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On the Blessing of Persons or Unions of Persons

This post comments on an article at LifeSiteNews as follows: Bishop Strickland on same-sex ‘blessings’: God does not and cannot bless sin . The question arises whether the Church can or should bless LGBTQ persons, or same-sex couples, or same-sex … Continue reading

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On the Arrogance of Judging Popes

This post is about present-day mild to moderate criticisms of the Roman Pontiff, Pope Francis. I’ve already written at length about the severe critics of the Pope, many of whom have fallen into schism and/or heresy openly. But even when … Continue reading

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Patrick Coffin thinks Pope Francis is an Antipope

Patrick Coffin, former host of the radio show “Catholic Answers Live,” has declared that he thinks Pope Francis is an Antipope. This article will refute Coffin’s claim. Here is a link to Patrick Coffin’s article making this declaration: Seven Pieces … Continue reading

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Cardinal Gerhard Muller on Papal Authority over Bishops

The former Prefect of the Dicastery (formerly Congregation) for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Gerhard Muller, has stated publicly the following claims : Cardinal Muller: “Yes, what is being done to Bishop Strickland is terrible, an abuse of the … Continue reading

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Bishop Strickland vs Pope Francis on Women’s Ordination

Will Pope Francis authorize the ordination of women deacons after the Synod? Can he? Bishop Strickland says the Church cannot ordain deaconesses. In his latest pastoral letter, 19 Sept 2023, Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of the diocese of Tyler, Texas … Continue reading

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Commentary on Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s article on heretical Popes

Here is the article and link: Bishop Athanasius Schneider on the Validity of Pope Francis (September 19, 2023). Bishop Schneider makes some good points, which contradict the positions of many of the accusers of Pope Francis. The first paragraph reads … Continue reading

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Why a Bishop Should Accept His Seemingly Unjust Deposition by a Pope

Over at OnePeterFive, a recent article claims that Bishop Strickland, and hypothetically other Bishops, ought to refuse to be removed from their diocese, if said deposition is unjust. This post will explain why such a position is schismatic and is … Continue reading

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We Do Know How non-Christians Are Saved

On the far left in Catholicism, we find the heresy that all human persons will be saved, all go to Heaven, and none go to Hell. See my previous post against universalism. To the contrary, it is clear from Tradition, … Continue reading

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Archbishop Fernandez speaks of the Papal charism

The incoming prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal-designate Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández was interviewed by email by Edward Pentin on Sept. 8th. Read the full interview at NCRegister.com In this post, I will discuss the … Continue reading

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On the Possible Resignation of Bishop Strickland

Among those Bishops who oppose Pope Francis, why should the Apostolic See focus on Bishop Strickland? A few reasons. Opposition to the decisions of Pope Francis on doctrine and discipline is often said to be centered in the United States. … Continue reading

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Pope Francis and the necessity of a state of grace for Holy Communion

Pope Francis has never taught that persons who lack the state of grace may receive holy Communion. He is falsely accused of this error because he recognizes that persons who have committed objectively grave sins often do not have the … Continue reading

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News Commentary on a ChatGPT fake Bible verse

I would recommend this article to Catholics and other Christians: ChatGPT, Jesus and the trans person by Michael Brown, Christian Post Op-Ed Contributor. The article responds to a news story claiming that ChatGPT wrote a fake Bible verse. In the … Continue reading

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