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11/27/2010
Somerset Maugham’s fictional presentation of Gauguin’s life appreciates the famous artist, but seems to leave his problem unsolved.
Somerset Maugham’s fictional presentation of Gauguin’s life appreciates the famous artist, but seems to leave his problem unsolved.
A London exhibition of paintings by Gauguin suggests that his flight to Pacific islands did not bring him peace of mind.
If a disbelieving friend envies the certainty of Catholics, it may be his for the asking. Let him study the Church’s arguments.
The SSPX has existed for 40 years. Let us thank God for all it has given us, and pray for its protection.
Should the SSPX hold off condemning Vatican II so strongly? No, because the Council Documents have long been poisoning millions of souls.
If modern city-dwellers cannot flee like Benedict to a mountain cave, they can still build a cave for God within their souls.
In Subiaco, Italy, St Benedict spent three years in a mountain cave, amidst God’s Nature, filling his soul with God’s grace.
Every man having an attitude towards life has an attitude towards God. Catholic doctrine spells out the attitude necessary for eternal happiness.
Today’s “universities” and job market both push young men towards the Sciences. But future priests need the Humanities. We have a problem.
The Editor of a valuable Catholic periodical in America fails to see that it is a doctrinal problem driving the SSPX.
To a doubting French journalist the author of “Eleison Comments” expresses confidence that the imminent Motu Proprio will do much good.
Indeed, it both declares that the Tridentine Mass was never banned, and permits Latin rite priests to use it, whenever and wherever.
By overloading our eyes and ears, said Kafka, the cinema overwhelms our minds. Minds being overwhelmed means that lies triumph.
In his outstanding Encyclical of 100 years ago, Pius X nailed the deadly error of modern times: minds’ independence from their object.
Despite many Catholics’ reservations as to the content and motivation of the Motu Proprio, one may still believe it will do good.