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THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION


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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A ‘Classical’ High School Seeks to Renew Catholicism in D.C. – Sean Salai at Washington Times
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Pope Leo XIV:
Pope Leo XIV Has Phone Call With Russian President Vladimir Putin – National Catholic Register
Pope Leo XIV: Counter Cohabitation Through Faithful Witness to Marriage – Catholic Herald
The Internet Reacts to Pope Leo XIV – Rachel Padilla at epicPew
A History of the Popes Named Leo: The Medici’s, Leo X & XI – New Liturgical Movement

Bishop Michael Martin’s Infamous Deeds:
Bishop Martin Is Out of Touch – Jayd Hendricks at First Things
Charlotte’s War on Reverence: A Priesthood Undone – Sarah Cain at Crisis Magazine
Dark Hollers: On the Traditional Mass in the Diocese of Charlotte – Amy Jay at The Lamp

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Beyond Barron: Aristotle, Hell, & the Hermeneutic of Continuity – Murray Rundus at C Fmly News
The Post-Conciliar Consensus is Breaking Down – Catholic Unscripted
The Decline in Devotions After Vatican II – Hand Missal History Project on X
There Are Misunderstandings on Both Sides of the Altar Rail Debate – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
2001 Vatican Doc: Bishops Cannot Compel Priests to Include Female Altar Servers – C Herald

Analysis and Punditry:
New Book by George Weigel Focuses on Universities, Truth, Faith, & Reason – Carl E. Olson
Wherein Fr. Zed Recommends a Couple of YouYube Videos – Fr. Z’s Blog
Jordan Peterson is Sinking Into Crisis by Denying His Faith – John MacGhlionn at Catholic Herald
Only Approved Marian Apparition in US, Guidebook to Hearing God’s Voice & More – T. Edwards
Should Catholics Celebrate Pride or Fidelity? – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
In Nagasaki Islands, Rare Version of Christianity Heads Toward Extinction – Associated Press
Sleepwalking Into the Next World War – Francis P. Sempa, J.D., at Modern Age
The Double Tragedy of a Girl Whose Parents Claim Shouldn’t Have Been Born – Trad, Fam, & Prp
Catholic Boom in Australia – Darren Ally at The Catholic Weekly
What’s Happening at Egypt’s St. Catherine’s Monastery? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
More On The Coming Civil Wars – Rod Dreher
Canadian Doctors are Euthanizing Patients Who Aren’t Even Terminally Ill – Wes. J. Smith, Ph.D.

News:
“Wolfe: Farewell, for Now – Kenneth J. Wolfe at Rorate Cæli
8 Blesseds Scheduled to Be Elevated to the Altars – National Catholic Register

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Gregorian Chant Benefits the Health of the Body. . .& Soul – Tradition, Family, & Property

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Democrats’ War on Small-Town Values, & Property Values – Betsy McCaughey at Chronicles
Assisted Suicide Bill Stalls in Illinois Legislature Amid Catholic Opposition – C World Report

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
Paging All You Garabandalistas – The Tim Man at Saint Louis Catholic
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
This L.A. Garden Has a Treehouse, a Tiny Farm, & Big Backyard Style – Kristin Guy at Sunset
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Double Tragedy of a Girl Whose Parents Claim Shouldn’t Have Been Born – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Pope Leo XIV:
This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June – National Catholic Register
Chicago Festival to Honor ‘Native Son’ Pope Leo XIV – Vatican News
How Can 3 French Saints Spark Missionary Momentum? Leo’s Call for Spiritual Renewal – CWR

Bishop Michael Martin’s Infamous Deeds:
Maybe Bishop Martin Has Done the Church a Favor? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
He Didn’t Do This Willingly – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
When the National Eucharistic Congress is All About Me! – Damian Thompson on X

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Teddy Bear Mass on Teddy Bear Sunday – Catholic Conclave

