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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ordinariate of Chair of St. Peter Celebrates Newman’s Honor as Doctor of the Church – The Reg
The Days Will Soon Be Gone – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

St. John Henry Newman will be Declared a Doctor of the Church:
John Henry Newman: Newest Doctor of the Church – Fr. Benedict Kiely at The Catholic Thing
St. John Henry Newman was a Traditionalist Avant la Lettre – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
St. John Henry Newman on Papal Infallibility – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
CNA Explains: What Does It Mean To Be A Doctor Of The Church? – National Catholic Register
On the Relevance & Reality of the Development of Doctrine Today – Fr. T.G. Weinandy, O.F.M. Cap.

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Leo Has His JP2 Defining Moment With The Young People Of The Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Three Questions Young People Asked Pope Leo XIV & His Answers – OSV News
Pope Leo Kneels Before Eucharistic Monstrance With A Million Young People – Rome Reports
Interesting Aspects of Leo Naming John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church – Fr. McDonald

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why the Traditional Mass Is Good for Children (Part II) – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Want Religious Vocations? Turn to Our Lady – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Bismarck’s Secret: Strong Families, Catholic Schools Fuel Vocations Boom – NC Register
A Garden Enclosed: The Fairfield Carmelites – 1 Peter 5

General Analysis and Punditry:
Catholic Teaching on Immigration – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Correcting Mike Lewis. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Why She Stopped Having Sex Before Marriage – The Lila Rose Podcast
Fr. McTeigue On “Blik” & “Walking Together” . . . Synodality – Fr. Z’s Blog
Vatican II Was the Turning-Point – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
Murti-Bing & ‘The Camp Of The Saints’ – Rod Dreher
Christendom’s Last Gasp? Twilight of the House of Lords – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S.
Want to Rebel? Go to Church! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
The Death of Mainline Protestantism – Carl R. Trueman at First Things
Crushing the Head of the Ouroboros – Ross Arlen Tieken at El Antiguo
Fr. Linsolas’s Marian Sodality of Lyon Strove to Save Faith During French Revolution – TFP
Plea for Dialogue w/Bishop Barron Lacks Reference to God, Father, Son or Holy Spirit – C Conc
NLM’s Twentieth Anniversary – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
When The Church Buries Its Head—Traditiones Custodes: An Autopsy – Andrew Vargas
Abuse of the Word Mercy: Child Pornographer in the Vatican – Matthew Walther at The Lamp
4 Yrs of Traditionis Custodes, 4 Yrs of Lies – Christian Marquant of Paix Liturgique via R Cæli

News:
Senate Confirms Former CatholicVote President Brian Burch as Holy See Ambassador – The Reg

Crimson Deluge o’er the Hallowed Halls of Sacred Heart Major Seminary:
Why Are Top Scholars Getting Fired in Detroit? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
The Purge of Faithful Professors, Vatican Finance Scandal. . . – Prayerful Posse
What Is Sacred Heart Seminary’s Protocol For Firing Professors? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
What The Magisterium Actually Is: The Tragicomedy Of Mike Lewis’ Theology – Fr. E. Hauschild

Recent Posts:
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Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the THVRSDAY AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How One Priest is Reaching a New Generation – Barbara Fitzgerald at Catholic Philly

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Confessions – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Can Prayers Tip the Scales to Shut Down Planned Parenthood Permanently? – TFP
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Beauty:
An Architectural Revival – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Joseph Caravan Shows that Same-Sex “Marriage” Can be Overturned – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
And the Good News Keeps Coming – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Canada Plans to Euthanize 15 Million People in the Next 20 Years – Bobby Schindler at Life News

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Censorship & Constitutional Breakdown Is New Polish Reality – Marcin Romanowski at The EC

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Dissecting Putin’s Tactics: The Use of Unsuspecting Suicide Bombers – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
Science Reconfirms Two-Parent Home is Better for Children than Same-Sex Options – TFP

