MONDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Mistaken Drive Against “Parish Shopping” – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
A Tale of Two Green Liturgies. . .in Two Cities. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Leo Today Received in Private Audience FSSP Superior General Fr. John Berg – Diane Montagna

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Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The Art of Refraining from Taking Advantage of Fame, Popularity, & Success, by Leo – Zenit
What’s Wrong With This Picture? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Pope Leo XIV Takes Aim at Orwellian Language – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Sun: Sister Mother Earth – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at NLM
The Disenchantment of the World: Max Weber’s Legacy – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.
Does the Lineage of Christ Matter? – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Catholic Stand
Video: Why Euthanasia Violates the Dignity of the Human Person – Full Sheen Ahead
10 Fascinating Facts About the Mysterious Enoch – B. Shumaker at National Catholic Register
Lost for Decades: A.I. Helps Locate Spanish Work of Art in Massachusetts, U.S.A. – Rome Reports
Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin? – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand Magazine
Demons in the Desert: The Epic Spiritual Warfare of St. Anthony the Great – Church Pop
Martin Luther King wasn’t a Catholic, but He Appealed to Catholic principles – Catholic Answers
The Sheen Renaissance – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Did the Ancient Egyptians Prophecy the Death & Resurrection of Christ – Catholic Stand
What My Time in Israel Taught Me About the World’s Fertility Crisis – J. Wood at Them Before Us
Catholic Women Chat Beauty, Difficulty, Redemptive Nature of Teachings on Sexuality – EWTNN
Moving, Liturgically – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
C.S. Lewis on Prayer in Wartime – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Shoppers Overwhelm Stationery Shops As Social Media Touts ‘Return To Analog’ – WBEZ Chicago

News Ticker:
40 Catholics in South Africa Archd Face Excommunication For Unruly Protests – EWTN News

News Brief:
Create a T.L.M. Ordinariate & Start With the F.S.S.P.! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
How’s This for a Chapel? – Culture Explorer via Spirit Daily Blog

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Motet for Septuagesima Sunday – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Sealing Shut the Holy Door of St. Peter’s: Bricks, Coins, & Parchments – Rome Reports
5th Cent Eastern Roman Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos in Thessaloniki – Liturgical Arts Journ

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
5 Practical Tips for Praying the Daily Rosary, the ‘Greatest Prayer’ Next to the Mass – Church Pop
God Promised Forgiveness, But Not Procrastination Tomorrow – The American Catholic
5 Tips To Help Do the 5 First Saturdays Devotion More Devoutly – Tradition, Family, & Property

Persecution of Christians:
One in Seven Christians Worldwide Suffers Persecution: New Professional Report – Zenit

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Did We Ever Stop Teaching This Way & How Can We Return to What Works – Beanie’s Blog

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Florida Shows How to Push Back Against Campus Speech Radicalism – Real Clear Education
The Campus ‘Vibe Shift’ is an Illusion – Samuel J. Abrams at Washington Examiner
Why Southern States Are Outperforming Others in Education – N. Arnold, et al., at City Journal

Books:
Assessing Modernity’s Malaise – Alex Hibbs at Law & Liberty

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Heterodox Cardinals Denounce Trump – Ruth Graham at New York Times

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Amen to the Bugnini Mass? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Monday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Pope Leo’s New Notes – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
2. Leo XIV, the Long Transition – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
3. How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP
4. Carmelite Friar Prays Rosary Online at 4am is Brazil’s Most-Watched Streamer – Zenit
5. If Progressive Catholics Were Totally Honest. . . – The Latin Right
6. Bishops Against Bishops on the TLM: Where Will Leo Land? – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
7. Pic Showing Ratzinger & Fulton Sheen Together at Second Vatican Council – Cath Arena on X
8. The Diabolical Face of Francis – Theresa A. Nixon at Petite Fleur
9. Cardinal Roche is Very, Very Worried – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10. Priest Who Was Padre Pio’s Personal Secretary Dies At 85 – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote

Monday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
The U.K. Is in Peril: It’s An Open Secret – Abigail Anthony at National Review
Fr. John Howren, Died Unexpectedly, Requiescat in Pacem! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Consent Fallacy – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician To The Stars!

