Category Archives: commentary

Was archbishop Vigano recently re-consecrated as a Bishop of the SSPX?

UPDATED to add: Fr. Francois Chazal sent a note to a user at CathInfo.com, as follows: “In the meantime, by my broad and imperfect calculations, the Resistance, with all its faults and miseries, totals about 110, seven bishops included, most … Continue reading

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On Opposing Pope Francis and Communion for the Divorced/Remarried

Here we are referring to those Catholics who are divorced and remarried without an annulment. Pope Francis has permitted those persons and others in irregular situations to possibly receive Communion, even if they are still struggling with objectively grave sins, … Continue reading

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The Grave Sin of Contempt for the Pope

Included in this consideration are the sins of contempt, malice, hatred, and denigration. These are grave sins when committed against any human person (or against God or His holy angels). These sins are directly contrary to the Commandment to “love … Continue reading

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Archbishop Vigano’s new Seminary and Possible Papal Action Against Him

Archbishop Carlo M. Vigano is forcing the Pope’s hand, setting the stage for a possible excommunication and laicization of Vigano by the Pope. As an article with text from a sermon, both by Vigano, has announced [LifeSiteNews on 8 Dec … Continue reading

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Should We Oppose the Pope when He is clearly Wrong?

The assumption that the Pope is wrong, and you and your peers are right is sinful pride. This is the way that the opponents of Pope Francis think. They say they must oppose Pope Francis because he is clearly wrong. … Continue reading

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I would like to say something about Michael Voris and Church Militant

Setting aside for now the question of the personal sins and failings of Michael Voris, I have to point out the problems with his preaching and teaching. For over 18 years, Michael Voris has promoted grave theological errors and has … Continue reading

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On Schism and sinful opposition to Vatican II

Can. 751 “Heresy is the obstinate denial or obstinate doubt after the reception of baptism of some truth which is to be believed by divine and Catholic faith; apostasy is the total repudiation of the Christian faith; schism is the … Continue reading

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Jesus on Salvation: the little children and the kingdom

My thoughts on Gospel passages where Jesus speaks about salvation. [Matthew] {19:13} Then they brought to him little children, so that he would place his hands upon them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them. {19:14} Yet truly, Jesus said … Continue reading

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Multiple Sources on Michael Voris and the Church Militant board

New Update — Church Militant loses control of finances in emergency Dec. 26 hearing — both buildings owned by CM will be sold, closing on Thurs. 28 Dec 2023. The buyer is friendly to Church Militant. CM will move everything … Continue reading

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Alleged Papal Heresy: dogma versus prudential judgment

Let’s start with a different dogma, the perpetual virginity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. At no time in her life did the Blessed Virgin Mary have sexual relations, neither with Joseph, her husband, nor with any other person. This is … Continue reading

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The Pope Can Depose Bishops By His Sole Judgment

Some false claims are being made by the opponents of the Pope about the relationship between the Supreme Pontiff and the individual Bishops. First, read my previous article: On the dismissal of Bishop Strickland and the Authority of Roman Pontiffs … Continue reading

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Will Pope Francis do more against Cardinal Burke than take away his apartment and salary?

UPDATED: The Pillar has now confirmed that Cardinal Burke has been notified by letter from the Apostolic See that he must pay rent at his apartment in Rome or vacate the premises by Feb. 29, 2024 (a leap year). According … Continue reading

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