There is an old line about how five out of four people do not understand fractions. That lack of perception might also pertain even to some who believe in what the Church deems “The Four Last Things” — death, (particular) … Continue reading
Author Archives: Trent Beattie
The True Story of How We Got the Bible
Many people — Catholics included — tend to think of the Bible existing in its own realm, as if it did not arise from specific people at specific times and specific places. As silly as the image appears, the implicit … Continue reading
Expanding on the Church’s Artistic Heritage
Pennsylvania’s Eric Armusik Works with FSSP to Restore the Catholic Faith There has been a liturgical Renaissance within the Church over the past two decades. This includes, not only greater access to traditional sacramental rites, but to other things that … Continue reading
Expanding the Liturgical Horizons of the Clothes-Minded
Cheerfully Covering Catholic Clerical Clothing ‘Knot Sew’ Good at Liturgical Matters While there are relatively few Catholics who could name a single book on the liturgy, there are even fewer who could name one on liturgical vestments in particular. Lack … Continue reading
Meditative Musicians Celebrate Dr. K’s Game-Winning Three-Pointer
Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Julius Erving, commonly referred to as “Dr. J,” scored over 30,000 points in his professional career. One of his most memorable shots was during his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers—a 53-foot game-winner (one of the … Continue reading
Helping Out Those in Doubt
How Confessors Can Identify and Utilize Scrupulosity for the Good of Souls “Bless me Father, for I have sinned. It’s been twenty minutes since my last confession.” This statement is likely to come from a scrupulous soul, or one who … Continue reading
Assiduous Athlete and Adventurer Now an Ardent Advocate of Alphonsus
Brother of FSSP priest inspired to revive writingsof the “Most Zealous Doctor of the Church.” Steve Cunningham had plenty of suggestions for publishers about which Catholic classics should be brought back into print for today’s readers. The problem was, no … Continue reading
Repaving the Royal Road to Heaven
Beautifying Churches Means Beautifying Souls Many traditional Catholics recognize the name of architect Thomas Gordon Smith, who designed the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Nebraska. Similarly familiar is Duncan Stroik, who, at the direction … Continue reading
The Missionary Bishop Who Wouldn’t Die: Augustin Blanchet’s Adventures Didn’t End at Death
Parishioners at the FSSP’s North American Martyrs Parish in the Seattle area have friends in high places—in more than one sense. To be sure, St. Isaac Jogues and his seven missionary brothers intercede for the souls in their namesake’s parish, … Continue reading
The Wills Are Alive with a Mound of Music
In the opening of The Sound of Music, Julie Andrews (as Maria) whimsically and wistfully sings, “The hills are alive with the sound of music…” The eponymously-named entrance song is made even more memorable with the backdrop of snow-capped Untersberg … Continue reading
Enchanted by the Music of the Church
Christopher Jasper on Low-Key Yet Highly Popular Chant Workshop The first thing that comes to mind for many people when hearing of Pasadena is the Rose Bowl. With a seating capacity of nearly 90,000, this venerable stadium hosts its eponymously-named … Continue reading