Sunday Early-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. What Killed Sacrosanctum Concilium – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
2. The Question That the Pope’s Niece Asked Her Uncle – Rome Reports
3. Card Burke Reflects on Consistory, Discusses Concerns Over Papal Workload – Edward Pentin
4. The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP
5. Explaining Catholic Civil Disobedience to Simcha Fischer – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D. at Cath Cultur
6. Standing-Room Only at Eucharistic Adoration – Spirit Daily Blog
7. We’re Saved! At Last We Will Learn How to Do “Walking Together” Together – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Cardinal Roche is Very, Very Worried – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
9. A Cocky Roche Infestation – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
10. Non Multa Sed Multum: The Method of Leo XIV – Silere Non Possum

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Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Antifa Storms Minnesota Church – Anders Hagstrom at Fox News
Trump & Teddy Roosevelt: Twin Presidents – Francis P. Sempa, J.D., at Modern Age Journal
How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
The Thousand & One E.U. Expenses That Finance Islam & Inclusion – New Daily Compass

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why the Taliban Wants to Talk with the Trump – James D. Durso at The National Interest
Trump’s Tough Love for Europe – Rod Dreher at The European Conservative
Treason? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

The U.S. Territory of Greenland:
As American as Apple Pie: Purchasing Greenland – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
German Retreatkrieg – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Children of Light Make Reparation for a Black Mass of Defiant “Light” in Texas – TFP
Sort of Explains the Guarding the Streets of Heaven Thing – The American Catholic
Five Reasons Zohran Mamdani Will Not Save New York – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
What Would Russia’s Conversion To Our Lady of Fatima Look Like? – Tradition, Family, & Property
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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

MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Carmelite Friar Prays Rosary Online at 4am is Brazil’s Most-Watched Streamer – Zenit
Priest Who Was Padre Pio’s Personal Secretary Dies At 85 – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote
Leo XIV, the Long Transition – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo’s New Notes – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Leo Approves a Jubilee Year to Mark 800 Years Since the Death of St. Francis – Zenit
Will 2026 Be a Crucial Year for Leo & the Catholic Church? – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC

The Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals:
Tucho Demotes Doctrine While Baggio Decentralizes the Church – Chris Jackson

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bishops against Bishops on the TLM: Where Will Leo Land? – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
Ratzinger V. Kasper: Why the Debate Matters Even More Today – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at CWR
St. Thorfinn of Hamar Offers Timeless Lessons for Nigeria – Vincent Obiajulu at Catholic Stand
Manufacturing Crisis with ICE, NASA’s Moon Push, & Holy Doors Sealed – David L. Gray
Byzantine Monastery Unearthed in Egypt – Lauren K. McCormick at Biblical Archaeology Society
Children of Light Make Reparation for a Black Mass of Defiant “Light” in Texas – TFP
Latin Mass Project Seeks to Expand Knowledge of Beauty of Tradition – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
A Jubilee Pilgrimage & Venerable Antonietta Meo – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Dolan Calls on Parents to Name Babies After Saints – Church Pop
If Progressive Catholics Were Totally Honest. . . – The Latin Right
Yes, Treating Employees Like Family Still Happens – Tradition, Family, & Property
Spanish: The Liturgical Limbo of Leo XIV – Info Vaticana
The U.K. Is in Peril: It’s An Open Secret – Abigail Anthony at National Review
America’s First Basilica Uses Lights to Show Catholic Heritage – Jenny Lark Snarski at Aleteia
How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP
The Consent Fallacy – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician To The Stars!
K-Pop Demon Hunters: Teaching Teenagers about Spiritual Warfare – Nathan Krupa at TCD
Video: Jesuit School Blocks TPUSA Chapter From Being Formed – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

News Ticker:
Pope at Angelus: We Are Precious in God’s Eyes – Deborah Castellano Lubov at Vatican News
More Than 110 People at Kansas State Prepare to Enter the Church This Easter – Catholic Vote
The Persian Gulf Just Got Its First Basilica – Christine Rousselle at Aleteia

News Brief:
Five Powerful Prayers to Honor The Holy Name of Jesus in January – C. Perkins at Church Pop
Fr. John Howren, Died Unexpectedly, Requiescat in Pacem! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Pic Showing Ratzinger & Fulton Sheen Together at Second Vatican Council – Catholic Arena on X

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Information Requested About Hymnals – Jeff Ostrowski at Corpus Christi Watershed
Candlemas With the Family – A Catholic Mom’s Life
Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign” – Tradition, Family, & Property

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Is the Journey to the Priesthood Like? – Rome Reports

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Can Prayer Help Us Make Crucial Decisions? – Mónica Muñoz at Aleteia
Franciscan Friars Draw Youth, Families to Eucharistic Adoration in N.Y. City – Catholic Vote
The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP

Persecution of Christians:
From India to China, a Discreet Stifling of the Christian Faith – Hortense Leger at Aleteia

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Humanities Endowment Awarding Millions to Western Civilization Programs – Jen. Schuessler

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Civics Takes Center Stage in 2026 – Mary-Liz Shaw at Ed Surge
Mis-Portraits of a Graduate – Daniel Buck at Education Next
How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP

