TVESDAY EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ash Wednesday: Fasting, Abstinence, & Remarks on Coffee & the Brushing of Teeth – Fr. Z’s Blog

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo to Mark Start of Lent With Historic Procession on Ancient Roman Hill – EWTN News
The Unconventional Fast Suggested by the Pope for Lent – Rome Reports

Lent:
Ask Father: Ashes on Very Small Children, Babies? Priests Invited to Comment – Fr. Z’s Blog
200 Meters of History Behind Ash Wednesday in Rome: Procession & Two Churches – Rome Reps
Middling Lent – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Lent Is Like ‘Pre-Season’ Training – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Magazine
Ash Wednesday – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
Ash Wednesday: Entering the Desert With Jesus – Ashley Tumlin Wallace at The Liturgical Home
Fasting Will Save the World – Clement Harrold at The Catholic Herald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Composer Andrew Dittman Releases New Collection of Sacred Music – David Clayton at NLM
Our Futile Prior Pope Went Right Along With This Anti-Christian Hoax – Don McClarey, J.D.
Child Sacrifice? An Unfortunate Take on Cardinal Parolin’s Speech – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at CC
Deliver Us from Evil: Food Delivery Will Bring the Collapse of Civilization – First Things
Video: California Is Trying To Ban Religious Education – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at RTT
The Skojec File Remastered: Evolving for 2026 & Beyond – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
Here’s Another Multiple Murder You Won’t Hear Much About – The American Catholic
When Traveling, Mind Your Shoes, Socks & Civility – Gary Isbel at Tradition, Family, & Property
The Epstein Cataclysm – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
Bish Martin Kicking People in the Teeth & Then Asking Donations is a Poor Strategy – TACath
St. Peter’s on Shaky Ground? 400 Years Later, Vatican Reviews Basilica’s Structure – Rome Reps
Do Catholics Really Have to Tithe? – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
Viva Cristo Rey! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pandemic of Lunacy Now Rated #1 in Two More Amazon Categories – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
New Network Offers Lifeline to Converts From Islam to the Catholic Faith – Ed Pentin at The Reg
Did Vatican II Change Doctrine About the Separation of Church & State? – Catholic Stand Magaz
Well! Biologically They Are Male & Female—a Conundrum – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
What Jesus Told a 17th-Century Mystic about the Merciful Power of Confession – Church Pop
Faith, Lourdes’s Peace, & a Physical Healing – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand Magazine
Brooklyn Diocese to Close Seven Elementary Schools in June – Grace Porto at Zeale
Archbishop-Elect Richard Moth on his Plans for Westminster Diocese – The Catholic Herald
Is Trump Going To Heaven? – Mary Klumpenhouwer at Catholic Stand Magazine
Abiding in a Providence of Books – Lindsey Weishar at Word on Fire

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Competition Coming for the SAT, ACT, AP, & International Baccalaureate – Real Clear Education

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Public School Spending Per Child vs. Homeschooling Costs – The Art of Purpose on X

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
“Wuthering Heights” Is for the TikTok Generation – Evie Solheim at First Things

The Lavender Mafia:
Catholics Reject Unorthodox Speakers at the Religious Education Conference (REC) – TFP

Monday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Doubling Down on Pope Francis’ Reforms – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. Feel the Sadness: An Open Letter to Fr. Dowd – The Observer at the University of Notre Dame
3. Lincoln Dioc. is the Only Dioc. w/o Girl Altar Servers & the Most Vocations – Modern Papist
4. “The Dark Ages”? – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.
5. Is Evil Taking Place in Minneapolis? – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
6. Start Here – Welcome to The Skojec File! – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
7. Trump’s Right Hand Man, Marco Rubio: Don & Bishop Barron Agree – The American Catholic
8. How to Soften a Hard Heart During Lent – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
9. Who Cares About These Questions Concerning the Liturgy? Maybe 0.1%? – Fr. A.J. McDonald
10. Lenten Resolutions Made Simple: 4 Powerful Ways to Grow in Holiness this Lent – Ch Pop

Monday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
A New Resource for Lent from Paraclete Press – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
What Alberto Ravagnani’s Exit from the Priesthood Gets Wrong About Celibacy – Fr. G. Jennings
Video: Catholic Priest Arrested For Blessing A Church – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at RTT
The History of Confession – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

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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:
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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Much of Leftism is the Howls of Spoiled & Destructive Brats – The American Catholic
Faith, Practicality, & Honor Concerns about Greenland – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Mag
Jesse Jackson Dies at Age 84 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How We Engineer the American Transition – Aaron M. Renn

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Eileen Gu has Earned All the Opprobrium She is Getting – The American Catholic
“With the Help of Allah,” an Ex-Terrorist Runs for Local Elections in UK – Tradition, Fam, & Prop
Dark Lagers are the Winter Beers Too Many Drinkers Overlook – Lauren Buzzeo at Food & Wine

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How Suffering of the Living Can Benefit the Poor Souls in Purgatory – Tradition, Family, & 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
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 EVENING EDITION

Preparing for Lent:
How to Soften a Hard Heart During Lent – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
A New Resource for Lent from Paraclete Press – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Looking Toward Lent – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
Celebrating Shrove Tuesday: The End of Carnival – Ashley Tumlin Wallace at The Liturgical Home
Lenten Resolutions Made Simple: 4 Powerful Ways to Grow in Holiness this Lent – Church Pop

