Remembering Fr. Kenneth Walker

In such times

Super important to continue praying for the the Pope, Bishops, Priests, religious and our fellow laity.

World meeting of families hijacked by Heretics - the solution

This isn't complicated.  Someone put together a meeting during the same time and offer Truth, Goodness and Beauty.

Nuff said

BIG NEWS!!! St. Stan's Lentan retreat with Bishop Schneider of Kazakhstan

You heard that right!!!!!! He is coming and it is open to the public!!! On February 17th and 18th

Rorate Caeli Mass at St. Stans tomorrow!

Breakfast will follow the Solemn High Mass in the parish hall

St. Collen and the paranormal

Saint Collen of Denbighshire

Also known as Colan or Gollen

Monk in Wales, Brittany and Cornwall. Believed to have travelled to Rome, Italy. Lived as a hermit in a small cave near Glastonbury Abbey. Abbot of a monastery in Wales. The Welsh town of Llangollen (Collen’s enclosure), Clwd is named for him, indicating that it formed around his hermitage and church.

Collen was at the right time and place to be a transitional figure in the folklore of the region. There are tales of him slaying a Welsh giantess to save the people of Llangollen (the church there still has an image of him in this triumph), and of fighting a duel with a Saracen in front of the Pope. Stories have him being taken to the land of faerie, but always as a Christian, and always showing the power of God over the old ways.

Legend says that Collen was once invited to dine with the King of the Fairies; some say he was asked by a man, some say by a fairy, and some say by a talking peacock; I cannot say. The saint declined three times, but finally accepted. Though the king appeared to live in an enormous castle, wealthy and fair, surrounded by courtiers and servants, and seated before a table groaning under the weight of good eatings. Collen, however, knew him for the lying spirit he was. The saint reminded the king of the fate of the Godless, then sprinkled holy water in all directions; in an instant there was nothing left but an angry, demonic bird, flying away from the scene.

Another version has it that Collen, while he lived as a hermit near Glastonbury, was summoned to settle the eternal May Day struggle of Gwynn ap Nudd, Lord of the Underworld, with Gwyther, Lord of Summer, for the hand of the fair Creiddylad, the Maiden of Spring. Collen ordained that the quarrel would be resolved on Doomsday, and not before. Then with a sprinkle of holy water, the faerie folk and fortress disappeared.

All of the above is taken from the following site: HERE

Also, more stories of the saints and the paranormal HERE

Thank you to Charles Coulombe for bringing these up as always

Breaking Luther: Bishop Bruskewitz corrects the nostalgia for the so called reform movement

Chaos in Christianity: an interview

Bishop Bruskewitz reflects on the Reformation, need for prayer

By S.L. Hansen

(SNR) - With the 500th anniversary of the Protestant movement coming at the end of this October, it is important for Catholic Christians to understand some of the facts behind that movement.

It is also a good idea to prepare for the inevitable conversations that might result as Protestant friends and family members mark the occasion. Related item: Coffee House series to focus on Reformation

In a recent conversation with the Southern Nebraska Register, Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz, the emeritus Bishop of Lincoln, spoke about some of the effects of Protestantism on Christianity and offered some advice for Catholics who may have an opportunity to correct misunderstandings and perhaps help to rebuild unity in Christianity.

Q. How would you describe the Reformation itself?

A. I would first say that the very word seems to be flawed and inaccurate, since nothing was “reformed.” Basically what happened was that large numbers of people left the Catholic Church and formed and invented numerous new man-made churches, denominations, religions, sects, and cults, which continue even to this day to multiply in number, making chaos of what had been once a generally traditionally unified Christianity.

Q. What is the effect of that chaos?

A. In the Western World, religion in general has fallen out of favor in large part because of the divisions in Christianity, which are viewed as appalling and embarrassing. Christianity is often held in disdain by the wider secular world. Also, centuries of scandalous Christian disunity, with the accompanied history of quarrels and wars, frequently form a serious impediment to the ability to present to our modern world the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Meanwhile non-Christian religions are currently advancing.

Read the whole interview HERE, it is excellent

Pope Leo XIII on Christopher Columbus

" To persuade the Indian people to Christianity was, indeed, the duty and work of the Church, and upon that duty she entered from the beginning, and continued, and still continues, to pursue in continuous charity, reaching finally the furthest limits of Patagonia. Columbus resolved to go before and prepare the ways for the Gospel, and, deeply absorbed in this idea, gave all his energies to it, attempting hardly anything without religion for his guide and piety for his companion. We mention what is indeed well known, but is also characteristic of the man's mind and soul. For being compelled by the Portuguese and Genoese to leave his object unachieved, when he had reached Spain, within the wall of a Religious house he matured his great design of meditated exploration, having for confidant and adviser a Religious-a disciple of Francis of Assisi. Being at length about to depart for the sea, he attended to all that which concerned the welfare of his soul on the eve of his enterprise. He implored the Queen of Heaven to assist his efforts and direct his course; and he ordered that no sail should be hoisted until the name of the Trinity had been invoked. When he had put out to sea, and the waves were now growing tempestuous, and the sailors were filled with terror, he kept a tranquil constancy of mind, relying on God. The very names he gave to the newly discovered islands tell the purposes of the man. At each disembarkation he offered up prayers to Almighty God, nor did he take possession save "in the Name of Jesus Christ." Upon whatsoever shores he might be driven, his first act was to set upon the shore the standard of the holy Cross: and the name of the Divine Redeemer, which he had so often sung on the open sea to the sound of the murmuring waves, he conferred upon the new islands. Thus at Hispaniola he began to build from the ruins of the temple, and all popular celebrations were preceded by the most sacred ceremonies."

