Monthly Archive: May 2018
Media outlets worldwide, both secular and Catholic, have been discussing Francis’ Santa Marta homily of 15 May wherein he suggested that he is contemplating retirement. According to Vatican News: Pope Francis focused his reflections on the day’s reading from the Acts of the …
Often, those of us who work in so-called “traditionalist” (aka Catholic) media are accused of simply preaching to the choir; getting the base riled up over a crisis they already recognize while providing very little in the way of content that will serve …
As Cornelia Ferreira observed on these pages last July, a synthesis between many prominent traditionalists and conservatives has been taking place right before our very eyes; a phenomenon that she aptly identified as Conservative-Traditionalism. Readers of this space have also long lamented the …
On May 7, the Metropolitan Museum of Art held its annual Met Gala, this one titled “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” In addition to kicking off an exhibit displaying priceless papal vestments and other regalia spanning fifteen different papacies on loan …
Much has been made of the May 3rd meeting that took place in Rome between certain members of the German Bishops Conference and representatives of the Holy See to discuss the former’s controversial so-called “pastoral handout” allowing the Protestant spouse of a Catholic …
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On Sunday, April 29, Archbishop Alexander Sample offered a Pontifical High Mass in thanksgiving for Summorum Pontificum at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The Mass was televised by ETWN, along with color commentary provided by …
The Collect for this past April 29, the Fourth Sunday after Easter, reads as follows: O God, Who makest the faithful to be of one mind and will: grant to Thy people to love that which Thou dost command and to desire that …
Apparently, a brief word about comments is necessary based on some of the private messages I’ve been receiving. First, a few reminders: First and foremost, stay on topic. Keep comments brief. I genuinely appreciate the thoughtfulness and depth of research provided by our …
