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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

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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

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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

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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

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    Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLP
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    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

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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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      VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

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      Your Donations Allow Us to Survive, Click Here to Donate Now! – Robert “Tito” Edwards

      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

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

      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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      TVESDAY LATE-MORNING TOP-10

      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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      Note:
      Your Donations Greatly Help, Click Here to Donate Now! – Robert “Tito” Edwards

      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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      Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
      Read the MONDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

      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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      TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

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      Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      New Mexico Archbishop Reinstated, Promoted, & Lives with SSA Priest – Lepanto Institute

      Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
      Pope Leo XIV leads 1 Million Youth in Mass & Adoration – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
      Key Moments From Pope Leo XIV’s Visit To Tor Vergata – Rome Reports
      This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention For The Month Of August – Catholic World Report
      Pope Leo XIV’s Inspiring Final Message To The Jubilee Of Youth – Our Sunday Visitor
      Anything Missing from the Altar? – Fr. Z’s Blog

      Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Liturgical Notes on the Feast of St. Dominic – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

      Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Young Engineer Discovers His Vocation at Jubilee: Leaves To Enter Seminary – Rome Reports
      The Future: The Sisters of Life – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

      General Analysis and Punditry:
      Saint James The Less Church In Savannah Stunning Renovation – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
      What Causes Same-Sex Attractions? (Dr. Nicolosi) – The Lila Rose Podcast
      Not a Demon, Not a God: What AI is Teaching Me About Being Human – Catholic Stand Magazine
      Critics Question Vatican-Azerbaijan Interfaith Pact – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
      Notre Dame Parish Remains at Epicenter of Texas Flood Recovery – National Catholic Register
      Voices Attacked for Warning about Pope Francis’ Ambiguity – Catholic Unscripted
      Fluid Dynamics & Suffering – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
      Sacrality or Vulgarity – Nelson Ribeiro Fragelli at Tradition, Family, & Property
      What Moment in Time Did the Shroud of Turin Actually Capture? – American Thinker
      Should We Read Pagan Literature? – Joseph Pearce
      Why is the Vatican Residence of Santa Marta Called Santa Marta? – Rome Report
      The Resistance To The French Revolutionaries In The Vendée – The Chivalry Guide on X
      Byzantium or Holy Roman Empire: Will the True Rome Please Stand? – Catholic Family News
      The Appalling Fate of Traitors, in Dante’s Inferno – S.D. Wright at The WM Review
      It Was the Damn Phones – Korijanes at After Babel
      6 Uncomfortable Facts About Divorce – Leila Miller at Catholic Answers Magazine

      News:
      Trump Backing Off Promise For IVF Coverage? – Catholic World News

      Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
      The Battle For John Henry Newman: Leo Can Learn frm The Cardinal – Damian Thompson, Ph.D.
      Cardinal Merry del Val y Zulueta: Spaniard Who Saved Newman frm Modernism – C Conclave
      Newman Tried to Disprove Catholicism; Now He’s a Doctor of the Church – Mark Haas, M.F.A.
      On The Use &, Especially, Abuse Of Newman’s “Development Of Doctrine” – Fr. Z’s Blog
      Hijacked Development: Rescuing Newman frm Misuse In The Church’s Moral Crisis – S. Morgan
      Newman & His Critics Offers Many Insights Into Newman As Controversialist – Carl R. Trueman

      Crimson Deluge o’er the Hallowed Halls of Sacred Heart Major Seminary:
      Does This Seem Right To You? – Updated – Fr. Z’s Blog
      How to Fix the Scandal? Stop Giving Money to the Archdiocese – Catholic Unscripted

      The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
      Bavarian Group Raised Rainbow Flag At World Youth Day – Catholic Conclave
      Pope Francis’ Ideology, is It Fueling a Crisis within the Church – Catholic Unscripted
      Annibale Bugnini, the Mastermind Behind the New Mass of Vatican II – The Daily Knight

      Beauty:
      The Old World Used Math To Create Timeless Works Of Shocking Beauty – Jeremy Wayne Tate

      Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      My Type of Archbishop – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic AUG04
      Cebu’s Newest Archbishop Is A Facebook Evangelist – Simone Lorenzo-Peckson at Aleteia

      Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Shrine Built Inside 450-Year-Old Tree, Rosary Health Benefits, & More Links! – Tito Edwards
      A Year Later, Catholics Still Celebrate the National Eucharistic Congress – NC Register
      Can a Saint Help You Bring a Loved One Back to the Church? – Scepter Blog
      Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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      Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      ‘Incomparably Rich’ Teaching Program Launches Amid Catholic Education Revival – NC Register
      Public Schools: State-Sponsored Mind Control since 1755 – The Meaning of Catholic

      Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Fr. Linsolas’s Marian Sodality of Lyon Strove to Save Faith During French Revolution – TFP

      Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Note the Pattern – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
      Celebrate 250 Years of Catholic Patriotism In America! Get Your Free Bumper Sticker – CforC
      Cincinnati: After Blacks Beat White Adults, Why No Nationwide Outrage? – Victor Davis Hanson

      Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Cristero Soldiers Kneeling At A Clandestine Mass, 1929 – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., on X
      Remember – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

      Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Catholic Filmmaker Anthony D’Ambrosio Promotes Max Kolbe’s ‘Triumph of the Heart’ – The Reg

      Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
      A Wonderful Picture Of The Two Patrons Of The Ordinariate – Fr. David Palmer on X
      That Dog is on the Team? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., on X
      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. Another Damaging Vatican Leak – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
      2. Cardinal Burke’s Not-Too-Subtle Hint to Pope Leo XIV – Dad29
      3. Why Traditiones Custodes Needs to be Rescinded – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
      4. Pope Leo XIV & the Germans – Serre Verweij at Rorate Cæli
      5. The Real Threat to the Unity of the Catholic Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
      6. Renewal Rejected? – A Treasure To Be Shared
      7. A Simple Way to Help the Homeless – John Brundage at Integrated Prayer
      8. A New Age of the Church? – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
      9. The Second Coming of the ‘Camp of the Saints’ – Rod Dreher at The European Conservative
      10. Lady Justice: To Spank Or Not To Spank Our Children – D. McClarey at The American Catholic

      Honorable Mention:
      Spiritual Death of the West – Nathan Pinkoski at First Things
      Catholics Are Right About Original Sin – Luke Lancaster at Catholic Answers Magazine
      Watch on EWTN: 3 Programs About St. John Vianney Will Change Your Life – NC Register
      Lights, Camera, Synodality: The Theatrical Theology of Pope Leo XIV at Tor Vergata – C. Jackson

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      Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Lady Justice: To Spank Or Not To Spank Our Children – Don McClarey at The American Catholic

      Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
      Pope Leo XIV & the Germans – Serre Verweij at Rorate Cæli

      General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      The Systemic Persecution of Christians Continues in Pakistan – Uzay Bulut at The EC
      Cardinal Burke’s Not-Too-Subtle Hint to Pope Leo XIV – Dad29
      Global Mass-Finding App Surpasses 2 Million Downloads – V. Cardiel at Catholic News Agency
      Cardinal Danneels Did Nothing While a Sex Abuser Ran Rampant Under Him – Catholic Conclave
      The Real Threat to the Unity of the Catholic Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
      A World Without Hope: Ecclesiastes – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
      Renewal Rejected? – A Treasure To Be Shared
      A Simple Way to Help the Homeless – John Brundage at Integrated Prayer
      5 Things to Know About Saint John Henry Newman, Newest Doctor of the Church – ChurchPOP
      How Listening Can Radically Transform Relationships – The Lila Rose Podcast
      A New Age of the Church? – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
      The Second Coming of the ‘Camp of the Saints’ – Rod Dreher at The European Conservative
      Another Damaging Vatican Leak – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
      Catholics Are Right About Original Sin – Luke Lancaster at Catholic Answers Magazine
      Why Traditiones Custodes Needs to be Rescinded – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
      Spiritual Death of the West – Nathan Pinkoski at First Things

      The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
      Progressive Catholicism: The Human Person Reimagined – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
      Lights, Camera, Synodality: The Theatrical Theology of Pope Leo XIV at Tor Vergata – C. Jackson

      Beauty:
      Raphael’s Liberation of St. Peter – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
      This Legendary Chapel Was Named For Its Angelic Voices – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
      Echoes of Christian Europe: Beauty, Memory, and the Soul of Budapest – NC Register

      Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      My Experience Venerating Pier Giorgio Frassati’s Incorrupt Body at Jubilee of Youth – ChrchPP
      How Can Everyday Catholics Share God’s Love With Digital Media? – Our Sunday Visitor

      Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      ‘Incomparably Rich’ Teaching Program Launches Amid Catholic Education Revival – CNA
      Fr. Linsolas’s Marian Sodality of Lyon Strove to Save Faith During French Revolution – TFP

      Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Wrestling With God – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand Magazine
      Watch on EWTN: 3 Programs About St. John Vianney Will Change Your Life – NC Register
      On Suffering in Silence – Andrew Kelpe at Quod Scripsi Scripsi
      Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
      New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

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      Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Against “Natural Ingredients” – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist

      Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Report: Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide Deaths Skyrocket In New Zealand – Live Action News

      International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      “Momentum” Is Not an Argument for Palestinian Statehood – Js. McPherson at Daily Declaration

      Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      The West Won’t Survive Its Own Cowardice – Lauren Smith at The European Conservative

      Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
      Dissecting Putin’s Tactics: The Use of Unsuspecting Suicide Bombers – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
      How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
      Can Prayers Tip the Scales to Shut Down Planned Parenthood Permanently? – TFP
      It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
      St. Joseph Caravan Shows that Same-Sex “Marriage” Can be Overturned – Trad, Fam, & Prop
      Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
      Science Reconfirms Two-Parent Home is Better for Children than Same-Sex Options – TFP
      Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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