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Fr. Z. wrote this post: Of gauntlets, spaghetti wall art, and St. Robert Bellarmine replying to Mike Lewis at Where Peter Is blog and to Dr. Robert Fastiggi. The post contains a great deal of negative rhetoric and personal attacks … Continue reading →

On April 22, Fr. Scanlon published in an article in Homiletic and Pastoral Review. Then on April 23, Fr. Z (John Zuhlsdorf) quoted a long section from that article, rejecting dissent from Papal Teaching and Conciliar Teaching, with my emphasis … Continue reading →

It is an error to conclude that, in Heaven, we are going to continue with the same limitations that we have in this fallen world. “The eye has not seen, and the ear has not heard, nor has it entered … Continue reading →

We pray to the one true God, the most Holy Trinity. But we also know that we can speak to the other persons in Heaven, deceased relative/friends/priests, Saints, holy Angels. Seeking help from particular persons in Heaven, to pray with … Continue reading →

What’s next on the list of things that the Catholic far right hates? Why don’t they just come out and admit that they hate Jesus himself? I’m not kidding. The papal accusers, who reject the authority of Pope Francis, Vatican … Continue reading →

People, on the right as well as on the left, who say something like, “If the Church doesn’t teach what I think is right, I’ll leave… or I’ll fight against that teaching… or anything similar” they lack faith. The faithful … Continue reading →

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The hypocrisy and lack of self-awareness is incredible: “the Church is dealing with open schism, and there are no indications that anything at all will be done about it,” says Steve Skojec, founder of OnePeterFive. His publication has carried many … Continue reading →

I find it very strange that, in reaction to the recent CDF document saying the Church cannot bless gay unions, some “Catholics” are leaving the Church and others are rebuking Pope Francis and the Church for being “obviously” wrong. We … Continue reading →

Read the decision here. It is a “Response to a Doubt” with an explanatory note. It is an excellent statement of Church teaching. The decision at this point in time may have been chosen as a way to help rebuke … Continue reading →

Those who reject the teachings of the Magisterium need a way to explain this rejection. One approach by the schismatics of every age is to use storytelling or fables. They reject the authority of the Roman Pontiff, Pope Francis. The … Continue reading →

This passage is being fulfilled today, and will continue to be fulfilled, as the Persians lead an army to conquer the Christian nations of Europe and destroy Vatican City. [2 Chron] {36:14} Then too, all the leaders of the priests, … Continue reading →