The University of Notre Dame Scandal:
Feel the Sadness: An Open Letter to Fr. Dowd – The Observer at the University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame’s Crisis of Leadership – James F. Keating, Ph.D., at The Fourth Watch
Notre Dame Must Choose Courage – The Observer at the University of Notre Dame

FSSPX:
Archbishop Lefebvre: Reflections on the ‘Suspension a Divinis’ (1976) – The WM Review
Italian: Here Are the Secret Minutes of the Meeting Between Paul VI & Lefebvre – Andrea Tornielli

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Lincoln Dioc. is the Only Dioc. w/o Girl Altar Servers & the Most Vocations – Modern Papist on X
Doubling Down on Pope Francis’ Reforms – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
“The Dark Ages”? – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.
Is Evil Taking Place in Minneapolis? – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
Trump’s Right Hand Man, Marco Rubio: Don & Bishop Barron Agree – The American Catholic
Video: Catholic Priest Arrested For Blessing A Church – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at RTT
Start Here – Welcome to The Skojec File! – Steve Skojec
Who Cares About These Questions Concerning the Liturgy? Maybe 0.1%? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The History of Confession – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
The Unseen Architect: The Legacy & Leadership of St. Catherine de’ Ricci – Catholic Stand Magaz
Another Church Torched in Scotland – Islam Invasion on X
Rubio Stresses Euro-Christian Ties to U.S. – California Catholic Daily
‘Sacred Wine’: How Monks Built Europe’s Wine Culture – S. Tadié at National Catholic Register
Ending the “Empty Honorifics” Argument Against the Papacy – Benjamin John
What Alberto Ravagnani’s Exit from the Priesthood Gets Wrong About Celibacy – Fr. G. Jennings
Ten Great Requiem Masses – Stephen M. Klugewicz, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
Why Are So Many People at Mass on Ash Wednesday? – Felix Miller at Zeale
Humility & Receptivity Needed in Catholic Dating – Patrick O’Hearn at Catholic Exchange

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ave Maria University to Open Campus in Ireland – Kate Quiñones at EWTN News

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Tim Walz’s K–12 Racial Ideology Regime – Katherine Kersten at First Things

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Catholics Reject Unorthodox Speakers at the Religious Education Conference (REC) – TFP

Sunday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Leo Abolishes a Francis 2024 Decree! Is Traditionis Custodes Next? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. Leo Approves Beatification for Bishop who Let Youths to Touch his Private Parts – Ch. Jackson
3. Young French Traditional Catholic Activist Murdered During Clashes in Lyon – Catholic Herald
4. Leo XIV, Approaching the SSPX Situation – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
5. Clothed With Beauty – Anna Kalinowska & Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
6. This is the Way the Novus Ordo Must Be Celebrated, Dignified & Reverent! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
7. Catholics Reject Unorthodox Speakers at the Religious Education Conference (REC) – TFP
8. Archbishop Gomez, Sodomy, & James Martin – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
9. Sex After Christianity – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
10. The Silent Revolution: Taking Back the Catholic Church – Petite Fleur

Sunday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
SSPX Game Theory – James R. Green at Grain Of Wheat
A Fine Analysis of the Negotiations Between the Vatican & the SSPX – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
Video: Faithful Catholics Plead with Pope for Help Against Wicked Bishop – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

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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:
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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
No Admiral Presidents – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
“With the Help of Allah,” an Ex-Terrorist Runs for Local Elections in UK – Tradition, Fam, & Prop
Insanity Is Its Own Punishment: E. Michael Jones Turns Even More Nuts – The American Catholic
But It Was Free: The Slippery Slope is a Water Slide in Canada – The American Catholic
An Immense Ignorance Over Paternity Law – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Robert Duvall Dies at Age 95 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Suffering of the Living Can Benefit the Poor Souls in Purgatory – Tradition, Family, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
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
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 EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What It’s Like to Make Pilgrimage to Lourdes & Serve the Sick: María’s Story – Rome Reports
Clothed With Beauty – Anna Kalinowska & Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
Young French Traditional Catholic Activist Murdered During Clashes in Lyon – Catholic Herald

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo XIV, Approaching the SSPX Situation – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Leo Abolishes a Francis 2024 Decree! Is Traditionis Custodes Next? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Preparing for Lent:
Against Passivity in the Spiritual Life – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
From Illusion to Truth: Entering the Drama of Lent – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Pope’s Lenten Message: Abstain From Harsh Words & Rash Judgement – Vatican News

The University of Notre Dame Scandal:
USCCB Pres Backs Local Bishop’s Confrontation of Notre Dame Over Pro-Abor Prof – Zeale

