Gaudium et Spes 22

"The truth is that only in the mystery of the incarnate Word does the mystery of man take on light."

Dr. Ralph Martin’s Obsession with Bishop Robert Barron. A Response to his Latest Video
Miscellaneous

Dr. Ralph Martin’s Obsession with Bishop Robert Barron. A Response to his Latest Video

“Begin with the beautiful, which leads you to the good, which leads you to truth.”   Bishop Barron   ‍ A friend of mine on Facebook recently tagged on my page a short

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Some Meditations on my Trip to the Abbey of the Genesee: Quo Vadis?
Defense of Vatican II

Some Meditations on my Trip to the Abbey of the Genesee: Quo Vadis?

I am back from my short retreat/visit to the Abbey of the Genesee where we were able to visit at length with Fr. John Gribowich, now Fr. Philip Neri.

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Heading out to the Abbey of the Genesee. And a few other odds and ends
Miscellaneous

Heading out to the Abbey of the Genesee. And a few other odds and ends

Tonight my wife and I will be making the three hour drive to the Trappist Abbey of the Genesee near Piffard, New York.  We will be spending the weekend there

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Guest Blog: Thoughts on Spiritual Abuse, Rewilding, and the Discalced Laity
Crisis in the Church

Guest Blog: Thoughts on Spiritual Abuse, Rewilding, and the Discalced Laity

What follows is a guest blog post by Dr. Philippa Martyr, who has posted on here before.  This is a follow-up in a way to my last blog post

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The Bourgeois Church of Spectators and the Crisis of Morale in the Priesthood
Crisis in the Church

The Bourgeois Church of Spectators and the Crisis of Morale in the Priesthood

“What does the word bourgeois actually mean? … The word designates a spiritual state, a direction of the soul, a peculiar consciousness of being.” “The bourgeois, even when he is a

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Podcast Interview with Larry Chapp and Zac Crippen on Zac’s show, “Creedal.” Topic: “The Diary of a Country Priest” by George Bernanos.
Miscellaneous

Podcast Interview with Larry Chapp and Zac Crippen on Zac’s show, “Creedal.” Topic: “The Diary of a Country Priest” by George Bernanos.

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The Destruction of the John Paul II Institute in Rome and Why it Matters
Crisis in the Church

The Destruction of the John Paul II Institute in Rome and Why it Matters

Before I proceed I want to be clear about a few things.  I do not think, as some radical traditionalists claim, that Pope Francis is a heretic.  Nor do I

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Vatican II and Salvation “Outside” of the Church. Part One: Three Flawed Approaches.
Defense of Vatican II

Vatican II and Salvation “Outside” of the Church. Part One: Three Flawed Approaches.

What follows is the first of a multi-part series of posts on the question of Vatican II and salvation outside of the visible Church.  It is a long post

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The Wrath of the Lamb: A Critique and Retrieval of Gaudium et Spes
Communio Theology

The Wrath of the Lamb: A Critique and Retrieval of Gaudium et Spes

Hi to all.  I want to begin by offering my thanks to all who wrote to my during my Covid illness and who offered their prayers.  You have no idea

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Podcast interview with Dustin Quick and Larry Chapp: Radical Traditionalism and Pope Francis
Miscellaneous

Podcast interview with Dustin Quick and Larry Chapp: Radical Traditionalism and Pope Francis

I am finally recovered from Covid. Thank you for all of your prayers. It has been a rough couple of weeks.  Linked below is my latest podcast. It is REALLY

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Notice to my readers: Covid Update
Miscellaneous

Notice to my readers: Covid Update

First off, many thanks to all of you who wrote to me with words of support. That meant a lot to me and gave me a shot of encouragement that

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A Notice To My Subscribers: Covid
Miscellaneous

A Notice To My Subscribers: Covid

Just a note to my readers to inform you that I have Covid and will be out of commission for a while. I am about five days into the illness

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