MONDAY EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why You Should Keep a Godly Dating Journal – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand Magazine
Quantifying the Catholic Revolution: What Vatican II Caused – James R. Green at Grain Of Wheat
Helping Almsgivers Discern: Launch of the Catholic Charity Finder Directory – Edward Pentin

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Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo Shares About His Vocation: He Considered Becoming a Salesian? – Rome Reports
Leo XIV, Between Nuances & New Directions – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Let Me Confirm What Leo Told Bp Schneider, the Young are Drawn to the TLM – Fr. A. McDonald
Leo’s Lenten Retreat Provides Further Insight Into His Pontificate – Fr. R.J. de Souza, M.Phil.

Lent:
The Four Unholy Desires the Liturgy Teaches Us to Fast From – David L. Gray, Th.M., at SDM
Lenten Proposal of Pope Leo: Silence T.V., Social Media, & Phones – Rome Reports
Why Purple? The Meaning Behind the Color of Lent – Ashley T. Wallace at The Liturgical Home

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fr. James Martin Speaking at L.A. Religious Education Conference – Creative Minority Report
The End of Hollywood is an Opportunity for Catholics – Mike Parrot at Crisis Magazine
A Pontiff’s Warning in the Age of Digital Conformity – Haile Haile at Catholic Stand Magazine
Why Do People Homeschool? – Dixie Dillon Lane at The Hollow
How Do You Spell Catholic Liturgical Confusion? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
My Response Surprised A Parishioner ‘Upset’ About Latin – Mk. Haas at Corpus Christi Watershed
The Seven Deadly Sins: Greed – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On My Head
St. Peter Damian on Liturgical Prayer – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
R.I.P. Father Willy: The Hospitable Hollywood Priest – Kate O’Hare at Pax Culturati
How Charles & Andrew Brought Down the House of Windsor – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Why the TFP Protest at the Religious Education Congress Matters – Tradition, Family, & Property
The Joys of Large Families – Eduard Hapsburg at The Catholic Thing
Postcard: an Early English Gothic Sarum Missal – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
My Father Jimmy Lai’s Freedom in Chains – Claire Lai at National Catholic Register
Renewal: What Happened to That? – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at The Catholic Herald
10 Books by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to Add to Your Reading List – OSV News
10 Ways Assisted Suicide Kills Society’s Soul – Patti Maguire Armstrong at Catholic Exchange
God, Country, & Family: The Virtues Liberalism Forgets – David Hahn at The Catholic Herald

FSSPX:
An FSSP Priest’s Message to His Flock on SSPX Consecrationsa – S. O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
A Catholic’s Dubia for the SSPX – Daniel Waldow at Crisis Magazine
Full English Text of Cardinal Robert Sarah’s Appeal for Unity – Diane Montagna
Cardinal Müller: SSPX Must Stay ‘Within the Church’ to Have a ‘Positive Effect’ – Michael Haynes

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Witness of the Teacher: Gravissimum Educationis at 60 – Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What is a Grade? – Mark Anthony Signorelli at The Cornerstone

Sunday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. What Does It Mean? What Does It Mean? Oh! What Does It Mean? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
2. Clerical Heterophobia 101 – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
3. Leo’s Second Parish Visit in Rome & This Time No Altar Girls! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
4. Can I Marry a Non-Catholic? A Chaplains Answers Your Questions – The Catholic Herald
5. Don’t Get Too Excited: None of Us Are Ready for the Day, So Just Relax – We’re Not At the. . .
6. Gunman Stopped at St. Mary School Mass in Sacramento – California Catholic Daily
7. VideoLeo Has Started The Canonization Process Of A Monster – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at RTT
8. More Evidence of a Crisis in Religious Orders – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
9. Why the TFP Protest at the Religious Education Congress Matters – Tradition, Family, & Property
10. Ask Father: Why are Sunday “of Lent” in the Novus Ordo & “in Lent” in the TLM? – Fr. Z’s Blog

