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

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

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

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

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

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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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

VVEDNESDAY EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Zombie Movie to Religious Sister – Dominican Sisters Open Mic

FSSPX to Consecrate Bishops:
This is All Very Fascinating, Almost Like a Game of Chess! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Cardinal Fernandez to Meet with the SSPX – Fr. Z’s Blog
More FSSPX Chess Playing. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Video: Bishops Conference Tries To Bribe Catholic Media Into Silence – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The Curious Alliance of Bishops & Democrats: Illegal Immigration – Christopher Manion, K.M.
The Traditional Wage of Thirty Pieces of Silver Has Gone Up – The American Catholic

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Francis’ Secret Interference in Vatican Tribunal – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Three Reasons Why I Walked Away from Social Media – Jn. Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Prop
Francis’ Problematic Secret Decrees Touted in Vatican’s Trial of the Century – Nicole Winfield
Are We Witnessing the Onset of the Ape Church? – Petite Fleur
The True Faith in Latin America – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
A Secular Love Letter to Catholicism & Hope for a Catholic Presidency – Joshua L. Sohn, J.D.
Goodbye, Childless Elites – Frank DeVito at First Things
The Making of the Christian Man – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at What We Need. . .
Michelangelo’s Last Judgment Undergoes Maintenance for First Time in 30 Years – Rome Reports
The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres – Js. Bascom at Tradition, Family, & Property
Memory Eternal, John L. Allen, Jr. – Terry Mattingly at Rational Sheep
Discontent, Disappointment, & Partial Successes in the German Synodal Path – Catholic Conclave
Here Are 10 Great Justice Alito Quotes To Mark His 20 Years On The Supreme Court – Federalist
Cardinal Archbishop of Cologne Withdraws From Synod; Long Interview – Catholic Conclave
A Divine Remedy: Why We Should Still Read Dante – Carla Galdo at Word on Fire
The Surprising Way We’re Funding Harm to Children – Michaela Estruth at Them Before Us
Video: Latin Mass Revival: Shocking Truths About Catholic Decline Exposed! – Jesse Romero
Fra Angelico Etched the Divine in Stone – Daniel Larkin at Hyperallergic

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Saint-Étienne-du-Mont: The Last Rood Screen in Paris – Liturgical Arts Journal

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Brazil’s Catholic Prince Says The West Must Restore Christendom to Survive – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Answering Protestants:
TFP Hosts Ex-Southern Baptist, Who Speaks About His Path to Rome – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How ‘Classical’ Schools Teach Kids To Be Citizens – James Traub at Wall Street Journal

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Iowa GOP Should Fix K-12 Social Studies Rewrite; Pushes Open Borders, Climate Alarmism – Fed

Poetry:
Two Types of Delight: A Review of New Collections by Austin Allen & Charles Martin – New Ver R

Tuesday Late-Evening Edition Top-10:
1. SSPX to Consecrate New Bishops? Enough of the Nonsense! – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta. . .
2. The FSSPX to Become a Protestant Denomination – David L. Gray, Th.M.
3. Leo Selects Sister Raffaella Petrini as Member of Commission on Reserved Matters – The Reg
4. The Parish & the Crisis of Community – Kevin Tierney
5. Heretical Hymns – Jeff Ostrowski at Corpus Christi Watershed
6. SSPX Intent to Consecrate Bishops on 1 July – Updated – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. The Catholic College Confidence Game – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
8. Video: Catholic World Responds Harshly To SSPX’S Huge Announcement – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
9. Those Were the Days, What Fond, Nostalgic Memories! Not! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
10. The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres – Js. Bascom at Tradition, Family, & Property

Recent Posts:
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MONDAY MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

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

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

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

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Byron York & Jefferson Davis are on the Same Page – Don McClarey at The American Catholic

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
French Far Left Praises the Great Replacement – ʜᴇʀQʟᴇs ᴇɴɢ

