Can We Learn Anything from the Critics of Vatican I?
"The power of the Pope over the Church… neither knows nor tolerates any limits."
5th Sunday Remaining after Epiphany: A funny thing happened on the way to Advent
As we approach the end of the liturgical year, an odd thing happens in the Church’s traditional calendar for the Vetus Ordo. The Sundays left over after Epiphany are finally dusted off, “resumed,” and prayed until the liturgical year is concluded. This is because of the vagaries of the Moon and shifting date of Easter…
Cardinal Sarah: There is Now a “Crisis of the Magisterium”
The crisis of the Church has entered a new phase: the crisis of the Magisterium.
Truth and Charity for Persons with Same-sex Attraction Struggles
Truth needs to be sought, found and expressed within the “economy” of charity.
Pope Francis Welcomes “Transgender” People as Godparents
"An adult who identifies as transgender."
Pope Imposes “Paradigm Shift” on Vatican Theology
The Holy Father’s problematic statement quotes his favorite source of authority – himself.
Pope Francis Attempts to Rig the Next Papal Election
Now the Pope is trying to rig the next papal election.
The Synodal Way Won Me Over
There is more synoding to do.
23rd Sunday after Pentecost: “Stand firm in the Lord, my beloved!”
We would have had a first selection from Philippians last week, the last Sunday of October, but the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost was superseded by the Feast of Christ the King in the Vetus calendar. Sunday’s reading from Philippians 3:17-21 and 4:1-3 is also used in the Vetus calendar on the Feast of St. Clement…
