Catholics were essential for the resounding victory of former President Donald J. Trump and Senator J.D. Vance on Tuesday's elections.
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Catholics were essential for the resounding victory of former President Donald J. Trump and Senator J.D. Vance on Tuesday's elections.
Pope Francis, the Synod, and the Sacred Heart -- by Roberto de Mattei
October 31, 2024
The Synod that closed on Oct. 27 at the Vatican seemed like an attempt by Pope Francis to put out the fire set by the German bishops with their “synodal way” launched in January 2020. The ambitious goal that the progressive bishops, not only the German ones, set for themselves was to take a decisive step forward from the 2019 Pan-Amazonian Synod in 2024, achieving the diaconal ordination of women, the marriage -- under certain conditions -- of priests, the implementation of the LGBT agenda, and the granting of doctrinal authority to bishops' conferences. None of this is present in the Final Document approved on Oct. 26. A document that displeased everyone and caused Vaticanist Andrea Gagliarducci to write that “there are neither winners nor losers” (“Aci Stampa,” Oct. 26, 2024).
Paprocki defends Saint Michael prayer in Wall Street Journal
A retired priest, Rev. Gerald Bednar, in the Diocese of Cleveland -- the former vice rector of the seminary there -- had a letter to the editor published in the Wall Street Journal, taking an opportunity to oppose reciting the Saint Michael prayer after Mass, which is done at nearly all traditional Latin Low Masses, as well as a growing number of novus ordo liturgies in conservative parishes.
Father Bednar's letter from a few days ago follows. So does one, published in today's paper, from His Excellency Thomas John Paprocki, bishop of the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois.
Our thanks to Bishop Paprocki for a succinct response and defense.
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Wall Street Journal; October 22, 2024
St. Michael Is Out of Place At the End of Catholic Mass
A Response to the Feminist Demand for Priestly Ordination: Contemplate Mary
Contemplate the Maternal Priesthood of Mary.
By Karen Darantière
“It’s so insulting to keep on saying that the only valid role that will get the approval of this pope is to be nurturing, is to be a mother, while you can be nurturing and mothering and be a priest.” (1) So says Miriam Duignan, an advocate of female ordination and of abortion, in response to comments against the female diaconate made by Pope Francis, recently reiterated by Cardinal Fernandez. One cannot help but wonder at the extraordinarily successful propagandizing which has enabled this incongruous coupling of “only” with “mother”. Future generations will be dumbstruck by how readily women espoused such a degradation of their most sublime vocation. Undoubtedly, such feminists nonetheless nurture a glimmer of hope due to the Pope inviting the Synod on Synodality to discuss the possibility of the ontologically impossible. For, after duly debating thesis and antithesis, the Synod may render a synthesis more suited to their tastes. (2) However, a better response might be proposed to disgruntled feminists: Turn your gaze upon Mary, who alone is both Mother and Priest.
“A Priest Before God’s Altar”: The Mother’s Share in the Priesthood of the Son
A “Traditional Ordinariate”: A Good Idea Whose Time Has Come -- or a Ghetto for Traditionalists? - op-ed by Brother Antoine-Marie de Araujo, SSVF
The “Traditional Ordinariate”: A Ghetto for Traditionalists?
Fr. Antoine-Marie de Araujo
Fraternity of Saint Vincent Ferrer, France
In a recent article, Father de Blignières proposed the creation of a “traditional ordinariate,” similar to that created in Brazil for the Union of Saint Jean-Marie Vianney and to the personal ordinariates created for Anglicans who wish to join the Catholic Church while preserving their traditions. (1) This complementary hierarchical structure would allow the faithful to have access to the sacraments in the old Latin rite and to benefit from the traditional disciplines and teachings. Father de Blignières’ proposal is specifically intended for France, but people in other countries could ask for a similar “traditional ordinariate.”
"What Are the Consequences of Francis's Theology?" — an in-depth personal analysis, by Dr. John Lamont
The "Abrahamic Family House" promoted by Pope Francis |
[Rorate note: the article below reflects exclusively the position of the author, and not of the blog. As usual, the blog is open to posting different positions on current matters, even if they may differ from our editorial lines.]
What Are the Consequences of Francis’s Theology?
