To the average Penn State student, the fourth of September of 2018 was a day like any other. A Tuesday early in the semester, the weather in State College, Pennsylvania was perfect, and the buzz of a promising football season …
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Catholic Converts Surveyed Say: “Give Us the Latin Mass!”
Editor’s Note: Several months ago, Dr. Peter Kwasniewski wrote an article for our readers in review of Benedictus, the acclaimed “Traditional Catholic Companion” resource that had just been announced, and which is now in its second print issue (see here). …
The Gospel against Heretics
You are the Christ, the son of the living God (Mt. 16:16). Scripture also has many references to the importance of confessing the name of Christ. For example, in Romans 10:9, if thou confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, …
The Weapon of the St. Gallen Mafia is Synodality
Cardinal Martini Lives on. This is a story about the origins of the “synod on synodality.” It is a story about dreams—and déjà vu. All his life, Carlo Maria Martini (pictured above left) was a dreamer. In the Italian documentary …
“We Glory in Dying for His Sake”
By St. Alphonsus Liguori The holy martyr by the name of Vitalis was a citizen of Milan, of noble descent; the entire family were Christians, and his conduct was most exemplary. He had served in the army of the emperor, …
Bellarmine the Musician
Editor’s note: please see Mediatrix Press for The Bellarmine Translation Project. Today four centuries have passed since the death, at almost 79 years of age, of St. Robert Bellarmine. A memorial tablet on his birthplace praises him as “the glory …
5 Good Reasons to Become (or Remain!) a Catholic Christian
Are you going through a time of trial in your Faith? Are you wondering if it is all worth it after all? Absolutely, it is worth it! There is a rich reward in Heaven waiting for you if only you …
“Men Must Be Changed by Sacred Things, and Not Sacred Things by Men”
The title of this article is taken from the words uttered by Cardinal Egidio da Viterbo in 1512 during the inaugural oration of the Fifth Lateran Council: “Homines per sacra immutari fas est, non sacra per homines.” Against that backdrop, imagine …
Pilgrimage Impossible
Editor’s note: this important pilgrimage is fast approaching. To sign up, visit their website. By Susie Lloyd A tiny slip of a nun took the stage, cleared her throat, and put on her best “man” voice. “Dear Reuben, we have …
Covid Vaccine Affidavit of Religious Exemption Provided by Bishop Athanasius Schneider
Conscience is a law of the mind – St. Augustine An Interview with His Excellency Bishop Athanasius Schneider OnePeterFive: Your Excellency thank you for taking the time to talk with us today. I just have a few questions. First of …