew Doran at First Things
    FBI Investigates Vandalism Incident at Penn Catholic Church – National Catholic Register

    News:
    Influential Italian Site Messa In Latino Reinstated by Google – Diane Montagna on X
    Palestinian President Condemns Attack On Gaza Parish – Catholic World News
    Some Good News – Foxfier at The American Catholic

    Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    The Manhattan Statement: A Bold Blueprint to Rescue Higher Education – The Daily Declaration
    How ‘Critical Theory’ Is Poisoning Modern Education – The Lila Rose Podcast
    TFP’s Midwest Call to Chivalry Camp Brings Challenges & Blessings – Tradition, Family, & Prprty

    Recent Posts:
    Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

    Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    A Single Denial to Give Communion That Echoed Around the World – Tradition, Family, & Property
    Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

    Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    What’s New On The Latin Mass Front? – Catholic Conclave
    A Selection of Green Chasubles from the Renaissance Era – Liturgical Arts Journal
    “Apostle of the Apostles” – Liturgical Notes on the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene – New Lit Mov

    Beauty:
    New & Old Entities. . . – Bernard Gallagher at Catch Light
    Beautiful Pilgrimage Site of Rocher Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe in France – Culture Explorer
    What is the Most Ancient of All Illuminated Bible Manuscripts? – Hilary White at The SIP

    Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Dear Kansas City, How is That City Owned Grocery Store Working Out for You – Washington Post
    The $130 Billion Train That Couldn’t – Joel Kotkin & Wendell Cox at The Spectator World
    It Was Obama All Along – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

    Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    The Three Pillars of Western Civilization – Joseph Pearce on YouTube

    Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Catholic NFL Player Philip Rivers Officially Retires – Christine Rousselle at Aleteia
    Caught on Kiss Cam: 8 Catholic Lessons frm Scandal That Went Viral – Patti Maguire Armstrong
    French Pres & Wife Sue Candace Owens Over Claim Brigitte is a Man – Catholics for Catholics

    Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
    Under “Devout Catholic” Joe Biden – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
    Raw Flight Footage: A Fully Functional Real-World “Speeder Bike” (Air Motorcycle) – Volonaut
    It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
    Pope Pius VII Tried Negotiating With a Master Manipulator & Lost – Tradition, Family, & Property
    Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
    How to Make a Garden a Safe Haven for Bees; Why Your Plants Will Thank You – N. Allen, Ph.D.
    Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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    The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
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    VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Death of the St. Austin Review? – Joseph Pearce at Catholic World Report

    Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
    Pope Leo XIV Declares Healing of Newborn in Rhode Island a Miracle – NC Register
    Pope Leo XIV To Move Forward With Vatican Reforms, Says Cardinal – The Tablet

    The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
    No Communion for Obstinate Public Sinners! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

    Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Nun Holding Her Baby Niece Captures the Beauty of Religious Life in Viral Video – ChurchPOP
    What Government Should Do For The Poor – Michael Schmiesing at Catholic Answers Magazine
    TFP’s Midwest Call to Chivalry Camp Brings Challenges & Blessings – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
    The Need for Parish Intellectual Life – Thomas Griffin at Crisis Magazine
    Celibacy Is Better Than Marriage—Don’t Be Threatened By This Truth – Catholic Culture
    Life Site News Reinstates Fired Editor, CEO John-Henry Westen – The Catholic Register
    Synodal Team Building In Germany A Parallel Magisterium – Catholic Conclave
    The Evolution Of The Vatican-Palestinian Relations Through The Years – Rome Reports
    The Problem of Effeminate Men, Priests, & Parishes – Part II – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
    A Single Denial to Give Communion That Echoed Around the World – Tradition, Family, & Property
    Fr. James Martin Twists Sodom & Gomorrah Into A Story About Migration – Anthony Stine
    Judiciary Cmte: FBI Spied on Catholic Priest for Not Divulging Info On Parishioner – The Reg
    German Woman Instantly Excommunicated For Attempting Ordination – Catholic Conclave
    Swiss Political Leader Faces Charges After Shooting Image Of Virgin & Child – C News Agency
    Modernist Sociologist Thinks The Latin Mass Repulsive – Catholic Conclave
    Why Some Catholics Can’t Handle The Truth. . . The Pillar – Gene Thomas Gomulka