Analysis and Punditry:
A Canary in the Anglican Coalmine: Rise of Christian Intolerance in the West – Daily Declaration
Pope Leo XIV Taps Pittsburgh Auxiliary Bishop Mark Eckman to Lead Diocese – NC Register
FBI Memo on ‘Radical Traditional Catholics’ Had Wider Circulation Than Acknowledged – CWN
Only Approved Marian Apparition in US, Guidebook to Hearing God’s Voice & More – T. Edwards
Zanchetta, Protected by Francis, Returns to Argentina From Rome, Outrages Survivors – C Cnclv
Petrocentrism: A Problem? – George Weigel at National Catholic Register
Decline of the Faith in France, Eldest Daughter of the Church – Catholic Conclave
Suggestion for the Gravitation Pull of the Novus Ordo on the TLM & Visa Versa – Fr. A. McDonald
Canonization to be Scheduled for Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati – Catholic World News
Three Medieval English Embroidered Chasubles – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Nearly 100 Parishes Lost to Russian Occupation, Ukrainian Catholic Leader Says – CWN
Catholic College Chapels Embrace Traditional Architecture – National Catholic Register

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Gregorian Chant Benefits the Health of the Body. . .& Soul – Tradition, Family, & Property
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Jefferson Davis & the Suspension of Habeas Corpus – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Virtuous Action Movie! – Paul Prezzia at Catholic Answers Magazine

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Did St. Joan of Arc Pray at This Ancient Chapel in Wisconsin, & More Links! – Tito Edwards
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
An Image of Jesus for Everyone, Is A.I. Just a Demonic Illusion, & More Links – Tito Edwards
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘This is Horror’: 36 Nigerian Christians Murdered in Three-Day BloodbathCatholic Herald
Anti-Christian Incidents in India State of Odisha Trouble Church Leaders – N. Carvalho at Crux
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TVESDAY EVENING EDITION – MySTIC UPDATe

Pope Leo XIV:
Pope Leo XIV Cites Amoris Laetitia for the First Time – The WM Review
Pope Leo XIV Affirms True Marriage – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
“So, Are You Still Optimistic About the New Pope?” – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
Pope Leo XIV Corrects the Record on Cohabitation & Marriage – Complicit Clergy
Pope Leo XIV Is American: Does That Matter? – Richard Ostling at Religion Unplugged
Pope Leo XIV’s Response to “Pride Month”? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Leo’s Family Homily Gets Right & What It Still Gets Tragically Wrong – Chris Jackson
Is Pope Leo XIV Breaking With Pope Francis? – Christine Niles, J.D., at Forward Boldly
Who Will Be in Pope Leo XIV’s Curia? – Serre Verweij at Catholic Family News
Pope Leo XIV: Cautionary Notes – Maureen Mullarkey at Studio Matters
Pope Leo XIV Abandons Papal Supremacy: Peter is No Longer “The Rock” – Chris Jackson

Bishop Michael Martin’s Infamous Deeds:
Did the Bishop of Charlotte Scale Back TLM Restrictions? – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
Has the Bishop of Charlotte Set a Trap for Leo? – Gavin Ashenden, et al., at Catholic Unscripted
Why a Bishop’s Preferences Can Never Become Law – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, S.T.D., Ph.D.

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Fr. James Martin Urges Catholics to Celebrate LGBT ‘Pride Month’ – Complicit Clergy
Imagine Liturgical Peace – Mark Brumley at What We Need Now
Tucker Interviews Barron, Plus Vatican II: Answering With Non-Answers – Chris Jackson at HIE
A House, but Not a Home: Homeless TLMers – Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq., at The Tao Tattler

Analysis and Punditry:
Is The Egyptian Govt Trying to Take Over the World’s Most Important Monastery? – Rlgn Unplggd
St. Charles Lwanga Protected His Friends & Faced the Flames – National Catholic Register
What Comes Next Is Worse – Rod Dreher
The Chancel Screen (Templon) of the Satkhe Monastery Church in Georgia – Liturgical Arts Jrnl
Ex-Psychic Speaks Out: The Truth About the Spirit Realm w/Jenn Nizza – Lila Rose
A Life Well Lived: Deacon Larry Girard Dies at 106 – Patti Maguire Armstrong at NC Register
Toronto Cardinal Leo Tells Catholics to Avoid Using Any Gay Symbols at All – C World Report
Catholic Canada’s Surprising & Important Role in Church History – Msgr. Owen F. Campion
Overcoming the Crisis of a Church Divided – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
How Gregorian Chant Benefits the Health of the Body. . .& Soul – Tradition, Family, & Property
Are Canonizations Infallible After Vatican II? The Answer Might Surprise You – Kennedy Hall
Civil War Can’t Happen in Europe—Or Can it?  – Rod Dreher at The European Conservative

News:
Switzerland’s Largest Catholic Women’s Group Drops ‘Catholic’ From Name – C World Report
Citing Violent Attacks, Nigerian Diocese Closes 19 Parishes – Punch

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why We Don’t Trust the “Elites” – Gary W. Houchens at The Imaginative Conservative
Hegseth Orders Name of Gay “Rights Activist” Harvey Milk Scrubbed from Navy Ship – NY Post

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Islamic Blasphemy Law Now Effectively in Place in England – Michael Curzon at The European. . .

