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In Defense of Vatican II: Beauty Will Save the World.
Defense of Vatican II

In Defense of Vatican II: Beauty Will Save the World.

One of the things I have long pondered is why it is that people fall away from the faith.  Obviously, they do so for a variety of reasons so I

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In Defense of Vatican II. Part One: The Cross of Christ and the Politics of Power
Defense of Vatican II

In Defense of Vatican II. Part One: The Cross of Christ and the Politics of Power

In what follows I am laying the groundwork for a series of blog posts devoted to defending Vatican II against the so-called Traditionalists. I began this blog about a

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Low Hanging Fruit. Part Three. Michael Voris and his obsession with Bishop Robert Barron
Defense of Vatican II

Low Hanging Fruit. Part Three. Michael Voris and his obsession with Bishop Robert Barron

At long last I turn my attention to the more-Catholic-than-thou pit bull of Detroit, Michael Voris.  Voris is the brains (sic) behind the media sensation known as

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Oh my, Archbishop Vigano again. Part Three. My final response to his theological dissent.
Defense of Vatican II

Oh my, Archbishop Vigano again. Part Three. My final response to his theological dissent.

Just when I thought I was ready to turn my attention to the Catholic lion of Detroit, Michael Voris, Archbishop Vigano has popped up again with a very long letter

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Were Vigano and Marshall Right After All? No
Defense of Vatican II

Were Vigano and Marshall Right After All? No

Many folks who follow this blog have contacted me and are wondering if my views on Archbishop Vigano and Taylor Marshall have changed in light of the most recent ecclesiastical

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Low Hanging Fruit: Part Two. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano
Defense of Vatican II

Low Hanging Fruit: Part Two. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganó burst into international prominence in August of 2018 with the public release of his now infamous letter concerning what the Vatican knew about the sexual exploits

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Low Hanging Fruit: Part One Dr. Taylor Marshall
Defense of Vatican II

Low Hanging Fruit: Part One Dr. Taylor Marshall

This is the first part in a series I am calling “Low hanging fruit.”  I call it that because I am going to be criticizing some easy targets – – people like

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Introduction to, and rationale for, yet another blog: Introducing Gaudium et Spes 22
Catholic Worker

Introduction to, and rationale for, yet another blog: Introducing Gaudium et Spes 22

“After one has rendered unto God what is God’s, there is nothing left for Caesar”. Dorothy Day I choose to call this blog Gaudium et Spes 22 because the

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