    News:
    EWTN Launches EWTN Studios & EWTN Digital To Expand Global Reach – NC Register
    TFP Pepper-Sprayed by Fuming Pro-Abort in St. Paul – J. Fabrizio at Tradition, Family, & Property
    Chant Workshop in Nashville with Clear Creek Choirmaster, Sept. 26-28 – New Liturgical Movmnt
    FBI Investigates Vandalism Incident At Pennsylvania Catholic Church – Catholic World Report

    Recent Posts:
    Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
    Read the MONDAY MID-DAY TOP-10 Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

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

    Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Feast of St. Mary Magdalene – A Rocky History. Like The Saint Herself? – Fr. Z’s Blog
    Traditional Liturgy – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
    Wherein I Became Extremely Distracted at Mass for Feast of Mary Magdalene – Fr. A. McDonald

    Beauty:
    On the Human Need for Beauty – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at What We Need. . .
    Remnants of a Carved Marble Chancel Screen from Thessaloniki – Liturgical Arts Journal
    1700-year-old The Great Hunt Mosaic Located in Sicily – DaVinci on X

    Culture of Life Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    A Single Denial to Give Communion That Echoed Around the World – Tradition, Family, & Property

    Culture of Death Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    From Canada To The Netherlands, Euthanasia Kills Without Consent – Luca Volontè

    Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Sheer Inertia; Why Use of Latin in Law (& Norman French Too) – The American Catholic
    A Note For Supporters Of President Trump – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
    What Part of Anarchism Bothers You. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Republicans Shut Down House Floor To Prevent Epstein Vote – Martha McHardy at Newsweek

    Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Pope Pius VII Tried Negotiating With a Master Manipulator & Lost – Tradition, Family, & Property

    Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Eddington: No Country For Woke Men – Sohrab Ahmari at UnHerd
    Leng Jun’s 2004 Painting, Experts: Painting Surpassed The Mona Lisa – Timeless Music on X

    Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
    I Want to be Him When I Grow Up – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Church Fresco Shows Karl Marx, Marshal Tito, & Engels in Hell – A Nice Cup of Tea on X
    The Most Famous Grizzly Bear on Earth – Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
    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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    The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
    and
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    TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

    1. American Pope Could Change Vatican with Shocking Reforms Incoming – Catholic Unscripted
    2. Tucker Carlson’s Ignorance of Catholicism – Harvey Millican at Musings of a Trad Dad
    3. A Single Denial to Give Communion That Echoed Around the World – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
    4. (link fixed) Please Pray for Trent Horn’s Wife – Trent Horn at The Counsel of Trent
    5. Reasons For Optimism in Steubenville – John Byron Kuhner
    6. “Israel Is Losing Me” Said Influential Commentator Michael Knowles – Catholics For Catholics
    7. Swedish Non-Catholic Priest Under Media Fire for Refusing To Wear Rainbow Vestment – EC
    8. Fake Pope Leo XIV: Coming Soon to YouTube? – Terry Mattingly at Rational Sheep
    9. The Elephant in the Room (Rupnik): Can Leo Reform the Church & Honor Francis – Kv. Tierney
    10. US Catholic Seminaries Said to Be in a ‘Golden Age’ – S. Beale at National Catholic Register

      Honorable Mentioned:
      Why All Catholics May Expect the Worst, Pray & Hope for the Best frm Pope Leo XIV – Gumisiriza
      Irish Diocese Confirms Removal Of Disgraced Bishop’s Remains From Cathedral – C World News
      Rome Only Blinks When You Push – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
      The Hidden Cross Of Family Conflict – Christina M. Sorrentino at Missio Dei

      Recent Posts:
      Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the MONDAY MID-DAY TOP-10 Published Last Night – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the MONDAY MID-DAY EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the MONDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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      TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

      Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      (link fixed) Please Pray for Trent Horn’s Wife – Trent Horn at The Counsel of Trent

      Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
      Pope Leo XIV Visits Elderly Residents at a Retirement Home – Silere Non Possum
      Elephant in the Room (Rupnik): Can Leo Reform the Church, Honor His Predecessor – Kv. Tierney
      Fake Pope Leo XIV: Coming Soon to YouTube? – Terry Mattingly at Rational Sheep
      American Pope Could Change Vatican with Shocking Reforms Incoming – Catholic Unscripted
      Papal Encouragement For America’s Ruthenian Catholics – Catholic World News
      Family Gives ‘Da Pope’ Chicago Bears T-Shirt to Pope Leo XIV – National Catholic Register
      Centered in Christ: Reflections on Pope Leo’s First 100 Days – Fr. Robert P. Imbelli, S.T.L., Ph.D.
      Why All Catholics May Expect the Worst, Pray & Hope for the Best frm Pope Leo XIV – Gumisiriza