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Marie Antoinette & the Diamond Necklace – Steve Weidenkopf at Catholic Answers Magazine
Bavaria: One in Three First-Graders Unable To Speak German – TEC News

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Did St. Joan of Arc Pray at This Ancient Chapel in Wisconsin, & More Links! – Tito Edwards

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Little Dates Club: An Innovative Solution to Gen Z’s Dating Issues – Theology of Home
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
An Image of Jesus for Everyone, Is A.I. Just a Demonic Illusion, & More Links – Tito Edwards
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
17 Flowers You Can Grow Almost Anywhere for an Easy, Thriving Garden – Martha Stewart
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
The Best Chili Dogs – Ree Drumond at Pioneer Woman
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big PulpitXXX

Analysis and Punditry:
12 Steps to Sacred – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Spera in Deo: The Single Life Before Marriage – Luke Parks at 1 Peter 5
Once-Married Exorcist Reveals ‘Red Flags’ for Catholics Seeking Marriage – ChurchPOP
Ex-Psychic Speaks Out: The Truth About the Spirit Realm w/Jenn Nizza – Lila Rose
12 Powerful Quotes to Help You Welcome the Holy Spirit This Pentecost – Scepter Blog
To Make Things New – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
The Importance of Silence & Meditation in Christian Life – Exaudi

Sacred Scripture:
What Does the Bible Teach About Righteous Anger? – Clement Harrold at St. Paul Center

Piety:
Sacred Silence: The Role of Stillness in Meeting Christ in the Eucharist – Adoremus
The Beatitude of Poverty – Anthony Lilles at Catholic Spiritual Direction
A Yoga Retrospective: Don’t These Exercises Mock God? – Oliver Oliveros at Catholic Exchange

Liturgy:
Here We are in Ordinary Time – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
An Exquisitely Carved Altarpiece from 1692 – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

Apologetics:
The Differences Between Men & Women – Peter J. Kreeft, Ph.D., & J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.

Saints:
St. Thérèse at 100: 3 Lessons From Lisieux – Claire Couche at National Catholic Register
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Poem for St. Marianne Cope – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

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For WESTERN CIV DEFENDER, click here. – Western Civ Defender
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TVESDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Gregorian Chant Benefits the Health of the Body. . .& Soul – Tradition, Family, & Property
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Analysis and Punditry:
How Greed Threatens Middle East Christians – Alberto M. Fernandez at Natl Catholic Register
Conclave Haste? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Catholic Thing
How Did St. Joan of Arc Pray at This Ancient Chapel in Wisconsin & More Links – Tito Edwards
Second Thoughts On ‘Woke Right’ – Rod Dreher
Leo Faces an Early Challenge: How to Deal with Francis’ Restrictions on the TLM – Ed Pentin
What Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Complete Commitment’ to Vatican II Really Means – The WM Review
The Drama Builds! What Can It Mean??? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Charlotte Bishop Delays Traditional Latin Mass Restrictions After Backlash – Jonathan Liedl
Paderborn Archbishop Sued after Dance with Chickens in Nappies at the High Altar – C Cn
Fiducia Supplicans Vatican’s Blessing Confusion & African Bishops – Christine Niles via CU
Toronto’s Cardinal Leo Calls on Faithful to Honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June – Rgstr
Looks Good & Orthodox to Me & I Am Not Left Scratching My Head. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Bishop Martin of Charlotte Assessing Future of Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse – The Pillar

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Book Recommendations on the Late Unpleasantness – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
I Can’t Really Speak to This – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Paganism Has Never Really Gone Away. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
When Mormons & Jehovah Witnesses Meet – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
An Image of Jesus for Everyone, Is A.I. Just a Demonic Illusion, & More Links – Tito Edwards
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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TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The MONDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Pope Leo XIV:
Pope Leo XIV: Families Are the Cradle of Humanity’s Future – Kielce Gussie at Vatican News

