On February 21, Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller wrote on kath.net about the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X. His slightly shortened key points: - There is no doubt that the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X agrees with the Catholic faith in substance (except regarding the Second Vatican Council, which the Fraternity wrongly interprets as a break with tradition). - If they reject the Second Vatican Council wholly or in part, they contradict themselves since they rightly admit that the Council did not define any new dogma binding on all Catholics. Heresies Have Entered the Church - Even if other ecclesial communities claim to be Catholic because they largely agree with the Church's faith, they are not Catholic if they do not formally recognize the Pope as the supreme authority and maintain sacramental and canonical unity with him. - Not only the Priestly Fraternity but also many Catholics complain that, under the pretext of church renewal through self-secularization, serious doctrinal …More
The fallout from the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s report on alleged EU election interference is now spreading across Europe, with opposition politicians and MEPs citing it as confirmation of long-standing concerns about Brussels’ political reach. Rather than being dismissed as a partisan document from Washington, the findings are increasingly being invoked across the continent as evidence that the European Commission has crossed the line from regulation into political intervention. At the centre of the controversy is the alleged use of the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA)—a law intended to regulate online platforms—as a means of shaping the electoral playing field. The report alleges that the European Commission pressured major social media companies to suppress lawful political speech ahead of elections. The content targeted was not illegal but politically inconvenient. It included EU-critical commentary, scepticism about migration policy, criticism of gender ideology, so-called …
Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7a “The Lord God formed the man out of the dust of the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” Life within us is from God, along with joy, peace, and love. Romans 5:12-19 The idea of disobedience is linked to being separated from God’s love. Jesus came to bind us to God’s love. Let us allow God to love us. Mark 4:1-11 The fasting suggested by the Church is 40 days. We could fast every day of the year instead and... Change negative statements into positive ones. Entrust our own and others’ discomfort and suffering to the Lord. Recognize the joy of a child, the joy of God within us. Allowing God to love us. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
On February 5, Leo XIV received priests and monks representing the Armenian, Coptic, Ethiopian, Eritrean, Malankara, and Syriac schismatic groups, which he referred to as "churches." Catholics believe that Jesus Christ founded one church. Pope Leo XIV said: "Dear friends, the historic and cultural differences among our churches represent a wonderful mosaic of our shared Christian heritage, which we can all appreciate." He wants "to support each other so that we may grow in our shared faith in Christ." "When we remove the prejudices within ourselves and open our hearts, we grow in charity, work more closely together, and strengthen our bonds of unity in Christ." Picture: Vatican Media, #newsOcnvzkpwpe
It is interesting that Satan very rarely attacks us directly and suggests evil thoughts. Unfortunately, most often it is the people closest to us who, at all costs, want to clip our wings. It is so human and so diabolical – sometimes it is impossible to see the difference. And we know why: a human being without God becomes a reflection of Satan on earth and, if one may say so, even something worse than Satan – who is a fallen but clever and intelligent angel, whereas man often lacks intelligence. Despite various adversities, I prayed this way every day. Later came a second prayer, which met with a similar reaction as the first one. One day I was praying in front of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima. An empty church, half-darkness and complete silence. It was in those conditions that it was born:
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During the Lenten period, an installation is on display at the Cathedral of Klagenfurt, Austria. It shows a line of headless, limbless, damaged human bodies, some lying and some bent forward. The figures extend from Domplatz through the cathedral portal into the church, reaching the area in front of the altar. The Gurk-Klagenfurt Diocese is currently ruined by Bishop Josef Marketz.