FSSPX:
Bish Eleganti Warns SSPX Consecrations w/o Papal Mandate would be ‘Schismatic Act’ – The CH
SSPX Game Theory – James R. Green at Grain Of Wheat
Signs of Dialogue in a Pivotal Week for the Vatican – Michael Haynes at The Catholic Herald
A Fine Analysis of the Negotiations Between the Vatican & the SSPX – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From Bach to Sondheim: Why Great Music Still Matters – Michael White at The Catholic Herald
Pakistani Court Gives Muslim Kidnapper Custody of 13-Year-Old Christian Girl – Uzay Bulut
A Legal Avenue to Overturning Obergefell – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Video: Faithful Catholics Plead with Pope for Help Against Wicked Bishop – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
What Has to Happen for Us to Love Babies Again – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
250 hours of Adoration – USCCB
Relic Hunter: The Skull of St. Valentine – Rome Reports
This is the Way the Novus Ordo Must Be Celebrated, Dignified & Reverent! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Silent Revolution: Taking Back the Catholic Church – Petite Fleur
Leo Approves Beatification for Bishop who Allowed Youths to Touch his Private Parts – C. Jackson
New Platform Features Virtual Map for Finding Adoration Chapels Around U.S. – Zeale
Will Canada Soon Be Euthanizing Babies? – Fleur Elizabeth Meston at The Spectator
Epstein, History, & Human Nature – Rod Dreher
Catholics Reject Unorthodox Speakers at the Religious Education Conference (REC) – TFP
My Time With Demons & Angels at Mount Melleray – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
A New Study Challenges the Mental-Health Claims of “Gender-Affirming Care” – City Journal
Can Objects Bring Spirits Into Your Home? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Sex After Christianity – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Suffering of the Living Can Benefit the Poor Souls in Purgatory – Tradition, Family, & Prop

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How to Assess Your Classroom Culture – Mandi Gerth at The Educational Renaissance Podcast

Friday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Archbishop Gomez, Sodomy, & James Martin – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
2. Catholics Reject Unorthodox Speakers at the Religious Education Conference (REC) – TFP
3. Why I’m Done with the University of Notre Dame – Christian S. Smith, Ph.D., at First Things
4. When Jesus Makes an Unreasonable Request – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
5. The Atlantic Profiles Your Working Boy – Rod Dreher
6. An Evangelical Christian Discovers the Catholic Mass is Worship! – David L. Gray, Th.M.
7. Fr. Allan J. McDonald Rants about Cardinal McElroy & the FSSPX – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
8. The SSPX is Not the Problem – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
9. Don McClarey Rebukes Ed Feser Over International Law – The American Catholic
10. Enemy Number One of The Left: Traditional Catholicism – The American Catholic

Friday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Stop Equating Ramadan to Lent – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at Crisis Magazine
The Vatican Puts the Ball in SSPXs Hand – What Will They Do with It? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Video: Heretic Synodal Bishops Get Blistering Rebuke from Card Muller – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

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Daily Readings:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Catholic References:
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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Thank God, You’re Not God! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Britain Can Always Get Worse – Theodore Dalrymple at The American Conservative
Mr. Lincoln Would Feel Right at Home – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Vanishing Anglo-Saxon – Paul Birch at The European Conservative

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Do You Control Your Phone, or Does It Control You? – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
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
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 EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why I’m Done with the University of Notre Dame – Christian S. Smith, Ph.D., at First Things
An Evangelical Christian Discovers the Catholic Mass is Worship! – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Catholics Reject Unorthodox Speakers at the Religious Education Conference (REC) – TFP

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The Liturgy of Littleness: At the Heart of Leo XIV’s One Homily – David L. Gray, Th.M., at CSM

The University of Notre Dame, Fame Or Faith:
Notre Dame Must Choose Courage – Liam Kelly the Notre Dame Observer
Catholics Blast Notre Dame’s Promotion of Abortion Activist – S.A. McCarthy at Americ Spectator

FSSPX:
The Vatican Puts the Ball in SSPXs Hand – What Will They Do with It? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Address of the Superior of the French District of the SSPX to the Faithful – Catholic Conclave
The SSPX is Not the Problem – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Archbishop Gomez, Sodomy, & James Martin – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
When Jesus Makes an Unreasonable Request – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Dal Molin Stefano: Introducing an Italian Iconography Studio, Workshop & Supplier – Lit Art Jour
Stop Equating Ramadan to Lent – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at Crisis Magazine
I’ve Got a Secret. . . From the Votive Mass “to Beg for the Grace of Dying Well” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Video: Heretic Synodal Bishops Get Blistering Rebuke from Card Muller – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Enemy Number One of The Left: Traditional Catholicism – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
Fr. Allan J. McDonald Rants about Cardinal McElroy & the FSSPX – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
The Atlantic Profiles Your Working Boy – Rod Dreher
Video: Bishop Unwisely Fans The Flames Of Division In America – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at RTT
We Only Epstein’s Crimes Morally Reprehensible Because of Christianity – Paul Anleitner on X
How Suffering of the Living Can Benefit the Poor Souls in Purgatory – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Godparenting: A Spiritual Calling – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
In Praise of Gardening – James Haninck at New Oxford Review
Hospitality as a Way of Life – Noelle Mering at The Catholic Herald
What Is Tradition? Fidelity & Treason – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Don McClarey Rebukes Ed Feser Over International Law – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
Here’s What You Can Do With Blessed Candles – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When God Fights, Small Consequence if Hand that Holds the Sword is Big or Little – The Am Cath
Things I Learned From A Brother In Christ – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
Diagramming Catholic Prayer – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Culture War: Classical Education’s Double-Edged Sword – M.A. Signorelli at The Cornerstone

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is a Four-Year Degree Worth It? – Sian Leah Beilock at Wall Street Journal