Sunday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Cardinal Müller: A Canonical Solution for the SSPX – Fr. Z’s Blog
In Defence of Kneeling for Holy Communion: Resp to Andrew Likoudis – Fr. Edward Hauschild
The Didache, Sacrosanctum Concillium, & Inter Oecumenici – J. Tevington at Catholic Stand
Card Sarah on SSPX: Faith Never Leas Us to Renounce Obedience to the Church – Mch. Haynes

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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:
Third Assassination Attempt on Trump – The American Catholic
‘Presidents Day’ is George Washington Erasure, Now is the Perfect Time to Fix It – Federalist
Why The Left Can’t Condemn the Muslim Iranian Regime – The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Came on Different Boats, All on the Same Ship – The American Catholic
Venezuela’s Plight Is Not a Typo – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
British Upper Crust Did Their Fair Share of Dying for Their Country – The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It Was 46 Years Ago – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Robert Duvall’s Crypto-Catholic Apostle – Todd Aglialoro at Catholic Answers Magazine
What Lies Beneath the Epstein Scandals – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Nine Things to Ask the Sacred Heart in These Troubling, Revolutionary Times – 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

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The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

SVNDAY EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Can I Marry a Non-Catholic? A Chaplains Answers Your Questions – The Catholic Herald
Why the TFP Protest at the Religious Education Congress Matters – Tradition, Family, & Property

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Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo’s Second Parish Visit in Rome & This Time No Altar Girls! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Worldwide Spiritual Bouquet for the Pope & the TLM – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Rorate Cæli
What Does It Mean? What Does It Mean? Oh! What Does It Mean? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO

Lent:
Through Lent With Bishop Sheen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Lenten Inspiration from St. Francis de Sales – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand Magazine

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Didache, Sacrosanctum Concillium, & Inter Oecumenici – J. Tevington at Catholic Stand
Clerical Heterophobia 101 – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Marie Corédemptrice – Dr. Edouard Belaga at Catholic Stand Magazine
Ask Father: Why Are Sunday “of Lent” in the Novus Ordo & “in Lent” in the TLM? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Don’t Get Too Excited: None of Us Are Ready for the Day, So Just Relax – We’re Not At the End. . .
Video: Leo Praises Heretical Conference As Time For Spiritual Renewal – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Immigration Advocacy of U.S. Bishops Undermines Law & Order – S.A. McCarthy at Am Spect
Video: Leo Has Started The Canonization Process Of A Monster – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at RTT
Gunman Stopped at St. Mary School Mass in Sacramento – California Catholic Daily
When Re-Enchantment Isn’t Enough – Fr. Michel Rennier at Dappled Things
The Roots of the Trans Violence Epidemic – Will Thibeau at First Things
Aliens? What Does the Church Teach? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On My Head
In Defence of Kneeling for Holy Communion: Resp to Andrew Likoudis – Fr. Edward Hauschild
St. Jerome on Reading Erroneous Authors – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
Georgia (U.S.) Martyrs Killed for Defending Marriage to be Beatified This October – The Reg
Making San Francisco Catholic Again – John A. Monaco at Crisis Magazine
The Catholic Case for Working From Home – Portia Berry-Kilby at The Catholic Herald
Memo to Men: Regular Church Attendance Makes Marital Joy 3X More Likely – Washington Stand
From Bach to Sondheim: Why Great Music Still Matters – Michael White at The Catholic Herald
It’s Not You, Western Canon, It’s Me – Ken Gordon at New Verse Review
More Evidence of a Crisis in Religious Orders – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.