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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1. Did the Vatican Just Start a Huge Debate over John Henry Newman? – Joe McLane at ACT
2. Update on the Disappearance & AI Videos of Carlo Maria Vigano – David L. Gray, M.Div.
3. The Music We Make or Listen to Has Serious Moral & Spiritual Implications – Pt. Kwasniewski
4. God Isn’t Nice: The Cult Of Niceness Is Destroying The Virtue Of Love – Fr. Michael Rennier
5. Corporate Investors Buying Up Housing is Not ‘Just Economic Order’ – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
6. A Book on Tolkien & the Inklings Coming Soon – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., on X
7. Battery Charges Dropped Against Relic Priest – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
8. Gallows Observance in the Papal States – Maureen Mullarkey at Studio Matters
9. How Artificial Intelligence Works – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.
10. John Henry Newman’s Elevation as Doctor of the Church is a Gift for Our Times – Ed Pentin

Honorable Mentioned:
‘Multiverse Analysis’ Backs 2012 Research On Outcomes For Kids Of Same-Sex Parents – CWR
What Makes a Woman the “Right” One? – The Lila Rose Podcast
Pope Leo XIV: The Quiet American – Francis X. Rocca at National Catholic Register
Bishop Barron Honored With ‘Pieper Prize’ Amid Praise & Protests – Gina Christian at OSV News

Recent Posts:
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Read the THVRSDAY AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Music We Make or Listen to Has Serious Moral & Spiritual Implications – P Kwasniewski PhD

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Start Of Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate Brings Surge Of Interest In Papal Blessings – C World Report
Pope Leo XIV: The Quiet American – Francis X. Rocca at National Catholic Register

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The “T” in Te Igitur – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement

General Analysis and Punditry:
Corporate Investors Buying Up Housing is Not Just Economic Order – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
What Makes a Woman the “Right” One? – The Lila Rose Podcast
We Don’t Need Any More Effeminate Men, Parishes, & Priests – Part II – Dan M. Fitzpatrick
‘Multiverse Analysis’ Backs 2012 Research On Outcomes For Kids Of Same-Sex Parents – CWR
Battery Charges Dropped Against Relic Priest – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
God Isn’t Nice: The Cult Of Niceness Is Destroying The Virtue Of Love – Fr. Michael Rennier
The Church’s Teaching On Reproduction Is Coming Back In Style – E. Torres at Catholic Answers
Formation or Stagnation: What Children Deserve – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
Why I Like Online Adjunct Teaching – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
Beyond Apocalypse: Believing in Cultural Restoration – Walker Larson at Crisis Magazine
Turkson-Ambongo: Two Cardinals, Two Visions For Africa – Anna Bono at New Daily Compass
Can Americans Love Poetry Again? – A.M. Juster at The Dispatch
Gallows Observance in the Papal States – Maureen Mullarkey at Studio Matters
Update on the Disappearance & AI Videos of Carlo Maria Vigano – David L. Gray, M.Div.
Motherhood Only Feels Like a ‘Penalty’ When Women Succumb to Feminism, – C. Gress, Ph.D.
How Artificial Intelligence Works – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.

News:
A Book on Tolkien & the Inklings Coming Soon – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., on X
Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Director Of The Vatican Observatory – Catholic World Report
Bishop Barron Honored With ‘Pieper Prize’ Amid Praise & Protests – Gina Christian at OSV News

Saint John Henry Newman will be Declared a Doctor of the Church:
Did the Vatican Just Start a Huge Debate over John Henry Newman? – Joe McLane at ACT
John Henry Newman’s Elevation as Doctor of the Church Seen as a Gift for Our Times – Ed Pentin

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Malachy’s Prophecy of the Popes, Padre Pio’s Miraculous Daily Prayer & More. . . – The Reg
Garrigou-Lagrange’s Illustrations on Virtue, Simple & Informative – The Farmers Bookshelf on X
Living Faith Without Fear: What We Can Learn from Mother Cabrini – Danielle Bean at Girlfriends
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Joseph Caravan Shows that Same-Sex “Marriage” Can be Overturned – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Beauty:
The Royal Chapel of the Trinity in Château de Fontainebleau – Liturgical Arts Journal

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

Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Philosophy Of Masculinity Part I: In Defence Of Boyhood – Johann Kurtz at Becoming Noble

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Church & the Resurgence of Nationalism – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Science Reconfirms Two-Parent Home is Better for Children than Same-Sex Options – TFP

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Anti-Semitic Atonement for the Holocaust – Andreas Lombard at First Things
Want Religious Vocations? Turn to Our Lady – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