Klagenfurter Dom zur Fastenezeit: "Die Skulpturengruppe aus Beton, Stahl und Naturdarm stellt einen Zug leidender Gestalten dar, die sich auf Schienenwegen vom Domplatz bis zum Altar bewegen"
...OF THE OUTSTRETCHED HAND (source: doncurzionitoglia.wordpress.com) Getting out of the "ghetto"? Some theorist/conservative Catholics, in order to escape the "ghetto" into which modernity has placed them, are accepting—inadvertently, slowly, and practically—if not the ideas, then at least the ways of acting of the Judaizers/Americanists ("forced COVID vaccination," anti-Putinism, pro-Zionism even after Gaza 2024/26, pro-Trumpism and anti-Iranianism, etc.). Unnoticed Theological Transshipment In short, we are witnessing an unnoticed theological transshipment toward Americanism, especially after the "Trump tornado," who is seen as the "new Saint Benedict (post-Ratzinger, Benedict XVI)," the restorer of neo-Christianity, stretching from the Atlantic to Israel. The intention to find a way out of the circumstances of today's very sad times reflects that of the naive (but not evil) person who accepts an insidious "outstretched hand," without realizing that that hand will then lead him …More
Cardinal Mark Ouellet, former Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, endorsed lay governance in the Church with the same arguments with which he previously criticized it, the Substack.com Account ‘The Pillar’ noticed. Cardinal Ouellet defended the idea of laypeople to positions of authority in the Roman Curia on November 16 on VaticanNews.va as a "Spirit-led development", “a prophetic gesture” and an “ecclesiological advance”. Only four years ago, he came with the same arguments to the opposite conclusion. Earlier Critique of “Juridical Mentality” In 2022, Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda, a Jesuit and canonist, wrote in defence of Francis’ novelties that governing authority in the Church is vested in the pope, who can delegate his authority to anyone he deems prudent, and does not come from the sacrament of Holy Orders. In August 2022, Cardinal Ouellet refuted in L’Osservatore Romano this “juridical mentality”. The idea would be “a Copernican revolution in the governance of the …More
"There will be a schism with the SSPX." That is what the Vatican has announced through its news agency, Rome Reports (There will be schism: SSPX says “no” to the …): "There are different ways of breaking with Rome: there are heretics, who deny a truth of the faith. There are apostates, who reject not just one truth but everything. And there are schismatics; those groups that embrace the faith but break the unity of the Church and, specifically, with the Roman Pontiff." This statement is a reaction to the SSPX's response to the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Víctor Fernández, regarding his proposal for doctrinal dialogue on Vatican II and his request to annul the episcopal consecrations announced by the Society for July 1st. The response from the Superior General of the SSPX, Father Davide Pagliarani, can be read here: Letter from Father Pagliarani to Cardinal … In Spanish:DESACUERDO DE FONDO ENTRE EL VATICANO Y LA FSSPX A PERSONAL REFLECTION ON …More
Former Head of Influential Anglican Seminary Received Into Catholic Church: Robin Ward, a patristics scholar who formed generations of clergy at St. Stephen’s House in Oxford, says he now ‘rejoices without regret or hesitation’ in the Catholic Church.
The greatest pope of the last century was John Paul II, “a true world leader”, said Cardinal Camillo Ruini in an interview with Corriere.it on his 95 birthday that is today. He considers Benedict XVI above all a theologian: “Governance was his weak point.” Ratzinger Was Wrong to Leave His resignation “surprised and saddened” him, Ruini said. “To tell the truth, I think it was a wrong decision — at least it seems so to me. But he knew his condition better than I did.” Francis Ignored Tradition Cardinal Ruini has "difficulty" with Francis: “The change was too great and sudden. More than disappointed, I was surprised.” He said Francis was “paying too little attention to tradition”: “It’s no coincidence he may have been more loved by non-believers than by believers.” Ruini Fell in Love Three Times, But Resisted Camillo Ruini became a priest after his spiritual director encouraged him: “Dedicating myself to God seemed something exciting.” His parents were “strongly opposed”. His …More
Carrie Prejean Boller addresses the backlash she faced after rejecting the claim that support for modern Israel is a required Christian belief. A recent Catholic convert serving on the Trump-appointed Religious Liberty Commission, she argues that her position reflects historic Catholic teaching and should not be conflated with anti-Semitism. Prejean says fellow commissioners pressured her to resign over her public comments on Gaza and her rejection of evangelical dispensationalism, raising questions about what religious liberty truly means in practice. She contrasts her former Protestant views with her current Catholic convictions, particularly on covenant theology and the role of the modern state of Israel. Carrie Prejean TEARS UP As She Speaks of Death Threats
Almost two weeks now and still nothing from trump. I don't want to hear he was too busy or he didn't know about this. Because I for one will not believe it.