Thursday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Pope Fills See Vacant for 13 Years – The Catholic Herald
2. The Real Rot in the Modern Church: University of Notre Dame – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
3. Letter from Hell – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
4. SSPX Meeting with Doctrine of the Faith, Wherein Fr. Z Doesn’t Exactly Rant – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. Seven Steps to Help Us Control Our Minds – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand Magazine
6. SSPX Issues Official Response Following Meeting with Cardinal Fernandez – Diane Montagna
7. The Image of Our Lady of Lourdes That’s Not There but Everyone Sees It – EWTN News
8. Another Day, Another Homicidal Trans Maniac – Rod Dreher
9. A Stunning Renovation of a Carmelite Monastery Chapel – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
10. The Truth about Invincible Ignorance – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Thursday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Pope Leo to Resume the Tradition of Visiting Local Parishes – Rome Reports
With the Bad News Comes Some Good News & an Action Item! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Farewell to the Pocket Paperback – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review

Recent Posts:
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TVESDAY EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Daily Readings:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group

Catholic References:
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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Communism Working Out in New York City as Well as it Always Does – The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Spanish Left Has an Undying Hatred for the Church – D. McClarey at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Do You Control Your Phone, or Does It Control You? – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Depraved Hollyweird – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
As Islam Surpasses Christianity in Practice, Many Ask: Is Holy Mother Russia Holy? – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Has the Keyboard Slain the Quill? New Jersey Schools Don’t Think So – Gary Isbell at TFP
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
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

THVRSDAY EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Real Rot in the Modern Church: University of Notre Dame – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo to Resume the Tradition of Visiting Local Parishes – Rome Reports
Pope Fills See Vacant for 13 Years – The Catholic Herald
Leo Quotes St. Jerome at Wednesday Audience: Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of God – RR

Preparing for Lent:
Seven Steps to Help Us Control Our Minds – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand Magazine
How Suffering of the Living Can Benefit the Poor Souls in Purgatory – Tradition, Family, & Prop

FSSPX:
SSPX Meeting with Doctrine of the Faith, Wherein Fr. Z Doesn’t Exactly Rant – Fr. Z’s Blog
SSPX Issues Official Response Following Meeting with Vatican Doctrine Chief – Diane Montagna
“In Necessariis Unitas, in Dubiis Libertas, in Omnibus Caritas”, the SSPX & Holy See – Fr. Z’s Blog
Vatican Warns SSPX to Suspend Episcopal Ordinations, Offers Dialogue – Diane Montagna
Body Slam or Bluff? The SSPX–Rome Showdown May Be a War of Perception – The Weltgeist
Vatican Slams SSPX Request for Bishops – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Medieval Art & Liturgical Objects at the Musée de Cluny in Paris – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
With the Bad News Comes Some Good News & an Action Item! – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Letter from Hell – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
The Truth about Invincible Ignorance – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Another Day, Another Homicidal Trans Maniac – Rod Dreher
Farewell to the Pocket Paperback – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
A Paradigm Shift for English Catholicism: A Response – Fr. Edward Hauschild
When Halftime Feels More Like Little Time Left – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: “Illegal” Ordination Performed by Bishop with World Watching – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
A Stunning Renovation of a Carmelite Monastery Chapel – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
The Image of Our Lady of Lourdes That’s Not There but Everyone Sees It – EWTN News
On the 13th Anniversary of Benedict XVI’s Resignation Announcement – Roma Locuta Est
Do You Control Your Phone, or Does It Control You? – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Video: Olympic Games Embraces Satanism Yet Again – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at RTT
Too Little or Too Much Devotion to Mary? Revised Statutes of Pont Internatl Marian Acad – CC
King Cake Cinnamon Rolls – Lilly Stone at Garden & Gun
Rediscovering Risk: Lessons From the Parable of the Talents – D.J. Ganley at The Catholic Herald
Blue States’ Demographic Nightmare – Steven Malanga at City Journal

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: Domine Ut Videam: The Prayer & Promise of Catholic Liberal Arts Education – J.M. DeJak

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From Dewey’s Dream to Today’s Nightmare: How Socialist Education Bore Bitter Fruit – R.B.

Wednesday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. A Defense of Scott Hahn & the Hahn School – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
2. I Don’t Know What to Make of This: Syncretism Run Amuck – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Furious Attack on Papal Teaching by Architect of Traditionis Custodes – Catholic Conclave
4. We Can’t Pretend It Doesn’t Exist, Addiction Within the Monastery Walls – Silere Non Possum
5. Heterodox Shook Over Leo’s Ordinary Magisterial Teaching on Priesthood – Fr. McDonald
6. ‘We Have Males. We Need Men’ – Rod Dreher
7. The Pope Sings Ave Maria Before Our Lady of Lourdes in the Paul VI Hall – Rome Reports
8. Caravaggio’s the Taking of Christ: A Masterpiece Shaped by Violence – Fr. Gavan Jennings
9. Hating America & Immigration – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
10. “For the Grace of Dying Well” – Fr. Z’s Blog

Wednesday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
A Visit to the Rectory of Vancouver Cathedral – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
Pope Leo, Dei Verbum, & Evangelii Gaudium – Fr. Robert B. Imbelli at The Catholic World Report
Video: Heretic Bishops Offer A Harry Potter Mass – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

Recent Posts:
VVEDNESDAY EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
TVESDAY EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EVENING 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:
Mr. Bean Britain – Ed West at Wrong Side Of History

