Ignorance of the Mass, New and Old
Ignorance – the state of not knowing what you should know – as opposed to nescience, not knowing what you shouldn’t, or needn’t, know. Monsignor... Read more.
Denialism vs. Doubtalism
There are very few things in life about which we can be absolutely certain. Much of what we think we ‘know’, we actually have an opinion. It may be a... Read more.
Error never shows itself in its naked reality, in order not to be discovered. On the contrary, it dresses elegantly, so that the unwary may be led to believe that... Read more.
Indeed the mystery of Christ runs the risk of being disbelieved precisely because it is so incredibly wonderful (Saint Cyril of Alexandria, +444)... Read more.
Casciolini’s Sacris Solemnis
In these days honouring the Sacred Heart, here is a musical selection, courtesy of Father Marco Testa, the Sacris Solemnis, by Claudio Casciolini (1697 – 1760)... Read more.
Roe, Dobbs and the Continued Battle for Life
Today marks the first anniversary of the fall of Roe v. Wade, the infamous 1973 Supreme Court Decision which made it illegal for states to make abortion illegal... Read more.
He must increase, but I must decrease. (Saint John the Baptist)... Read more.
SSPX Father Michael Johnson Denies that ‘Novus Ordo’ Priests Are Priests
I know not how widespread this belief is in the SSPX, but here is Father Michael Johnson, one of their own, explicitly denying the validity of Novus Ordo ordinations.... Read more.
The Head of Thomas More
It seems that once again Saint Thomas More’s head may be lost. After his beheading on July 6th, 1535, for his refusal to sign the Oath of Supremacy, making... Read more.
Historian David Starkey on More and Fisher
An intriguing and more inside take on Saint Thomas More and Saint John Fisher:... Read more.