Bishop Athanasius Schneider published on Diane Montagna’s Substack.com-Account a “Fraternal Appeal” to Pope Leo XIV about the Priestly Fraternity of St Pius X (FSSPX). He urges Leo XIV in this “truly Providential moment” to grant the apostolic mandate for the episcopal consecrations. The backbone of the appeal. - In this debate, new quasi-dogmas are being established that do not exist in the Depositum fidei. - These quasi-dogmas maintain that the Pope’s consent to a bishop’s consecration is of divine right, and that a consecration carried out without this consent, or even against a papal prohibition, constitutes in itself a schismatic act. - Centuries of ecclesial practice, as well as traditional canon law, stand in opposition to such absolutizing assertions. Canonical Argument - In the first millennium of the Church’s life, episcopal consecrations were generally performed without formal papal permission, and candidates were not required to be approved by the Pope. - According to …بیشتر
Strategically, cutting off the SSPX (excommunication or otherwise) has only downsides for the foundering Synodal Church. As the ond saying goes, "never force someone to choose if you can't live with one of the options." Drawing a strict boundary between the SSPX and the Synodal Church forces a choice and, in a number of countries, the Synodal Church is not well thought of enough to be the winner. "Deeply regretting" and continuing to dialogue as an act of mercy is the optimal stance.
[Venerable Mary of Agreda – XVII Century AD; Agreda, Spain; Mystic; Writer; ‘Blue Nun’] “Chapter III ~ 8T. JOSEPH DISCOVERS THAT MARY IS ABOUT TO BECOME A MOTHER, WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO PENETRATE THE MYSTERY. HE ENDURES GREAT SUFFERINGS ON THIS ACCOUNT. IT was about five months since the eternal Word had become incarnate in the chaste bosom of the Virgin Mary, when St. Joseph began to observe indications of it, and to entertain suspicions. It was the more apparent, because the proportions of her pure form were so perfect, that the least change was perceptible. Deeply concerned and anxious, St. Joseph, as he one day observed her coming forth from her oratory, perceived that it was no longer possible to doubt the testimony of his own eyes. The heart of the man of God was penetrated with profound sorrow, and he was unable to resist the harrowing reflections that tormented his spirit. It may not be without utility or interest to notice some of these reflections, which increased the violence …بیشتر
“my desires and my groanings are not hidden from Thy divine Majesty. I find myself struggling with violent agitations," This is something that also my soul can relate to at times.
There is another one I heard which was read by someone. But it's too graphic for me to post it. It's not unusual for them to remove it. When has trump or his administration ever told us the truth? Except for when he admitted he was not a Christian.
319K views · 631 reactions | Canary Wharf, a 97-acre privately owned public space (POPS) in London where democracy essentially stops at the security barrier. The Qatari Investment Authority and Brookfield own the pavement and enforce their own rules through private security. This private control creates one of London’s safest areas and we are now seeing a similar development in Londons Kings Cross area. | Ash Talwar Canary Wharf, a 97-acre privately owned public space (POPS) in London where democracy essentially stops at the security barrier. The Qatari Investment Authority and Brookfield own the pavement and enforce their own rules through private security. This private control creates one of London’s safest areas and we are now seeing a similar development in Londons Kings Cross area.
Things are becoming clearer, the grand Talmudic drama continues. No matter who you vote for or what promises they make, nothing changes; the regime is corrupt to the core, and the people continue to grow poorer and lose their freedom.
Les choses s'éclairent, la grosse pièce de théâtre talmudiste continue. Peu importe pour qui tu votes et les promesses qu'ils te font, rien ne change, le régime est corrompu jusqu'à l'os et le peuple continu de s'appauvrir et de perdre sa liberté.
Bishop Joseph Strickland wrote on February 3 on PillarsOfFaith.net and on February 23 on X.com a statement about the Priestly Fraternity of St Pius X. (FSSPX). Key phrases. First Statement: Vatican's Silence Is a Decision - “The current situation involving the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has once again revealed a serious and unresolved reality within the Church – one that cannot be dismissed, delayed indefinitely, or answered with silence.” - “Without new bishops, the continuity of that priestly formation and sacramental life cannot be sustained.” - “When such concerns are brought forward calmly, respectfully, and repeatedly – and when they are met not with clarity but with silence – delay itself becomes a decision.” - “Unity in the Church is not preserved by ambiguity.” Second Statement: Continuity Is Not Rebellion - “Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre believed that foundational elements of Catholic life – traditional priestly formation, clear sacramental theology, and the ancient Roman …بیشتر
Truth of the Catholic Faith vs lying novelties Pope Pius X fight against modernism (synthesis of all heresies is what is at stake). From EWTN crowed to JPII groupies the poison ingested in making sense of Vatican II contradictions. Mother Teresa , Mother Angelica , JPII thought Assisi prayer meeting was the best thing since slice bread.
