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"But if, in any layman who is indeed imbued with literature, ignorance of the Latin language, which we can truly call the 'catholic' language, indicates a certain sluggishness in his love toward the Church, how much more fitting it is that each and every cleric should be adequately practiced and skilled in that language!" - Pius XI
"Let us realize that this remark of Cicero (Brutus 37, 140) can be in a certain way referred to [young lay people]: 'It is not so much a matter of distinction to know Latin as it is disgraceful not to know it.'" - St. John Paul II
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Monthly Archives: July 2022
3.5% of a group can bring the group down, turn it around, or take it over.
3.5% 3.5% of a group can bring the group down, turn it around, or take it over. Alinsky knew this. Demographers know this. At 3%, groups gain significant influence. Read HERE. I was struck by something in the decree in … Read More
“Beautiful? The FAITHFUL paid for that. Because they WANTED it. And they trusted. They trusted.”
The cruel dictates of bishops and archbishops concerning the Vetus Ordo, now in these USA invoking the cover of “Rome said so”, have a … … human face. This is what our dear pastors don’t want to see. Here is … Read More
Invoking “Grandmother of the West”….? What is THAT all about?
SERIOUS PREAMBLE No demon has a real name. That’s part of their punishment. They really want a name and identity. Invocation of a false god or spirit allows demons to step up and be recognized, take the name and get … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 519, etc.
Meanwhile…. The Masses for Cupich Project, for the change of his heart about the ICK and TLM in Chicago is up to 60 Masses as I write. White to move. Don’t get rooked. Please remember me when shopping online. It … Read More
D. Arlington: more accompaniment for the faithful who desire the Vetus Ordo
Remember this? 2,800 Catholics Sign Traditional Latin Mass Petition Delivered to Arlington Bishop| National Catholic Register https://t.co/A8o5kmo7p4 — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (@fatherz) February 8, 2022 Citing the absurd smoke-screen of “international assessment and consultation of bishops”, and the Dubious Dubia … Read More
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Francis: Grandmother of the West, invoked, to open the great circle and then blasts at “traditionalists”.
At The Catholic Thing there is a summary piece abooot Francis’ trip to Canadia. It starts: “Well, that’s over.” You can read it there. It paints a rather pathetic picture and darns with faint praise, the point being that it … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 518, etc.
I’ve been updating the “Day in Rome” project. Thanks to the donors! The Masses for Cupich Project, for the change of his heart about the ICK and TLM in Chicago is up to 60 Masses as I write. Wyoming Catholic College … Read More
VIDEO Apparitions of Our Lady Hrushiw, Ukraine
Here’s a British film from the late 80’s about an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Ukraine, a place much in the news these days. As it began, I couldn’t help but think about the way that traditional Roman … Read More
ASK FATHER: It is mortal sin for parents to send their children to public schools?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: With the recent dustups involving education curriculum in the United States I feel this is an important question to ask. Some on social media have suggested that, with what’s going on public schools these days, it … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 517, etc.
I’ve been updating the “Day in Rome” project. Thanks to the donors! The Masses for Cupich Project, for the change of his heart about the ICK and TLM in Chicago is up to 60 Masses as I write. Wyoming Catholic College … Read More
ASK FATHER: Consecration of bishops when there is no Pope
From a reader… QUAERITUR: If Francis were to (God forbid) die tomorrow, how would that affect the rules concerning episcopal consecrations? I saw a comment on this blog saying the SSPX could likely use sede vacante periods to slip by … Read More
8th Sunday after Pentecost: We will see the end of all this and Christ will see us through.
Cross posted with One Peter Five: This week’s task is scary. The Gospel for this 8th Sunday after Pentecost presents probably the most difficult of the Lord’s parables to explicate. This week we hear the Parable of the Unjust Steward … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 516, etc.
I’ve been updating the “Day in Rome” project. Thanks to the donors! The Masses for Cupich Project, for the change of his heart about the ICK and TLM is up to 59 Masses as I write. Wyoming Catholic College is looking … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 515, etc.
I’ve been updating the “Day in Rome” project. Thanks to the donors! Also, I learned that Wyoming Catholic College is looking for a chaplain. HERE In Chess News… 50 years ago today in Reykjavik, It was challenger Fischer v. Spassky in Game … Read More
26 July: Fr. Jacques Hamel, martyred 6 years ago in France
Today is the 6th anniversary of the martyrdom of Fr. Jacques Hamel in France. And there is this… HERE. Sts. Nunilo and Alodia, pray for us. St. Lawrence of Brindisi, pray for us. St. Pius V, pray for us. Martyrs … Read More
ASK FATHER: Quo vadis, Novus Ordo?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I pose my question about the Novus Ordo Missae in homage to the now famous question, “What is a woman?” It seems to me that the Consilium took a rib from the 1962 Missal and instead … Read More
COVADONGA TLM PILGRIMAGE – I imagine you would like to see some photos. No?
The Vetus Ordo is not going away. I received this from a reader: Spain is a country where traditionalism is virtually unknown. The left is obviously virulent, and under the influence of the Opus Dei, the right is solidly ostrich-like … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 514, etc.
I’ve been updating the “Day in Rome” project. Thanks to the donors! 3:16 isn’t just in John. Try Leviticus!Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE
But, you know, “unique expression” and all that. That’s why the Traditional Latin Mass faithful must be crushed.
The powers High Atop The Thing fear people who desire the Traditional Roman Rite and hate the Vetus Ordo because they know that the demographic sink hole opening under the Church is gobbling the people they have neglected to catechize … Read More
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Daily Rome Shot 513, etc.,
Probably saw the consistory list. From a column in The Guardian, white mates in three moves. Tricky. Forced play. White to move and force the line. Please remember me when shopping online. Thanks in advance. US HERE – UK HERE