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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1. Regina Cæli – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Bombshell Leo Effect: Names St. John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church – Fr. McDonald
3. When ‘Conservatives’ Sell Children Too – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
4. The Unconsecrated Hands Of The Eucharistic Minister – Charles Gruich at Catholic 365
5. Why Newman Ditched Anglicanism for True Catholicism! – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., at CU
6. Psychological Evaluations Are a Hidden Key to the Seminary Renaissance – NC Register
7. Where Leo Is. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
8. We Are So Doomed: A Continuing Series – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. How To Keep Your Soul, When The Church Loses Her Mind – Radical Fidelity
10. 3 Ways Women Emasculate Men (Alison Armstrong) – The Lila Rose Podcast

Honorable Mentioned:
Jewish Settlers Torch Cars & Spray Graffiti In Last All-Christian Town In West Bank – ACN
Unnecessary – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8 Ways St. John Henry Newman Is the Doctor of the Church We Need Now – Fr. R.J. de Souza

Recent Posts:
Read the THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION Published This Afternoon – BIG PVLPIT
Read the THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT

A thank you to our sponsors:
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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Jewish Settlers Torch Cars & Spray Graffiti In Last All-Christian Town In West Bank – ACN

Saint John Henry Newman, Doctor of the Church:
8 Ways St. John Henry Newman Is the Doctor of the Church We Need Now – Fr. R.J. de Souza
Why Newman Ditched Anglicanism for True Catholicism! – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., at CU
St. John Henry Newman to be Declared a Doctor of the Church – New Liturgical Movement
Newman To Be Declared Doctor Of The Church – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Pope Leo XIV has Made St. John H. Newman a Doctor of the Church – Rome Reports
St. John Henry Newman, Doctor Of The Church – Proclamation By Pope Leo XIV – Rorate Cæli
St. John Henry Newman Set To Become Newest Doctor Of The Church – Vatican News
Bombshell Leo Effect: Names StJohn Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church – Fr. A. McDonald
Cardinal Nichols ‘Thrilled’ at Newman’s Elevation to Doctor of the Church – NC Register

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Psychological Evaluations Are a Hidden Key to the Seminary Renaissance – NC Register

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Devotions for 31st July – Catholic Conclave
Jerusalem’s Own Stations of the Cross: Where to Find Them – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Regina Cæli – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Analysis and Punditry:
Why Read? Literature as Cultural Resistance to the Decadent West – Joseph Pearce at The IC
When ‘Conservatives’ Sell Children Too – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
A Perspective on Church Controversies – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Longhouse & The Womb; Masculinity: Separation & Distinction – Johann Kurtz at BN
How To Keep Your Soul, When The Church Loses Her Mind – Radical Fidelity
Faith & Science: There’s No Conflict For Believers – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
3 Ways Women Emasculate Men (Alison Armstrong) – The Lila Rose Podcast
St. Thomas More: God’s First Servant, & the King’s Too – Matthew Becklo at NC Register
Artificial Intelligence & the Faith – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
My Advice to Catholic Young Men – Eric R. Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Can Prayers Tip the Scales to Shut Down Planned Parenthood Permanently? – TFP
Jubilee. God Calls By Name — Not By Sexual Orientation – Silere Non Possum
Where Leo Is. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Can You Help Per Mariam Continue? – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
St. Joseph Caravan Shows that Same-Sex “Marriage” Can be Overturned – Trad, Fam, & Prp
Amid Plunging Births, Parenthood Needs to be Touted as Pathway to Happiness – CWR

News:
American TFP Re-Publishes a Timely Work Denouncing Catholic Action Deviation – TFP

Beauty:
Actor David Henrie & EWTN Studios Partner to Release New Docuseries Seeking Beauty – Reg
Want Religious Vocations? Turn to Our Lady – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The Unconsecrated Hands Of The Eucharistic Minister – Charles Gruich at Catholic 365

Father Carlos Martins Cleared Of All Charges:
The Vindication of Fr. Carlos Martins – Christine Niles, J.D., at Forward Boldly

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

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
We Are So Doomed: A Continuing Series – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Remembrance of Things to Come – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Unnecessary – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Science Reconfirms Two-Parent Home is Better for Children than Same-Sex Options – TFP