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Jean-Luc Melenchon is Looking Forward to a “Creolized” France – G. Mortimer at The Spectator

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hamnet & the Myth of Radical Autonomy – Beatrice Scudeler, M.St., at Public Discourse
Who Really Failed Gen Z? The Truth About the College Literacy Crisis – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Has the Keyboard Slain the Quill? New Jersey Schools Don’t Think So – Gary Isbell at TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Brutal Attack on TFP Campaign in Germany, Abortionists Shows Its True Colors – TFP
As Islam Surpasses Christianity in Practice, Many Ask: Is Holy Mother Russia Holy? – TFP
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
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

VVEDNESDAY EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
I Don’t Know What to Make of This: Syncretism Run Amuck – Fr. Z’s Blog

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The Pope Sings Ave Maria Before Our Lady of Lourdes in the Paul VI Hall – Rome Reports
Pope Leo, Dei Verbum, & Evangelii Gaudium – Fr. Robert B. Imbelli at The Catholic World Report
Pope Leo’s Travel Calendar Comes Into Focus – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

FSSPX to Consecrate Bishops:
Interview of the Superior General of the Society of St. Pius X on the Consecrations – Rorate Cæli

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Defense of Scott Hahn & the Hahn School – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
Furious Attack on Papal Teaching by Architect of Traditionis Custodes – Catholic Conclave
SSPX, the German Church, & the Crisis of Unity – Hans Feichtinger at First Things
Heterodox Freaking Out Over Leo’s Ordinary Magisterial Teaching on Priesthood – Fr. McDonald
Video: Heretic Bishops Offer A Harry Potter Mass – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Catholic Clergy to Surrender Passports Under New Laws in China – Michael Haynes at PM
A Visit to the Rectory of Vancouver Cathedral – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
“For the Grace of Dying Well” – Fr. Z’s Blog
An Embroidered Rochet from the Late 17th or Early 18th Century – Liturgical Arts Journal
‘We Have Males. We Need Men’ – Rod Dreher
Hating America & Immigration – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Caravaggio’s the Taking of Christ: A Masterpiece Shaped by Violence – Fr. Gavan Jennings
Christianity in the Middle East is Fading Away in Silence – Charles de Meyer & Javier Villamor
We Cannot Pretend It Does Not Exist, Addiction Within the Monastery Walls – Silere Non Possum
Who We Are: On Civil Terrorism – Tal Fortgang & Rafael A. Mangual at City Journal
The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres – James Bascom at Tradition, Family, & Property
Tucho & Truth: The Vatican’s Doctrinal Chief Who Doesn’t Like Doctrine – The Sayable
Abortion & the New Vaughan Spruce Case: Freedom of Thought is at Stake – Daily Compass

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Thomas Sowell on School Choice & the Price Our Children Pay for Bad Ideas – Peter Robinson

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The ‘Ban’ on Plato at Texas A&M Was a Set Up – John Kainer at Real Clear Education

Tuesday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Lepanto Calls for Leo to Laicize New Mx Priest Over SSA ‘Domestic Partnership’ – Lep Inst
2. The Cosplaying Traditionalism of the SSPX – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at Gaudium Et Spes 22
3. Mamdani Skipped the Archbishop’s Installation? Good – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
4. Pope Leo XIV is Recontextualizing Social Teaching – Victor F. Bruno at Crisis Magazine
5. Clarity Has Returned to Papal Teachings – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
6. The Mysterious Cross from the Secret of Fatima – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.
7. Cardinal Fernandez Sets a Dire Trap for the SSPX – David L. Gray, Th.M.
8. Leo Meets with Courage Internatl, Crickets from James Martin & Fishwrap – Fr. A.J. McDonald
9. The Time Has Come for Reconciliation with the SSPX – Dom Alcuin Reid at Catholic Herald
10. Pope Leo XIV’s Relaxing Tuesdays at Castel Gandolfo – I. Media via Aleteia

Tuesday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
A Reading List for 2026 – Zachary Stone at Reflections On The Belles Lettres
Bishops Demand Trump Apologize – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Three Times God Spoke from Heaven – Steve Ray at Catholic Answers Magazine

Recent Posts:
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:
Muslim Brit Awarded MBE for Taking a Hike – Ed West at Wrong Side Of History

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The West’s Great Infantile Disorder – Susan Pickard at UnHerd

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Brutal Attack on TFP Campaign in Germany, Abortionists Shows Its True Colors – TFP
Three Reasons Why I Walked Away from Social Media – Jn. Horvat, II, at Tradition, Fam, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Who Really Failed Gen Z? The Truth About the College Literacy Crisis – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Brazil’s Catholic Prince Says The West Must Restore Christendom to Survive – Trad, 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
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 EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Learn Wall Painting in Gothic Style of Matthew Paris & School of St. Albans – Dav. Clayton

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV is Recontextualizing Social Teaching – Victor F. Bruno at Crisis Magazine
Clarity Has Returned to Papal Teachings – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Pope Leo XIV’s Relaxing Tuesdays at Castel Gandolfo – I. Media via Aleteia

FSSPX to Consecrate Bishops:
The Cosplaying Traditionalism of the SSPX – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at Gaudium Et Spes 22
Cardinal Fernandez Sets a Dire Trap for the SSPX – David L. Gray, Th.M.
The Time Has Come for Reconciliation with the SSPX – Dom Alcuin Reid at Catholic Herald