F.S.S.P.X.:
Card Sarah on SSPX: Faith Never Leas Us to Renounce Obedience to the Church – Mch. Haynes
Cardinal Müller: A Canonical Solution for the SSPX – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Recent Battle of the SSPX – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Dialogue Stalled: SSPX & Vatican at Impasse Over July 1 Consecrations – Edward Pentin

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Classical Education Revival Hits the Capital Region – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer at Wash Examiner

Friday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. An Overdue Dispute at the University of Notre Dame – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
2. Trump’s Disclosure of Aliens Is Not Going To Be Fun & Games – Rod Dreher
3. France Reacts to Murder of Catholic Convert Quentin Deranque – The Catholic Herald
4. The Game All Traditionalists Must Learn – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal
5. What Lies Beneath the Epstein Scandals – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
6. Not So Secular Sweden – Joel Halldorf at Comment Magazine
7. Knoxville Bishop Richard Stika Dies at 68 – Daniel Payne at EWTN News via NC Register
8. The Correct Emotion to Feel During Lent – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers
9. Catholics & Jews after Carrie Prejean Boller – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
10. Humanity May Be Entering a True Dark Age – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Friday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
First Look: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Personal Size – Tim. McCormick at Catholic Bible Talk
The Fellowship of the Unashamed – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Return of Catholic Clubland in London – Delphine Chui at The Catholic Herald

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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:
What Lies Beneath the Epstein Scandals – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Ruling Mullahs of Iran Have Been Asking for This Since 1979 – The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
No, It Most Certainly Is Not! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Nine Things to Ask the Sacred Heart in These Troubling, Revolutionary Times – TFP
I Would Pay to See a Full Length Version – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Neuhaus Chocolate Shop in Brussels – Atlas Obscura
Always Have a Backup – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Help 12 Young Men Make Reparation for the Sin of Abortion – 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

SATVRDAY MID-MORNING EDITION

Trouble in Dystopian Peru – S Anderson at PJ Media
The Rise and Fall of Steve Bannon – S Pinsker at PJ Media
Huge Fine levied by Canadian Rights Tribunal – T O’Neil at Daily Signal
Pentagon Blocked from UK Bases in Iran Strike – S Abrams at The Hill
Trump Loses the Tariff Battle, but Not the War – I Shapiro at NY Post
Kavanaugh’s Dissent Lays Out Tariff Strategy – S Fleetwood at The Federalist
Trump Doubles Down after SCOTUS Tariff Ruling – N Gilbertson at Breitbart
Returning Tariff Funds to be ‘Litigated’ – N Gilbertson at Breitbart
Ruling Leaves Opening for Tariffs Via Other Means – Just the News
CIA Retracts Politicized Intel – J Dunleavy, J Solomon at Just the News
SCOTUS Orders CNN to Respond – J Sekulow at Townhall
Is the Save Act ‘Jim Crow’ ? – G Lyakhov at Townhall
Is J D Vance the GOP’s Future? – A Harding at Daily Wire
Japan’s Election Signals a Warning to Beijing – B Glosserman at Daily Caller

FRIDAY EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Vatican to Use A.I. to Translate Masses at St. Peter’s Into 60 Languages ​​in Real Time – The CWR
An Overdue Dispute at the University of Notre Dame – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
France Reacts to Murder of Catholic Convert Quentin Deranque – The Catholic Herald

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Lent:
The Correct Emotion to Feel During Lent – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers
Taking Up Arms: Lent as Spiritual Combat – David Hahn at The Catholic Herald
Lent Means More – Brother John Metilly, O.P., at Dominicana Journal

