Above: St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Kiev. It is providential that Mr. Carter should use the term ‘myopic’ to describe some American Traditionalist views on Russia, as it unintentionally led me to see the greater depth and magnitude of the issue, cutting across …
Caution for the Ukraine Discussion
Above: St. Nicholas Monastery in Mukachevo, Ukraine. Editor’s note: reminder in November to pray for the dead of the Ukraine Crisis. Back in July, OnePeterFive published two articles pertaining to Russia and some mistaken notions we might have of her. …
Chicago Rosary Rally Assaulted
Since February 2022, Cardinal Blase Cupich’s restrictions on the Latin Mass have severely harmed the liturgical life of Catholics in the archdiocese of Chicago, and even led to the complete cancellation of Masses and Confessions at the Shrine of Christ …
Before Bach, There Was Schütz
350 years ago, on November 6, 1672, the most important German composer (before Johann Sebastian Bach) died in Dresden, eastern Germany: Heinrich Schütz. Through the example of his compositions and through his teaching he played a major part in establishing …
Forgotten Customs of All Saints Days for Religious Orders & Nations
The saints don’t need us to honor them. Our devotion adds nothing to what they already have. When we venerate their memory, it serves us, not them. But I tell you, whenever I think of them, I feel inflamed by …
Disputed Questions on Papal Infallibility – Part 4
Editor’s note: this and related articles have now been published in a book entitled: Disputed Questions on Papal Infallibility (Os Justi Press, 2022). Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Article 4: Whether the Pope Speaks Infallibly in Ordinatio Sacerdotalis? Objection 1. …
15 Ways to Build a Eucharistic Catholic Home
Photo by Allison Girone. Belief in the Eucharist, part II. In part one of this article, I introduced readers to “Fr. John,” a local priest at a Novus Ordo parish and his good efforts to introduce traditional piety to animate …
Trads: Should we Join the USCCB in Prayer for This?
Editor’s note: First Friday reminder to join the Crusade of Eucharistic Reparation. Belief in the Eucharist: Part I Praying for Eucharistic Revival We attended a Novus Ordo Mass this weekend. To our surprise the presiding priest (let’s call him Fr. …
Is the Mass “Just” the Mass?
Above: Bishop Athanasius Schneider in Lancaster, PA. Photo by Allison Girone. In my life, I have often encountered people who say something like the following to Catholics who love the traditional liturgy—or, for that matter, who wish to see the …
Forgotten Customs of Allhallowtide
Known in some places as Allhallowtide, the Vigil of All Saints, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day form a sort of triduum. While All Saints Day is still a Holy Day of Obligation, the Church’s traditions and customs have …