Monthly Archive: January 2020
I was recently asked to comment on the theory that Benedict XVI, in these latter years of his life, has come to see the errs of his former, all-too-modernist, ways and is taking a turn in the direction of authentic tradition. Where is …
Last month, I posted a podcast that I did with Dr. Jesse Russell on his “Saturday Night Trad” program, letting it be known that we hoped to produce more of them in 2020 in a video format. Over the past few weeks, Jesse …
By: Dr. Jesse Russell There are, in effect, two major narratives in the Catholic blogosphere regarding Star Wars. The first positive or “affirmative” narrative celebrates Star Wars, a movie that first captured the imaginations of matured (or at least full grown) Baby Boomers …
By: Randy Engel Opus Dei Admits Guilt of Numerary in Sex Abuse Case – 30 Years after the Fact Introduction While awaiting the (final appeal) verdict of the Supreme Court of Spain on the Gaztelueta case involving the sexual abuse of a young Basque …
Was the 2013 renunciation of Benedict XVI a valid act of resignation? Almost immediately after issuing the Declaratio of 10 February 2013, there were serious scholars, clerics and religious – men holier and more learned than I – calling its validity into question. …
Catholic social media is abuzz with news that he who presently claims to occupy the make-believe Office of Pope Emeritus, and Cardinal Robert Sarah, Prefect of the conciliar church’s Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, have co-authored a soon …
Let’s take a timeout from way more important things to talk about the Humble Slapper incident that took place in St. Peter’s Square on New Year’s Eve. The video (in the unlikely event you’ve missed it) is provided below. Before taking a look …