Author Archives: Fiat

“The Pope is about to propose to Bp. Fellay the institution of an Ordinariate….”

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Fiat

…in order to regularize the situation of the FSSPX…., granting them full …. autonomy… “ Our friends at Rorate have launched a most commendable appeal for prayers that our Holy Father’s desires for the regularization of the SSPX be fulfilled.  Please, … Continue reading →

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An Informative Set of Videos on Receiving Communion

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Fiat

The two following videos were pointed out to me recently and they really shed light on the situation of receiving communion in the hand and why it is best to receive on the tongue.  Anybody who claims belief in the … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Holy Father! Now, is there any way you can make ’em listen to you?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Fiat

Please tell me if you think this papal letter will have positive affects in your typical parish.  Or will it be ignored and dismissed as just mere, personal opinion of the  Pope?   The article starts out with this statement: … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Fr. Farfaglia, and others!!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Fiat

Father Stravinskas’s opposition to home-schooling ( and the Tridentine Mass) is no surprise.    I was told about his opposition to both, way back in October after he preached a retreat in Michigan. Thank God that we do find support among … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Direction from the Saints

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Fiat

St. Francis de Sales: Believe me, the mortification of the senses – of the sight, the hearing, the tongue – is more beneficial than to wear a chain of iron or a hairshirt.     One of the things which keeps … Continue reading →

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Calling the Church militant!

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Fiat

How about car-pooling to this one?  Please get the word out!

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Steubenville bishop will head diocese of Joliet, Ill. :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Fiat

Steubenville bishop will head diocese of Joliet, Ill. :: Catholic News Agency (CNA). The above news is clouded by this report of 2007 from the popular blogging priest, Father Z: “Since becoming bishop, he [Bishop Conlon] has had some formal … Continue reading →

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Universae Ecclesiae for the Feast of our Lady of Fatima

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Fiat

Some may ask, “What is the significance of the release date of May 13 for Universae Ecclesiae?” Connect the dots, dear people. May 13, 1917 – Our Lady came to give dire warnings to the Church. Msgr. Eugene Pacelli, the … Continue reading →

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File this under “I told you so.”

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Fiat

Just last week – on Monday, May 2, to be precise – a certain ‘learned persona’ was arguing with me that the Motu Propio Summorum Pontificum applied only to those “attached” to the TLM.   If he is of good will, … Continue reading →

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Learned Liturgical Director says…

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Fiat

(The funny picture here was removed at the suggestion of frozencold, although I thought it was humorous!)    🙂 This fellow here, in his official capacity of “liturgical director” has informed me that the TLM and dinner at St. Rose … Continue reading →

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