Analysis and Punditry:
St. Philip Neri, the Oratorio, & Christian Culture – Michael De Sapio at The Imaginative. . .
Divorce, Family Arrangements, & Children’s Adult Outcomes – Andrew C. Johnston, et al. . .
The Trials of Translating Dante – Jason M. Baxter at The Catholic Thing
Vote Of Faith: Politics & The Rise of Priest-Politicians In Brazil – Religion Unplugged
All Fat is the Lord’s: “Leviticus 3:16” – Brother Cassian Iozzo at The Imaginative Conservative
Is Birth Control Necessary For Health Care? (Dr Marguerite Duane) – Lila Rose
A New Catholic Alternative to Screen Time – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at TOH Substack
The Lavabo – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement
Why I Care About Sound Doctrine – MJH, Ph.D., at Classically Christian
By the Width of a Wall: How Christendom Survived, & Turned on Itself – Hilary White at The SIP
Recommended Art History & Artistic Practice Text Books for Homeschoolers. . . – David Clayton
Catholics Dating Non-Catholics – Rachel Hoover Canto at Catholic Answers

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
My School Banned Phones for the Year, Here’s What Happened – After Babel

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Operation Spiderweb: Ukraine Strikes Hard in Deep Russian Territory – The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
John Wayne’s Fear & Courage on the Island of Molokai – Simcha Fisher at Our Sunday Visitor
Faith, Fashion, & Flour: 10 TikTok Accounts Bringing Beauty of Catholicism to Women – ChrchPP
The Deeper Themes of Lew Wallace’s Ben Hur – Mary Beth Bowen at 1 Peter 5

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
An Image of Jesus for Everyone, Is A.I. Just a Demonic Illusion, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
What Religious Figures Do People See During Near-Death Experiences & More. . . – Tito Edwards
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register

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Analysis and Punditry:
Why Did Churches Have a Standard Ordering of Frescos & Icons? – Hilary White at The SIP
Exorcist Diary: Paranormal Ghost Hunting is Dangerous – Msgr. S.J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Saints on Homosexuality – Reactionary Groyper on X
Is America a Christian Nation? American Reform Tells Us – The WM Review
Shakespeare: Saint or Sinner? – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
The Shifting Narrative Around Pornography – Jonathan Van Maren at First Things
Slumming as Only Pharisees Can Do – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Damage-Control for a Material Heretic – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Savonarola – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalist
The Catholic Case Against Contraception – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
Kierkegaard’s Attack on Cultural Christianity – Daniel Goodman at Plough Magazine
The Curé d’Ars to Confront Our Lost Culture – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
380 Million Christians Face Brutal Persecution in Muslim-Majority Regions – Uzay Bulut
Why Support for Same-Sex “Marriage” is Declining – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Culture
Ex-Gay Visibility Day: “Without Me, You Can Nothing” – Suzanne Carrillo at 1 Peter 5

Pope Leo XIV:
Leo: Marriage is Not an Ideal but the Measure of True Love Between a Man & a Woman – Fr. Zed
The Deep Structural Reform Awaiting Leo Beneath the Becciu Soap Opera – John L. Allen, Jr.
Pope Leo XIV’s Ordination Homily: Vatican II in Vestments – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
The Practice of Altar Services & Clergy Bowing to Leo During Mass to Be Restored – Al Carbo
Why Pope Leo XIV Says Science Must Serve Humanity – National Catholic Register
Is Pope Humble Enough to Take on Trappings of Papacy, Fanfare, etc. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Are You a QAnon-Prevost-Catholic? – Catholics Aren’t Zombies
Pope Leo’s “For All”: The Resurrection of a Lie & the March to Universal Salvation – Chris JacksonXXX

Bishop Michael Martin’s Infamous Deeds:
‘Mass is Not a Show Here’ — Young Charlotte Catholics Respond to Liturgy Policy – The Pillar
What Happens After the National Spotlight on Bishop Michael Martin? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Deconsecrated Church as Plaything of International Capitalism – Catholic Conclave
Germany Models How to Starve the Catholic Church – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Down With the “Sunshine” of Vatican II – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile

