Breaking Down Fiducia Supplicans
The Vatican’s approval of blessings for same-sex couples and couples in “irregular situations” reflects a divorce between morality & pastoral practice, liturgy & life, and orthodoxy & orthopraxy.
An Urgent Note
Now more than ever, mankind needs to live in the might of God’s power. We need to put on the Lord’s armor to withstand the deceits of the devil.
Does Pope Francis Deserve the Benefit of the Doubt?
Many Catholics argue that we must always give the pope the “benefit of the doubt.” But is this true? Do we always have to assume the best of intentions in the pope’s words and actions?
Bishops Are Doing the Wrong Job
While many bishops are vocal in pro-life political battles, they often misunderstand their particular role in the fight.
The Hyperinflation of the Papacy
The role of the papacy in the minds of too many Catholics has morphed from being the center of Church unity to the source of Church teaching.
Will Lay People Vote in the Next Papal Conclave?
Pope Francis is contemplating radically revising how the next pope is elected; among the revisions is the inclusion of papally-appointed lay electors.
The Great Sifting
In the midst of mass apostasy all around us, we can see signs of growth in faithfulness and orthodoxy.
Lessons From the Peace Emperor
Blessed Karl should be a model for those who oppose war today. He was an honorable man, and it was this honorable nature that led him to prioritize peace over lesser interests.
Remembering a Good and Faithful Servant
Fr. Al Lauer was a faithful priest whose impact is felt decades after his untimely death.
How Pope Francis Is Inadvertently Developing the Doctrine of the Papacy
By his abuse of Catholics’ already-unhealthy overemphasis on the papacy, Pope Francis is leading many of them to now look more closely at the underlying official teaching.
The New Religion of Synodality
The concept of Synodality is threatening to replace Catholicism as the religion of the Catholic Church.
Identifying the Problem is Only Half the Battle
Fr. James Altman is largely correct in identifying today’s problems in the Church, but his cure is as bad as the disease.
To Be Based or Not to Be Based
To be Catholic today often means to be “based.” But there are dangers to chasing after baseness.
Living in a Messy Church
The “mess” in the Church today is reflected in the total lack of order found in ecclesial appointments and suspensions. The unfaithful are rewarded while the faithful are disciplined.
The Lies of Synodality
Two recent news stories expose the lies that make up “synodality,” that vaunted effort of Church leaders that has been called the “modus vivendi et operandi of the Church.”
The Revolution Comes for Scott Hahn
For Leftist Catholics, all of the good Scott Hahn has done in the past is considered worthless due to his lack of vocal and complete support for today’s Revolution.
Evening in America
The popular reaction to the Trump mug shot reveals that many conservatives realize it’s not morning in America anymore.
Why “Rich Men North of Richmond” Resonates
Oliver Anthony’s hit song reveals the deep cultural divide in our country, one that could lead to revolution.
Anti-Feminism Can Be As Toxic As Feminism
The anti-feminist “tradwife” movement creates the same toxic divide between men and women as the feminist movement.