      The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
      A Single Denial to Give Communion That Echoed Around the World – Tradition, Family, & Property

      Israel’s Assaults Upon The Followers Of Christ:
      Netanyahu: Israel “Deeply Regrets” Gaza Church Hit – Michael Curzon at The EC
      “Israel Is Losing Me” Said Influential Commentator Michael Knowles – Catholics For Catholics
      Palestine’s President Calls Pope Leo XIV Concerning Holy Land Conflict – NC Register
      Who are the Christians of Palestine? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

      Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      US Catholic Seminaries Said to Be in a ‘Golden Age’ – S. Beale at National Catholic Register
      Rhode Island Celebrates Miracle Healing & A Saint In The Making – Our Sunday Visitor
      A Very Beautiful 16th Century Book of Hours – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
      St. Lawrence of Brindisi: The Warrior Monk Who Led an Army With a Cross – NC Register
      Why Catholics Can’t Be Surprised To Be Hated & How To Profit By It – Fr. Henry J. Coleridge, S.J.
      Tucker Carlson’s Ignorance of Catholicism – Harvey Millican at Musings of a Trad Dad
      Why Priests Need Hope, & Community, Now More Than Ever – National Catholic Register
      Mainline Pastors Less Likely To Hold Historic Christian Doctrine – Religion Unplugged
      Was Jesus a Muslim? – Adrian Lawson at Catholic Answers Magazine
      Dear American Bishops: To Be a ‘Broken System,’ Someone Had to Break It – Complicit Clergy
      Nigeria Is Still Imposing Restrictions On Religious Freedom, U.S. Agency Says – Crux
      The Hidden Cross Of Family Conflict – Christina M. Sorrentino at Missio Dei
      Scopes 100 Years Later – Regis Nicoll, M.S., at Crisis Magazine
      Rome Only Blinks When You Push – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
      Reasons For Optimism in Steubenville – John Byron Kuhner
      St. Peter’s Inc.: Where Friends from Assisi Never Really Resign – Silere Non Possum

      News:
      Irish Diocese Confirms Removal Of Disgraced Bishop’s Remains From Cathedral – C World News
      Swedish Priest Under Media Fire for Refusing To Wear Rainbow Vestment – Tamás Orbán

      Recent Posts:
      Read the MONDAY MID-DAY TOP-10 Published Last Night – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the MONDAY MID-DAY EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the MONDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the SVNDAY MID-DAY TOP-10 Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

      Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Catholic Devotions for 22nd July – Catholic Conclave
      Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

      Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      In-N-Out President Moving HQ to Tennessee Because of California’s Politics – RedState
      Biden Sought ‘Federal Hook’ to Go After Parents as ‘Domestic Terrorists’ – The Federalist

      International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Pope Pius VII Tried Negotiating With a Master Manipulator & Lost – Tradition, Family, & Property

      Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Watching The Growing Inferno From A Safe Distance – Max Remington at We’re Not At the End. . .

      Awaiting the Last Crusade:
      Syria’s New Dawn is Already a Nightmare – Andrew Fox at Spiked

      Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
      How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
      It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
      Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
      Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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      The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
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      MONDAY MID-DAY TOP-10

      1. The Problem of Effeminate Men, Priests, & Parishes – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
      2. Pope Leo XIV Issues Exemption To San Angelo, Texas, Diocese For Parish TLM – Rorate Cæli
      3. It’s Not The End Of The World. . . a Minor Liturgical Slip by Pope Leo XIV – Fr. A.J. McDonald
      4. Clerical Homosexuality 101 for Catholics – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
      5. 45,000 Christian Worshippers Fill Angels Stadium, Shh. . . – Matthew Archbold at Crtv Min Rep
      6. What Catholic Grandparents Teach Us – Scepter Blog
      7. Why The Impulse to “Ask Grok” is Actually a Good Thing – Steve Skojec at The Skojec Files
      8. No Surprise – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
      9. Swallow the Lie: Epstein & Impunity – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
      10. Pope Leo XIV on the Apparitions of St. Anne in Auray – Holy See Press Office

