Monthly Archives: October 2018

Why should Francis be judged differently from other men? Apparently, because he stands on an entirely different plane of being. Father Spadaro presents him as a sort of unmoved mover: “The Pope draws energy from conflict and sees that his actions upset them as a sign.” The driving force of the pontificate of #PopeFrancis manifests itself precisely in the paroxysm of the backlash that it generates and that is thrown at him, crossing over him without moving him. And Bishop Gustavo Carrara, whom Francis recently appointed auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires, speaks directly of the pope as a divine manifestation: “I believe, this is a great moment: God’s spirit is embodying itself in Francis’s spirit, but not many comprehend this dimension.” Such statements are appalling. How can people in responsible positions, including a successor to the apostles, possibly speak in these ways about a man who has as many human limitations as others, and whose fundamental role is to pass down what he has received?

Posted on October 3, 2018 by abyssum

OCTOBER 3, 2018 The Pope as Supreme Being JAMES KALB The Pope as Supreme Being Pope Francis famously downplays law and doctrinal formulations, which he often associates with Pharasaism, in favor of “discernment,” which seems to involve the direct application of … Continue reading →

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THIS IS AN INTERESTING ARTICLE BY THE CATHOLIC LEAGUE’S BILL DONOHUE. THE CHURCH IS UNDER ATTACK BY PERSONS AND GROUPS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CHURCH, FOR THE FIRST TIME ON SUCH A GRAND SCALE. MARANATHA!!!

Posted on October 3, 2018 by abyssum

CATHOLIC LEAGUEFOR RELIGIOUS AND CIVIL RIGHTS Sticking Their Noses In Church AffairsOctober 3, 2018Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on outside forces trying to manipulate the Catholic Church: There is a long history of organizations that have nothing to do with the … Continue reading →

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“As the faithful begin to arise from their slumber, awakened by scandal after scandal, and look with new, critical eyes at how we got to where we are, I suggest that they also take a hard look at all that began changing in 1965, and the birthright that was stolen from them. Many of our readers here have already taken this journey, and they know how difficult it can be to discover that the “hermeneutic of rupture,” as Pope Benedict called it, is in fact very real. Many of the faithful will now be making it anew. I ask that in particular our community here not shun or scorn those new to these discoveries, but welcome, mentor, and teach. Be patient and kind. Recognize that people will be surprised and angry at what they discover. If you’re anything like me, you didn’t always have these answers, either. If you’re anything like me, you resisted accepting the hard truth about the hijacking of our Church by men who had anything but the best interests of the souls entrusted to her care in mind.”

Posted on October 2, 2018 by abyssum

“That’s Not Who We Are Anymore”: Pre- and Post-Conciliar Catholicism Are Not the Same Religion Steve SkojecOctober 2, 20180 Comments OnePeterFive When I Google “it’s not the same religion” – in quotes – the first result I get is a tweet from … Continue reading →

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MEN CANNOT SAVE THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH FROM ITS IMPENDING RUIN UNDER THE REIGN OF FRANCIS THE MERCIFUL, ONLY GOD CAN SAVE IT, BUT GOD CAN USE MEN TO SAVE IT, EVEN CARDINALS

Posted on October 2, 2018 by abyssum

On Needing God – and the Teaching on Hell Michael Pakaluk THE CATHOLIC THING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 The doctrine of hellfire attests to the fact that we can make ourselves such as not to need God.  “But every creature … Continue reading →

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WHEN FRANCIS THE MERCIFUL ANNOUNCED IN 2017 THE SUBJECT OF THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS TO BE HELD THIS MONTH IN ROME I PROTESTED THAT THIS SYNOD WILL BE THE CHARTER FOR THE CORRUPTION OF ALL THE YOUTH OF THE CHURCH FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE OF THE HITLER AND MUSSOLINI PROGRAMS TO SUBVERT THE YOUTH OF GERMANY AND ITALY TO THE BELIEFS AND GOALS OF FASCISM.

Posted on October 2, 2018 by abyssum

Cardinal Newman Society Staff OPINIONCATHOLIC CHURCH, HOMOSEXUALITYMon Oct 1, 2018 – 4:36 pm EST Youth Synod on track to be a disaster  Catholic, Pope Francis, Youth Synod October 1, 2018 (Cardinal Newman Society) – It’s underway. Despite Archbishop Chaput’s call for a delay … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 2, 2018 by abyssum

OCTOBER 2, 2018 Restore or Rebuild the Church and the Mass? K. E. COLOMBINI Our youngest daughter and I recently found ourselves at a Latin High Mass at the beautiful Oratory of St. Francis de Sales in St. Louis. It had … Continue reading →

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Human appetites must be controlled or they will control a person and lead to self destruction and destruction of the wellbeing of others; the psychological and physical driving forces of human nature are powerful and make a person a saint or a devil.

Posted on October 1, 2018 by abyssum

Norcia Monk to Catholics: On Prayer and Fasting, Don’t Be a Baby Julian Kwasniewksi October 1, 2018 OnePeterFive  Editor’s note: Julian Kwasniewski conducted this interview with Fr. Cassian Folsom, OSB of the Benedictines of Norcia at the Sacred Liturgy Conference … Continue reading →

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HERE IS TODAY’S LITTLE DOSE OF SATIRE TO HELP YOU COPE WITH THE INSANITIES OF SOME MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH’S HIERARCHY

Posted on October 1, 2018 by abyssum

Eccles and Bosco is saved Pope Francis makes an infallible jokePosted: 30 Sep 2018 07:51 AM PDT Theologians, canon lawyers, professors, journalists, Jesuits, and Catholics worldwide are currently trying to get to grips with Pope Francis’s latest claim that he is the … Continue reading →

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WITH THE PASSAGE OF TIME AND THE AID OF AN ANALYSIS OF CURRENT EVENTS WE GAIN A CLEARER PICTURE OF WHAT HAPPENED IN THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Posted on October 1, 2018 by abyssum

The Great Revolt: Understanding Real Trump Voters by Carson Hollowaywithin 2016 ElectionSep 30, 2018 08:01 pm http://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2018/09/22498/The country’s ruling elites misunderstood or ignored the concerns of a significant segment of the electorate. The Great Revolt suggests that those elites should move beyond lamenting the misfortune … Continue reading →

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A WONDERFUL PERSONAL NOTE BY FATHER CHRISTOPHER G. PHILLIPS, FORMER PASTOR OF THE CHURCH OF THE ATONEMENT IN SAN ANTONIO

Posted on October 1, 2018 by abyssum

AtonementOnline Follow Christ!Posted: 30 Sep 2018 05:53 PM PDTOn October 1st, thirty-nine years ago, I was standing on the Boston Common with about 600,000 others. I was a young Episcopal cleric, and a Catholic priest friend of mine had encouraged me … Continue reading →

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