Category Archives: commentary

The Lies of the Restorationists: a false spirit of Vatican I The restorationists are those who wish to wipe away everything since Vatican II, and return to an alleged past version of the Catholic Church. However, what they imagine the … Continue reading →

On Thursday, 23 June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued the opinion called “Bruen”, asserting the following: “New York’s proper-cause requirement violates the Fourteenth Amendment by preventing law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their Second Amendment right … Continue reading →

Pope Francis describes a certain problem that has taken deep root within traditionalism, especially in the United States. Pope Francis: “Restorationism has come on the scene to gag the Council. The number of “restorationist” groups—for example, there are many in … Continue reading →

Marriage, whether merely natural or the supernatural Sacrament of holy Matrimony, ends with the death of either or both spouses. That is why a widow or widower may validly and licitly remarry in the Church. Marriage in this life, whether … Continue reading →

Between the first and second Ecumenical Councils of the Church, the heresy of Arianism raged. The Roman Pontiffs remained always faithful, as did the body of Bishops. Do not believe the distorted tales told about that time. Sometimes faithful Catholics … Continue reading →

Mike Lewis, on his substack “Mike Lewis Extra,” wrote a post titled “Once more with feeling”, subtitled: Authentic Church teaching does not depend on how I feel about it. There are some good points in that post, but the piece … Continue reading →

Pope emeritus Benedict is still with us, thank God. Pope Benedict XVI was a good Pope, who chose to resign, as is his unequivocal right. A person elected to the papacy has the free choice to decline the office, or … Continue reading →

Why Does God Allow Popes To Sin? Three Questions. Three Questions answered in this post: 1. Why does God allow Popes to Sin? 2. Is a sinful Pope unable to teach infallibly, or more likely to err? 3. How can … Continue reading →

Regis Martin, professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, wrote an article titled, “The Infrequency of Infallibility“, published at Crisis Magazine (April 26, 2022). In this post, I will argue that professor Martin’s positions on Papal Infallibility, on … Continue reading →

Here is the news report on a school shooting in Texas. Proposal: by law, require and fund the placement of one patrol officer in a patrol vehicle at every K-12 school in the United States. Cost analysis There are approximately … Continue reading →

Articles with details at Hunger Math: * Soybean Oil used as biodiesel * Corn used to make Ethanol for Fuel – ethanol is an additive to gasoline in the U.S. This additive does nothing for the environment. In the 2021/22 … Continue reading →

I’m not sure what topics to write on this blog going forward. Suggestions? I am finishing a book: “The Pope Cannot Be A Heretic” The book reviews the perennial teaching of the Church on the papal charisms, proving that no … Continue reading →