        Honorable Mentioned:
        Anti-Catholic, Nazi Vandalism at Pennsylvania & Kansas Churches, FBI Investigates – Angelus
        Thought for the Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

        Recent Posts:
        Read the MONDAY MID-DAY EDITION Published Today – BIG PVLPIT
        Read the MONDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
        Read the MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
        Read the SVNDAY MID-DAY TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
        Read the SVNDAY MID-DAY EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
        Read the SATVRDAY LATE-AFTERNOON TOP-10 – BIG PVLPIT

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        MONDAY MID-DAY EDITION

        Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Problem of Effeminate Men, Priests, & Parishes – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand

        Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
        Pope Leo XIV Issues Exemption To San Angelo Diocese For Parish TLM – Rorate Cæli
        Pope Leo XIV on the Apparitions of St. Anne in Auray – Holy See Press Office
        Apollo 11 Anniversary: Pope Leo XIV Speaks With Astronaut Buzz Aldrin – Rome Reports
        It’s Not The End Of The World. . . a Minor Liturgical Mistake by Pope Leo XIV – Fr. A.J. McDonald

        Analysis and Punditry:
        CARA Study: Mary’s Role Strongly Shapes Vocational Paths of Church in America– NC Register
        Liturgical Curiosities: A Gilt Leather Chasuble, Maniple, & Stole – Liturgical Arts Journal
        45,000 Christian Worshippers Fill Angels Stadium, Shh. . . – Matthew Archbold at Crtv Mnrty Rprt
        What Catholic Grandparents Teach Us – Scepter Blog
        The Professional Catholic Planner You Can Use Anywhere – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
        Little Is Said About The Very Real Persecution Of Christians – Casey Chalk, M.A., M.Ed., at Crisis
        Anti-Catholic, Nazi Vandalism at Pennsylvania & Kansas Churches, FBI Investigates – Angelus
        American Bishops Brag About Thwarting Illegal Immigration Enforcement – Complicit Clergy
        Polish Bishops Boldly Speak-Out Against Illegal Mass Migration – S.A. McCarthy at TASpectator
        Open Letter To Toulouse Abp. De Kerimel On Convicted Abuser Appointment – C Conclave
        Scopes Trial, Card. Schönborn, & Quest for Intelligent Design – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, S.T.L.
        Cardinal Müller: “Without Christ There Will Be No New Europe” – Catholic Conclave
        Why The Impulse to “Ask Grok” is Actually a Good Thing – Steve Skojec at The Skojec Files
        Clerical Homosexuality 101 for Catholics – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
        Is Israel Still the Promised Land? – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.
        Axing the Ed Department Will Improve Education – Charles Lipson at The Spectator World

        News:
        Vatican Spokesman: Hamas Attack On Israel Cannot Justify Killing Of Gaza’s Christians – CWN
        NFP Book Release – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
        Innovative Filipino Catholic Center To Open In California – P. Apodaca at Catholic News Agency

        Recent Posts:
        Read the MONDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
        Read the MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
        Read the SVNDAY MID-DAY TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
        Read the SVNDAY MID-DAY EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
        Read the SATVRDAY LATE-AFTERNOON TOP-10 – BIG PVLPIT

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

        Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Good News Monday – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
        How NGO’s Waste Your Money – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
        Swallow the Lie: Epstein & Impunity – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
        No Surprise – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
        New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

        Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Epping Protests: When Frustration Turns into Anger – Lauren Smith at The EC

        Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

        Awaiting the Last Crusade:
        And What About Those Chinese Christians? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
        Syrian Presidents Terrorist Organization Slaughtering Christians – The American Spectator

        Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Mark Zuckerberg Is Expanding His Hawaii Compound on Top of a Burial Ground – Wired
        Trump Pushes for Return of ‘Redskins’ & ‘Indians’, Will Withhold Funding – Donald J. Trump

        Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
        Thought for the Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
        How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
        It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
        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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        MONDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

