Category Archives: commentary

Do our Holy Fathers teach that it is an idol? No. Our Holy Fathers Saint John Paul II and Francis refer to it as “Mother Earth” or, in another case, a statue or representation that is not an idol. As … Continue reading →

How could the people of the O.T. have been baptized in order to obtain salvation? *- Saint Paul teaches that, in the O.T., the people of Israel received a non-formal type of baptism: [1 Corinthians 10] {10:1} For I do … Continue reading →

This preliminary document, in preparation for the German Bishops’ Synod, is in no way an expression of the Magisterium. However, its contents are troubling, as they contain grave error and abject heresy. See the news story here. “…one’s sexual orientation … Continue reading →

December 12th, feast of our Lady of Guadalupe December 12th to 13th, conclusion of monthly Rosa Mystica devotion December 13th, anniversary of the ordination of Pope Francis December 17th, birthday of Pope Francis, Vicar of Christ December 25th, birthday of … Continue reading →

The claim that the Second Vatican Council erred gravely on doctrine or discipline is contrary to the dogmas of the First Vatican Council, and therefore it is an heretical claim. The First Vatican Council taught that the Church is indefectible … Continue reading →

For the Rosa Mystica devotion, Noon on December 8th — which is this Sunday this year — is a special hour of spiritual and bodily graces. Go to Mass and receive Communion in the morning, then pray at noon for … Continue reading →

In a work of private theology, Joseph Ratzinger (1972) — who became Pope Benedict XVI — opined that the divorced and remarried should be admitted to Communion, in some cases, despite living with their second partner while the first valid … Continue reading →

Where Does The Authority To Elect A Pope Reside? In the body of Bishops. Currently, the College of Cardinals elects each successive Roman Pontiff. But this does not occur of necessity. The first Pope, Saint Peter, was “elected” (chosen) by … Continue reading →

1. Was St. Joseph resurrected? No. Only Jesus and the virgin Mary have received the resurrection. St. Joseph is in heaven in soul only, not in body. The Virgin Mary told Saint Bridget that there are no resurrected human bodies … Continue reading →

I recall a story told by a priest in a sermon at Mass many years ago. There was a boy who was very ill, and he had a rare blood type. Donors were scarce, and so the doctors had to … Continue reading →