John Lamont
Sermon for the Feast of Christ the King - Father Richard Cipolla
Pilate said to him, “What is truth?”(John 18:38)
I dreamed the other night I was dying. The priest came, and the only question I asked him as he was anointing me was this: “How will I recognize him? How will I know it is He? The priest whispered in my year: “The one with the crown, that’s how you will know whom to go to.” Of course! The crown, the one with the crown, that’s how I will know whom to go to! Of course, the crown, the King, the King of heaven! That’s how I will be able to tell, and in this situation, it is crucial to recognize the King, for to get into heaven you have to know the King. And so I died, and I found myself looking into the eyes of a stranger, yet someone I vaguely knew, but still a stranger, and someone not wearing a crown. But he had his hands outstretched to me, waiting for me to approach. But there was no crown, so this was a trick, so I went on looking. And then I saw someone in the distance. As I walked toward him, he walked toward me. I began to run now, for I could see a crown on his head. This was it, the key to heaven, the end of the game. I had won! And before I could stop myself, I ran into the mirror, the mirror shattered, and I was alone in the darkness, where I heard bitter lamentations all around me.
The Kingdom of God is Within You: Supporting Contemplative Eremitical Vocations
The Attempt to Ban the Latin Mass Continues (Spearheaded Now By Roche and Viola, With Francis Having Lost Interest)
Encyclical "Dilexit Nos" on the 350th Anniversary of the Apparition of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
ENCICLICAL LETTER
DILEXIT NOS
OF THE HOLY FATHER
FRANCIS
ON THE HUMAN AND DIVINE LOVE
OF THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST
1. “HE LOVED US”, Saint Paul says of Christ (cf. Rom 8:37), in order to make us realize that nothing can ever “separate us” from that love (Rom 8:39). Paul could say this with certainty because Jesus himself had told his disciples, “I have loved you” (Jn 15:9, 12). Even now, the Lord says to us, “I have called you friends” (Jn 15:15). His open heart has gone before us and waits for us, unconditionally, asking only to offer us his love and friendship. For “he loved us first” (cf. 1 Jn 4:10). Because of Jesus, “we have come to know and believe in the love that God has for us” (1 Jn 4:16).
CHAPTER ONE
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HEART
Cardinal Sandoval and Sir James MacMillan honoured by the FIUV
Today, 23rd October, Felipe Alanis Suarez, Vice President (and past President) of Una Voce International (the FIUV) will present the De Saventhem Medal to His Eminence Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez, in his home in Mexico. On 18th September, Joseph Shaw presented a medal to Sir James MacMillan. Sir James and Cardinal Sandoval were the prime movers of the petitions of public figures in favour of the Traditional Mass, that were published in the course of July this year.
This is the FIUV Press Release. Spanish language version below.
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Press Release
The International Federation Una Voce awards the Dr. Eric de Saventhem Medal to
Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez and Sir James MacMillan
Rome, 19/Oct/2024 – The International Federation Una Voce (FIUV) is honored to
announce the presentation of the prestigious Dr. Eric de Saventhem Medal to His
Eminence Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez and Sir James MacMillan, in recognition
of their significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of the
Traditional Latin Mass within the Catholic Church.
"A Toast to the Pope" - by Fr. Richard Cipolla
From the first epistle of St Paul to Timothy: Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared.
When I was young I remember waiting to see the latest Walt Disney movie. I had to wait until it came to what was called the second run theater near my house, where the price of admission was cheaper than in the grand movie houses downtown. And one movie I remember so well, partly because I had read the book before, was Pinocchio. The puppet who wanted to be a real boy. And it is the character of Jiminy Cricket who helps Pinocchio to be a real boy and tells him that what distinguishes a puppet from a real boy is that a real boy has a conscience. Jiminy sings that wonderful song: “ Give a little whistle and let your conscience be your guide.” Those Disney movies can be dismissed as cultural artifacts of another time, but for the Catholic, what Jiminy Cricket told Pinocchio is absolutely true: that what distinguishes men and women from animals and from puppets is conscience.
The Deplorable Situation in Fréjus-Toulon: Coercion of Conscience and Contempt of Constitutions
"Let’s Pray for the Successful Ending of the Synod" - by Cardinal Zen
A Crying Out from Cardinal Zen
I have not posted any articles online for a long time. But now I feel that I must write something to help my brothers and sisters in the Lord to understand what is most important thing to pray for in this moment. What I am feeling most anxiously about is how this Synod on “Synodality” can be successfully (decently) concluded, anyone who has read my blog post on February 15 this year will understand.
The theme of the Sixteenth Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops is “Synodality,” but what exactly is “Synodality”? Based on the etymology of the Greek word “Synod,” it means “walking together;” and then in Chinese, it is translated into “talking together” and “walking together”: (participation, communion and (for the) mission).
“His fruit was sweet to my taste”: On the Proper Mass of St Margaret Mary Alacoque
Dutch Cardinal: Don't repeat our mistakes! Those among our churches where truth is proclaimed and liturgy is well celebrated are full. Put Christ at the Center!
Cardinal Eijk, of Utrecht (primate of the Netherlands), in an interview with Catholic periodical COMMUNIO.
