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- Senor Quixana on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “Moving on seems the most sensible course. We should commit resources to ongoing negotiation to what end? Is there any…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “As one podcaster noted, there is no place for Tradition in the ‘synodal church’, that ‘ape of the church’.”
- on Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness”: “The archbishop was most likely feeling the preternatural. Remember that the gods of the pagans are demons. (so are aliens)”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “Pope Leo is wisely returning to the approach of Ss. John Paul II and Paul VI towards the SSPX away…”
- on Detroit’s Archbishop attends mosque opening, says: “There is no place where I feel more respect, fraternity, and kindness”: “Two Points: 1. If that is the archbishop’s view that that mosque is better than the respect, fraternity, and kindness…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “Pope Leo will not talk with SSPX, but he is willing to talk with Islamic leaders. Jesus told his disciples…”
- on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “SSPX needs to do what they need to do if only to point out the absurdity, blasphemy, and sacrilege rampant…”
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Monthly Archives: September 2018
Priest removed from parish for clear, honest sermon about The Present Crisis
UPDATE 11 Sept: The Archdiocese of Los Angeles released a statement. HERE. The statement, in brief, says that Fr. G was removed NOT because of a sermon, but because of “issues with his interpersonal relationships with parish staff and parishioners”. … Read More
PLEASE get rid of “reconciliation rooms”!
At Crisis there is an article which argues for the end of “reconciliation rooms”. I have always called them “lawsuit rooms”. I’ve been arguing for this ever since I could argue anything. I think he over plays a particular issue but, … Read More
Rumor Volat: Shouts in the piazza during Sunday Angelus Address
There is a phrase: Rumor volat… Rumor, hearsay, noise flies”. In this case, this may be just so much noise, but today during the Angelus in Rome “noise flew” in St. Peter’s Square. I want to be careful with this. It is … Read More
Your Sunday Sermon Notes
Was there a good point made in the sermon you heard for your Mass of obligation? Let us know. Also, please note if your priest mentioned anything about The Present Crisis and The Viganò Testimony. For my part, I am on … Read More
Wherein Fr. Hunwicke identifies a serious problem
You strong supporters of Francis and you sharp critics of anyone who raises questions about certain of his actions and words should pay close attention to the following. Over at his amusing and erudite Mutual Enrichment, Fr. John Hunwicke of the … Read More
Posted in The Drill
Tagged Card. Rodriguez Maradiaga, Fr. John Hunwicke, Gal 6:7, sin against the Holy Spirit
33 Comments
33 Comments
“The evasive coverage of this scandal by Team Francis hardliners is impossible to justify.”
Damian Thompson has a good commentary at The Spectator. He adds a wrinkle I had not thought about: The evasive coverage of this scandal by Team Francis hardliners is impossible to justify. Certain ‘reporters’ should ask themselves whether they have … Read More
“The church was packed for confessions this afternoon, and they were some of the best I’ve ever heard.”
Fathers… Is this going on where you are? This is from a friend, who sent it from a priest: The church was packed for confessions this afternoon, and they were some of the best I’ve ever heard. The devotion and … Read More
Beating the Devil
Enthusiastic ChurchPop picked up on something “new” from Taylor Marshall (who has done good things recently): a title of Our Lady invoked as Exterminatrix of Heresies. They posted an image of Mary which I’ve shown on and off on … Read More
Posted in Lighter fare, Our Solitary Boast
Tagged Exterminatrix of Heresy, Madonna del Soccorso
18 Comments
18 Comments
Francis’ Four Guiding Postulates include: “Conflict cannot be ignored or concealed. It has to be faced.”
“What is Francis doing?” This is a question I get again and again in my mailbox. I am at a loss. This morning, however, it occurred to me that we might return to Francis’ “four postulates” which he included in … Read More
Senor Quixana on Distressing words of Leo about the SSPX consecrations: “Moving on seems the most sensible course. We should commit resources to ongoing negotiation to what end? Is there any…”