Analysis and Punditry:
New Study Details the Lifelong Impact of Divorce on Children – The Daily Declaration
1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicea – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal Sarah: “Too Much Gender & Climate, the Church Should Speak of Christ” – C Conclave
June: Month of the Sacred Heart – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
As of April This Year, the Vatican Had Not Yet Spoken to the Victims Abused by Rupnik – C Cnclv
An Image of Jesus for Everyone, Is AI Just a Demonic Illusion, & More Links! – Tito Edwards
‘A Little Heaven on Earth’: St. Thérèse Relics Tour U.S. In 2025 – Katie Yoder at OSV News
The Hermit Of Grottammare – Rod Dreher
‘Martyrs of the New Millennium’ Examines Plight of Persecuted Christians – NC Register
Bishop of Lafayette Allowed Church to Be Renovated With a New Altar Railing. . . – Fr. McDonald
The Society’s Silence: What Happened to the Prophetic Voice of the SSPX? – Chris Jackson
When Ideology Kills: South Africa & the Price of Denial – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Interview: Jane Heffernan, the Woman Who Saved Catholic Schools in East London – Cth Herald
Educational Pluralism Delayed – Richard W. Garnett, J.D., at Law & Liberty
School Vouchers Would Expand Nationwide Under New Federal Plan – Religion Unplugged

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Seattle Mayor Blames Christians After LGBT Protesters Storm Worship Event – Daily Declaration
Physician, Cure Thyself – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Did Muslim Home Office Staff Block Persecuted Christian Woman’s Asylum Claim? – TCW

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Recalling the Voyage of Magellan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Did Jesus Look Like? New Documentary Explores 3 Divine Images – Catholic World Report
Why Everybody Watched Bishop Sheen – John Wilson at The Imaginative Conservative
Canadian Priest Who Survived School Shooting, Founded Order is Focus of New Film – CWR

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ever Use the Douay-Rheims Bible Online? Consider Helping Them – Musings Of A Trad Dad
The “Take It Down Act” Is a Long Overdue First Strike Against Pornography in Schools – TFP
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
“Farm Stops”: A Refreshing Alternative to Gigantic Supermarkets – Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Fr. Nicholas Diessbach Mounts a Full Frontal Attack on the Jansenist Heresy – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Science Says Boredom Can Be Good For Us – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
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SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpitxxx

Analysis and Punditry:
How the Rosary Led Jim Caviezel to Hollywood: Our Lady’s Hand Has Guided My Life – ChrchPP
Five Keys to Miracles – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
Meant to Be? Fate, Destiny, & the Search for Meaning – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at NC Register
Seated At The Lord’s Table – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Human Conscience & Its Sources – Peter J. Kreeft, Ph.D., & J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
God’s Children are Under Attack: Part II – Kenneth Cramer at Catholic Stand
Finding & Fulfilling the Will of God – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Sex Isn’t The Answer To Happiness – Lila Rose
How to Discuss Sex with Your Wife – A Catholic Gentleman

Sacred Scripture:
What Jesus Said About Hell Part 1 – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
What Does Scripture Say About the Gospel? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine

Prayer:
The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary: England’s Forgotten Devotion – Catholic Herald

Piety:
From an Exorcist: 5 Spiritual Weapons to Fight the Devil – Catholic World Report
Early Christian Mystical Spirituality – David Torkington at The Imaginative Conservative
Frs. Paolo Segneri & Frederick William Faber on Preparing for Death – Catholic Daily Brief
A Few Saintly Tips on How to Calm Your Anger – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Saints:
Eucharistic Vision of St. Frances of Rome: Mystical Insights – Fr. Robert Nixon, O.S.B.

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For WESTERN CIV DEFENDER, click here. – Western Civ Defender
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
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Analysis and Punditry:
An Interpretation of the Principle Intus Apparens – Js. L. Chastek, Ph.D., Ph.L., at Just Thomism
Catholic Culture Podcast & Fr. John Nepil: The Theology of Hiking – Catholic Culture
Savonarola: Medieval Monk or Renaissance Man? – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalist
Ascending to the Seven Virtues of J.R.R. Tolkien – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., at The Imaginative. . .
How Do People Even Do It? – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Heraldist Marco Foppoli on Challenges of Contemporary Approaches to Papal Heraldry – NLM
Will There Be Marriage in Heaven? – Clement Harrold at St. Paul Center
Michelangelo & the Architecture of the Sistine Chapel – Duncan G. Stroik at Sacred Architecture
Embracing Hierarchy – Fr. Gregory Santy at Dominicana
The Sea-Crossing of Saint Brendan – Margaret Noodin at Alliteration
14 Best Small Towns in France for Beautiful Beaches & Vineyards & More. . . – Travel + Leisure
A Strange History of the Calendar – Answer Archive on YouTube

