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Category Archives: Pò sì jiù
HUGE: “Official Vatican Report Exposes Major Cracks in Foundation of Traditionis Custodes”
Diane Montagna has it. HERE You might remember that part of the justification Francis used for stomping on the TLM (aka the people who wanted it) was a consultation of bishops around the world. It turns out that what we … Read More
A study in contrasts
Here is one side. Bishop Schneider makes such a crucial point about the Latin language in liturgy. Please SHARE It’s a short video but it makes a powerful argument. pic.twitter.com/OIwAeFzJ9l — Michael J. Matt (@Michael_J_Matt) June 26, 2025 Here is … Read More
“O vos omnes sordidi mementote retrorsi…!” More joy in Detroit.
You can, I am sure, picture this. Young families, with several small children, along with others of all ages and walks of life now have to rise that much earlier to travel the much greater distance to participate on a … Read More
Why reverent, traditionally-oriented Novus Ordo Masses may soon come under attack.
There is a piece at the blog Unam Sanctam Catholicam which merits attention. I’ll preface this with personal experience. Over the years I’ve seen time and again that people who are exposed to a more traditional style of worship in … Read More
“The Great Diminishment” in Detroit – The pogrom against the traditionally-oriented continues – UPDATED (It’s even worse)
Rorate has the ugly news HERE I can echo the points made at the top of that post, above the Archbishop’s cruel letter. My heart goes out to all the people who will be hurt by this unnecessary suppression. And … Read More
D. Charlotte, NC: Another bishop about to crush people who desire traditional worship in the name of “concord and unity”. – UPDATE
UPDATE 30 May 2025: At The Pillar we read that then-Cardinal Prevost, Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, told the new Bishop of Charlotte to put the brakes on a controversial relocation of a diocesan cathedral. Bull in a china … Read More
Priests, Sacrament of Penance again under attack by the State
You have probably heard about law in Washington that priests will be required to divulge to law enforcement anything about child abuse which they learned when hearing confessions (in the internal forum). Fox now reports HERE that priests who obey … Read More
Is this really shabby or is it my imagination?
Devious. Underhanded. Treacherous. Just a few adjectives that spring to mind. Right? Wrong? Today the German Bishops’ Conference released pastoral guidelines on imparting quasi-liturgical blessings to gay couples. It’s as if they were just waiting for the right moment, when … Read More
UPDATED – IMPORTANT: Archd. Detroit: New Archbp crushes the people who frequent the TLM within one month.
UPDATE 16 APRIL: The Archbishop of Detroit has responded to the firestorm. I was sent this from Detroit. My emphases and comments. If I’ve put my foot wrong here, I want to know how and why. April 16, 2025 Dear … Read More
“Ministerial Miranda”? Another attack on the Seal of Confession on priests… and on YOU.
Most American and many illegals know a little about the Miranda Warning, sort of. In short, it is a notification given to “suspects” advising them of their right to silence and protection from self-incrimination and legal representation. There was a … Read More
Francisco12 on Card. Koch, Prefect for Christian Unity, makes observations about the SSPX: “Thank you for sharing this, Father. An intriguing interview. I, too, would love to see such a dialogue take place.…”