Cardinal Eijk on mission, secularization and the World Synod
The Church in the Netherlands was once regarded as very progressive. Disillusionment and collapse followed. Cardinal Willem Jacobus Eijk warns in an interview: Don't repeat our mistakes! In an extremely secularized society, the Archbishop of Utrecht is counting on a new missionary awakening.
By Willem Jacobus Eijk, Benjamin Leven, Lambert Hendriks
COMMUNIO: The Netherlands is considered one of the most secular societies in Western Europe. How Christian are the Netherlands still?
PALESTRINA 500: A year-long festival of sung Masses to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of Palestrina's Birth (1525-2025)
Fontgombault Sermons: Feast of the Dedication of the Church; Feast of the Holy Rosary
The sermons of the Father Abbot of Fontgombault are now fully available as PDF files here.
DEDICATION OF THE ABBATIAL CHURCH (October 5th, 2024)
FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY (October 7th, 2024)
A Sermon on Christopher Columbus: How Much of the Hatred towards Columbus is Plain Old Anti-Catholicism?
by Father Richard G. Cipolla
From St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians:
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Some years ago, but not that long ago, when I was a priest at St. Mary’s church in Norwalk, Connecticut, the statue of Christopher Columbus was moved from what is known as Heritage Square, a place for acknowledging the contribution of various ethnic groups important in the history of the city of Norwalk.
De Mattei: “Columbus is ours!”
The Modernists will continue to divide the Church over the Mass
“Hello. We’re from the Vatican and we’re here to help you.” Those are words I always believed I would be very happy to hear. The unyielding persecution of Catholic Tradition from the very top in the Eternal City has changed that. And the Mass is at the center of the battle for our faith and salvation. Anything else is a distraction from the Evil One.
The novus ordo is a service with Catholic components. It is "valid". But as a “Mass” it’s not pleasing worship to God. We have such a Mass already and it’s called the traditional Latin Mass.
The Mass was divinely revealed by Christ Himself and entrusted to the Apostles to be handed down by means of the Holy Spirit in the Church through time and space.
Bishop Tissier de Mallerais, a Spiritual Note: One of the "Guardian Angels" of Archbishop Lefebvre
Rest in Peace, Bishop Bernard Tissier de Mallerais
Rorate has learned H. E. Bishop Bernard Tissier de Mallerais has died in Sion, Switzerland. He had been under hospital care since suffering an unfortunate fall, a few days ago.
Good and Faithful Servant: may he rest in peace!
His funeral Mass and rite of interment will take place in the Seminary of Saint Pius X, in Écône, Switzerland, next Friday, October 18, 2024, at 9:30 am, local time.
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Bernard Tissier de Mallerais was born on September 14, 1945, in Sallanches (Haute-Savoie), France, not far from the Swiss-French-Italian border, in a strongly Catholic family. Following his university studies, dedicated to biology, he joined the Seminary of Saint Pius X (still in Fribourg, in its early years), studying for the priesthood under the guidance of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. He was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on June 29, 1975, in Écône.
Stunning Photos from the Fourth National Latin Mass Pilgrimage
The Fourth National Latin Mass pilgrimage is now in the books. Inaugurated in 2022 in response to the draconian restrictions imposed by Vatican fiat on the thriving Latin Masses in the Diocese of Arlington and the Archdiocese of Washington, the pilgrimage has now become a yearly tradition showcasing the power and beauty of Catholic Tradition in the streets of our nation's capital.
Bishop Tissier de Mallerais - prayers for a fighter
Rorate is able to independently confirm the news that the consequences of the unfortunate fall suffered by H.E. Bishop Bernard Tissier de Mallerais, of the Society of Saint Pius X, seem to be irreversible regarding his state of health.
Militia est vita hominis super terram: Bishop Tissier de Mallerais has fought the good fight, and will persevere until the end. Prayers to the Immaculate Virgin for this indefatigable man of God.
New Cardinals - just one Sub-Saharan African
The Pope of the “peripheries” has once again reduced the cardinalatial representation of the churches of greatest faithfulness and most explosive growth (those of Sub-Saharan Africa) — to the lowest level since the Council…
And nothing could be more shocking than the elevation of Dominican Tim Radcliffe, a man whose heterodoxy is...beyond recognition. (And not only honorary, he might still be able to vote if the future conclave takes place before his 80th birthday in 2025.)
Here is the list of the Cardinals to be created in the upcoming consistory (on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, 2024):
Sermon for Michaelmas 2024: "Prayer to the great champion of God, whose name means 'Who is like God?', is salutary and necessary in today’s world."
by Fr. Richard Cipolla
From the book of Revelation:
Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought ,but they were defeated and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God.