Books:
The Diabolical Face of Francis – Theresa A. Nixon at Petite Fleur

Sunday Early-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. What Killed Sacrosanctum Concilium – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
2. The Question That the Pope’s Niece Asked Her Uncle – Rome Reports
3. Card Burke Reflects on Consistory, Discusses Concerns Over Papal Workload – Edward Pentin
4. The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP
5. Explaining Catholic Civil Disobedience to Simcha Fischer – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D. at Cath Cultur
6. Standing-Room Only at Eucharistic Adoration – Spirit Daily Blog
7. We’re Saved! At Last We Will Learn How to Do “Walking Together” Together – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Cardinal Roche is Very, Very Worried – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
9. A Cocky Roche Infestation – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
10. Non Multa Sed Multum: The Method of Leo XIV – Silere Non Possum

Recent Posts:
SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholics for Catholics Invites USCCB to Ceremony of Rescued Migrant Children – CforC
AWFL Wimmins Whine About “AWFL” – Dad29
A Catholic Perspective on Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ – Editors at National Catholic Register

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Civil War Approaches – Rod Dreher at The European Conservative

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Trump Will Get Greenland: Europe is Too Weak to Fight – Wolfgang Munchau at UnHerd
Christendom Rising: Europe Must Become Christendom Again – Editorial Team at TEC
China’s High-Tech Gamble is Winning the Race, but Losing Ground – Gary Isbell at TFP
Marine Le Pen is Unstoppable – Gavin Mortimer at The Spectator
‘Charlie Began Taking in a Lot of Harmful Ideological Messages’ – Ed West at Wrong Side Of. . .
The 1950 Christmas Miracle of Hungnam – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Funny How Hollywood Only Makes Exorcist Movies Out of Catholicism – The American Catholic
Don’t Judge Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey on Historical Accuracy Alone – J. Howland at Unherd
What Would Russia’s Conversion to Our Lady of Fatima Look Like? – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Volunteers who Honor the Legacy of Heroes with “Taps” – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
As Women Climb the Corporate Ladder, Burnout is an Unwelcome Achievement – G. Isbell at TFP
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Ukraine, the Rule of Money & the Art of the Done Deal – Tradition, Family, & Property
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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

SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Standing-Room Only at Eucharistic Adoration – Spirit Daily Blog
What Killed Sacrosanctum Concilium – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Vatican II & Pope Leo – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Question That the Pope’s Niece Asked Her Uncle – Rome Reports
Non Multa Sed Multum: The Method of Leo XIV – Silere Non Possum

The Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals:
Card Burke Reflects on Consistory, Discusses Concerns Over Papal Workload – Ed Pentin
Roche’s Consistory Manifesto: Liturgical Revolution Still Demands Its Victims – Ch. Jackson
A Cocky Roche Infestation – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity

The Synodal Drinking Game:
Leo Meets German Nuncio as Bishops Prepare Synodal Conference Vote – Diane Montagna
We’re Saved! At Last We Will Learn How to Do “Walking Together” Together – Fr. Z’s Blog
Where is the Need for the Real Iron Fist to Prevent a Schism in the Church? – Fr. McDonald

Traditionis Custodes:
Cardinal Roche Doubles Down on ‘Traditionis Custodes’ – Edward Pentin

Mater Populi Fidelis:
Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign” – Tradition, Family, & Property

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Explaining Catholic Civil Disobedience to Simcha Fischer – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Culture
Cardinals in Conflict: The Future of the Latin Mass & Synodality – The Prayerful Posse
Fisking Bishop Schneider’s Liturgical Recommendation to Pope Leo – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Cardinal Roche is Very, Very Worried – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Catholics Slowly Being Poisoned: Preaching of S.S.A. Clerics Has Consequences – G.T. Gomulka
As ‘Cause’ Gains Steam, So Does Mystic’s Predictions – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
A Wave of Attacks Jolts Catholic Parishes on New York City – Tim Daniels at Zenit
Why I Might Skip J.D. Vance at the March for Life Rally – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
Death Be Not Proud – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Great St. Anthony – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
Spanish: B16 Warned Card Marx Over Synodal Path, Marx Ignored Warning – Info Vaticana
The Devil Preys Constantly – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
“Permission” to Offer the TLM? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
Video: Bad Bishops Mad That Tucho’s Nasty Heresies Getting Exposed – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Four Million Join Venezuela’s Massive Marian Procession – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
The World’s Fastest Growing Church: Iran – International Christian Concern
Venezuela, A Killing In Minneapolis; Islamoeuropa; Hitler Youth – Rod Dreher
Anthony of the Desert, The Master of the Osservanza, & Edvard Munch – Art For The Liturgical. . .