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Director Brings Ancient End Times Prophecy to the Big Screen – Hollywood Catholic
Trying to Explain the Crisis over Greenland – John Horvat, II, a Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
California Proposes a New Bill to Steal Private Property – Gary Isbell at 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 LATE-EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
SSPX to Consecrate New Bishops? Enough of the Nonsense! – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
The Parish & the Crisis of Community – Kevin Tierney
The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres – Js. Bascom at Tradition, Family, & Property

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo Appoints Sister Raffaella Petrini As Member of Commission On Reserved Matters – The Reg

Preparing for Lent:
Entering Lent: A Season of Preparation, Surrender, & Grace – A.T. Wallace at The Liturgical Home

FSSPX to Consecrate Bishops:
Vatican: Talks With SSPX Continue Amid Planned Bishop Consecrations – Ed Pentin at The Reg
International Una Voce Federation (FIUV) on Future SSPX Consecrations – Rorate Cæli
Video: Catholic World Responds Harshly To SSPX’S Huge Announcement – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The FSSPX to Become a Protestant Denomination – David L. Gray, Th.M.
‘Occupied by Antichrists’, Archbishop Lefebvre’s Letter to the Four Bishops, 1987 – WM Review
Society of St. Pius X to Proceed to Consecrate Bishops Later This Year – Ed Pentin at The Reg
SSPX Announces Intention to Proceed with Episcopal Ordinations – Diane Montagna
SSPX Intent to Consecrate Bishops on 1 July – Updated – Fr. Z’s Blog
Which is the Greatest Threat to the Church the SSPX or German Synodal Way? – Fr. McDonald
The Sat Report: The SSPX Take the Nuclear Option, Again – Catholic Sat
SSPX to Consecrate Bishops! This is Huge, but What Does It Mean? – Kennedy Hall
New SSPX Bishops? Schism? Healing? Taylor Marshall Shares His Thoughts – T. Marshall, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Catholic College Confidence Game – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Ice Chapel Mass Draws Thousands at the University of Notre Dame – National Catholic Register
Department of Justice Investigates Vandalism at California Catholic School – The CWR
In Defense of St. Francis Garden Statues – Alex Long at Catholic Stand Magazine
St. John Henry Newman Is Added to the General Roman Calendar: What Does It Mean? – The Reg
Those Were the Days, What Fond, Nostalgic Memories! Not! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
First Major Medical Organization Comes Out Against Trans Surgeries for Minors – Haley Strack
Are Last Rites Unavailable After 9pm at an Irish Hospital? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Heretical Hymns – Jeff Ostrowski at Corpus Christi Watershed
Even Lutherans Celebrate Septuagesima, Ad Orientem, & Altar Railings – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
If Mary’s Immaculate, Why a Sin Offering? – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Brazil’s Catholic Prince Says The West Must Restore Christendom to Survive – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Christian Moral Principles & the Sovereignty of Greenland – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand
Vatican Takes Aim at Catholic Influencers – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Adele Brice, Marian Visionary, & Evangelist of Wisconsin, Named Servant of God – Catholic Vote
Making Reparation in England’s Lost Catholic Churches – Ed Pentin at National Catholic Register
An Epiphany on Being a Convert – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand Magazine
Nuns Don’t Want to Be Priests – Anna Kennedy at First Things

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
3 February: St. Blaise Day & the Special Blessings of Candles & of Throats – Fr. Z’s Blog
Feast of St. Blaise – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
He’s a Holy Helper for That Sore Throat, & Much More – Deacon T.L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
Liturgy & Sacred Art at Candlemas – Art For The Liturgical Year
The Five Prayers of the Candlemas Blessing & the Five Books of Moses – G. DiPippo at NLM
Candlemas & the Marian Miracle of Constantinople – Angela Cuba at Tradition & Sanity

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Demons Also Believe, What They Lack is Obedience & Love – St. John Chrysostom via TACatholic
TFP Hosts Dr. Jerry Johnson, Who Speaks About His Path to Rome – Trad, Fam, & Prop

The Synodal Drinking Game:
A Low Dishonest Age – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Loosening Knots of Language: Ancient Method for Attacking Challenging Sentences – Cana Acad

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Controversy Continues: SCOTUS, the Ten Commandments, & Public Schools – The CWR

