“Therefore, he who does not wish to have Mary Immaculate for Mother will not have Christ for his brother, neither will God the Father send him the Son, nor will the Son descend into his soul, nor will the Holy … Continue reading
Author Archives: Brother André Marie
‘Freemen Established Under Grace’
At the end of the Rule of St. Augustine, the Doctor of Grace — who was also a monk and father of monks — enjoins his disciples to observe its precepts “not like slaves under the law, but like freemen … Continue reading
Anti-Mexican Race Pride: An Insult to Our Lady
On the web site Taki’s Magazine, Charles Coulombe has a brief, thoughtful essay on the immigration question. In it, he summarizes the thinking of Archbishop José Gomez — his own Ordinary, since Coulombe resides in the L.A. Archdiocese. After touching … Continue reading
Michael Voris Hits the Jackpot
…that is, “the dogma.”
Europe is Going Crazy
When I read “studies show…” or “a recent study has indicated that…” I admit to having a healthy dose of skepticism. Depending on who does the “studying,” the conclusions of such a scientific pursuit could be worthless or even harmful. … Continue reading
The Gentle Air and the Hurricane
The book is written like a novel, but it is not one. It purports to be true history, written in the genre of a novel. Each chapter is a series of tableaux that form a miniature biography of a single family member. If the author set out to undo notions of the drab and colorless Middle Ages, his laudable goal was met with considerable success. For here we find ourselves in the world of chivalry and religious fervor, with personalities as colorful as their knightly heraldry and stained-glass windows. Continue reading
Reclassifying the Unspeakable
The eerie headline — “Are Mental Health Professionals Working to Normalize Pedophilia?” — provides me an unwelcome opportunity to revisit the theme I sounded recently in Normalcy as Evangelism. A group of academic pedophile lobbyists — i.e., “scientific” activists who … Continue reading
Archbishop Sambi’s Curious Position on Fatima
The Remnant brings to our notice an extraordinary remark made my Robert Moynihan in the latest edition of the magazine he edits, Inside the Vatican. Dr. Moynihan has a record of reporting facts that bolster the traditionalist position on current … Continue reading
Normalcy as Evangelism
We live in a hypereroticised culture. And it’s getting worse. Examples abound, but from the last fortnight or so of news, we can cite the controversy of a ten-year-old model posing provocatively in Vogue magazine, just like a “grown up,” … Continue reading
Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser
In honor of Archduke Otto von Habsburg (RIP), his father, Blessed Karl, and the entire House of Habsburg. (Read about the tune here.)
Victory! And a Building Project
Readers may recall that Saint Benedict Center had been embroiled in litigation surrounding our chapel project that we so enthusiastically announced over six years ago. Yes, I said “had been.” The litigation is over, and we won. Now we have … Continue reading
Meditations on Freedom
At our conference in October, the speakers will be considering the theme, “Right and Freedom: Catholic Considerations on Misused Concepts.” Here are some preparatory considerations on one part of our conference theme: freedom. These reflections, in no particular order, are … Continue reading
From a Freemason: High Praise for Our Apostolate
Although I am a Freemason, I will say one thing for you people, and that is you are not at all hypocritical about our primary goal which you state as being: “We Want To Make America a Catholic Nation.” This is very clear, as are Catholic beliefs and doctrines, which as you know I don’t agree with. However, like it or not, your mission is crystal clear, which is far more than I can ever say for our stupid, arrogant politicians (both Republicans and Democrats, Liberals and Conservatives, Catholics and Protestants etc.) who have no plan or mission, and still continue to bombard us on a daily basis with all of their utterly contradictory hogwash, claptrap, bum wad, and drivel.
Feedback on My Father’s Day Piece
Shortly after sending out the last Ad Rem, I received this email, which I got to today in my queue of backlogged emails. My correspondent — let’s call him “Sal” — is a professional man whose “Uncle Frank” had something … Continue reading
Belated Thoughts on Father’s Day
Those of us who gave up biological fatherhood to embrace the counsel of celibate chastity did so fully cognizant that we were giving up a good — and a great good — of standing in the place of God the … Continue reading