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Mysterious Cross from the Secret of Fatima – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.
On Building Beautiful Temples & Churches – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
Lepanto Calls for Leo to Laicize New Mx Priest Over Homosexual ‘Domestic Partnership’ – Lep In
The Long Shadow of Vatican II: Ambiguity as Ecclesial Cancer – Canon of Shaftesbury at Ror Cæli
Mamdani Skipped the Archbishop’s Installation? Good – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
“Safe & Loved” Means Mom & Dad – Josh Wood at Them Before Us
Leo Meets with Courage Internatl, Crickets from James Martin & Fishwrap – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Three Times God Spoke from Heaven – Steve Ray at Catholic Answers Magazine
Blessed Fulton Sheen, a Modern Evangelist for Christ – Jason Gray at First Things
A Proposal for the Church to Argue Again – Tim Glemkowski at What We Need Now
Video: The Vatican Just Launched Another Attack On The Virgin Mary – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Bishops Demand Trump Apologize – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Who Really Failed Gen Z? The Truth About the College Literacy Crisis – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Lourdes Peace – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
Ida Görres, the Catholic Church’s Most Honest Critic – Heather King at Angelus News
The Litany of Humility: How Can I be Freed from the Desire to be Loved? – Catholic Spiritual Dir
Santa Costanza, the Immaculately Preserved Church from Late Antiquity – Atlas Obscura
UK Catholic Baroness Warns of Grim Plan to Decriminalize Abortion Pills Up to Birth – Ed Pentin

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is Classical Education Just a Vibe? – In The Trenches

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Easy A’s, Lower Pay: Grade Inflation’s Hidden Damage – Jill Barshay at The Hechinger Report

Books:
A Reading List for 2026 – Zachary Stone at Reflections On The Belles Lettres

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Has the Keyboard Slain the Quill? New Jersey Schools Don’t Think So – Gary Isbell at TFP

Monday Evening Edition Top-10 Most Viewed Posts:
1. Leo’s Not Just Appointing Bishops, He’s Profiling a Way to Serve in the Church – South Orders
2. Video: U.S. Bishops Make Insane Demand of the U.S. Congress – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
3. On Obedience, the Crisis in the Church, & the SSPX – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Pelican+
4. A Not-So-Intense Way to Get Ready for Lent – Scepter Blog
5. Leo XIV, Between Traditionalist Crisis & Traditional Thought – Andrea Gagliarducci at Mon Vat
6. SSPX Lies Exposed: Why Rome Must Act Now – David L. Gray , Th.M.
7. Olympics: Demonic Symbolism? – Stan The Man via Spirit Daily Blog
8. Did Noah Really Live to Be 950? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
9. Jeffrey Epstein’s Critique of Catholicism – Stephen Daisley at First Things
10. Iam Hora Est: On the SSPX Announcement of Episcopal Consecrations – Dom Alcuin Reid

Monday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Priest as Therapist—The “Jackson Pollocking” of the Priesthood – Unam Sanctam Catholicam
The German Bishops Test Their Own Limits – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Will Popes Who Cover Up Abuse ‘Burn in Hell?’ – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37

Recent Posts:
MONDAY EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SATVRDAY EVENING 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:
Brutal Attack on TFP Campaign in Germany, Abortionists Shows Its True Colors – TFP
The Rich Are Good for Democracy – John O. McGinnis & Brian C. Anderson at City Journal
The Great Replacement: No Longer A Conspiracy Theory – Rod Dreher
Two Tier Justice Latest – Ed West at Wrong Side Of History

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
European Court Takes Cases of Christians Banned From Turkey – Hannah Hiester at Zeale

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Male & Female Brains Start Developing Differently in the Womb, Scientists Find – Scienc Tec Dail
Brazil’s Catholic Prince Says The West Must Restore Christendom to Survive – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres – Js. Bascom at Tradition, Family, & Property
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
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 EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hong Kong Court Sentences Pro-Democracy Publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 Yrs – C. Holmgren-Larson
Nigerian Priest Kidnapped Along With 10 Civilians – Felix Miller at Zeale
Sheen Beatification Confirmed; Date & Place Remain TBD – The Pillar

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo’s Not Just Appointing Bishops, He’s Profiling a Way to Serve in the Church – Southern Orders
U.S.A. in 2026? A No for Pope Leo, Where Then Will He Go? – Rome Reports
Leo XIV, Between Traditionalist Crisis & Traditional Thought – Andrea Gagliarducci at Mond Vat

Preparing for Lent:
A Not-So-Intense Way to Get Ready for Lent – Scepter Blog

FSSPX to Consecrate Bishops:
Iam Hora Est: On the SSPX Announcement of Episcopal Consecrations – Dom Alcuin Reid at CH
Will the SSPX Reach an Agreement with Pope Leo XIV? – Jan Filip Libicki via Rorate Cæli
SSPX Lies Exposed: Why Rome Must Act Now – David L. Gray , Th.M.
Pressure on Leo XIV & the Manoeuvres of Pseudo-Traditionalists – Silere Non Possum
On Obedience, the Crisis in the Church, & the SSPX – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Pelican+