Poetry:
Holding Doors – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Quiet Beauty of Mechanical Watches – Nicholas Engert at Country Squire Magazine

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
The USCCB & Cuba – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Monday Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Bishop’s Orders Trigger Mass Priest Rebellion? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
2. Pick the Best Parish Available, Local or Not; Yes, Even When They Gaslight You – Fr. M. Rennier
3. Are America’s Bishops Cowardly — or Just Greedy? – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
4. Leo XIV Has a Problem, His Name is Cupich – Nico Spuntoni at Daily Compass
5. Why Are Modern Church Buildings So Ugly? – Jan C. Bentz at The Catholic Herald
6. Pp Leo Repeals Decree that Led to Tripling of Card Raymond Burke’s Rent – Diane Montagna
7. McAleese Calls Church Teaching “Rancid” While Dublin’s Archb Farrell Smiles – P. Lawler, Ph.D.
8. Leo XIV Probably Won’t Remove Cardinal Fernandez – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
9. The Catholic Church is Getting Swept Away by I.C.E. Outrage – M. Mitchell at The Spectator
10. More Evidence of a Crisis in Religious Orders – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.

Monday Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
What Parents Need to Teach Their Kids About Homosexuality – Gene Thomas Gomulka

Recent Posts:
MONDAY MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING 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:
Leftists Always Eat Their Own – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Law Enforcement is Necessary To Have a Functioning Society – The American Catholic
New York State Is Headed for a Decade of Population Decline – E.J. McMahon at City Journal
Tina Peters & a Kangaroo Court – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Diversity Drive to Make Britain’s Countryside ‘Less White’ – Craig Simpson at The Telegraph

Dār al-Islām vs. Christendom:
The Mullahs Have a Death Wish – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Epstein Mocked Catholics in Released Files – Catholic Arena
California Proposes a New Bill to Steal Private Property – Gary Isbell at Trad, Fam, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
ANC Doubles Down on the “Natl Democratic Revolution” in South Africa – 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

MONDAY MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Are Modern Church Buildings So Ugly? – Jan C. Bentz at The Catholic Herald
Are America’s Bishops Cowardly — or Just Greedy? – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Pick the Best Parish Available, Local or Not; Yes, Even When They Gaslight You – Fr. Mch. Rennier

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo XIV, Quoting Mother Teresa: “The Greatest Destroyer of Peace is Abortion” – Rorate Cæli
Pp Leo Repeals Decree that Led to Tripling of Card Raymond Burke’s Rent – Diane Montagna
Pp Leo XIV Warns Roman Rota Against ‘Dangerous Relativisation of Truth’ – The Catholic Herald

Chaos, Anarchy, and Division at Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
Bishop’s Orders Trigger Mass Priest Rebellion? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Leo XIV Probably Won’t Remove Cardinal Fernandez – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Leo XIV Has a Problem, His Name is Cupich – Nico Spuntoni at Daily Compass
Look to Mary, Your Mother – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand Magazine
Leo XIV’s Remarks to Doctrine Office Give Subtle Signals – Christopher R. Altieri at Crux
McAleese Calls Church Teaching “Rancid” While Dublin’s Archb Farrell Smiles – P.F. Lawler, Ph.D.
What Parents Need to Teach Their Kids About Homosexuality – Gene Thomas Gomulka
Pope Leo XIV is Correct: ‘We Are Already One’ – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Shame at the University of Notre Dame – Rachel del Guidice at Fox News
The Catholic Church is Getting Swept Away by I.C.E. Outrage – Margaret Mitchell at The Spectator
Video: Bishop Challenges Cardinals to Address Crisis Caused by the New Mass – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Should Queen Isabella I of Castile be Canonised? – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
Candlemas Is Making a Comeback, With a Mexican Twist – National Catholic Register
The Demon Santa Muerte, a.k.a. “Saint Death” – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
Feminist Ideology is a Religion Destroying Women for Generations to Come – American Spectator
Video: Bishop Strickland: The Greatest Threat Facing The Church – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
27 Young People Who Weren’t Dying Euthanized in Canada – The American Spectator
What to Make of Cardinal Cupich’s Comments on the Latin Mass? – The Catholic Herald
Have You Been Following at All the Truly Strange A.I. Agent Development? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Card Pablo David Advocates Sacrilegious Communion, Says “Over Sexualizes Sin” – Chris Jackson
Dublin Council Due to Celebrate Pagan Goddess on St. Brigids Day – The Catholic Herald