News:
‘Duck Dynasty’ Star & Longtime Church Elder Phil Robertson Dies At 79 – Religion Unplugged

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

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

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

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Religious Figures Do People See in Near-Death Experiences & More Links – Tito Edwards
The “Take It Down Act” Is a Long Overdue First Strike Against Pornography in Schools – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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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SVNDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
The SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION is here – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Analysis and Punditry:
Catholic ‘Creative Minority’ Revitalizing Church in the Netherlands, Dutch Cardinal Says – Rgstr
The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for June 2025 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
How the Rosary Led Jim Caviezel to Hollywood: Our Lady’s Hand Has Guided My Life – ChrchPP
The Art of Storytelling: from Nathan the Prophet to Charles Dickens – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.
Why Do Our Bibles Keep Changing? – Richard Ostling at Religion Unplugged
A Special Catholic Feast Day – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Stand
Consecration & the Mass: Why the Eucharist Requires the Sacred Liturgy – David L. Gray
The Evolution of Hagia Sophia: The Exterior – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Why G.K. Chesterton? – Leo R. Ward at The Imaginative Conservative
1,700 Years Later, Nicaea Remains a Milestone of Faith in ChristFr. Joseph Thomas at Register
Recovering a Full Theological Vision of the Ascension – Fr. Herman Majkrzak at Sons Of Sirach
Archeologist Uses 3D Models To Create the Parthenon’s Original Interior – My Modern Met
12 Essential Tips for Thriving Container Gardens: From Backyard to Rooftop – Midwest Living
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Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

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

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

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Religious Figures Do People See in Near-Death Experiences & More Links – Tito Edwards
The “Take It Down Act” Is a Long Overdue First Strike Against Pornography in Schools – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
“Farm Stops”: A Refreshing Alternative to Gigantic Supermarkets – Tradition, Family, & Property
From Sloth to Sanctity, Beginning of Mystical Prayer, & More Links – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Fr. Nicholas Diessbach Mounts a Full Frontal Attack on the Jansenist Heresy – Trad, Fam, & Prop
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
Science Says Boredom Can Be Good For Us – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
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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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpitxxx

Analysis and Punditry:
Magnificat: Enhance or Extol? – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Catholic Stand
From the Prayer of Quiet to the Spiritual Betrothals – David Torkington at The Imaginative. . .
In an Isolated & Over-Sexualized World, Agape Love & Friendship Are Needed – C Exchange
What the Ascension Teaches About Prophecy & False Religious Expectations – Fr. J.H. Coleridge
A Special Catholic Feast Day – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Stand
Becoming a Man in a World That Wants You Passive – Fr. Boniface Hicks at Catholic Gentleman
God’s Children are Under Attack: Part I – Kenneth Cramer at Catholic Stand

News:
I’ll Be on Kris McGregor’s Discerning Hearts Podcast on Wednesday, June 4th – Mary O’Regan

Sacred Scripture:
Why the Bible Sometimes Uses ‘Bread & Wine’ to Describe the Eucharist – Dave Armstrong
Why Do Our Bibles Keep Changing? – Richard Ostling at Religion Unplugged
What We Mean by ‘Fear of the Lord’ – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Are the Gospels Made Up, Non-Historical Accounts? – Jenna Marie Cooper at Our Sunday Visitor

Piety:
Photos: 45,000 Attend Bruges’ Holy Blood Procession Honoring Christ’s Relic – C World Report
Private Devotions & Individual Spiritualities – Jen Arnold at Catholic Spiritual Direction

Book(s):
Faith-Filled Reads for Kids: The Best Catholic Books to Inspire Young Hearts – Scepter Blog

Apologetics:
Was Elizabeth The Virgin Mary’s Aunt? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On My Head
Why Do People Pray To Saints? – Lila Rose

Saints:
Visions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: 4 Mystical Messages to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque – ChP

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