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06/09/2012
A letter of Archbishop Lefebvre after he consecrated bishops shows what drastic measures he considered necessary to defend the Faith.
A letter of Archbishop Lefebvre after he consecrated bishops shows what drastic measures he considered necessary to defend the Faith.
To the subjectivist Newchurch true Catholicism, being objective, is a standing reproach. As such, the Newchurch cannot help attacking it.
Benedict XVI strove for a false Newchurch, made broader than the true Catholic Church by a false ecumenism of co-existing beliefs.
Before the Episcopal consecrations of 1988, Archbishop Lefebvre did work for a practical agreement with Rome, but thereafter, never again. Never again.
It does not matter how good the Romans’ intentions may be in promoting their Newchurch. Good intentions only make them more dangerous.
If Rome soon presents its decision on the SSPX, as emerging from the Discussions, let the SSPX examine closely any tempting offer.
Benedict XVI seems to want to hold on to the old religion even while he positively promotes the new religion – what confusion!
The imminent “beatification” of John-Paul II will make him not a Blessed but a Newblessed. In the Newchurch nothing remains Catholic.
An Italian observes how Benedict XVI has succeeded in dismantling much Catholic resistance in Italy. Clear thinking and speaking are called for.
If modern city-dwellers cannot flee like Benedict to a mountain cave, they can still build a cave for God within their souls.
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.