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A reflection on Fulton Sheen’s beatification and why his unwavering Catholic doctrine, missionary spirit, and engagement with modern culture challenge both progressive Catholics and radical traditionalists.
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Reflecting on Padre Pio’s priestly example, this article laments the decline of courage and fidelity among some modern clergy while calling for priests who embody Christ’s holiness, truth, and sacrificial love.
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Reflecting on St. Thomas Aquinas’s denunciation of Muhammad, this post examines how Aquinas argued that Muhammad lured followers through carnal pleasure, violence, and falsehood.
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The Montanists’ ecstatic “prophecy” and uncontrolled madness offer a warning for today, as some charismatic sects likewise equate emotional manifestations with the Holy Spirit’s presence.
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Michael Knowles interviewed Eduard Habsburg on July 26, 2026, to discuss Discovering the Latin Mass. Their conversation explored the significance of the Traditional Latin Mass, its growing appeal among young Catholics, Habsburg’s personal journey from skepticism to appreciation, and the enduring value of the Church’s liturgical traditions.
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John Salza argues that while some Catholics who attend SSPX chapels solely for liturgical reasons may lack imputability, non-SSPX influencers who publicly promote the Society’s doctrinal positions may demonstrate formal adherence to schism and be considered excommunicated in the Church’s external forum.
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A dispute at Crisis Magazine highlights Kevin Wells’ call for an SSPX priest to serve in struggling parishes, urging reflection on the priesthood’s missionary role, while facing criticism from prominent figures sympathetic to the SSPX.
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Fr. Gerald Murray explains that the SSPX’s preliminary recourse does not overturn or nullify the excommunication decree. It merely requests administrative review while the Dicastery considers whether to withdraw or uphold it.
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Who is in Formal Adherence to the SSPX Schism? Does simply attending an SSPX Mass incur excommunication, or does canon law require a deliberate choice to reject communion with the Catholic Church?
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Remote Catholic communities often lack regular Mass due to priest shortages. While their faith is inspiring, greater Eucharistic reverence and more holy, well-formed priests are urgently needed to strengthen Catholic worship and belief.
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Why SSPX Confession and Matrimony Are Invalid Now has become one of the most debated questions following the Vatican’s 2026 explanatory note. This article explains the canonical reasons behind the Holy See’s conclusion, why the issue concerns validity rather than liceity, and why I am saddened by the division among…
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The Letter of Repentance by Alessandro Serenelli, the Killer of St. Maria Goretti
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