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Even Arab Nations Agree: No Peace Can Be Reached with Hamas – Zolta Győri at The EC

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
It’s Time To Start Naming The Problem: Islam – Sebastian Morello at The European Conservative

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Triumph of the Heart: New St. Maximillian Kolbe Film – Don McClarey at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
A Chicago Pizza Expert’s Guide to the City’s Best Pies – Kate Heddings at BBC
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. This is Breathtaking. Bravo, Holy Father! – Damian Thompson on X
2. The Orans Prayer Position by Laity is So Annoying During Mass – Damian Thompson on X
3. Insider Details of the Vindication of Fr. Carlos Martins – Christine Niles, J.D., on X
4. When Will Pope Leo Start ‘Poping’? – Rocco Loiacono at Spectator | Australia
5. Lesbian Appointed High-Priestess (Archbishop) of Wales – Gavin Ashenden on X
6. Suffering for the Truth: Martin, Echeverria, & Peters – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
7. St. Joseph Caravan Shows that Same-Sex “Marriage” Can be Overturned – Trad, Fam, & Prop
8. A Sound, Truly Traditional Approach to Moral Questions about Marital Relations – L.M. Lawler
9. Fr. Carlos Martins Cleared of All Charges – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. Does This House Need to Be Demolished? – John Byron Kuhner

Honorable Mentioned:
Christian Leaders Statement on Latest Attack by Jews Against Christians in Holy Land – Zenit
The Coldplay Couple Exposes the Sexual Revolution’s Big Lie – Jennifer Roback Morse
How the Church Turned Georgia’s Fertility Crisis Around – Kurt Mahlburg at The Daily Declaration

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

A thank you to our sponsors:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Insider Details of the Vindication of Fr. Carlos Martins – Christine Niles, J.D., on X
Christian Leaders Statement on Latest Attack by Jews Against Christians in Holy Land – Zenit
St. Joseph Caravan Shows that Same-Sex “Marriage” Can be Overturned – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
When Will Pope Leo Start ‘Poping’? – Rocco Loiacono at Spectator | Australia
Text of Pope Leo XIV’s Catechesis from His July 30 General Audience – The Catholic Register
This is Breathtaking. Bravo, Holy Father! – Damian Thompson on X

Crimson Deluge o’er the Hallowed Halls of Sacred Heart Major Seminary:
Suffering for the Truth: Martin, Echeverria, & Peters – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The Orans Prayer Position by Laity is So Annoying During Mass – Damian Thompson on X
What Vatican II Took from African Catholicism – James the Catholic on X
Vatican II Triggered A Decline In Worldwide Catholic Attendance – Michael Haynes on X
Close the Workshop – Stuart Chessman at The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny

Father Carlos Martins Cleared Of All Charges:
Fr. Carlos Martins Cleared of All Charges – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fr. Carlos Martins Cleared Of All Charges – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
Fr. Carlos Martins Cleared Of All Charges – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Sound, Truly Traditional Approach to Moral Questions about Marital Relations – Leila M. Lawler
Latin Mass In Caen Under Siege From Left-Wing Motivated Agitation – Catholic Conclave
Connection b/t Contraception & Sodomy & the Real Business of Keeping God’s Laws – Fr. Drew
How the Church Turned Georgia’s Fertility Crisis Around – Kurt Mahlburg at The Daily Declaration
The Coldplay Couple Exposes the Sexual Revolution’s Big Lie – Jennifer Roback Morse
Are Catholics Lost In Theological Fog? Sadly, Many Are. . . – Pilgrim at The Latin Right
Protests Erupt in India After Nuns Arrested On Human Trafficking Allegations – NC Register
Why Antisemitism Has No Place In Catholicism – Robert P. George, Ph.D., via Catholic Vote
Ousted Vatican Auditor: ‘I Need to Speak to the Pope!’ – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Living in a Divided House? The Aftershocks of Obergefell – Micah J. Watson, Ph.D., at Pblc Dscrs
Save Marriages to Save the Faith – J.C. Miller at Crisis Magazine
Priest Offers Catholic Parenting Manual for ‘Forming Families, Forming Saints’ – Zelda Caldwell
Does This House Need to Be Demolished? – John Byron Kuhner
Falsehood They Speak One to Another, Ps 12: On the Hallucinations of AI – Fr. Jos. Fessio, S.J.
Unwed Moms & A Lesson From Mother Cabrini – Dawn Beutner at Catholic World Report
The Great Betrayal of Chinese Catholics – Damian Thompson & Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

