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Tag Archives: Traditionis custodes
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
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Remember… the real problem is the Traditional Latin Mass!
The fruits of Vatican II The worship of dirt “Earth Altar” installed at Novus Ordo Parish in Germany H/T @NovusOrdoWatch pic.twitter.com/zEbPIayyxz — Nick Donnelly (@ProtecttheFaith) October 9, 2021 Germany. Again. Become a CUSTOS! HERE
The incredibly obvious… the problem in the Church today is …. THE LATIN MASS!
But remember: the problem is the Latin Mass! pic.twitter.com/OpOAWbZAjm — Alberto? (@FlatCath) October 7, 2021
D. Bridgeport @diobpt – @BishopCaggiano issues a decree concerning the cruel Traditionis custodes – not bad!
The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny is located in the Diocese of Bridgeport. Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport has issued his decree concerning the implementation of Franci’s Plessy v. Ferguson legacy document, Traditionis custodes. Become a Custos Traditionis – HERE Bp. Caggiano’s document … Read More
Clear words from a good priest about the cruel ‘Traditionis custodes’ and worst case scenarios
Quite a few of you have written to me about something that my good friend Fr. James Jackson, FSSP (recently moved from Colorado to Rhode Island) published in his parish’s bulletin. I received two such emails this afternoon. Father is … Read More
Posted in ¡Hagan lío!, Be The Maquis, Cancelled Priests, Hard-Identity Catholicism, Mail from priests, Priests and Priesthood, Save The Liturgy - Save The World, Si vis pacem para bellum!, The Coming Storm, The future and our choices, Traditionis custodes
Tagged Fr. James Jackson, Traditionis custodes
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Reaction to the cruel suppression in Guadalajara
I recently shared the sad news about the cold suppression of the faithful in Guadalajara by Francisco Card. Robles Ortega following the cruel and unnecessary Traditionis custodes. I warmly invite you to resist this cruelty on the part of bishops … Read More
Archd. of Guadalajara – the ‘Traditionis custodes’ spiritual segregation continues
Perhaps this new will give rise to a new wave of spiritual Cristeros, namely, Custodes Traditionis. Please, everyone, I implore you to consider doing this, joining this informal confraternity. With this news, let us now invoke also Bl, Miguel Pro … Read More
PARIS: Traditionis custodes … good news and bad news
The Archbishop of Paris, Most Rev. Michel Aupetit, issued a letter to priests of that venerable see about Traditionis custodes. Good news and bad news. The good news is that the TLM will continue at Ste Odile (17e), Ste Jeanne de … Read More
VALLI: What’s the mood like in the Vatican these days? And about Francis and ‘Traditionis custodes’
Long time vaticanista Aldo Maria Valli gave an interview about all things Francesco/Bergoglio. He talks about the rumors concerning Francis’s health, a conclave, the scandal of Becciu, synods (“walking together”), Hungary and Orban. Valli’s most telling comments were about the … Read More
Posted in Francis, Pò sì jiù, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, Traditionis custodes
Tagged Aldo Maria Valli, Francis, Traditionis custodes
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“Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood!”
UPDATE: BTW… doesn’t that ACLU graphic remind you of something? Doctor Strangelove, maybe? I thought this was an interesting juxtaposition. Far from compromising them, vaccine mandates actually further civil liberties. They protect the most vulnerable, people with disabilities and fragile … Read More
The Superiors™ of “Ecclesia Dei” and the “Smash!” in Houston.
Whew! A lot of news today. I’ve been bus this morning writing my new weekly column at 1 Peter 5, now happily under new management. Let’s see a couple things. First, in the wake of Traditionis custodes, the superiors of … Read More
ZISK: In an interview, Francis talks about “Traditionis custodes”, how he views it, what it means, why he did it. Wherein Fr. Z comments.
From Vaticannews.va: Extracted from an interview with Francis by Carlos Herrera on Radio COPE Q: I don’t know if Pope Francis is a man who likes to bang his fist on the table. Would it be possible that the last … Read More
Posted in ¡Hagan lío!, Francis, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, My View, Save The Liturgy - Save The World, Si vis pacem para bellum!, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The Coming Storm, The Drill, The future and our choices, Traditionis custodes
Tagged Francis, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, Traditionis custodes
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In Pittsburgh, they can always hurt you more.
Become a Custos Traditionis (HERE) and don’t forget a Novena to St. Ann (HERE). ___ When I saw the letter sent by Bp. Zubik of Pittsburgh to the priests of that diocese, I was so taken aback by its overreach and pastoral … Read More
Revisiting “Moral Injury” in light of “Traditionis custodes”
It seems like just moment ago that I revisited the topic of Moral Injury. But now we have Traditionis custodes. Originally Published on: Jun 9, 2020 From a reader… I am a physician and have had the opportunity to work with several burnt … Read More
The ongoing application of Traditionis custodes – D. San Diego and D. Motherwell
Firstly, be a CUSTOS! Join NOW! HERE Two pieces of news come to my box today, along with the news that Card. Burke is off the ventilator and moving out of the ICU – Laus Deo! On 8 August in the … Read More
Posted in Liberals, Pò sì jiù, Traditionis custodes
Tagged D. Motherwell, D. San Diego, Traditionis custodes
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“The Traddy-Ban captures Rome”
From the inimitable Eccles… The Traddy-Ban captures Rome Catholics worldwide have been stunned by the news that the Tradi-ban is now occupying Rome, led by the triumvirate of Bar-Golio, Pah-Rolin, and Ahfah-Roche. Last night Rome was full of Tradi-Ban troops … Read More
@Pontifex … These are the people you are hurting.
The first video of three. Become a CUSTOS TRADITIONIS. HERE
With the latest attack on the roots of our Catholic identity the Church is one step closer to becoming a punchline. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
From Le Figaro via National Catholic Register… with my emphases and comments… by the great Robert Card. Sarah. On the Credibility of the Catholic Church Doubt has taken hold of Western thought. Intellectuals and politicians alike describe the same impression … Read More
From Hell’s Bible: “Pope Francis Is Tearing the Catholic Church Apart”
Yesterday Hell’s Bible (aka New York Times) published an op-ed which is a cri de coeur about what is going on in the Church today. Take this together with Damian Thompson’s recent podcast. My emphases and comments. OPINION GUEST ESSAY Pope … Read More
Bishops’ differing approaches to Traditionis custodes
The heat and fallout from the nuke that fell on the anniversary of the detonation of the first atomic bomb, a date chosen perhaps to add insult to injury by the fact that it was the Feast of Our Lady … Read More
