This lighthearted poem is based, in its poetic structure, on “The Yak,” by Hilaire Belloc. As a help to all souls, let me recommend chant —Specific’ly Gregory’s kind. It will order your ardor and surely implant The seedlings of peace … Continue reading
The Archdiocese of Boston finds itself once again at the center of national controversy following a Dedham parish’s decision to remove the figures of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph from its Nativity scene and replace them with a political sign reading … Continue reading
On January 5th, reporter Matt Lamb from LifeSiteNews, contacted the Catholic Action League of Massachusetts, seeking a comment about a proposed Arizona law which would impose prison sentences and six figure fines on Catholic priests who refused to violate the Seal of the Confessional, … Continue reading
The following is an afterthought to my just published Christmas Ad Rem… In celebrating the Holy Ghost as Spouse of Mary, we do not detract the great Saint Joseph. In fact, I think we actually add to his praise by … Continue reading
In this powerful talk, our own Sister Marie Gabrielle breaks open the idea of Catholic battle joy — the supernatural joy that comes from fighting for God, for the Faith, and for souls, under the banner of Our Lady, the … Continue reading
The following is a Catholic Action League of Massachusetts press statement… On December 10th, reporter Chelsea Bailey of CNN — the Cable News Network — contacted the Catholic Action League of Massachusetts, seeking a comment on the anti-ICE Nativity scene at Saint Susanna … Continue reading
When life feels out of control and completely helpless, God is often closer than ever. In this powerful Catholic conference talk by Sister Marie Gabrielle, M.I.C.M., we follow the dramatic life of St. Eustace — a Roman general who loses … Continue reading
Matt Fradd, of “Pints with Aquinas,” produced a very lengthy interview with Dr. Peter Kwasniewski last week, On Music, Art, and the Recovery of the Sacred. Mr. Fradd’s YouTube channel has made available a twelve-minute clip, embedded below, that offers … Continue reading
The following is a news update from the Catholic Action League of Massachusetts… As the Catholic Action League of Massachusetts reported in May, a South Boston bar owner decided to expropriate the name of Our Blessed Lady, trivialize it, and … Continue reading
We learned this week that Mariologists were not consulted in the writing of the recent “Doctrinal Note,” of the DDF, Mater Populi Fidelis. With all the emphasis on collegiality, synodality, dialogue, etc. — and with the plethora of consultants the Roman … Continue reading
It’s November 22, and it’s the Feast of Saint Cecilia! From Homages to a Heroine (On Saint Cecilia): To name but a few of the musical and poetic works dedicated to her: John Dryden’s poem, “A Song for Saint Cecilia’s … Continue reading
For informational purposes, we reproduce the following from the SSPX website. Communiqué on the Doctrinal Note or the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Mater Populi fidelis, 4th November 2025. On 4 November, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of … Continue reading
Diane Montagna has done us all a favor by publishing a theological analysis of Mater Populi Fidelis by the Franciscan Mariologist Father Serafino Lanzetta. Below are reproduced the introductory paragraphs followed by a link to the original on Miss Montagna’s Substack. Following … Continue reading
The distinction of “best city to move to” has been awarded to Nashua, New Hampshire. This, of course, is very secular news, but there is a traditional Catholic angle. The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter has a flourishing, TLM-only, personal … Continue reading
The following is a press statement from the Catholic Action League of Massachusetts… Matt Lamb, the Associate Editor of The College Fix, contacted the Catholic Action League, seeking a comment on the decision of the University of Minnesota to present a … Continue reading
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