News:
Lesbian Appointed High-Priestess (Archbishop) of Wales – Gavin Ashenden on X

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Money Problem No College Can Escape – Chris Gardner at Chronicle of Higher Education

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

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Sarah: Silent Adoration Is Stronger Than Evil! – Mathilde De Robien at Aleteia
A Wave of Conversions to Christianity from Islam in Albania – Imperator on X
Jesus Icon Weeping? – Trad West via Spirit Daily Blog
Whoever Has God, Lacks Nothing; God Alone Suffices – St. Teresa of Avila via The Am Catholic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Want Religious Vocations? Turn to Our Lady – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Igniting Faith: Powerful Lesson in Evangelization frm NY City Parish – Fr. Vincent Bernard, O.P.
Want Your Kids to Fall in Love With Prayer? Start With St. Ignatius’ Simple Practice – The Reg

Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Modernism is a Sin – Matt Gaspers at 1 Peter 5

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Blue States Can’t Have Nice Things – Jacob Savage at The Free Press

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
YouTube Is ‘Too Dangerous’ for Kids But YouPorn Isn’t – G. Christensen at The Daily Declaration

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Time To Start Naming The Problem: Islam – Sebastian Morello at The European Conservative
Why Belgium’s Prime Minister Thinks Belgium Shouldn’t Exist – TLDR News EU
What Was It Like To Live In Old Babylon? – Daniel Justice Vicente at National Geographic

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Triumph of the Heart Trailer: New Film on St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Final Days in Auschwitz – ChP

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

A thank you to our sponsors:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
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The Catholic Pipe Company

1. Fr. Carlos Martins Exonerated! All Charges Dropped! – Christine Niles, J.D., at Stella Maris. . .
2. The Vatican II Data Decimates Defenses Of Jimmy Akin, Trent Horn, et al. – Chris Jackson
3. Behold! The Spirit of Vatican II Mass in All It’s Glory!!! – John A. Monaco, Ph.D. Cand., on X
4. On the Persecution of the Three Professors – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
5. The Number One Reason for Divorce – The Catholic Gentleman
6. The Leo Effect: High Papal Protocols Restored! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
7. Sadness & Loss at Sacred Heart Major Seminary – Ann Hendershott, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
8. Chicago-Style Pizza Hand-Delivered to Leo by Catholic Influencers in Epic Video – ChurchPOP
9. The Norwegian Catholic Revival Is Fascinating, It’s Very Un-Bergoglian – Damian Thompson
10. Ralph Martin & the Crisis of Clarity – Greg Schlueter, M.A., at Crisis Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
About Baptizing Newborns – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
Crd Pizzaballa Condemns Another Attack on West Bank Christians by Jews – Diane Montagna
It’s Time To Start Naming The Problem: Islam – Sebastian Morello at The European Conservative

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

A thank you to our sponsors:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
and
The Catholic Pipe Company

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fr. Carlos Martins Exonerated! All Charges Dropped! – Christine Niles, J.D., at Stella Maris Media
Crd Pizzaballa Condemns Another Attack on West Bank Christians by Jews – Diane Montagna
US to Allow Federal Workers to Promote Religion in Workplaces – CV via The American Catholic

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
The Leo Effect: High Papal Protocols Restored! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Chicago-Style Pizza Hand-Delivered to Leo by Catholic Influencers in Epic Video – ChurchPOP
Archbishop Pérez Gifts Eagles Hat to Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee Audience – Catholic Philly

Crimson Deluge o’er the Hallowed Halls of Sacred Heart Major Seminary:
Ralph Martin & the Crisis of Clarity – Greg Schlueter, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
On the Persecution of the Three Professors – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
Sadness & Loss at Sacred Heart Major Seminary – Ann Hendershott, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Behold! The Spirit of Vatican II Mass in All It’s Glory!!! – John A. Monaco, Ph.D. Cand., on X
The Vatican II Data Decimates Defenses Of Jimmy Akin, Trent Horn, et al. – Chris Jackson