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Beauty Belongs at the Heart of Worship – Jan C. Bentz at The Catholic Herald
Ash Wednesday Boom Gives Hope to French Catholics, Witnessing Rebirth of Faith – OSV News
God Makes Crooked Lines Straight – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
First Look: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Personal Size – Tim. McCormick at Catholic Bible Talk
The Return of Catholic Clubland in London – Delphine Chui at The Catholic Herald
St. Peter’s Marks 400 Years with Newly Opened Areas & Digital Access – V. Cardiel at EWTN News
Age-Appropriate Implementation of Financial Wisdom: From Grammar to Rhetoric – Rob. Bortins
The Nun-Mapped Trail Connecting the Shrines of St. Benedict – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
Not So Secular Sweden – Joel Halldorf at Comment Magazine
The Fellowship of the Unashamed – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
What Lies Beneath the Epstein Scandals – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Catholics & Jews after Carrie Prejean Boller – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D., at Catholic Culture
The Game All Traditionalists Must Learn – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal
Is There A New Religious Revival? – Bheki Mahlobo & Joel Kotkin at Chapman University
Trump’s Disclosure of Aliens Is Not Going To Be Fun & Games – Rod Dreher
Feminism Is “Wicked” & Worse, It’s Rooted in a Christian Heresy – Sue Ellen Browder at Crisis
Knoxville Bishop Richard Stika Dies at 68 – Daniel Payne at EWTN News via NC Register
The Alarming Truth About the U.K.’s Abortion Numbers – Philippa Stroud at First Things
Pakistani Court Gives Custody of 13-yr-old Christian Girl to Her Muslim Kidnapper – Uzay Bulut
Video: Priest Causes Internatl Scandal w/Vile Words about The Eucharist – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

FSSPX:
Dialogue Stalled: SSPX & Vatican at Impasse Over July 1 Consecrations – Ed Pentin
Back to 1988? SSPX Confirms July Consecrations – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
SSPX to Tucho: No Thanks! We’ll Stay Catholic – Christ Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nine Things to Ask the Sacred Heart in These Troubling, Revolutionary Times – TFP

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Guide to Pius XI’s Encyclical Divini Illius Magistri – Brian Martin Lapsa at The Catholic Herald

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The SEC Schools Have Become Elite Colleges, How? – Christopher Sandbatch at Old Glory Club

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Californication Catches Up with Colorado – Aaron M. Renn at City Journal
Quintessential English Garden Run by the 4th Generation of the Same Family – House & Garden
Humanity May Be Entering a True Dark Age – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Thursday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Striking Photos by Peter Li Capture the Soaring Majesty of Sacred Spaces – G. Ebert at Colossal
2. “SSPX? I Stand With Rome!”; “Oh, Really? Terrific Video From Fr. Robert McTeigue – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. On Thursday After Ash Wednesday, Leo Enunciates His Pastoral Vision – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. Why Are Trads Like This? The Psychology of the Trad Boom – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
5. The Stunning Restoration of St. Luke, St. Lucas, Iowa – John P. Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
6. Affluent White Female Liberals Are Living In A Made-Up World – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
7. Catholic Oxford’s Quiet Revival – Jan C. Bentz at The Catholic Herald
8. No, Holy Father, Health is Not a “Right” – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
9. Bishop Athanasius Schneider Remarks on Burning Issues, Vatican II, SSPX – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. Another Major Challenge From the FSSPX, This Time for Pope Leo. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Thursday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Former Head of Influential Anglican Seminary Received Into Catholic Church – Ed Pentin
Reading & Watching During Lent – Kenneth Craycraft, Ph.D., J.D., at The CWR
France in Shock Over Murder of Young Convert & Pro-life Activist Quentin Deranque – The CWR
The SSPX Schism Begins – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Here Comes Another Big Mideast War – Rod Dreher

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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

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Hero Dies on Iwo Jima With Other Heroes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Seventy-Two Virgins Time – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Help 12 Young Men Make Reparation for the Sin of Abortion – Tradition, Family, & Property
Aliens! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
When Traveling, Mind Your Shoes, Socks & Civility – Gary Isbel 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

THVRSDAY EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Striking Photos by Peter Li Capture the Soaring Majesty of Sacred Spaces – G. Ebert at Colossal
Catholic Oxford’s Quiet Revival – Jan C. Bentz at The Catholic Herald
From Ashes to Alleluia: Lenten Readings for Forty Days – Brother Joseph Freyaldenhoven at CSM

