Robert Edwards
13 March AD 2026
1:30 pm
BIG PVLPIT:
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Lost Relics of the Holy Cross Found in Argentina – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
How to Navigate Spiritual Warfare with Dan Burke – Lila Rose Show
Conservatives Attending Church Weekly Least Prone to Mental Health Dx – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D.
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV’s Teaching on the Six Faces of Christ Jesus (Dilexi Te) – David L. Gray, Th.M., at CSM
Leo Gives a Great Catechesis on Confession, Sin, the Need for Confession – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
What Does It Mean to Be the Pope’s ‘Almoner’, & Why is It a Position of Trust? – Rome Reports
Lent:
LENTCAzT 2026 – 24: Friday 3rd Week in Lent – Evangelize with Our Lives – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Seven Deadly Sins: Envy – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On My Head
Lenten Fasting: Vegetarian & Vegan Meal Ideas – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Stand Magazine
March is the Month of Saint Joseph:
Exorcist Diary: St Joseph in an Exorcism – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
How a Forgotten Nun’s Visions Shed ‘New Light’ on the Life of St. Joseph – Angelus
Just Wary Theory & Iran:
War on Iran Was Not ‘Unprovoked’ – Brendan O’Neill at The Spectator
An Armchair Quarterback Generation – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Francis Deserted Just-War Tradition, Vatican Unable to Hash War & Peace – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Benedictine Doctor of the Liturgy Appointed as Bishop for Belleville – Catholic Unscripted
Suspect Arrested After Nebraska Deacon Found Murdered, Police Say – EWTN News
The Suburbanization of Catholicism – Aaron M. Renn at The Hedgehog Review
Not the Re-Enchantment We Ordered: A Christian Revival – Mary Harrington
The Prospects & Perils of Reviving Gender Roles – Portia Berry-Kilby at The Catholic Herald
The Plight of Catholics in British Colonial America – A.J. Yanik, M.A., at Catholic Stand Magazine
Julian the Apostate’s Epic Flop to Rebuild Temple in Jerusalem in AD 363 – Gloria Romanorum
Synodal Church Derailing & Traditionalism, While Elitist, Staying the Course – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Video: Heretic Bishop Rejects Teaching & Papal Authority, Demands Evil Reform – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Catholicism Isn’t the Religion of Nice – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Immodestly Dressed Tourists & a Carnival Atmosphere Inside St. Peter’s Basilica – Daily Compass
How Google A.I. Describes the Infamous Blogger of Southern Orders – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Beware the “Orthobro” – Stephen G. Adubato at First Things
New TAN: Matins Lectionary: Complete Readings from Trad Roman Breviary – Fr. Z’s Blog
Dear USCCB, This Is How to Behave Like a Bishop – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Tech Billionaire Lectures on Anti-Christ Near Vatican, Church Backs Away – N. Winfield via Crux
Armaged-Again – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Return of Silence in an Age of Noise – Delphine Chui at The Catholic Herald
Parents & Teachers Threaten to Turn California’s Trans School Policies Upside Down – TFP
Synodality Report on Women in Church: No Mention of a Female Diaconate – OSV News
Cardinal Red: Only the Color Remains, the Courage is Gone – The American Catholic
Lou Holtz & Our Lady on the Dome – Fr. Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C., at First Things
Why Do Cardinals Betray Their Oaths in the Conclaves? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
FSSPX:
Illicit Consecrations: The SSPX & the Chinese Bishops – Aurelio Porfiri at 1 Peter 5
Chur, Canon Law, & the SSPX – Nuntiatoria
The Rise of Islam in The West:
British Culture Under Attack—by Its Curators – Joanna Williams at City Journal
Rising Muslim Attitudes Among Young in Germany – TEC News
The Islamic Blasphemy Law has Arrived to the U.K. – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D., at New Eng Cath
Why Islam Seeks Shelter Under The Banner Of The Left – Dimpee Brar at The Federalist
The Systematic Erosion of Christian Heritage in Kosovo – Batko Slaviša Milačić at TEC
Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Presumption & Despair Are Two Sides of the Same Coin – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why It’s Important to Teach Your Kids How to Be Virtuous – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Screens in Schools Have Been a Catastrophic Failure – Mary Wakefield at The Spectator
Books:
Stop Trying to Race-Swap Shakespeare – Simon Evans at Spiked
Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Something’s Wrong When Politicians Call Upon Gangs for Help – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to Be a One-Hit Wonder: The Ibram X. Kendi Story – Luther Ray Abel at National Review
Thursday Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. The Disastrous Pontificate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. 30 Facts About Childhood Today that Will Terrify You – Ted Gioia via After Babel
3. What Does a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Look Like? – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand Magazine
4. The Reprehensible Cardinal McElroy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Video: “Orthodox” Bishop Attacks Young Ladies for Being Trad Wives – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
6. Update on Fr. Z – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Ford CEO Gifts Pope Leo XIV Custom Chicago-Inspired Car – National Catholic Register
8. Bankruptcy, Scandal, & Empty Catechism Rooms – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
9. Pope Leo XIV Appoints Another Augustinian as the New Papal Almoner – Rome Reports
10. Identifying as LGBTQ Is No Longer Cool for Young Adults – The American Spectator
Thursday Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
Why God Punishes Us For Sins After He Removes Our Guilt – Nate Guyear at Catholic Exchange
Sweet Mystery of Life, I Mean, Color, You Finally Confused Me. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Long Shadow of a Lie: The Duke Lacrosse Rape Hoax, 20 Years Later – The American Spectator
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Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Catholic References:
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Muslim Terror Attacks in the U.S.:
Muslim Killed After Ramming Vehicle Into Detroit-Area Synagogue – Elise Winland at Zeale
A Muslim, Who is Now Dead, Opened Fire at Virginia-Based Old Dominion University – Zeale
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
James Talarico is Too Woke for Conservatives & Too White for Liberals – Scott Greer
Jefferson Talked the Talk, But Never Walked the Walk – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
New Pro-Family Coalition Threatens the Future of the Obergefell Decision – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cuba Will Release 51 People From Prison in an Unexpected Move – EWTN News
Greek Tips on How to Beat Persia, Err, Iran – Peter Jones at The Spectator
If The West Dies, It Will Be a Suicide – The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Luxembourg Shamefully Enshrined Abortion in its Constitution – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Three Reasons Why the Victory at the U. of Notre Dame Was Important – Tradition, Fam, & Prop
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News 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
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