News Brief:
A Plenary Indulgence Every Day – Fr. Chris Alar, M.I.C., at Divine Mercy via Spirit Daily Blog
St. John Fischer Said the First ‘Merry Christmas’ – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Muslims Attack Christian Preacher in Tampa, Florida – Dr. Maalouf on X

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Who Is Jesus Christ? A Homily for the 2nd Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope at CIM
WDTPRS: A “Liturgical Unicorn” – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany (N.O.: 2nd Ordinary) – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Life of St. Anthony the Abbot in a Sienese Altarpiece – Gregory DiPippo at New Lit Mov
Second Sunday After Epiphany – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From Baptist Pastor to Catholic Priest: A Unique Journey to Priesthood – Catholic World Report

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
2026 Challenge: Make Your Home Into a Monastery – Rome Reports
An Act of Beautiful Charity – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Would Russia’s Conversion To Our Lady of Fatima Look Like? – Tradition, Family, & Property

Vatican II at 60:
Did Vatican II Reject the Completeness of Revelation? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand Magazine
Taking Offense at Term “Nervous Disorder” to Describe Fake Mass of Bugnini – Fr. McDonald
Doubling Down on What Hasn’t Worked for 6 Decades is a Poor Strategy – The American Catholic

The Liturgical Laments of Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
Open Letter to the Priests & Pastors of Dioc of Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A. – Rorate Cæli
In Charlotte, the Bishop, & His Chancery are Neo-ICE Which Needs Protesting – Fr. McDonald

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Education is Not About Content Transmission – Andrew V. Abela, Ph.D., M.B.A., at Superhabit

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The “Mindfulness” Degree: When Colleges Encourage Students Not to Think – Martin Center
Florida Joins Texas In Ending Am Bar Assoc’s ‘Gatekeeper’ Grip On Law Schools – The Federalist
Schools Are Getting Worse in Most Red States – Matthew Yglesias at Slow Boring

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Zohran Mamdani’s Supporters Propose “Popular Assemblies” to Power the Revolution – TFP
Immigration Policy Should Discriminate – Lionel Shriver at The Spectator
The Current Republican President is Always Literally Hitler – The American Catholic
The Prevent Video Game That Treats Every Teenager Like a Far-Right Extremist – The Telegraph

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Drug Gangs, Child Gunmen, & Antisemitic Abuse: Welcome to Marseille – The American Spectator
Revealed: Mosque Helped Pick Police Chief Who Banned Israeli Football Fans – GB News
Even Muslim Countries are Terrified of Britain’s Islamists – Rakib Ehsan at Spiked

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump Slaps Britain With Tariffs Over Greenland – Michael Simmons at The Spectator
Farewell NATO – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Mass Migration Destroyed Sweden’s Scandinavian Utopia – Auguste Meyrat at The Federalist
Greenland is Already American, We Just Make It Official – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
Ukraine, the Rule of Money & the Art of the Done Deal – Tradition, Family, & Property
1979 Iranian Muslim Revolution Documentary – BBC

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Volunteers who Honor the Legacy of Heroes with “Taps” – Tradition, Family, & Property
‘Non Nobis Domine’: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza on Giving Glory to God – The Reg
As Women Climb the Corporate Ladder, Burnout is an Unwelcome Achievement – G. Isbell at TFP
My Fellow Americans, You Must Watch ‘Pluribus’ – Rod Dreher at The Free Press
5 Tips To Help Do the 5 First Saturdays Devotion More Devoutly – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
What Gifts Can We Bring to the Christ Child in These Turbulent Times? Ourselves. – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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

TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Pro-Life Policies & ‘Protection of Every Unborn Child’ – Live Action News
The Story Behind Pope Leo XIV’s New Papal Staff – CNA via National Catholic Register
Holiness Is Possible This Year: A Catholic Approach to Resolutions – Scepter Blog

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Condemns Restrictions on Free Speech in West – Catholic Arena
Pope Leo Denounces Orwellian Tendencies to the Diplomatic Corps – New Daily Compass
Pope Leo Hosts Surprise Meeting With María Corina Machado at Vatican – Rome Reports

The Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals:
Card Zen Blasts “Bergoglian Synodality” as “Ironclad Manipulation” – College Of Cardinals Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Five Reasons Why Baptism Is the Greatest Gift You Can Give a Child – P. Perazzo at Church Pop
Near Athens, a Little-Known & Astonishing Mosaic of Mary – Pierre Téqui at Aleteia
A.I. & Authentic Christian Dignity – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Volunteers who Honor the Legacy of Heroes with “Taps” – Tradition, Family, & Property
What Does the Church Say About Rebaptism? – Marcus Peters at Catholic Answers Magazine
Calls to Pregnancy Support Helpline Broke Records in 2025 – Nancy Flanders at Live Action News
How Did the Magi Spend Their Time at Bethlehem? – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
What Would Russia’s Conversion To Our Lady of Fatima Look Like? – Tradition, Family, & Property
Some Basic Principles of Masculinity – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
Ireland’s Leading Anti-Catholic Catholic – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Looking for a New Parish & Crossing Some Off the List – Kevin T. DiCamillo at Crisis Magazine
Ukraine, the Rule of Money & the Art of the Done Deal – Tradition, Family, & Property
Exposing Satanic Infiltration in the Catholic Church: A Shocking Testimony – Jesse Romero
Video: Cardinal Fernandez Makes Bizarre Ultimatum To The Church – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Are Catholics Who Love & Protect Orthodoxy the Late Pope Francis Haters? – Fr. A.J. McDonald
‘If France Dies, Europe Dies’ – Ed West at Wrong Side Of History
The Rise & Fall of Gay Activism – Scott Yenor at First Things
Video: Trump Administration Just Put The American Bishops On Notice – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Benedict XVI’s Master of Ceremonies Fired for Profane Truth-Telling – Chris Jackson
The Fertility Crisis Will Not Be Solved by Economics Alone – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.

News Ticker:
Bishop Barron Praises Bravery of Iranians Protesting Oppressive Regime – Catholic Vote

News Brief:
The Anglican Church is Now a Left Wing NGO – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Welcome to “Ordinary Time” – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
The Renaissance Baptismal Font of the Duomo of Viterbo – S.R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Spectacular Communion Setting! – Jeff Ostrowski at Corpus Christi Watershed
5 Tips To Help Do the 5 First Saturdays Devotion More Devoutly – Tradition, Family, & Property

The Liturgical Laments of Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
Yep, A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How a Home Schooling Mom Teaches Five Children – Bethany S. Mandel on X

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Hottest High Schools in Massachusetts Are Trade Schools – The Wall Street Journal
Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom Destroys Actual Intelligence In Students – The Federalist
With Washington Stepping Back, States Must Step Up – Jane Swift at RealClear Education

Books:
When Re-Enchantment Isn’t Enough – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus

Monday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. In This Photo, Do You See the Greatest Problem With the Fabricated Liturgy – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. Leo’s Brief But Significant Point on Capital Punishment – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
3. Leo’s First Extraordinary Consistory: A Messy Learning Curve & a Handful of Hints – Ror Cæli
4. “We All Knew” – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
5. Cardinal Müller: Leo Will Do the Right Thing for Everyone on Liturgy – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6. Pope Leo Calls for “Sober” Liturgy That Respects Piety – CNA via Adoremus
7. St. Benedict’s Monastery in the Aspen Mountains Shuts Down – Thomas J. Duesterberg at NRO
8. Diocesan Inc.: The Second Avignon Captivity of the Church – James R. Green at Grain of Wheat
9. Video: Hopes For TLM Relief Dashed As Bishop Chooses Not To Act – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
10. Leo XIV: Three Signals From His First Consistory – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican

Recent Posts:
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Dumb & Dumber & Then There’s David Adler – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
As Women Climb the Corporate Ladder, Burnout is an Unwelcome Achievement – G. Isbell at TFP
A Small Fry Replaces a Great Captain – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Clash Within Western Civilization – R.R. Reno at First Things
Invasion America – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Star Trek & Faith with Mark Hansard – The Secrets of Star Trek – Jimmy Akin
A House Servant for Mom & Dad – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Gifts Can We Bring to the Christ Child in These Turbulent Times? Ourselves. – TFP
David – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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

MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From Duplicity to Divine Coherence: How the Liturgy Heals the Fractured Heart – David L. Gray
Leo’s First Extraordinary Consistory: A Messy Learning Curve & a Handful of Hints – Rorate Cæli
Video: Hopes For TLM Relief Dashed As Bishop Chooses Not To Act – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

Epiphanytide:
WDTPRS: Orations of the TLM Feast of the Holy Family – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Epiphany Really Reveals about God – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
The Gospels of the Epiphany (Part II) – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo’s Brief But Significant Point on Capital Punishment – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
Cardinal Müller: Leo Will Do the Right Thing for Everyone on Liturgy – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Pope Leo Calls for “Sober” Liturgy That Respects Piety – CNA via Adoremus
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Violence in Iran, Syria, & Ukraine – National Catholic Register

The Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals:
Cardinal Zen Calls Synodality ‘Ironclad Manipulation’ & ‘Insult’ to Bishops – Edward Pentin
Fisking Serre Varweij Rorate Cæli Article on Concluded Extraordinary Consistory – Fr. McDonald
Leo XIV: Our College? Not a Team of Experts, but a Community of Faith – Silere Non Possum
Leo XIV: Three Signals From His First Consistory – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
College of Cardinals To Meet Annually Under Pope Leo – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Diocesan Inc.: The Second Avignon Captivity of the Church – James R. Green at Grain of Wheat

