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Category Archives: SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
The Anti-Catholic Pogrom continues” Today… in Rome itself
I was informed that Rome had more bad news for us all… I include those who are dedicated to the Novus Ordo. Remember… Novus Ordo fans! Hurt one, all are wounded. You are wounded by the persecution of those who … Read More
ASK FATHER: What if there were no Pope for a long period? Where in Fr. Z rants.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: A hypothetical: Let’s suppose Pope F decides to resign but for some reason (war, political/religious ) there will not be a conclave. For the time being, could be years , no conclave is in sight. The … Read More
You can argue with a Marxist, but not with a Catholic progressive.
Today at The Catholic Thing there is an essay by Francis X. Maier about how Francis is perceived by the left and by the right (to use rapid, sketch terms). In the main, he seems to be willing – as … Read More
Posted in Liberals, The Drill, Traditionis custodes
Tagged Augusto Del Noce, Francis X. Maier, progressives, progressivists, Thomas Stark
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5 Comments
Connect the dots. The attack on the Vetus Ordo is also an attack on John Paul II, not just on Benedict.
I learned today that Francis appoint Jeffrey Sachs – who is seriously into population control (gosh! I wonder how they want to do that?!?) – to the Academy for Social Sciences. That, from the guy who issued the cruel Traditionis … Read More
Posted in Benedict XVI, The Coming Storm, Traditionis custodes
Tagged Kazimierz Card. Nycz, Traditionis custodes
22 Comments
22 Comments
Bp. Provost of Lake Charles implements ‘Traditionis custodes’, Francis ‘Plessy v. Ferguson’ legacy document
The motto on the coat-of-arms of Most Rev. Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles (Louisiana), is Pro Futuris Serit… He sows for the sake of those to come. His CV is HERE. A quick scan suggests that he is a … Read More
Majority of Catholics don’t know about the cruel attempt to suppress the Traditional Latin Mass. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
We need to work harder, friends. Some time ago, Pew Research Center did a poll and found that “Two-thirds of U.S. Catholics unaware of pope’s new restrictions on traditional Latin Mass”. HERE This is interesting, because it shows how Catholic … Read More
A “unique” expression of the Roman Rite. But remember… it’s the Traditional Latin Mass that’s the big threat.
Tattooed Priest Stands Half-Naked at Novus Ordo Meal Table https://t.co/7HHBBLKfEZ — gloria.tv (@gloriatv) October 17, 2021 The “unique” expression of the Roman Rite. No no. Before you object, it’s the TLM and tradition-minded Catholics that are the big problem. They … Read More
Posted in Traditionis custodes, You must be joking!
Tagged Custos traditionis, D. Feldkirch, Traditionis custodes
21 Comments
21 Comments
Is it just me…?
Traditionis custodes (Francis’ Plessy)… Art. 1. The liturgical books promulgated by Saint Paul VI and Saint John Paul II, in conformity with the decrees of Vatican Council II, are the unique expression of the lex orandi of the Roman Rite. … Read More
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