Category Archives: Schism

Conservative Catholics continue to rush headlong toward the cliff of schism. Pride goeth before a fall. Dr. Jeff Mirus has a recent post: On criticizing bishops—or even the Pope. It starts out quite well. “It is a spiritual and moral … Continue reading →

Pope Francis will soon release his Apostolic Exhortation on the Family. Titled Amoris Laetitia (the Joy of Love), the document is to be released Friday April 8th. It is the last document of the recent Synod of Bishops held in … Continue reading →

Saint Paul the Apostle corrected Saint Peter the Apostle and first Pope. Can we not follow Paul’s example? Well, let’s consider the specifics of that example: [Galatians] {2:9} And so, when they had acknowledged the grace that was given to … Continue reading →

Here is a post from Fr. Z. — Hard views of Pope Francis from Spectators. Fr. Z. comments on Pope Francis’ criticism of the right: “Harsh stuff, but there is one point to make: it is often hard to know … Continue reading →

At Garabandal, the Blessed Virgin Mary foretold a rise of communion, which would threaten and harm the Church, prior to the great Warning. Based on my study of eschatology (having been wrong in the past about the date for this … Continue reading →

I expected the Synod to issue a controversial vote, at least on Communion for the divorced and remarried. But they did not. Instead, they issued a vaguely worded text some Bishops might interpret to allow them more leeway in some … Continue reading →

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2089) defines apostasy, heresy, and schism by quoting Canon Law: “Can. 751 Heresy is the obstinate denial or obstinate doubt after the reception of baptism of some truth which is to be believed … Continue reading →