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Septuagesima Season Begins – Roseanne T. Sullivan
Why Does the Pope Wear Red in Front of Heads of State? – Rome Reports

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How The Beatitudes Came to Mean Something Else – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
TFP Hosts Dr. Jerry Johnson, Who Speaks About His Path to Rome – Trad, Fam, & Prop

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
More Evidence of a Crisis in Religious Orders – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Schools Week: Old-School Education Works in a New-Tech Age – Natl Catholic Register
The Great Abdication & Holy Intelligence v. Artificial Intelligence – The Catholic Thing

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Red States Have Many Wins to Celebrate for National School Choice Week – City Journal
This School Choice Week Is a Consequential Moment – Norton Rainey at Real Clear Education

Books:
Jane Austen’s Persuasion: Conscious Love – Sam Buntz at The Muted Trumpet

Poetry:
“Ghost Sign” a Poem & a Conversation – Boris Dralyuk, The Sonneteer, & Ken Gordon

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Percentage of Young People Who Identify as Pro-Life is Growing – Zenit

The Sunday Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Sir Kenneth Clark Converted to Catholicism Shortly Before His Death – The American Catholic
2. Schwarzenegger & Confession, & More Returns to Papal Customs – Michael Haynes at The CH
3. Pope Leo Reveals a New Papal Staff, but What Does It Mean? – Rome Reports
4. Altar Girls, Bishop Guido Marini, Suppression, & Then There is New Zealand – Fr. A.J. McDonald
5. How Happy Couples Got Happier: Slow Revolution in Marriage Since 1970s – Interesting Data
6. A Pope Who Appreciates Papal Protocol & Those Who Provide for It. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
7. The Art of Catholic Genuflection – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand Magazine
8. How Universal Basic Income is Going to Change the Catholic Family – David L. Gray, Th.M.
9. This is a Powerful Catholic Video & Very Compassionate but No Nonsense! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
10. Students Reverently Kneel as The Eucharist Carried Thru St. Agnes School – Fr. Z’s Blog

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THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING 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:
Nursing’s Radicalism Problem – We’re Not At the End, But You Can See It From Here
Indian Gangs Are Terrorising Canada – Jane Stannus at The Spectator
The Leftist Birth Dearth – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Saint Hillary Is Here To Tell You You’re A Terrible Christian – Chris Bray at The Federalist
California Proposes a New Bill to Steal Private Property – Gary Isbell at Trad, Fam, & Prop

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
French Crime Breaks New Records – Hélène de Lauzun at The European Conservative

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
On Remigration & the Question of Belonging in Europe – Alexandros Dolgov at TEC
Trying to Explain the Crisis over Greenland – John Horvat, II, a Tradition, Family, & Property

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Iconic Hot Dog Chain Nathan’s Sold to Chinese Pork Producer – James Lynch at National Review
ANC Doubles Down on the “Natl Democratic Revolution” in South Africa – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Italian Bishop’s Church Bell Irritates the Liberals – S. Mertens 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

SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Relic Hunter: The Holy Crib of Jesus Christ – Rome Reports

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
A Pope Who Appreciates Papal Protocol & Those Who Provide for It. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Pope Leo Reveals a New Papal Staff, but What Does It Mean? – Rome Reports
Schwarzenegger & Confession, & More Returns to Papal Customs – Michael Haynes at The CH

Preparing for Lent:
Three Essential Elements Of Lent & Where To Find Them – Catholic Link