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
In This Photo, Do You See the Greatest Problem With the Fabricated Liturgy – Fr. A.J. McDonald

The Synodal Drinking Game:
Cardinal Zen Rips Synodal Way, Right After Meeting With Pope Leo – California Catholic Daily
Cardinal Zen Explains it All – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Velvet Revolution of Leo XIV: The Consistory, Church Governance, TLM – Rorate Cæli
Synodality’s End? Will Leo’s Meeting of Cardinals Undo Francis’ Reforms? – Prayerful Posse
As Women Climb the Corporate Ladder, Burnout is an Unwelcome Achievement – G. Isbell at TFP
“We All Knew” – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
The Late Great George Pell & What His Enemies Did Too Him – Dawn Buetner at Cath Wor Rep
Zen Names the Manipulation, Rorate Sells Rehab, Leo Trades Cross for Branding – Chris Jackson
5 Tips To Help Do the 5 First Saturdays Devotion More Devoutly – Tradition, Family, & Property
How They Died: Martyrdom of the Apostles – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
A Fine Line in Using A.I.; Re: Confess for Using AI for Monetary Gains? – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
How The West Betrayed Its Own Sacred Tradition – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
Why Western Churches Need Western Art, & How to Recover It – Adoremus
As You Would Not Refuse Them Food, You Don’t Refuse Them Faith – Kathleen N. Hattrup
The Quiet Aristocracy – Johann Kurtz at Becoming Noble
Canada’s Combatting Hate Act Hates Religious Freedom – Anna Farrow at First Things
Socialism, Private Property, & Virtue – Andrew V. Abela, Ph.D., M.B.A., at Superhabit
Chauvet Cave & Our Ancient Iconographic Impulse – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
Lex Orandi, Whatever – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Stumbling Towards Civil War, a Reckless Driver in Minneapolis, & A Caesarist Prez – Rod Dreher

News Ticker:
St. Benedict’s Monastery in the Aspen Mountains Shuts Down – Thomas J. Duesterberg at NRO

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Altar of the Basilica of St. Ambrose in Milan – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Custom of Dust Coverings for Altars – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bible Sales Soar in England & Wales – Catholic Arena
U.S. Bishops Green-light ‘Catholic American Bible’ & Roman Pontifical – Adoremus
Catholic Wrote Every Word of the New Testament – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Saints as Living Gospels – Brother Joseph Freyaldenhoven at Catholic Stand Magazine

Vatican II at 60:
Cardinal Arinze: The Catholic Church Didn’t Begin 50 Years Ago with Vatican II – The Am Cath
Against Pressures & Narratives, Leo Chooses to Start again from Vatican II – Silere Non Possum

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Virtues, Not Values – Andrew V. Abela, Ph.D., at Superhabit

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Generation That Doesn’t Know What Time It is (Without a Cell Phone) – Fordham Institute
New Jersey is the Latest State to Ban Cellphones During the School Day in Grades K-12 – Y! News
Higher Ed Suffers ‘Brutal Year’ as 9,000 Jobs Cut – Matt Lamb at The College Fix

Books:
The Disastrous Pontificate: Pope Francis’ Rupture from the Magisterium – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

Sunday Late-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Adore the Lord in Holy Attire – Kaleb Hammond at Missio Dei
2. Where was St. Joseph at the Epiphany? – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
3. What Would Russia’s Conversion To Our Lady of Fatima Look Like? – Tradition, Family, & Prop
4. An Evangelical Journey Home to the Catholic Church – Bill & Amy Renje at Catholic Stand
5. How to Get Peace in Your Home – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
6. Video: It Begins Here! Venezuela Prophecy of Servant of God Maria Esperanza – Fr. Chris Alar
7. Lewis & Tolkien at War – Graham McAler at Law & Liberty
8. Yes, the Baptismal Rite Includes an Exorcism; What Every Catholic Should Know – Ch Pop
9. What Is Hell? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
10. If Jesus Had No Sin, Then Why Was He Baptized? – Church Pop

Recent Posts:
SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
C.S. Lewis Knew about Midwits in 1945 – The American Catholic

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Islamist Britain? – Andrew Stuttaford at National Review

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Believe No Rumors Until They Have Been Officially Denied – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Raymond Arroyo: The Revolution is Underway in Iran – Don McClarey at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
On Popes, Papal Documents, & Liturgies; Quiz – The Editors at Adoremus
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Ukraine, the Rule of Money & the Art of the Done Deal – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Five Reasons Zohran Mamdani Will Not Save New York – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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

SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Adore the Lord in Holy Attire – Kaleb Hammond at Missio Dei
An Evangelical Journey Home to the Catholic Church – Bill & Amy Renje at Catholic Stand
What Would Russia’s Conversion To Our Lady of Fatima Look Like? – Tradition, Family, & Property

