Category Archives: commentary

1. God does choose each and every valid Roman Pontiff. The so-called “bad popes” were chosen by God no less than the Pope-Saints, for reasons known well to the ineffable wisdom of God, and known by us poor fallen sinners … Continue reading →

I’m requesting prayers for myself for a continuing health problem: back pain. Thanks to all who help.

From Ineffabilis Deus, 1854, Pope Piux IX Here is my literal translation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception: Latin: Declaramus, pronuntiamus et definimus doctrinam quae tenet beatissimam Virginem Mariam in primo instanti suae conceptionis fuisse singulari Omnipotentis Dei gratia … Continue reading →

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The Magi came to Bethlehem because they saw a sign in the sky. It was a comet which broke into pieces, forming a pattern by the arrangement of the comet pieces and their relation to the stars and planets. They … Continue reading →

What would happen if a manifest heretic were elected as Roman Pontiff, and he began to reign over the whole Church? The answer is found in the history of the Church. Pope Silverius reigned in the 6th century as a … Continue reading →

Plenary Indulgence on January 1st (tomorrow) by reciting the prayer/hymn Come Holy Spirit, Creator Blest Come Holy Spirit, Creator Blest (Veni, Creator Spiritus) Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest; come with Thy grace … Continue reading →

We have to keep in mind that we are limited creatures and, as such, our knowledge is also limited. We are not God.  We are not all-knowing.  Therefore, we can only judge things to the extent that we can see … Continue reading →

The dogma of the indefectibility of the Church was taught by the 4th Council of Constantinople, the Second Council of Lyons, the Council of Florence, and the First Council of the Vatican. This dogma is based on the words of … Continue reading →

What do the papal accusers want? What if they get all that they desire? 1. I suppose they want Pope Francis removed, but he can only be removed by death or resignation. Suppose he resigns, and is replaced by a … Continue reading →

Summary: Can Paul IV’s ex officio document be used to claim that Francis is not a valid Pope? No, it cannot. Is Pope Vigilius proof that Popes can be heretics? No, just the opposite. Pope Vigilius Before becoming Roman Pontiff, … Continue reading →

…with my answers and their indecision. 1. Was Pope Francis validly elected? The papal accusers cannot agree; some say yes, others say no. Some claim Benedict is still Pope. The dogma of the indefectibility of the Church means that God … Continue reading →

Please pray for Pope Francis on his birthday this Tuesday, December 17th. He will be 83 years old.

December 13th is the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Pope Francis. Prayers for him and for his intentions, please! Mary as the Rosa Mystica: “I wish the 13th of each month to be celebrated as the day of Mary.”