Read the whole of the Encyclical HERE

Update on Fr. Kenneth Walker's cause

Sorry, its been a while since I have updated the blog... oh well



Anyways, I was recently at a retreat and during one of the discussions we had, the late Fr. Kenneth Walker was brought up. I inquired into any new updates on his cause and did find out something of interest.

About two years ago there was a mother who had received some bad news in regards to cancer and it looked like her time would be very short.  The family committed to asking the intercession of Fr. Walker. During this time she received a locution from the late priest informing her that she would indeed live longer then they had expected because she still had much God willed for her to do, but that the case would be terminal.  This locution met reality, and only recently did the mother die.

Please pray for her soul and for Fr. Walker.

Catholic prophecies and Jewish prophecies seemingly lining up

Myths that Glenn Beck told you: Poland is now a fascist state

So, on the 7/21 radio show, Mr. Beck declared that Poland is becoming fascist by removing justices from their court.  Note to Mr. Beck, Poland is not the US, they dont claim to have our values (we dont recognize virtues in America, but value are easy to change) but they do have principles and virtues that have been time honored and have sustained them for a thousand plus years... compared to the what? Less than 300 years here in the US?

So whats the story?

POLAND TO PURGE COURTS OF COMMUNIST-ERA JUDGES

Thats the headline on Church militant today.  Since i dont want to reinvent the wheel here is the link:

https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/tbd8

Poland recognized Christ as King and even brought in E. Michael Jones to educate them on western manipulation though "libido dominandi.

I stand with Poland and Hungry as the only sane nations in Europe proper that remain.

Pope Francis in context - E. Michael Jones

The following is a pretty good discussion on the new book.  I wholeheartily endorse reading the book.  As an aside, E. Michael began this pontificate as being very open to Francis.  It is only after his travels to Argentina that he has changed his views.

https://www.amazon.com/Pope-Francis-Context-Arrived-Buenos-ebook/dp/B0721KX2BV/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499824052&sr=8-1&keywords=e+michael+jones

Thanksgiving Mass for Summorum Pontificum at St. Stan's 7/7

Things Jesus Never Said: Capital Punishment Edition

Milwaukee's Largest Corpus Christi Procession this Thursday!!!

In case you are unware, the Churches that line Historic Mitchell Street will be uniting to celebrate the Solemn Feast of Corpus Christi on its proper day!!!

We will begin with a Solemn High Mass at St. Stanislaus.  All are welcome to assist at the Mass and if you need help following along, or need a translation of the Mass it will be provided! All parishes are welcome and the priests are encouraged to come and sit in choir during the Mass. Do come!

Following the Mass we will process by candlelight to St. Anthony's where consecrations to the Sacred Heart will take place.  We will then continue the procession to St. Vincent de Paul where Benediction will be offered.  Perhaps even some celebration there afterwards,

If you need a shuttle to take you back to St. Stanislaus, this will be provided.

PLEASE SHARE. This is the first time we will attempt a massive Corpus Christi procession and we are expecting a really good showing to honor our Lord in his Eucharistic form.

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History of the Latin Mass in Milwaukee: Fr. Lawrence Brey

As I have started to research the Latin Mass community in Milwaukee it has become apparent that the continued offering of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass according to the Ancient Rite nearly died out, but for a few priests and of course the laity who left everything and were persecuted for their adherence to the Ancient Rite.

Many Catholic historians in Milwaukee will know the name Fr. Hugh Wish, who I hope to talk about as I do more research, but few are familiar with Fr. Lawrence Brey. Fr. Brey was a true champion of the Latin Mass. Along with Fr. Joseph Cunningham, Fr. Brey is known as "Our Saint" to the Original Latin Mass community in Milwaukee.

What follows is part of his story.  I will be saving some of the information I have from his friends for a book I am working on. You can find pieces of his work online as well.

And when the liturgical changes first occurred, Fr. Brey was assigned to St. Bernadette's Church, out on Denver. He had been a long time associate at St. Rose, on 31st and Michigan.The Pastor there asked Archbishop Cousin in October to put off all of the initial changes in the liturgy until May of 1964.