It is always an occasion of joy for me to celebrate this Mass of St. Michael the Archangel. For some, this feast is at best quaint, looking back to another time, but with little relevance to today.
Francis Orders Apostolic visitation of the Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP)
Communiqué of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
Fribourg, September 26, 2024
Chatgpt's disturbing "prophecy" of a pontificate in the hands of Satan
Announcement: A New Catholic Magazine
Dear Rorate Caeli Readers,I am proud to announce the second and latest issue of The Corner Cabinet magazine entitled Matrimony.
Francis, the Peronist President of Argentina: What Catholics need is for Francis to act as Pope, not as politician - by Abp. Héctor Agüer
Pope Francis has repeatedly announced that his intention is to visit Argentina; but he will not do so: he knows that he would not do very well here. So, now, he descends to the dirty field of political debates with an unusual speech, of fury, against the libertarian government of President Milei. He never made the slightest allusion to Cristina Kirchner's governments, which plunged the country into poverty and destitution. Neither did he react to the worst government in history: that of the useless and abusive Alberto Fernandez, the hypocrite who boasted of being a feminist and beat his wife. The main source of Francis' speech has been, as other times, the news reached by his friend Juan Grabois.
Announcing “Something for Nothing? An Explanation and Defence of the Scholastic Position on Usury”
Book Review: "The Tragedy of Orpheus and the Maenads" - by David Lane
A Review by Fr. Richard Cipolla
This review of David Lane’s The Tragedy of Orpheus and the Maenads, a play in five acts, was written by this writer as a response to Mr. Lane’s kind invitation to do so. What could have been the result of only sense of obligation became, in my reading of this work, a source of delight. And for that I am grateful to David Lane.
“Christ is no longer to be spoken about—and can no longer be spoken about”: New essay by Vigilius on Pope Francis in Southeast Asia
Pope Francis in the “Tunnel of Friendship”
Vigilius
The Latin Mass Returns to Dorchester Abbey: The St Birinus Festival, 30 Oct - 2 Nov 2024
Papal Scandal in Singapore: The Error of the Equality of Religions -- and the Faith of St. Francis Xavier (De Mattei)
Pope Francis and the Act of Faith of St. Francis Xavier
by Roberto de Mattei
Among the most serious errors prevalent today, even in Catholic circles, is the one according to which all religions are equivalent because they all worship one God. This error is most serious because it denies, at its root, the intrinsic truth of the Catholic Church. Unfortunately, Pope Francis' statements at the Catholic Junior College in Singapore last September 13, 2024, are along these lines and, with all due respect to the Pope, are objectively scandalous.
The official Vatican account quotes verbatim these phrases from Francis: "All religions are a path to get to God. They are - I make a comparison - like different languages, different idioms, to get there. But God is God for all. And because God is God for everyone, we are all God's children. "But my God is more important than yours!" Is this true? There is only one God, and we, our religions are languages, paths to get to God. Some Sikh, some Muslim, some Hindu, some Christian, but they are different paths. Understood?" Understood?
Our answer is immediate: no, Holy Father, we have not understood and cannot understand it. Our religion and also the history of the Society of Jesus, to which you belong, teach us otherwise.
Arlington Carmel Saga: the Texas Carmelites become a permanent TLM-celebrating community - by coming under the auspices of the SSPX
It seems there may be a pause in the sinuous saga of the Discalced Carmelite sisters of Arlington, Texas. After years of strange events and the relentless pursuit of their convent (coincidentally, a huge piece of property right in the middle of one of the fastest growing regions in the US) by the local bishop (Fort Worth) including Vatican intervention in their favor, they seem to have a reasonably stable moment — by becoming the newest community friendly to the Society of Saint Pius X in America.
From the note published by the SSPX US district:
Statement from the Arlington Carmel on Its Association with the SSPXSEPTEMBER 14, 2024"The motto of Pope St. Pius X was: To Restore All Things in Christ. Such is the case for our Community as well, which has prayerfully, over a period of many years, sought to return to Tradition."
Bishop Slattery, RIP
The Diocese of Tulsa announced His Excellency Edward J. Slattery died yesterday at the age of 84.
Bishop Slattery was the celebrant of the solemn pontifical Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2010. He graciously stepped in after a media firestorm concerning the originally scheduled celebrant, Dario Cardinal Hoyos. The day turned out to be an absolutely glorious one -- standing room only in the largest church in North America. The dozens of clergy, the numerous choirs, the magnificent pipe organ, the beautiful vestments, the joy in all who attended in-person or watched live on EWTN -- it was a traditional Latin Mass that defined the liturgical restoration of its era.
'Surprise' Novus Ordo Masses in Arlington Diocese