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Celebrating the Feast of St. Valentine’s Day – Ashley Tumlin Wallace at The Liturgical Home
More Liturgical Curiosities: Another Set of Gilt Leather Vestments – Liturgical Arts Journal
Video: U.S. Bishops Make Insane Demand of the U.S. Congress – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The German Bishops Test Their Own Limits – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
NYC – 26 February – Solemn Requiem Mass – Mozart’s Requiem – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Conor Gallagher Show: Discussion of Benepapist Theories – Roma Locuta Est
Brutal Attack on TFP Campaign in Germany, Abortionists Shows Its True Colors – TFP
Olympian Britta Curl-Salemme Shares Her Catholic Faith on Social Media – Mary Rose at Zeale
The Dog Sent From Heaven? Meet Grigio, St. John Bosco’s Mysterious Guard Dog – Church Pop
Vatican II & the Success of Formlessness – Katharia at The Pursuit Of Truth In La La Land
Has the Keyboard Slain the Quill? New Jersey Schools Don’t Think So – Gary Isbell at TFP
Did Noah Really Live to Be 950? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Olympics: Demonic Symbolism? – Stan The Man via Spirit Daily Blog
Will Popes Who Cover Up Abuse ‘Burn in Hell?’ – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Nigerian Gunmen Kill Priest – Dyepkazah Shibayan at AP
Sorrow & Hope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Jeffrey Epstein’s Critique of Catholicism – Stephen Daisley at First Things
Priest as Therapist—The “Jackson Pollocking” of the Priesthood – Unam Sanctam Catholicam

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘Brought Me to Tears’: Eucharistic Procession Thru Catholic School Hallways Goes Viral – Ch Pop

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Stop Pushing College for All – Neetu Arnold at City Journal

Books:
New Novel About the Latin Mass Reviving A Rural Parish – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM

Poetry:
Video: Christian Poetry Around the Globe with Burl Horniachek – Catholic Culture

Sunday Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Is Football Doomed? – John Hirschauer at City Journal
2. Should Catholics Watch Football on Sundays? – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
3. After Crucifixes, Now Icons: Europe’s Judges Target Greece – Hélène de Lauzun at TEC
4. Leo XIV Receives ‘Courage International’ in Private Audience at the Vatican – Diane Montagna
5. How Many Books Have You Read? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. Norbertine Brother Charged with Stealing $2M from Abbey – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
7. You Can’t Count on Awe, Wonder, Dignity, & Devotion in the Modern Mass – Fr. A.J. McDonald
8. The SSPX Episcopal Consecrations & Wider Traditionalist Movement – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
9. Auberon Waugh on Marcel Lefebvre (1976) – Rorate Cæli
10. As Islam Surpasses Christianity in Practice, Many Ask: Is Holy Mother Russia Holy? – TFP

Sunday Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
Why the SSPX Bishop Decision Matters Far Beyond Church Politics – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC
U. of Notre Dame Trustees Grapple with Backlash to Pro-Abort Prof’s Appointment – Js. Lynch
The SSPX, the Truth, & Charity – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine

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:
Francesca Albanese: The Sneering Face of International Israelophobia – Jake W. Simons at Spiked
Seattle Won the Super Bowl, but Its Economy Has Gone from Boom to Gloom – John Fund
Left-Wing Billionaires Fund the Anti-I.C.E. & Anti-Trump Protests – L. Volontè at Daily Compass

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Time For Trump To Win The West’s Civil War – Bradley A. Thayer at The Federalist
Brazil’s Catholic Prince Says The West Must Restore Christendom to Survive – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Who Funds the Defunders? A Closer Look at the Global Disinformation Index – John Rosenthal
The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres – Js. Bascom at Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Three Reasons Why I Walked Away from Social Media – Jn. Horvat, II, at 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
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 AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Should Catholics Watch Football on Sundays? – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
Has the Keyboard Slain the Quill? New Jersey Schools Don’t Think So – Gary Isbell at TFP
Is Football Doomed? – John Hirschauer at City Journal

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo XIV Receives ‘Courage International’ in Private Audience at the Vatican – Diane Montagna

FSSPX to Consecrate Bishops:
The SSPX Episcopal Consecrations & Wider Traditionalist Movement – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
Why the SSPX Bishop Decision Matters Far Beyond Church Politics – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC
The SSPX, the Truth, & Charity – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Faithful 11: Meet the Patriots & Seahawks Playing for Christ this Super Bowl – The Reg
Did You Know the Super Bowl Trophy is Named After a Catholic? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
You Can’t Count on Awe, Wonder, Dignity, & Devotion in the Modern Mass – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Auberon Waugh on Marcel Lefebvre (1976) – Rorate Cæli
Man Chooses Euthanasia Due to Lack of Disability Support – The Catholic Herald
After Crucifixes, Now Icons: Europe’s Judges Target Greece – Hélène de Lauzun at TEC
Media’s Fawning Obergefell Coverage is Further Proof It Was Wrong – The Federalist
“Magisterium” is a Library & a Catholic ChatGPT – Melanie Jean Juneau at CSM
As Islam Surpasses Christianity in Practice, Many Ask: Is Holy Mother Russia Holy? – TFP
The Liturgical Sense of the Readings – David L. Gray, Th.M.
U. of Notre Dame Student Paper Editor Criticizes Appointment of Pro-Abortion Prof – Zeale
U. of Notre Dame Trustees Grapple with Backlash to Pro-Abort Prof’s Appointment – Js. Lynch
St. Gertrude’s Blessed Mother Statue Vandalized. . .Again; New York – The Rockaway Times
Norbertine Brother Charged With Stealing $2 Million From Abbey – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
A Movement For Marriage is Growing – Them Before Us
A New Album of Sacred Music from the Choir of St. Martin of Tours – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
Video: Bishops Been Hiding Looming Financial Collapse of The Church – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Video: Epstein & the Catholic Church – Catholic Unscripted