Fr, Malachi Martin said that Archbishop Lefebvre and the SSPX were like a chicken bone in the throat of Paul VI. He couldn't swallow them and he couldn't cough them up.
Cardinal Sarah sides with the Vatican, gives warning to "rogue" SSPX. "...The best protection against error remains our canonical bond with the Successor of Peter." Sarah is one of the most conservative and traditional cardinals in the Catholic Church. This is concerning
Cardinal Sarah expressed “deep concern and profound sorrow upon learning of the announcement by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X that it intends to proceed with episcopal ordinations without a pontifical mandate.” He wrote on LeJdD.fr that the decision would disobey the law of the Church. “We are told that this decision is motivated by the supreme law of the salvation of souls. But salvation is Christ, and He gives Himself only in the Church.” Cardinal Sarah warned that the ordinations could be “an irreversible rupture”: “How many souls risk being lost because of this new rupture?” “We are told that this act aims to defend Tradition and the faith. I know how much the deposit of faith is today sometimes despised by those who themselves have the mission to defend it.” His objection: “Faith can never lead us to renounce obedience to the Church.” “How can we continue to tear apart His Body under the pretext of saving souls?” Cardinal Sarah acknowledged that within the Church …بیشتر
it is sure concerning and the Vatican want to share the fruit of the Synodal with the Eastern Rites. The Tares are just growing taller and taller -- making it easier come harvest time.
[Venerable Mary of Agreda – XVII Century AD; Agreda, Spain; Mystic; Writer; ‘Blue Nun’] “After the saint had passed three days in the house of Zachariah, he asked permission of his blessed spouse to return to Nazareth. He took leave, with the promise to return and reconduct our sweet Lady when she should express her wishes, St. Elizabeth offered him presents praying him to accept them, but he received only a few things, because this man of God was not only a lover of poverty, but he had also a magnanimous and generous heart. He then took the road to Nazareth with the little beast that he had borrowed. Having arrived at his house, he was served there, in the absence of his spouse, by a relative who lived near,—the same who had been accustomed to bring them supplies from without, when the holy Lady was there. After having passed three months, less two days, in the house of Zachariah, in the midst of events and prodigies which do not belong to this history, the august Mary thought of …بیشتر
"After having passed three months, less two days, in the house of Zachariah, in the midst of events and prodigies which do not belong to this history, the august Mary thought of departure. St. Joseph, having been notified by St. Elizabeth, left Nazareth to reconduct his spouse to her home. On his arrival at the house of Zachariah, he was received with the highest marks of respect, for the holy priest already knew that the great patriarch was the depositary of the mysteries and the treasures of heaven. The blessed Virgin received him with discreet demonstrations of joy, and having placed herself on her knees before him, according to her custom, she asked his benediction."
During the persecution under Emperor Maximian, a young Christian named Nestor stepped into the arena and defeated the emperor’s champion after invoking the name of Christ. According to early hagiographies, his bold confession of faith led directly to his execution. He Defeated Rome’s Champion in Christ’s Name | St. Nestor
PRAISE, HONOR, GLORY, and THANKS be to JESUS CHRIST. GOD'S examples of those such as David defeating Goliath throughout salvation history are blessings for GOD'S people that teach His FAITHFUL to persevere and endure even in our present evil times of the demoniacs who serve as satan's minions.
Rev Jaime Mercant Simó, a Spanish diocesan priest and professor at the Center for Theological Studies of Mallorca Diocesan priest from Spain, wrote on X.com on February 22 about the Priestly Fraternity of St Pius X. His thoughts. Several of my readers have asked me about the upcoming episcopal consecrations of the Society of St. Pius X. Here is my position, presented in a pedagogical format of questions and answers: 1. Will the Lefebvrists commit a mortal sin with these episcopal consecrations? — No, not at all. 2. Is it not a schismatic act? — No, formally it is not. 3. Why is it formally not a schism? — Because, for a “perfect schism” to occur, there must be a clear intention to perform a schismatic act and to establish, with the new bishops, a hierarchical jurisdiction parallel to the one existing in the Roman Catholic Church. In this case, neither of these two things will occur. 4. Could it at least be an act of disobedience? — Yes, indeed it is, at least materially, since Rome …بیشتر
The excommunication is unjust. The doubtful pope is in grave error for denying the supply of Bishops to faithful of the SSPX after they legally requested them.
Peter was rebuked by Christ for trying to deny Him the Cross. Isn’t Peter’s mistake the same as the current occupants in Rome? Their thoughts are worldly. Hopefully they embrace the Cross this Lent.
