the reproach of Christ

There are two possible faithful positions on the question as to whether Vatican II could have erred on faith or morals: 1. No errors are possible in any teaching on faith or morals of an Ecumenical Council, so Vatican II … Continue reading →

Rorate Caeli has a new article, which is just a rehash of the same tripe over and over again: “We’re traditionalists, following (what we fallibly judge to be) tradition, so we are always right, and anyone who disagrees (Popes, Saints, … Continue reading →

The Roman Pontiff has the full authority given by Christ to Peter and his successors. He does not have that authority only when the faithful or the Bishops are in agreement with him, but rather at all times unconditionally. That … Continue reading →

There’s a very telling post at Fr. John Zuhlsdorf’s blog: Cri de Coeur: “What next?” After which, Fr. Z rants. An unnamed reader complains to Fr. Z., saying: “I am starting to feel like Jonah, who complained that God took … Continue reading →

Council of Trent Chapter IV On the Canon of the Mass “And since it is fitting that Holy things be administered in a holy manner, and out of all things this sacrifice is the most holy, [and] so that it … Continue reading →

Pope Francis commented on “a large Catholic television channel” that speaks ill of the Pope. Clearly EWTN fits this description. And even if it were the case that the Pope had some other Network in mind, EWTN still fits the … Continue reading →

Here is the story at ExtremeTech.com. This is entirely believable. And it highlights a problem within Christianity (and Catholicism), that many persons just want to hear opinions that echo their own ideas and understanding. They do not want to be … Continue reading →

This second text is from Pope Saint Paul VI’s letter to archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. It reads as if it were written today to address those supporters of the TLM who reject Traditionis Custodes, who oppose Pope Francis and Vatican II, … Continue reading →

This first talk is from 1976, and yet it reads as if it were written today, and as if it were written to those who rebel against Pope Francis and reject his decisions in Traditionis Custodes. Consistory for the Appointment … Continue reading →

See this article on Dave Armstrong’s blog here. For the 17 documents of Vatican II, most were approved by 99% or more of the Bishops voting. The highest percentage of Bishops voting “No” on any document was 7.7% on the … Continue reading →

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 →