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Three Reasons Why I Walked Away from Social Media – Jn. Horvat, II, at Tradition, Fam, & Prop

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nation’s Biggest Universal School Choice Program Sees Huge Success on Launch Day – Zeale

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How to Evaluate Phone Policies in Schools – J. Lu, E. Park, S. Wu, S.X. Liu, et al., at After Babel

Books:
How Many Have You Read? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Poetry:
The Life of W. B. Yeats with Professor Roy Foster – The Base

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres – Js. Bascom at Tradition, Family, & Property

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:
NHS Offers Advice About the Benefits of Cousin Marriage – Harry Cockburn at The Independent
Diversity Drive to Make Britain’s Countryside ‘Less White’ – Craig Simpson at The Telegraph
Inside Minneapolis’s I.C.E. Watch Network – Christina Buttons at City Journal
Brazil’s Catholic Prince Says The West Must Restore Christendom to Survive – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
As Islam Surpasses Christianity in Practice, Many Ask: Is Holy Mother Russia Holy? – TFP
America’s Irreversible Goodbye to Climate Governance – Samuel Furfari at NRO

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
TFP Hosts Dr. Jerry Johnson, Who Speaks About His Path to Rome – Trad, 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
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

SATVRDAY EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pass the Salt & Turn on the Lights; Homily for 5th Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope
No Better Way for a Priest to Go – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Sunday Readings & Doctrine for February 2026 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The Brothers Behind Pope Leo | For Pete’s Sake: A Vatican Podcast – Rome Reports

Preparing for Lent:
Ascension & Fr. Columba Create Crux: A Lenten Journey of Surrender – The Catholic Herald

FSSPX to Consecrate Bishops:
SSPX Leader Tells Further Details on Planned Episcopal Consecrations – The Catholic Herald
The SSPX & Rome: Fifty Years of Conciliar Gaslighting – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
SSPX is the New Old Catholics (Schism Rinse & Repeat) – David L. Gray, Th.M.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Six Step Method to Get More out of Mass – Deacon John Brundage, C.C., at Integrated Prayer
Denver: Leo XIV Has Appointed Bishop Golka as the New Archbishop – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Was It Just a Reflection? Was It Padre Pio? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
You Just Never Know When the Holy Spirit Is Involved – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
English Archdiocese Responds to a Surge of Conversions – Caitlin Bootsma at Aleteia
Anti-Catholic University of Notre Dame – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Is Card Fernández Real Source of Tensions in SSPX & Vatican Standoff? – Michael Haynes
The Exchange that Reveals the Crisis since Vatican II – The Pursuit Of Truth In La La Land
Blasphemy in The Swedish Protestant Church? – Kristoffer Ehrnström at Catholic Stand
Video: James Martin Gleefully Told The World The Truth About Leo – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Ireland Is Playing With Holy Fire – Roger Berkely at The European Conservative
Involuntary Asceticism – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Francis Credibility Problem (SSPX) – Who Can Trust Any Deal Now? – Rorate Cæli
U. of Notre Dame Professor Controversy & SSPX Rift – R. Arroyo, Robert Royal, Fr. G. Murray
Face of Euthanized Woman Transplanted to Another Patient – Wesley J. Smith, J.D., at LAN
Go With God’s Flow – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
No, Virginia, Each Person Does Not Have His Own Reality – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at Am Spec
The ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ Reckoning Begins – Judson Berger at National Review

News Ticker:
Vatican Summons SSPX Boss After Bishops Consecration Announcement – The Catholic Herald

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What We Lose When We Abandon the Classics – Amy Lai at The European Conservative
Has the Keyboard Slain the Quill? New Jersey Schools Don’t Think So – Gary Isbell at TFP

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Myth of “College & Career Readiness” – Beanie’s Blog

Books:
Why Can’t We Just Reject This Destructive Ideology – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.

Poetry:
The Poetry & Priesthood of Fr. Joseph Evans – Jan C. Bentz at The Catholic Herald

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ode to Joy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Brazil’s Catholic Prince Says The West Must Restore Christendom to Survive – Trad, Fam, & Prop

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:
I’d Like To Feel Sorry For The Washington Post, But. . . – Rod Dreher
Crash by Illegal Immigrant in Indiana Draws National Outrage – The American Spectator
An Anti-I.C.E. Movement Increasingly Run by Revolutionaries – Stu Smith at City Journal
Mass Amnesty In Spain Heralds The End Of Nationhood – The Federalist
Marine Le Pen’s Trial: And Now, What To Expect? – Hélène de Lauzun at TEC

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Worship of Death – Shmuel Klatzkin at The American Spectator

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
TFP Hosts Dr. Jerry Johnson, Who Speaks About His Path to Rome – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Trying to Explain the Crisis over Greenland – John Horvat, II, a Tradition, Family, & Property
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
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