The past months up to and including the July 1 consecrations of bishops by the Society of St. Pius X have been filled with all sorts of religious controversy in the Catholic world, and every brand and conceivable permutation of … Continue reading
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The Essence of Christian Forgiveness
The path to forgiveness always begins with pain. You have been hurt, or else one of your loved ones has. Or, as in the case of Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza, one million of your countrymen have. Immaculée’s Fight to … Continue reading
Nobility and the SSPX
A great many commentators have taken up the cudgels both before and after the Society of St. Pius X consecrated bishops without Rome’s permission last July 1. Some are for, some are against; but most subscribe to a single narrative. … 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
‘No Salvation Outside the Church’ in Vatican Council II
Editor’s Introduction: Below is a PDF file of a study written by Brother Thomas Mary Sennott, M.I.C.M., author, among other things, of They Fought The Good Fight. Brother Thomas Mary died on June 13, 2005, having lived his entire religious … 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 Cavalier-Jacobite Tour: Ireland and Scotland
Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, Onward! the sailors cry; Carry the lad that’s born to be king Over the sea to Skye. Burned are their homes, exile and death Scatter the loyal men; Yet ere the … 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
Good Queen Mary part V: Marriage Trouble
[Click here to see a listing of all the entries in this ongoing series by Ryan Grant.] AS a young girl, Mary knew that she was was to be given in marriage. When it was clear that Katherine would have … Continue reading
Josef Pieper’s Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power: A Modern Illustration
Brother Francis insisted that, for the Crusade of the Saint Benedict Center to be successful, everyone needed to be of a like mind, to be part of the same school of thought, and that school of thought must be entirely … Continue reading
The Meaning of Christian
As it is typically used, the term Christian can mean either of two things. Many people would equate it with not Catholic. A Christian — that is, a Protestant — would be one who claims to revere Sacred Scripture and … Continue reading
The Cavalier-Jacobite Tour: England and Wales
Till then upon Ararat’s hill My hope shall cast her anchor still, Until I see some peaceful dove Bring home the branch I dearly love; Then will I wait till the waters abate Which now disturb my troubled brain, Else … 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
‘Unacceptable’: Did the CDF Censure Saint Benedict Center’s Beliefs in 2016?
Listen via YouTube. | Read summary in press release. Watch Mike Church interview with Brother André Marie. THERE is a false narrative circulating about Saint Benedict Center and the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. According to this narrative, … Continue reading
Fourth Partition of Poland: Finis Poloniae?
God! For so many centuries, you surrounded Poland with the radiance of power and glory, and with the shield of your protection protected it from the misfortunes that were to overwhelm it. Before your altars we offer a plea: Save … Continue reading