He went from St. Bernadette's, being transferred to St. Mary's in South Milwaukee. Then he spent two years at St. Rita’s. And then he went back to St. Bernadette and was assigned as chaplain to the detention center of Milwaukee lasting until 1969, and at which time , Bishop Atkielski was the auxiliary bishop of Milwaukee, who was Father Brey’s great defender died. And when his appointment came up for renewal in 1971, the archdiocese would not give him an assignment and he became a priest on the road.

Fr. Brey would regularly offer mass in the city when he would come in at a few priest friends houses. And the word just went out that he was in town. And remember that Fr. Brey had lived in LA for a while, but then he just ran the circuit. He would go everywhere from California to Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana, the northwestern states. He was doing that for 15 years. And when he came back to Milwaukee, he was living with Fr. Kunz, the priest that was murdered in 1998 in Dane County. He had just left and they got him a sweet of rooms at the cousins center. Bishop Scalba, arranged that everyday Father could say his Mass in one of those side chapels behind the Mater Christi chapel. One of his brother retired priests that came down from the start of Mass till we forcibly had him removed, just viciously swore and cursed in the most vile language possible at Fr. Brey during Mass. This was in 1998,  He stayed at the Cousins Center another two months until he could not take it anymore. Went back to St. Cloud, and then again Milwaukee in 2003, and that is where some of you have meet him for one Sunday. Fr. Brey never received clearance to say Mass in his archdiocese afterwards. But one Sunday, the third Sunday of Lent, he did appear at Mass, but the great patron of Fr. Brey, who was going to see him daily at St. Camillas was Fr. Joe Cunningham. He went to see Fr. Brey as often as he could.

I found one of his sermons, and linked it HERE.  The quality gets better as it goes

Vernacular permissions in the Latin rite prior to the New Rite

A pretty solid note on the occasions when Latin was set aside in favor of the vernacular, at least for a time:

"Although Latin prevails in the West as a unified liturgical language, in the face of certain circumstances the Roman church has made exceptions to provide a language in the Liturgy more familiar to the people. It is in the ninth century among the Slavic nations that we find a departure from liturgical Latin in divine worship. A privilege was first granted to Sts. Cyril and Methodius, by Pope Hadrian II in 869, and again by Pope John VIII in 880 to use the vernacular in the Liturgy.24 It was in practice in the present-day territories of Czechoslovakia; afterwards it was introduced by way of legitimate custom into the regions of Croatia. In the course of the years the Holy See has been quite positive in declaring her mind not only by the decrees of the Popes, especially Urban VIII, Innocent X, Benedict XIV, Pius VI and Leo XII, but also by compiling and publishing liturgical books in Glagolithic (Old Slavonic) characters. Among the most important pontifical documents for the use of this privilege is the rescript of Pope Innocent IV granted in 1248 to Philip, Bishop of Senj.25 Today members of the Roman Rite celebrate the Liturgy in the paleo-slavic language in the Croatian diocese of Senj, Modrus, and Kirk, and in some parishes of the dioceses of Sibenik and Split (present-day Yugoslavia), and in those places where there are large numbers of the Slavic races.

Another example of the flexibility of which the Roman rite is capable is the privilege granted for the use of Chinese as a liturgical language. History records in the fourteenth century that the first Franciscan missionary to China, John of Monte Corvino, used the vernacular in the Liturgy.26 Pope Paul V, in a brief of June 27, 1615, granted the same privilege to Jesuit missionaries.27 As recently as 1949, the privilege to use the Chinese literary language in the Liturgy was granted by the Holy Office.28 When conditions return to normal in China, and when Rome finally has approved a completed Chinese-Latin missal, this decree will take effect in all parts of that country."

Read the full article HERE

Michael Davies full video on Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr. "The Fight over Catholic Orthodoxy

They finally put this up online and it is well worth your time

Aurini: Donald Trump is not our Savior

A stiring article from Davis Aurini


"I’m sick of hearing about our bombing of Syria. A foolish rattling of the sabre, over a chemical attack which, according to the latest UN statements, was performed by our erstwhile ‘allies’ the rebels – the same loose affiliation of Mohammedans who are behind the recent attack in Sweden, pictured above. New boss just like the old boss, the military-industrial complex will have its way, the Deep State triumphs again...


The Left wants George Soros to redeem them from their sins; for the Right, Daddy Trump grants permission to indulge in materialistic debauchery. The Western man is dying because his soul died long ago; blank-eyed zombies, smoking pot, playing with their iPhone, screwing around on tinder, or finding vacuous catharsis through video games-turned-skinner boxes. Veal wrapped in cotton; auto-erotic assisted suicide. That is what your fellow ‘compatriots’ are fighting for; a pleasurable descent into the nihilist’s abyss...."

Click HERE to read the whole article

Just a small note on the SSPX marriages matter

It's a half measure

The real thing to wait for is to see what Rome will say about the marriages that were "contracted" prior to this grant.  Until there is clarification on that its pure show.

 

+JMJ+