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The Tridentine Mass, or the traditional Latin Mass as we sometimes call it, is far more than a historical remnant or an artefact of ecclesiastical nostalgia. It is the enduring expression of the Church’s sacred worship, refined through centuries of … Continue reading →

I write as a priest who reveres the Apostolic Faith and who believes that worship is the surest testimony of what the Church teaches and loves. I have offered the holy mysteries within sanctuaries where the air is heavy with … Continue reading →

These days, social media is part of nearly everything we do. It helps us stay in touch, share news, and sometimes even spread a bit of encouragement. Used wisely, it can be a blessing. But it also carries real dangers. … Continue reading →

We awaken to yet more tidings of sorrow. Within the space of but a single day, five mass shootings have torn through the heart of the United States. The land groans beneath the weight of grief. Families are left in … Continue reading →

“Do not trumpet your achievements, and be not hopeless when you sin.” (St. Ephraim the Syrian) In these few words, he points out two dangers that ensnare the Christian soul, 1) pride in outward show and 2) despair in inward … Continue reading →

Question: Why is it that Protestant have such a problem with priests being called “Father”? Response: It is often objected by certain Protestants that the words of Christ in Matthew 23:9 forbid the use of the title “Father” for clergy. … Continue reading →

“He had no mercy on a nation destined for destruction, who were taken away because of their sins.” — Sirach 16:9 The words of the Holy Scriptures are not written to flatter us, nor to soothe the guilty conscience with … Continue reading →

“I assert, therefore, that the perseverance by which we persevere in Christ even to the end is the gift of God; … Therefore it is uncertain whether any one has received this gift so long as he is still alive.” … Continue reading →

I have been receiving these types of email for a few years now. I usually do not respond to most of them because of the filth they contain. For nearly a month, this individual has pelted me almost daily with … Continue reading →