The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord:
The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Caroline Godin at Epic Pew
Where was St. Joseph at the Epiphany? – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
If Jesus Had No Sin, Then Why Was He Baptized? – Church Pop

Epiphanytide:
The Gospels of the Epiphany (Part I) – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
An Ambrosian Chant for Vespers of the Epiphany, “Omnes Patriarchæ” – Adoremus
The Holy Name in the Holy Family – Father Coleridge Reader

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo’s Invitation: Dedicate Today to Remembering Your Baptism – Kathleen N. Hattrup
Pope Leo XIV: Liturgical Singing Requires ‘Deep Spiritual Life’ – CNA via Adoremus

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Celibacy & Spiritual Warfare – Fr. Joseph Gill at Crisis Magazine
Divine Causality & the Problem of Suffering – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Comparison is the Thief of Joy – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand Magazine
How to Get Peace in Your Home – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
The Marian Devotion of St. John Henry Newman – Angela Cuba at Tradition & Sanity
St. Catherine Labouré, Her Visions, & How They Changed the World – Dawn Buetner at CWR
Work Is Not Our Purpose – Kenneth Cramer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Foundations & Pillars: New Book Offers Blueprint for Domestic Church – R. Budd at Adoremus
Video: It Begins Here! Venezuela Prophecy of Servant of God Maria Esperanza – Fr. Chris Alar
A Year of Sacred Images; An Inheritance We Can Still Inhabit – Hilary White at The Sacred. . .
The Rule of Life: A Path to Sainthood – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine
Yes, the Baptismal Rite Includes an Exorcism – What Every Catholic Should Know – Church Pop
What Is Hell? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
Are Saints Only in Heaven? No! You are called a Saint in Scripture! – Steve Ray at Defenders of. . .
Embracing the Universal Call to Holiness – Brother Joseph Freyaldenhoven at Catholic Stand
Video: Warning: The Nature of The Antichrist According to Brother Adso – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
New Year’s Talk on Fatima – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Lewis & Tolkien at War – Graham McAler at Law & Liberty
What Was the Point of Animal Sacrifices? – Filemonas at Ecce Magnus Dei

News Ticker:
Reverend John R. McFadden, R.I.P. – Ciavarelli

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Gifts Can We Bring to the Christ Child in These Turbulent Times? Ourselves. – TFP

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza Reveals He Prioritizes Prayer Before Every Game – Ch P

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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

FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘An Authentic Christian Gentleman’: Friends & Colleagues Remember Russell Shaw – The Reg
We Are Our Rites. . . “In Some Way or Another”, I Guess – Fr. Z’s Blog
When a Diocese Undermines Its Own Vocations: Charlotte’s Martin – Sarah Cain at Crisis

Note:
Please pray for the repose of the soul of my beloved mother, Hortencia “Orty” Edwards, who entered into her eternal reward on December 20. Please also pray for the repose of the soul of my wonderful mother-in-law, Inela “Nela” Carcamo, who entered into her eternal reward on January 7. Please also pray for my impeccable father-in-law, Jorge, as he begins his final hours in this fallen world.

In addition, my wife, Lili, and I would greatly appreciate your prayers as we navigate this sorrowful yet joyful season of our lives—joyful because both of our mothers fought the good fight and finished the race.

– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

P.S. If you wish to assist us in our finances for the funeral and columbarium, you can go here (this crowdfunding page will be updated to reflect our new circumstances)

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of January – Catholic World Report
Leo’s New Ferula Coinciding With the New Beginning of His Holiness’ Papacy – Fr. A.J. McDonald
An Old Poet’s Advice to the Pope – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
Glorious Mass of the Consistory of Cardinals & Pope. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

The Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals:
About the Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Liturgy Sidestepped at Pope Leo XIV’s First Consistory? – Edward Pentin
Liturgy is Off the Agenda for the Consistory – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
If Synodality is a Main Topic of the Consistory, That Means Synodality is an Issue – Fr. McDonald
Will the College of Cardinals Find Its Voice? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Video: Pope Leo’s Consistory Gets Off To A Weird Start – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Why the Consistory Is Officially Just Another Synodal Dumpster Fire – Radical Fidelity
Pope Leo to Hold Next Consistory in June, Hopes for Annual Meetings With Cardinals – Ed Pentin
Leo Will Meet Regularly With the College of Cardinals – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