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Summer Reading List, 2025 Edition – George Weigel at National Catholic Register
The Norwegian Catholic Revival Is Fascinating. It’s Very Un-Bergoglian – Damian Thompson on X
St. Martha Kills a Dragon – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Changing Face Of Christian Persecution – Quinton Amundson at The Catholic Register
The Richness of the Catholic Faith – Catholic Quotes on X
About Baptizing Newborns – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
A Defense of Priestly Celibacy – Fr. Benjamin J. Bollinger at Catholic Answers Magazine
Can Sexual Attractions Change? (Dr. Nicolosi) – The Lila Rose Podcast
Complex Connection b/t Henry VIII, a Spy’s Choirbook, & Palo Alto St. Ann Choir – R.T. Sullivan
From Conclave to Catwalk – Charlotte Allen at First Things
Catholics Are Becoming the New Mainline – Jacob Adams at The Daily Signal
The Faith Harvard Forgot – The Harvard Salient & Declan Deady
In Defense of Pint & Pipe – Malcom Guite at Plough Magazine
Number One Reason for Divorce – The Catholic Gentleman
No, The Resurrected Do Not Engage in Sexual Activity – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
The Architecture of Arrogance – Theodore Dalrymple at Law & Liberty

News:
Institute of Christ the King Opens New Retreat House in Wisconsin – New Liturgical Movement

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
All-Boys Schools: What Do We Know? – Ben Smith at American Institute for Boys and Men

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Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Blessed Solanus Casey: Miracle Worker & Epitome of the Virtue of Simplicity – Cth World Report
Cardinal Sarah In France: ‘Relentless Adoration Tears The Darkness Away’ – Catholic Vote
Want Religious Vocations? Turn to Our Lady – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Catholic Devotions for 30th July – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Selection of Mitres from the 1200’s through the 1500’s – Liturgical Arts Journal

Beauty:
Fall of Rebel Angels, Carved frm Single Block of Carrara Marble by Francesco Bertos – TACthlc

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Science Reconfirms Two-Parent Home is Better for Children than Same-Sex Options – TFP

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Catholic ‘No’ to Freebies – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Time To Start Naming The Problem: Islam – Sebastian Morello at The European Conservative

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
EU Warned: Roads & Rail Unfit for War With Russia – TEC News

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
What Catholics Did With the Bible Since the Resurrection – Bishop via The American Catholic
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
Open Thread – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic JUL30
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. Bombshell Report Suggests Vatican II Caused Collapse? – Fr. Gerald E. Murray & Joe McLane
2. Goodbye, Good Profs & Straight Seminarians – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
3. Ghastly New Statue of Saint in Paderborn Cathedral, Tabernacle Removed for This! – C Cnclv
4. Why I Blocked The Babylon Bee & You Should Too – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
5. Tucker Carlson & Charlie Kirk are Wrong about Catholicism – S. Kokx at Catholic Family News
6. Fr. Robert Prevost Serving as Deacon with St. John Paul II at Mass – The American Catholic
7. Deacon Greydanus, Sin Makes You Stupid, & Barking Mad Leftists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
8. Who Became the Head of the “Church of England”? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
9. UK Banning Criticism of Illegal Immigration – Rod Dreher on X
10. John-Henry Westen Has His Day In Court! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

Honorable Mentioned:
Bishop & Priestess Preach A Sermon Together in Germany – Catholic Conclave
Russian Orthodox Official Meets With Pope Leo XIV – Catholic World News
Science Reconfirms Two-Parent Home is Better for Children than Same-Sex Options – TFP
Is Money Laundering Reason for Unexplained Funds Xfer frm Vatican to Australia? – Ed Pentin

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Read the TVESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Goodbye, Good Profs & Straight Seminarians – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Russian Orthodox Official Meets With Pope Leo XIV – Catholic World News
Fr. Robert Prevost Serving as Deacon with St. John Paul II at Mass – The American Catholic