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Station Churches of Septuagesima – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Art of Catholic Genuflection – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand Magazine
Sir Kenneth Clark Converted to Catholicism Shortly Before His Death – The American Catholic
How Happy Couples Got Happier: Slow Revolution in Marriage Since 1970s – Interesting Data
WDTPRS: Septuagesima Sunday – Fr. Z’s Blog
Picture This! A Homily for the 4th Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In. . .
Mark 4:21 – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
To Be Little – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
Organic Development in Applying Sacrosanctum Concilium to TLM – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Students Reverently Kneel as The Eucharist Carried Thru St. Agnes School – Fr. Z’s Blog
A 9th-Century Ambrosian Psalter – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Ezekiel’s Chariot: Human, Eagle, Lion & Ox – Patrick Pullicino at The Catholic Herald
TFP Hosts Dr. Jerry Johnson, Who Speaks About His Path to Rome – Trad, Fam, & Prop
How Universal Basic Income is Going to Change the Catholic Family – David L. Gray, Th.M.
A Fair & Balanced Recommendation to Leo on What to do with the TLM – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Scotland’s First Millennial Saint – Thomas Edwards at The Catholic Herald
Video: The Importance Of Knowing Catholic History by Hilaire Belloc – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Who is the New Ratzinger Foundation President? – The Catholic Herald

News Brief:
The Angelic Doctor Wrote in a Shorthand He Invented – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
This is a Powerful Catholic Video & Very Compassionate but No Nonsense! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Altar Girls, Bishop Guido Marini, Suppression, & Then There is New Zealand – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Seminary Music Directors Gather in Houston – M. Keough, D.S.M., D.Min., at Corpus Christi Wat
It’s Sad That Those Who Only Know the Bugnini Mass are Completely Clueless – Fr. A.J. McDonald

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Holy Haste: Urgency, Encounter, & the Movement of the Gospel – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Was Revelation Completed by the Death of the Last Apostle? Part I – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Never Too Late to Refine the Literary Palate of Students – Beanie’s Blog

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Universal School Choice Works – Nicole Stelle Garnett at City Journal

Books:
The Idea Machine: How Books Built Our World & Shape Our Future – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D.

Poetry:
Limiting Poetry’s Feedback Loop – Steven Searcy at New Verse Review

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: Another Proof That Leonardo da Vinci Was a Genius – Inspiraggio

Thursday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. As I Scratch My Head, I Have Questions for Cupich, Bless His Little Heart – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. Fatal Flaws Exposed in Cardinal Roche’s Consistory Briefing Document – Diane Montagna
3. A Crisis of Catholic Fidelity at the Univ of Notre Dame – Fr. Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C., at FT
4. The Four People You Need to Forgive to Change Your Life – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
5. That is Why I Call It The National Catholic Distorter – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
6. New African Apparitions May Harbor Warning – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
7. The Question of the Traditional Mass in Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate – Canon of Shaftesbury
8. Italian Bishop’s Church Bell Irritates the Liberals – S. Mertens at Tradition, Family, & Property
9. German Bishops & the Specter of Schism: How Did It Come to This? – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC
10. Thomas Aquinas on the Evil Eye – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic

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

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

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

The Organized Anti-I.C.E. Operations in Minnesota:
Restoring Reverence for the Rule of Law – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Catholic Thing
Cardinal McElroy Fans the Flames – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Cardinal Tobin of Newark Calls for a Ban on I.C.E. – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Migration, Evangelism, & a Basilica – Timothy McHugh at Catholic Stand Magazine
Being a Catholic Lib Means Changing Views to Fit Democrat Party Narrative – The Amer Catholic
Trying to Explain the Crisis over Greenland – John Horvat, II, a Tradition, Family, & Property
Alex Pretti, Minneapolis, & Confusion About Civil Unrest, Et Cætera – Leila & Phil Lawler

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Without Christianity, There is No Europe – Hilaire Belloc via The American Catholic
Grant & Lee on the Same Side Would Have Been Matchless! – The American Catholic
ANC Doubles Down on the “Natl Democratic Revolution” in South Africa – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Brits & Americans in World War II England – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Italian Bishop’s Church Bell Irritates the Liberals – S. Mertens at Tradition, Family, & Property
True Story: Christopher Lee & J.R.R. Tolkien Met in a Bar – D. McClarey at The American Catholic

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