the reproach of Christ

Here’s an article on the subject. Tomorrow, September 19th, is one of three days when the blood of St. Januarius, an early 4th century martyr, liquifies miraculously. He is a good Saint for general prayers of intercession and assistance, especially … Continue reading →

An article at New Liturgical Movement, titled: Lessons from a Failed Council and a Failed Reform essentially asks, as Fr. Z. phrases the question: “Can Ecumenical Councils ever be failures?” Certain types of articles are cropping up on conservative and … Continue reading →

ASK FATHER: Is it sinful to make or use fake papers, vaccine passports, or false documents? Posted on 15 September 2021 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf The question is posed to Fr. Z.: “Is it sinful to make or use fake … Continue reading →

The Church is indefectible. She can never fail, nor lead astray, nor be led astray. She can never lose the four marks of Her character as a Church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. And She will always have a succession … Continue reading →

At the “Reparation Now! Uncancel The Faithful Rally”, Fr. James Altman spoke publicly, in violation of his own Bishop’s orders. Fr. Altman called his Bishop “William” and “that Miter”. Altman also called the Bishop’s decree against him “pathetic”. He then … Continue reading →

From my book: Forgiveness and Salvation for Everyone What does Jesus say about how many souls go to Hell? [Matthew] {7:13} Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate, and broad is the way, which leads to perdition, … Continue reading →

This statement published on OnePeterFive and other sites is formally patently schismatic: 1. It is a statement “TO THE CATHOLICS OF THE WHOLE WORLD” and therefore public and deliberate; it is not a passing or extemporaneous remark. 2. Their knowledge … Continue reading →

In this Pope Francis General Audience, the Pope states that all human persons are children of God, as God is their Creator. But the baptized are children of God by spiritual adoption. A teaching of the Council of Trent, not … Continue reading →

When Pope Francis was elected, there was skepticism and concern. Then this progressed to accusations of confusion and ambiguity. Then there were worse accusations, accusing the Pope of undermining doctrine and “tradition”. Public petitions and letters were issued. The Dubia … Continue reading →

On 7 July 2021, Aldo Maria Valli published an article rejecting the indefectibility of the Church and Her Apostolic character. This was written, as the title of the article states: While the Pope is in the Hospital. Pope Francis was … Continue reading →

Please note that this article is speculative, and I will submit to whatever the Magisterium decides on this question. In this suggestion, the Pope could change the requirements for validity, so a valid TLM would still be possible, but only … Continue reading →

Introduction Recent articles online speak as if the papacy were simply an artifice of the people, to be changed or limited in whatever way they wish. A similar approach is to claim that the “true” nature of the papacy is … Continue reading →