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Liturgical Revolution
Rev. Francesco Ricossa The New Mass just was the final stage of a long process. “The Liturgy, considered as a whole, is the collection of symbols, chants and acts by means of which the Church expresses and manifests its religion towards God.” In the Old Testament, God Himself, so to speak, is the liturgist: He…
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Pre-Vatican II Liturgical Changes: Road to the New Mass
Most Rev. Daniel L. Dolan Was it Pius XII and John XXIII? Or was it really Bugnini? The recent attempt by Archbishop Lefebvre to impose the reformed liturgy of John XXIII upon Catholic clergy and laity faithful to tradition is nothing short of a tragedy, as recent events have demonstrated. But for all this, it…
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The Pius X and John XXIII Missals Compared
Most Rev. Daniel L. Dolan Missal of St. Pius X Missal of John XXIII 1.Promulgated by a canonized saint who condemned Modernism, and composed with the collaboration of absolutely orthodox priests both learned and pious. 1. Promulgated by a pope who admitted that he was suspect of Modernism, the same pope who called Vatican II…
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The Magisterium of Vatican II
Rev. Curzio Nitoglia An analysis of three principal errors of Vatican II: Personalism, a false notion of the Church, and collegiality. Introduction In beginning a series of articles on the “magisterium” of the Second Vatican Council and the encyclicals of John XXIII, we shall strive to explain and refute the principal errors contained in…
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The Apostasy of John Paul II: A Catholic Response
Most Rev. Daniel L. Dolan Text of a speech given in St-Maurice, Brittany (France) on August 13, 2000 it is my singular joy to come to France on this great feast day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the invitation of Father Guépin. The Assumption is the greatest of all the feasts…
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Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter: Some Salient Problems
Rev. Anthony Cekada Q. Recently, the Fraternity of St. Peter has started operating near to where I offer the traditional Latin Mass every week. Fraternity priests tell people not to receive the sacraments at my Mass center because I do not have faculties from the local bishop, who is of course a complete modernist. …
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Was Fr. Feeney’s Excommunication Doubtful?
Rev. Anthony Cekada Q. In a letter to the editor of Latin Mass magazine (November–December 1994), Gary Potter stated that the Holy Office’s 13 February 1953 decree excommunicating the Rev. Leonard Feeney was dubious because it was “signed by no one except a mere Vatican notary.” I have also heard this argument from other supporters…
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Baptism of Desire: An Exchange
Rev. Anthony Cekada The fundamental error of the Feeney adherents: Rejecting the rules for belief laid down by Vatican I and Pius IX Introductory Note: The notes from my lecture “Baptism of Desire and Theological Principles” were posted on our Web-site in early 2001 and occasioned a lively discussion on the Sacred Heart List, an…
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Canon Law and Common Sense
Rev. Anthony Cekada Why Traditional Catholics are Not Outlaws typical diocese these days is the scene of all sorts of dangerous craziness. Priests attack defined Catholic teachings on faith and morals. Nuns push for women’s ordination. Masses are celebrated featuring puppets, balloons, clowns and dance. The nearly-empty seminary and nominally-Catholic university are hotbeds of religious…
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Critical Analysis of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
Most Rev. Donald J. Sanborn Note: On October 31, 1999, representatives of various Lutheran bodies and the Vatican signed a Joint Declaration on justification. Martin Luther’s teachings on justification were solemnly condemned as heretical by the Council of Trent. Part I Review of the Catholic and Lutheran Doctrine on Justification 1. What is the Catholic…