The Liturgical Laments of Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
The Charlotte Dubia Test the Limits of a Bishop’s Authority – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Cath Cult
Don’t Consecrate Idiots as Bishops – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Vatican II at 60:
Gen Z Has Rejected Vatican II – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Vatican II at the Crossroads of Leo XIV’s Pontificate – Mark Lambert at Complicit Clergy
Leo’s Hermeneutic Concerning Vatican II is That of Pope Benedict XVI. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Vatican II Has Been a Disaster for the Church – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: Is Pope Leo XIV Making Vatican II Great Again? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
Vatican II is God – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
In Search of the True Catholic Church Or I’m Sick of the Fake, Gay, Church of Synodality – PF
Covering Herself Up in Shame, the German Church Goes Completely Bonkers – Catholic Conclave
Delusion: Tina Thompson Thinks She’s a Catholic Priest – A.C. Fountain, Esq., at The Taos Tattler

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Minnesota Diocese Gives ‘Ad Orientem’ Worship a Shot – Jonathan Liedl at The Reg
Five Tips To Help Do the Five First Saturdays Devotion More Devoutly – Tradition, Family, & Prop
There’s Better Historical Evidence for Christ Than for a Lot of People We Take for Granted – CA
Looking to the Star of the New Evangelization – Fr. Edward Lee Looney at Ignitum Today
Advice for Confessing the Sin of Pornography – Theo McManigal at Catholic Answers Magazine
Where the Eyes Go, the Soul Follows – Brother Simeon Jaeger at The Imaginative Conservative
What Gifts Can We Bring to the Christ Child in These Turbulent Times? Ourselves. – TFP
The Problem of the Catholic Influencer – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Cussing, Cursing, & Swearing . . . Oh My! – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Magazine
Why Do Young Priests Leave? – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas at Catholic World Report
The Church of Sarah Mullally – Damian Thompson & R.R. Reno at First Things
Strobe Lights, Sacred Rites – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
KPop Demon Hunters & the Spiritual Combat – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
DJ Padre Guilherme Sparks Backlash in Lebanon – Catholic Arena
Five Takeaways From SEEK 2026 – Grace Kimzey at National Catholic Register
Catholic Camp Credits Our Lady of Champion for Protection From Wildfire in California – Ch P
Intentions That Matter – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
Cardinal Zen: Is the Church Committing Suicide to Accommodate the World? – TACatholic
Posture Matters: The Case for Altar Rails – Thomas Colsy at Catholic Herald
When No-Fault Divorce Turns Children into Commodities – Carl R. Trueman at First Things
Couple to Couple League’s Fertility Science Inst Warns of Harmful Content in Fertility Apps – IT
Cardinal Sarah on Sacred Music, the Four Last Things, & True Peace – Ed Pentin
The Key To Preserving Marriage: Rejecting Sameness – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
Video: Why is The West ignoring Jimmy Lai? – The Spectator
Canterbury Fails – Damian Thompson at First Things
The Art of the “Dark Ages” – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
The Modernist in Each of Us – Dom Pius Mary Noonan at Oriens Journal

News Ticker:
Russia Loses a Million Orthodox Adherents Each Year – Asia News

News Brief:
NFL Player Raises Awareness for Persecuted Christians – Catholic Arena

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Epiphanytide: A Season of Light, Revelation, & Wonder – Ashley T. Wallace at The Liturgical Home
Why Look to the East? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
Now That You’re Shunning Bad Hymns . . . Stop Announcing Them! – Corpus Christi Watershed
The Mass Is Speaking to You: Understanding the Sunday Readings – David L. Gray
A New Cope by Paramentica Vestments – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
On the Birth of Our Lord from Mother Mectilde of the Blessed Sacrament – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope’s Prayer for January: Is That The New Catholic Bible (NCB)? – Catholic Bible Talk
Biblical Answers to Three Protestant “Mary Mistakes” – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence. . .

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Polish Mystic You Wish You Knew Sooner – Paul Suski at Catholic Exchange
The Light of Christ is Always Our Guide. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Texas A&M Bans Plato – Micaiah Bilger at The College Fix
DEI Has No Place in Our K-12 Classrooms – Rhyen Staley at The Hill
The Slow Decline of Public Education – E. Jeffrey Ludwig at American Thinker

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Video: The US Bishops Are Scamming Faithful Catholics – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why I Don’t Buy the Media’s Jan 6 Narrative – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Five Reasons Zohran Mamdani Will Not Save New York – Tradition, Family, & Property
Keir’s National Suicide Service is a Moral Catastrophe in the Making – Dan Hitchens at Spiked
Minneapolis Daycare Scandal Reveals The Trajectory Of Blue Zone Fraud Culture – The Federalist

Dār al-Islām vs. Christendom:
Tulsa, Oklahoma: Dar al-Islam – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Picking up the Golden Thread of Western Civilization – R. Jared Stoudt, O.S.B. Obl., Ph.D.
Three Considerations About What Happened in Venezuela – Tradition, Family, & Property
The Old Lion is Dead – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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