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Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
On the Thursday After Ash Wednesday, Leo Enunciates His Pastoral Vision – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
What is the Urgent Priority for Today? Pope Leo Shares With the Clergy of Rome – Rome Reports

Lent:
Reading & Watching During Lent – Kenneth Craycraft, Ph.D., J.D., at The CWR
Pray the Stations of the Cross with Thomas Aquinas College – California Catholic Daily
Ordinariate Gift: A Penitential Office for the Blessing of Ashes – A Treasure To Be Shared
The Unlikely Prophet Jonah as a Model for Us in Lent – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at T&S
Appropriate for Fridays During Lent: Can We Eat Alligator? – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Leo the Great on the True Meaning of Lent – The Catholic Herald
Lent as Training for Spiritual War – the Great Fight Back – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.

FSSPX:
“SSPX? I Stand With Rome!”; “Oh, Really? Terrific Video From Fr. Robert McTeigue – Fr. Z’s Blog
SSPX Confirms July 1 Episcopal Consecrations Despite Vatican Warning – Diane Montagna
Bishop Athanasius Schneider Remarks on Burning Issues, Vatican II, SSPX – Fr. Z’s Blog
SSPX Rejects Holy See’s Dialogue & Will Proceed With Consecrations – Michael Haynes
Another Major Challenge From the FSSPX, This Time for Pope Leo XIV. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Video: SSPX Issue Brutal Reply to Rome’s Demand to Halt Consecrations – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The SSPX Schism Begins – David L. Gray, Th.M.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Stunning Restoration of St. Luke, St. Lucas, Iowa – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Former Head of Influential Anglican Seminary Received Into Catholic Church – Ed Pentin
No, Holy Father, Health is Not a “Right” – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Why Are Trads Like This? The Psychology of the Trad Boom – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
Demoniac: The Beginning of a Long Road to God – Nathan Krupa at The Country Disciple
Conversion: A Thermodynamics Parable – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand Magazine
9 Things to Ask the Sacred Heart in These Troubling, Revolutionary Times – Trad, Fam, & Prop
When Not to Pray? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Video: Parish Defiled w/Unholy Parody of Marriage Performed by a Priest – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Rome Praises Islam & Ramadan for Lent – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Is This Like Arresting Capone on Tax Evasion? Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – Creative Min Rep
Here Comes Another Big Mideast War – Rod Dreher
France in Shock Over Murder of Young Convert & Pro-life Activist Quentin Deranque – The CWR
Embracing the Universal Call to Holiness: Part II – Brother Joseph Freyaldenhoven at CSM
Affluent White Female Liberals Are Living In A Made-Up World – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
Remains of St. Francis to Be Visible for Veneration in Assisi – Francesco Ricupero at Vatican News
Art For The Day – The American Catholic
A Classical Approach to Financial Wisdom: Give, Save, Spend – Robert Bortins

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: This University Built an Honors College & Then Destroyed It – The Honest Broker

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Love It – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Art Restoration that Shocked the World – Inspiraggio

Wednesday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. A Hidden Cause of the Vocation Crisis – Braden Hock at Crisis Magazine
2. This is Why They Don’t Invite Catholics – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
3. Five Films for Lent – Amelia McKee at Art For The Liturgical Year
4. Personal Size Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Available Now! – T. McCormick at Catholic Bible Talk
5. Tip of a Very Dirty Ice Berg: Corruption Among the Norbertines – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
6. The Gay Marriage Project Crashes at the C of E General Synod – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
7. Jesse’s World: Rev. Jackson’s Dubious Legacy – Rod Dreher
8. The Blessing of Ashes, Novus Ordo vs. Vetus Ordo, Could There Be Differences? – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Chant Is Not a Penitential Act – Daniel Marshall at Corpus Christi Watershed
10. Leo Appoints a Sister to Rule Over Bishops. . . – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile

Wednesday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Is Ash Wednesday Unbiblical? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Dying Young, a Tragedy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
“Ash Wednesday” by T.S. Eliot – Fr. Z’s Blog

Recent Posts:
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MONDAY EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

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:
Marks Beginning to Realize They are Marks – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
As America Turns 250, Bishops Sound the Alarm on Religious Freedom – NC Register

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Conqueror of the Old Northwest – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Europe’s Fate Is America’s Business – Joshua S. Treviño at First Things

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When Traveling, Mind Your Shoes, Socks & Civility – Gary Isbel at Tradition, Family, & Property
Ever Busy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Catholics Reject Unorthodox Speakers at the Religious Education Conference (REC) – 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:
Personal Size Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Available Now! – T. McCormick at Catholic Bible Talk
A Hidden Cause of the Vocation Crisis – Braden Hock at Crisis Magazine
Five Films for Lent – Amelia McKee at Art For The Liturgical Year

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Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Imposes the Ashes & Begins Lent, the Season of Penance – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV to the Faithful: What is the Link Between Christ & the Church? – Rome Reports

Lent:
Remember That You Are Dust – Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, O.F.M. Cap., at The Catholic Thing
The Blessing of Ashes, Novus Ordo vs. Vetus Ordo, Could There Be Differences? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Chant Is Not a Penitential Act – Daniel Marshall at Corpus Christi Watershed
A Fr. Z “Fervorino” for Ash Wednesday – “Sursum Corda!” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is Ash Wednesday Unbiblical? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Liturgical Notes on Ash Wednesday – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
A Visual Meditation on the Crucifixion in Vestments for the Beginning of Lent – Litur Arts Journ
“Ash Wednesday” by T.S. Eliot – Fr. Z’s Blog
Lenten Virtue that Lasts – Denise Faith at What We Need Now
Interior Fiat – Fr. Z’s Blog

The University of Notre Dame Scandal:
Evangelium Vitae Award Winners Call for Rescinding Abortion Advocate Hire – The Reg

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Meditating On Death Is Critical To A Good Life – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
This is Why They Don’t Invite Catholics – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Video: Cardinal Cupich Politicizes Ash Wednesday Mass – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at RTT
Leo Appoints a Sister to Rule Over Bishops. . . – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Tradition: Care for Migrants & Allowing for Legitimate Regulation – Antônio Lemos, Ph.D.
Video: Pope Leo Promotes A Son Of Ted McCarrick – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at RTT
An Absence of the Eternal? – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Catholic Stand Magazine
Help 12 Young Men Make Reparation for the Sin of Abortion – Tradition, Family, & Property
Remembering Angelo Gugel – George Weigel at First Things
Fr. Janos Brenner, Martyr & Saint – The American Catholic
PODCAzT 190 – Voices of the Fathers 05 – St. Jerome’s Wide Open Spaces – Fr. Z’s Blog
What the American Right Wants From Europe – Ross Douthat at New York Times
Can a Soul Live in Silicon? – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
The Jimmy Lai Sentence & the Vatican’s Scandalous Silence – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC
Jesse’s World: Rev. Jackson’s Dubious Legacy – Rod Dreher
The Divine Breakdown – George Ganssle at Catholic Stand Magazine
4 Levels of Explanation & Why Debates Never Resolve: Vatican II – The Pursuit Of Truth In La. . .
Why Financial Education is Sacred Duty – Robert Bortins
Tip of a Very Dirty Ice Berg: Corruption Among the Norbertines – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
The Gay Marriage Project Crashes at the C of E General Synod – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
What Does It Mean to Pray About a Decision? – Kerri Christopher at The Catholic Herald
Praying for Politicians . . . Regardless of How They Govern – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at CSM
A Glimpse at the Obscure Life of a Medieval English ‘Anchoress’ – Sh. Gonzalez at Angelus News

