Soccer Over Dogma?
In spite of the pope’s seeming preference for soccer over dogma, proclaiming the truths of the Catholic Faith—i.e., being “dogmatic”—leads to more joy and happiness, not less.
How’s That Again About Your Job, Your Eminence?
The latest changes to the former Holy Office make it unrecognizable as a defender of Catholic doctrine.
Pornocracy II: Electric Boogaloo
Pope Francis appears intent in his attempt to divide the loyalties of the Faithful between himself and Pope Benedict XVI, as Stephen VI did with his post-mortem trial of Pope Formosus.
What’s Missing From the Synod
The Gospel has nothing to say about enabling, but it says much about sacrifice. The upcoming Synod needs to remember that.
Toward a Liberal Traditionalism
“Active participation” in the liturgy has caused endless controversy in the West. Perhaps it’s time to look to the Christian East for a way forward.
Bishops: Are You Shepherds, Hirelings, or Thieves?
Catholic bishops are called to be shepherds of souls. But Our Lord warns against hirelings and thieves watching over the flock instead. What is your bishop—a shepherd, a hireling, or a thief?
Seeing the Good Seeds Amidst the Weeds
With a cacophony of problems surrounding us, it’s difficult to hear the beautiful symphony the Holy Spirit is still conducting in the Church.
The Trans Controversy: American Bishops Face a Divided Nation and a Divided Church
Our bishops cannot ignore the percolating civil war brewing in America over trans ideology.
Bishop Strickland: Laying His Life Down for His Sheep
Like Christ, Bishop Strickland understands the duty of a shepherd is to become, unhesitatingly, a victim for his sheep.
Is a Canceled Priests TLM Network a Good Idea?
A new organization proposes to connect canceled priest with canceled TLM communities to offer the sacraments in the traditional rite outside of diocesan control.
Papal Appointments and the Eclipse of the Church
Recent papal appointments have revealed a clear agenda at the Vatican, and it’s one that threatens to upend the Church. Eric Sammons & Timothy Flanders discuss what these appointments mean and how Catholics should respond.
The Bad Samaritan
Our church leaders are ignoring the wounded man lying in the ditch to “minister” to the thief who attacked him.
The Deaconess Idea Redux
The much-anticipated Synod in the fall is to discuss the question of deaconesses. As is the case with so many other stupid ideas, the Protestants have been ahead of us for centuries on the issue.
Uniting Catholics in an Age of Confusion (Guest: Fr. John Lovell)
In this age of confusion there is understandably much in-fighting among Catholics. How do we work to unite faithful Catholics to fight the evils of our time?
Pope Francis’ View of Truth
There is a legitimate doctrinal pluralism, but how can the Church distinguish legitimate from illegitimate ways of expressing the faith without distinguishing truth and falsity?
Personnel is Policy
The Vatican has been the source of countless scandals during the Francis pontificate, and it’s ridiculous to try to act as if they do not point back to the man in charge.
The Devilish Cunning of Fr. James Martin
Fr. James Martin has convinced many people that the Church accepts homosexuality as a practice and that the traditional teachings of the Church—and natural law—on the subject can be cast aside.
Bishop Strickland: Cancelled Bishop?
The apostolic visitation of Bishop Joseph Strickland exposes the sham that is “synodality,” as it seems the Vatican only wants certain voices to be heard.
Priestly Ignorance of the New Mass
If priests are not aware of the origins of the new Mass, how can we expect fruitful dialog about the fact that some people prefer the preconciliar Mass to the modern one?