Deforming the Clergy
Does the Novus Ordo Mass by its nature alter the nature of the priest from one who performs a sacrifice to one who is in charge of a ceremony?
Cardinal Cupich: No Kneeling for You!
Eric Sammons addresses the latest news in the Catholic Church and in politics, including Cardinal Cupich discouraging kneeling, drones flying over New Jersey, speculations about the next pope, and much more.
Is Kneeling for Communion a Disruption?
It is important to remind the faithful of their canonical right to receive Holy Communion while kneeling, regardless of the form of the Sacred Liturgy that they attend.
DC Diocese Financial Problems, Insurance CEO Assassinated, and Syrian Government Overthrown
Eric Sammons addresses the latest news in the Catholic Church and in politics, including the financial difficulties of the Archdiocese of Washington, the assassination of the UnitedHealthCare CEO, the overthrow of the Syrian government, and much more.
Natives From Nowhere
The Church’s task is not to simply make herself manifest in human cultures. That would be to subordinate the Church to local ways. The task is far more challenging than that: to baptize the cultures.
Would St. Ambrose Get Fired Today?
What would Pope Francis have done with an Ambrose standing in the emperor’s path?
Putting the Nail in the (Pope’s) Coffin
Once again, the Church—to keep up an appearance of humility—has done away with an ancient ritual.
Protecting an Accused Priest’s Reputation, Criticizing Pope Francis, and Biden Pardons Hunter
Eric Sammons addresses the latest news in the Catholic Church and in politics, including the need to protect the reputation of accused priests, the diminishing returns of criticizing Pope Francis, President Biden pardoning his son, and much more.
Catholicism’s Ghost
Today’s “new spirituality,” often found within the Church, is an ugly caricature of the millennial truths of union with God set forth by the Church, her saints, and her Doctors.
Church & State: Strickland Confronts USCCB, RFK to Head HHS, and Mayan Rite Approved
Eric Sammons addresses the latest news in the Catholic Church and in politics, including Bishop Strickland confronting his fellow bishops; RFK being named to run HHS; the Mayan Rite being granted Vatican approval, and much more.
From Doomsday 1959 to Dire Straits 2024
Pope John XXIII’s decision to ignore the message of the third Fatima secret and instead call an ecumenical council has had dire consequences.
A Prophet Among Bishops
As U.S. bishops gathered at their annual meeting, Bishop Strickland stood outside and decided to pick a fight; he confronted the expanding Babylon.
Synodal Fallout: Putting Light Under Bushel Baskets
Where Christ once declared victory in the red blood of His Cross, the Synodalists bleat in the pastels of accommodation.
Who Will Safeguard the Sheep?
The open lesion that can’t heal is the realization that our shepherds despise or entirely disregard us. Will any of them break out of lockstep in Baltimore this week?
Toying with the Holydays
The latest installment of episcopal follies just exploded over this year’s status of Immaculate Conception. Is it a Holy Day of Obligation or not? It depends.
TwitterPope vs. Master Catechism?
A new catechism tool could help even Vatican officials better understand the Catholic Faith.
The Unserious “House of Luce”
I expect heresy and moral scandal to blight the Church from time to time. What distresses me more is the utter lack of seriousness, the lack of appreciation for the awesome responsibility which Church leaders bear.
The Future of American Catholic Schools Lies in the Past
The future of American Catholic schools lies in operating as independently of the state as possible while still remaining financially feasible. Is this possible?
A Jacobin “Synodality”
Don’t be fooled. Just because hot-button issues are not on the Synod’s agenda, it doesn’t mean that the revolution is not in full swing.
The Legacy of Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II is the most dominant figure of the post-Vatican II Catholic Church, shaping the Church in ways positive and negative. What is the overall legacy of this celebrated pope?