        1. Is Pope Leo XIV Just Francis MK II? – Catholic Unscripted
        2. The Roman Primacy Betrayed: Another Week with Pope Leo XIV – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth. . .
        3. Pope Leo XIV & The Beginning Of The Generational Change – Andrea Gagliarducci at MV
        4. Where-in Leo is Leo & Let Us Give Thanks to God for That – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
        5. How the Novus Ordo Mass Became An Ego-Tripping Arms Race – James R. Green at Grain. . .
        6. Where Have All the Young, Serious Catholics Gone? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
        7. Sad News About A Long-Time Reader – Fr. Z’s Blog
        8. Taylor Marshall: Will Pope Leo XIV Heal the Wounds Left by Pope Francis? – Complicit Clergy
        9. The Coup That Failed: Life Site, Leo, & the Witch Hunt for John-Henry Westen – Chris Jackson
        10. Leo, Full Communion for the Eastern Orthodox Churches & Liturgical Renewal – Fr. McDonald

          Honorable Mentioned:
          Pope Leo XIV & Traditionis Custodes – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at First Things
          This Scandal Cuts To What Should Be Pope Leo XIV’s Top Priority – Complicit Clergy
          Rumors of East-West Schism Ending! – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
          Synodality: A Way to Launder Heresy – Raymond Arroyo at Arroyo Grande
          A Seminary Renaissance – The Editors at National Catholic Register
          Pope Leo XIV’s Ad Orientem Mass for the Italian Police – Mark Ingoglio at 1 Peter 5

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          The Babylon Bee Editor, Joel Berry, Reveals His Anti-Catholic/Orthodox Bigotry:
          Patrick Madrid
          Catholic Arena
          Catholic Arena Again
          Catholic Arena Once More
          Catholic Arena One Last Time
          Fr. Ben Johnson

          Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
          Pope Leo XIV & The Beginning Of The Generational Change – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday. . .
          Where-in Leo is Leo & Let Us Give Thanks to God for That – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
          The Roman Primacy Betrayed: Another Week with Pope Leo XIV – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In. . .
          Is Pope Leo XIV Just Francis MK II? – Catholic Unscripted
          Leo, Full Communion For The Eastern Orthodox Churches, & Liturgical Renewal – Fr. McDonald
          Pope Leo XIV’s Ad Orientem Mass for the Italian Police – Mark Ingoglio at 1 Peter 5
          Taylor Marshall: Will Pope Leo XIV Heal the Wounds Left by Pope Francis? – Complicit Clergy
          Leo Echoes Francis in saying Miracle of the Loaves was about Sharing our Food – Daily Knight
          This Scandal Cuts To What Should Be Pope Leo XIV’s Top Priority – Complicit Clergy

          The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
          How the Novus Ordo Mass Became An Ego-Tripping Arms Race – James R. Green at Grain of. . .
          Where Have All the Young, Serious Catholics Gone? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
          Synodality: A Way to Launder Heresy – Raymond Arroyo at Arroyo Grande
          USCCB Publishes 25-Page Doc Boasting About Their Laudato Si’ Activities – Cmplct Clergy

          Analysis and Punditry:
          A Seminary Renaissance – The Editors at National Catholic Register
          Rumors of East-West Schism Ending! – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
          Moving the Gaza Christians to a Non-Muslim Country – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
          Sad News About A Long-Time Reader – Fr. Z’s Blog
          The Language of Holy Communion in Medieval England – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at VM
          An Argument For Liturgical Professionalism – Andrew Kelpe at Quod Scripsi Scripsi
          Saint Michael, A Spiritual Battle Hymn – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
          Against Liturgical Professionalism – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
          The Deep Church: The Superior Does Not Discern, He Rewards – Silere Non Possum
          “What Is Happening To Christianity In Nigeria Is Incomprehensible” – Catholic World Report
          Pope Pius VII Tried Negotiating With a Master Manipulator & Lost – Tradition, Family, & Property
          Trump Must Not Ignore Nigeria’s Muslims Massacring Christians – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer
          Every Bishop! Every Vocation Director! (. . .& Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.!) – Fr. Z’s Blog
          Pope Leo XIV & Traditionis Custodes – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at First Things
          Warning on Bad Prelates – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
          This Is Who’s Really Driving the Decline in Interest in Liberal Arts Ed – Jennifer A. Frey, Ph.D.

