Part Two of the “Motives of Christian Forgiveness” Series Our Lord became man — became, in truth, all things to all men! — that He might win the love of all. He, too, therefore, has a right to our love. We … Continue reading
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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
For the Love of God the Father
Part One of the “Motives of Christian Forgiveness” Series And be ye kind to one another; merciful, forgiving one another, even as God hath forgiven you in Christ. (Eph. 4:32) Introduction to “The Motives of Christian Forgiveness” Series Motive is everything … Continue reading
Slovenia — Land of Bishop Baraga
Slovenia ranks 38th in size among European countries; covering a total area of 7,827 square miles, it is one of the smaller nations on the continent. Nevertheless, it has an impressive history and a remarkable culture, anchored in the Catholic … 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
St. Ignatius, ‘Blind’ Obedience, and What Went Wrong with the Jesuits
Brother Francis Maluf, M.I.C.M., once said that the holier a principle is, the more it has been abused, and that of all the quick-to-be-abused virtues out there, obedience is “one of the quickest.” Obedience, specifically religious obedience, is holy, and … Continue reading
Of Schism and Salvation
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
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