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Dying Young, a Tragedy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Recovering the Manual Arts in Classical Education – Nathan Gill at American Reformer

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When Traveling, Mind Your Shoes, Socks & Civility – Gary Isbel at Tradition, Family, & Property
Why the World Is Drawing a Line on Social Media for Kids – Jon Haidt at After Babel

Tuesday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Ash Wednesday: Fasting, Abstinence, & Remarks on Coffee & the Brushing of Teeth – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. The Unconventional Fast Suggested by the Pope for Lent – Rome Reports
3. Our Futile Prior Pope Went Right Along With This Anti-Christian Hoax – Don McClarey, J.D.
4. Child Sacrifice? An Unfortunate Take on Cardinal Parolin’s Speech – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
5. Deliver Us from Evil: Food Delivery Will Bring the Collapse of Civilization – First Things
6. Here’s Another Multiple Murder You Won’t Hear Much About – The American Catholic
7. Bish Martin Kicking People in the Teeth & Then Asking Donations is a Poor Strategy – TACath
8. Ask Father: Ashes on Very Small Children, Babies? Priests Invited to Comment – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Well! Biologically They Are Male & Female—a Conundrum – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
10. The Skojec File Remastered: Evolving for 2026 & Beyond – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File

Tuesday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Pandemic of Lunacy Now Rated #1 in Two More Amazon Categories – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
Pope Leo to Mark Start of Lent With Historic Procession on Ancient Roman Hill – EWTN News
The Epstein Cataclysm – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine

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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:
When Race Comes in the Door, Sanity Goes Right Out the Window – The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
I Agree – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Catholics Reject Unorthodox Speakers at the Religious Education Conference (REC) – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
“With the Help of Allah,” an Ex-Terrorist Runs for Local Elections in UK – 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

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
VideoCatholic 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.
VideoFaithful 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.
VideoHeretic 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:
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SATVRDAY MID-MORNING EDITION

Trump: Voter ID With or Without Congress J Jordan at Breitbart
Sen. Mike Lee: Save America Act Has 50 Sponsors – E Weibel at Breitbart
DHS Funding Lapses as Dems Stall – E Brooks at The Hill
The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
– P Williams at The New Yorker
SWAT Team Descends on Neighbour’s House – A Young at NYPost
NYPD Surrenders to Sharia – RAIR Foundation
AOC Stumbles Hard at Munich Townhall – J Christenson, V Nava at NYPost
Trump Presses Fed For Rate Cuts – S Lane at The Hill
January Numbers Show Inflation Slowed – BNN Bloomberg
Canada’s Economy Heavily Reliant on US Trade – J Santos at BNN Bloomberg
Immigration: Mamdani Demands US to Obey Islam – A Blair at The Federalist
Worst of the Week: From Chuck to AOC – MD Kittle at The Federalist

SATVRDAY MID-MORNING EDITION

Epstein Files’ Elite Take-Down Continues … – M Koenig at Daily Mail
Mandelson Asked to Testify Before Congress – N Badshah at The Guardian
Netanyahu Plays Spoiler (Again) on Iran – The American Conservative (Podcast)
Mass-Producible Nuclear Reactor Gets Approval – A Tripathi at Interesting Engineering
Reactor on the MOON by 2030…? – G Jedikovska at Interesting Engineering
Von der Leyen: EU Shifting Towards Self Defence – K Neubert at Euractiv
Creates Another Lever for Control? – A Ciechanowicz at European Conservative
Rubio to EU: US not Polite Caretakers of West’s Decline – K Neubert at Euractiv
UK Children Start School WITHOUT Toilet Training – D O’Regan at The Telegraph
Pentagon’s AI ‘Claude’ Used in Maduro Raid – H Barber at The Spectator
Tommy Robinson Forced to Flee UK Amid ISIS Threats RAIR
Canadian Curlers Caught in Olympics Clash – The Guardian

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

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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:
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

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