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Bombshell Report Suggests Vatican II Caused Collapse? – Fr. Gerald R. Murray & Joe McLane
Bishop & Priestess Preach A Sermon Together in Germany – Catholic Conclave
Ghastly New Statue of Saint in Paderborn Cathedral, Tabernacle Removed for This! – C Conclave

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How to Rehabilitate the UK. . . Religious Infrastructure – Johann Kurtz at Becoming Noble
UK Banning Criticism of Illegal Immigration – Rod Dreher on X
Who Became the Head of the “Church of England”? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Science Reconfirms Two-Parent Home is Better for Children than Same-Sex Options – TFP
Update: Sirach 24 – Timothy McCormick at Catholic Bible Talk
Cardinal Pell Ordered Probe Of ‘Potentially Illegal’ Bank Transactions – Catholic World News
Is Money Laundering Reason for Unexplained Funds Xfer frm Vatican to Australia? – Ed Pentin
Deacon Greydanus, Sin Makes You Stupid, & Barking Mad Leftists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Lebanese Twin Brothers Turn Tragedy Into a Call to Action for Middle East Christians – The Reg
Want Religious Vocations? Turn to Our Lady – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Why The Arrest Of Two Nuns Is Roiling Indian Politics – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Tucker Carlson & Charlie Kirk are Wrong about Catholicism – S. Kokx at Catholic Family News
Why I Blocked The Babylon Bee & You Should Too – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
John-Henry Westen Has His Day In Court! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
John-Henry Westen Issues Frank Rebuttal To ‘False Testimony’ – The WM Review
City Of Barcelona Gravely Insults Our Lady Of Mercy, Their Heavenly Patron – Catholic Conclave

News:
Nagasaki Church Replaces Cathedral Bell 80 Yrs After It Was Destroyed In Atomic Blast – CWR

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
5 Kreeft Classics for Catholic College Students – Mike Schramm at epicPew
The Crisis of Liberal Education – Lee Trepanier, Ph.D., at Law & Liberty
Can Belief in God Strengthen Academic Freedom? – James Allen Gash, J.D., at U.S. News

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Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Vatican Permits Exclusively Private Devotion For Alleged Apparitions At Italian Mountain – CWR
Miraculous Origin of Pardon of Assisi & Gain a Plenary Indulgence on Aug 1 & 2 – ChurchPOP
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Beauty:
Filippino Lippi & the Beautiful Cappella Carafa in Santa Maria Sopra Minerva – Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
On the Human Need for Beauty – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at C World Report

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trust Fund Commies Are The Worst Commies – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Meet the Catholic Saints Included in the National Garden of American Heroes – NC Register

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
All Meals in Yet Another German School Will Be ‘Halal’ – TEC News
How Abandoning Knowledge & Truth Destroys Nations – Albin Sadar at American Thinker

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
Germany Advances Taxpayer-Funded Islamic Curriculum Despite Warnings – Javier Villamor

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
Syrian Bishop: Syria Is At Its End & Church Only Reference For Hope – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
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
How to Build a Backyard Fire Pit – In Honor of Design
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. Behold! Our Protestant Superiors! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Savannah Diocese: There Has to Be at Minimum One Ad Populum Mass – Fr. A.J. McDonald
3. The Good News Isn’t Cutting it Anymore, We Need “Hot Priests” – Mt. Archbold at Crtv Mn Rp
4. When Mel is Right – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Fr. Robert McTeigue, ‘Hot Priests’, & the Joker ‘Influencer’ Conf. at the Vatican – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. An Eastern Rite-Like Status For The SSPX? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
7. France’s TLM Divide Deepens With FSSP Dismissal in Valence – National Catholic Register
8. Pachamama Deniers Double Down! – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
9. Does Deacon Steven D. Greydanus Hate America & the Christian West? – David Griffey at DF
10. Ratzinger Called Lefebvre The Most Important Bishop Of The 20th Century – Fr. Z’s Blog

Honorable Mentioned:
Ecclesial Transparency, Liturgical Peace, & Synodality – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at What We Need. . .
Violence Continues To Escalate In West Bank As Jews Target Christian Village – C News Agency
During Adoration, the Floor Disappeared! – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Unscripted
The Priesthood Needs to be Masculine Again to Attract Vocations – Catholic Unscripted
Ex-P*rn Star Exposes the Reality of OnlyFans – Lila Rose

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