During a pastoral visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus near Rome’s Termini station on February 22, Leo XIV shared a detail from his youth, reports Vatican News.va. He had briefly considered entering the Salesian order founded by St. John Bosco. “Before I entered the Augustinians, as a young man I also visited the Salesian community,” he said with a smile. “You came in second place — I’m sorry!” His remark drew laughter from the Salesians who run the parish. Leo XIV added that since his election, he has visited more Salesian communities than Augustinian ones, joking that perhaps “something of you has remained in my heart.” Speaking after the Eucharist, Leo XIV expressed appreciation for the Salesians’ work with young people, especially immigrants. Leo XIV served as Prior General of the Augustinian Order from 2001 to 2013. Picture: Vatican Media, #newsMuljhvgbzr
Media is not a sustainable, profitable enterprise. Everyone wants to browse the internet, but hardly anyone wants to pay for it. Most media outlets survive because someone else pays the bill - either governments with taxpayers' money or giant foundations with ideological agendas. Gloria.tv is a social network for the Church, for Catholics, and for people of goodwill. It survived 2025 on less than €10,000 a month, funded almost entirely by small donations from ordinary Catholics. That is not a marketing budget. Gloria.tv started financially as a garage project and has remained that way ever since. Gloria.tv is based on conviction, not on a business plan. Goodwill has enabled technical development. Gloria.tv only needs enough money to balance even, not a profit. Year after year, YOU have made this possible. Thanks! Since we receive an average of €30 per donor, we need many donations to balance even. Please help us again in 2026. There is no secret sponsor or institutional safety net. We …بیشتر
The best U.S. nuclear aircraft carrier, Gerald Ford, was flooded with sewage. On the 2017 vessel worth $13 billion, the plumbing got clogged. Toilets are overflowing, and crew members have to wait up to 45 minutes in line. An emergency dock in Greece had to be requested for repairs. The aircraft carrier didn’t even make it to the shores of the Middle East, targeting Iran. This isn’t the first toilet-related accident on the Gerald Ford; the ship is faulty. Of the 650 toilets on board, at least one breaks every day. Лучший авианосец США тонет в дерьме! 13 млрд на корыто! НАТО против Ирана с забитыми унитазами? Is the sort of thing turmp is bragging about. We are in more trouble than people realize. And why I try to warn you, we don't have what he brags about. How can we attack anyone in this condition? I call it fake news from djt.
Another source As tensions with Iran escalate, the US Navy has surged two aircraft carriers into the region. One of them, the service’s newest and most expensive supercarrier, is grappling with persistent plumbing failures and the human toll of an unusually long deployment Long deployment, toilet woes strain crew on US …
Jaime Mercant Simó, Diocesan Priest and CETEM Professor: “The Excommunication of Msgr. Lefebvre is Null. Consecrations in 2026? Neither Schism nor Sin” (Q&A in 23 Points) - Jaime Mercant Simó, Diocesan Priest and CETEM …
Meditating on St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Bishop Erik Varden on the second day of the Lenten Spiritual Exercises for the Holy Father and the Roman Curia says: “On the face of it, the Cistercian project was conservative. Yet its protagonists introduced novelties. This dialectic was fruitful. Bernard’s confidence in his own judgement could make him flexible in the observance of conventional procedures he otherwise claimed to uphold. His view of the Church’s needs drove him sometimes to adopt rigid positions that involved fierce partisanship. But he was no hypocrite. He was a genuinely humble man, fully given to God, capable of tender kindness, a firm friend — indeed, able to befriend former enemies — and a compelling witness to God’s love. He was, and remains, fascinating.”
Life Illumined From the second conference of this week’s Lenten Retreat. Italian text below. What sort of man was St Bernard? Where did he come from? He towers over the twelfth-century Cistercian movement: such were his charisma and industriousness. Many people, including some who should know better, suppose he got the order going. He did not, of course; though he did make a splash when he turned up in 1113, aged 23, with a band of thirty companions. The monastery he joined, Cîteaux, was a project as much of innovation as of reform. The founders, who set it up in 1098, called their house novum monasterium. They were doing something new, not primarily reacting against anything, which is just as well, since projects of reaction sooner or later run into the sand. On the face of it, the Cistercian project was conservative. Yet its protagonists introduced novelties. This dialectic was fruitful. Bernard’s confidence in his own judgement could make him flexible in the observance of conventional …
Here is another short video. I doubt any soldier in the world will be prepared when they see this coming at them. And I still wonder, can they be taken down? How much ammo will be needed? Робот Брюс Ли из Китая? Разбираем без хайпа