          Life Site News Post Mortum:
          Why Does Life Site News Have A CEO? – Mark Doherty at Non Veni Pacem
          Life Site News is a Mixed Bag – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
          The Coup That Failed: Life Site, Leo, & the Witch Hunt for John-Henry Westen – Chris Jackson

          News:
          James Hitchcock, Catholic Historian & Commentator, Dead At 87 – Catholic World News
          Pizzaballa Visits Gaza Taking Aid, “Stop This Senseless War” – Nicola Scopelliti at NDC
          Leo Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza During Phone Call With Israeli PM Netanyahu – Vatican News
          Fed Ct Blocks Washington Law That Would Force Priests to Violate Seal of Confession – The Reg

          Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Great News For Catholic Montessorians: New Institute – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

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

          Beauty:
          A Restored 1930s Beaux Arts Home in Atlanta – Kim at Desire to Inspire

          Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          No, NPR & PBS May Not Use Country Folk as Human Shields – The American Catholic
          Why the Epstein List Anger is About Something More Fundamental than the List – Steve Skojec
          Just Enough of Me; Far Too Much of You – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
          Is Zohran Mamdani the New Face or the New Mask of the Left? – Tradition, Family, & Property
          Epic Takedown of Catholic Bishops & Catholic Charities Child Trafficking – Complicit Clergy
          New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

          Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          If Britain Is Our Bellwether, Things Do Not Bode Well – The Washington Free Beacon
          Epping is a Warning of What’s to Come – Matt Goodwin

          International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Leaked Letters: Huckabee Threatens to Say Israel Does Not Welcome Christians – Breitbart

          Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          My Son Was Scowled At for Singing “God Bless America” – Sam. J. Abrams at City Journal
          See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

          Awaiting the Last Crusade:
          Al-Qaeda Affiliated Regime Forces Attack Christians – Uzay Bulut at The European Conservative
          Catholic Parish, Christian Homes Set Aflame In Syria – Catholic World News
          New Yorker Stabbed in Neck by Muslims During Italian Vacation – Chris Harris at New York Post

          Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          Being a Leftist Shill For $15M/Yr Was a Sweet Gig – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
          “Love” on a Jumbotron: Self-Deception, Sin, & the Stories We Tell Ourselves – Noelle Mering
          This Is Officially The Unhealthiest Fast Food Chain In America Right Now – Delish via Yahoo! Life

          Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
          How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
          It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
          Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
          Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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          2. Scientific Insights into the Shroud of Turin – Magis Center
          3. The Story Behind Billion Dollar Chocolate Manufacturer & Our Lady of Lourdes – Sachin Jose
          4. The Virgin Mary of Glory, a 20th-Century Ethnically Japanese Madonna & Child – Dav. Clayton
          5. The Last Meeting of Peter & Paul in Rome – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
          6. Chivalry, the Ideal of Catholic Masculinity – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
          7. A Tour of the Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame in Ottawa, Canada – Liturgical Arts Journal
          8. We Don’t Just Choose Right or Wrong, Our Moral Choices Make Us Who We Are – Cthlc Thing
          9. The Genius of American Christianity – Peter J. Leithart, Ph.D., at First Things
          10. What is Beauty? – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining the Realm

          Honorable Mentioned:
          The Art of Making the Right Decision – Joseph Pieper at The Imaginative Conservative

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          Analysis, Punditry, and News:
          The Genius of American Christianity – Peter J. Leithart, Ph.D., at First Things
          Why Monasteries Saved Europe (& Might Save It Again) – Trad West on X
          The Story Behind Billion Dollar Chocolate Manufacturer & Our Lady of Lourdes – Sachin Jose
          A Tour of the Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame in Ottawa, Canada – Liturgical Arts Journal
          Scientific Insights into the Shroud of Turin – Magis Center
          The Virgin Mary of Glory, a 20th-Century Ethnically Japanese Madonna & Child – David Clayton
          We Don’t Just Choose Right or Wrong, Our Moral Choices Make Us Who We Are – The Cth Thing
          Chivalry, the Ideal of Catholic Masculinity – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
          Why I Call Myself A New Romantic Poet – Robert Charboneau at Poetics
          The Last Meeting of Peter & Paul in Rome – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
          What is Beauty? – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining the Realm
          How Christ Turned Peter’s Trade Into a Parable of Christian Ministry – Fr. H.J. Coleridge, S.J.
          The Art of Making the Right Decision – Joseph Pieper at The Imaginative Conservative
          The Hidden Presence of St. Joseph at The Visitation – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.

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          Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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          Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
          How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
          It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
          Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
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