Now, within the movement are sub-groups of people that are not afraid to bring their faith into the public square, including a few Catholics. One of these, of which I have mentioned in the past, is Davis Aurini. Mr. Aurini has recently come across some concerning aspects within the movement, namely the deification of Kek and Pepe the Frog. So without further adu:
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016
The Alt Right: Kek Worship
It has been my intention for a while to write a little on the Alt-Right since the media has pinned them as bigots, xenophobes and racists. I don't necessarily disagree with this take; however, like any movement there are good and bad parts to it that need to be appreciated and condemned respectively.
Now, within the movement are sub-groups of people that are not afraid to bring their faith into the public square, including a few Catholics. One of these, of which I have mentioned in the past, is Davis Aurini. Mr. Aurini has recently come across some concerning aspects within the movement, namely the deification of Kek and Pepe the Frog. So without further adu:
Now, within the movement are sub-groups of people that are not afraid to bring their faith into the public square, including a few Catholics. One of these, of which I have mentioned in the past, is Davis Aurini. Mr. Aurini has recently come across some concerning aspects within the movement, namely the deification of Kek and Pepe the Frog. So without further adu:
Friday, September 23, 2016
The effect of Calvanism on America - Dr. John Rao
Another video for your consideration on Calvinism's impact on the American culture and myth:
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Some great talks on creation by the Kolbe Center
For a very long time I considered evolution and Big Bang theory to be a matter of truth. I would laugh alongside Peter Kreeft when he would mock creationists. Sadly, but in a joyful manner, I find myself taking the position that Genesis was in-fact a historical text and the evolution and big bang theories are nothing more than a joke. I don't say this flippantly, but only after long consideration from studies on physical evidence and the unanimous teaching of the Church Fathers.
There is so much to be known:
There is so much to be known:
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Friday, September 16, 2016
KTMT: Bishop to bishop letters are magisterial just because... lol
As I have stated in the past I will reserve my takes on the current papacy; however, there is something to be said about how poorly catechised trads and neo catholics are.
First, lets be clear, all these statements carry about as much authority and binding influence as a glazed donuts do to the appetite of a boulder... absolutely none. Personal letters from a bishop to a bishop or to a person do not constitute magisterial teaching, no matter how frustrating. To say otherwise would necessarily lead to Pope Liberius' ambiguous letter to his fellow bishop constituting formal teaching, which we deny as Catholics in accordance with the formal teaching from Vatican Council One.
Yes he said the gates of hell would not prevail, this does not mean that a Pope cannot hold to an erroneous take, such would be a personal sin because the proposed teaching would be a novelty, thus when subjected to the ordinary magestarium, as all teachings are, would violate one if not more of the marks of the church and could be ignored as a novelty by the faithful.
Francis is the Pope, I have no reason nor pride to believe anything else at this point. Is he a great or a bad Pope? History will decide that... I am personally not giddy but if we do more complaining than praying for Peter in the midst of this storm nothing will be fixed any time soon.
Remember that modernists be they bishops or laymen, formal or material, have no interest in formally changing doctrine. They are either consciously or unconsciously aware of the old adage, "Lex Orendi, Lex Credendi". If the practices are changed, an end around can be had to effectively change teachings without formally submitting such. Which is one of the reasons why Bugnini, who asked that the ancient rite be abrogated, was denied permission to formally abrogate the Rite of St. Gregory, but was allowed to do informal restrictions, effectively abrogating its use until really Benedict released Summorum Pontificum.
So, end game... this is not the end. An Irish Paper, even a Vatican paper... dare I say an encyclical or ecumenical council that proposes and even seems to bind the faithful to a novelty is nothing more than one bad night at a hotel in relation to eternity as Teresa of Avila would say. Its not worth getting hot and heavy about. The Church doesnt fall under this or that Pope, Rome is not the seat of the Anti-Christ yet, though its entirely frustrating. If you approach the Popes comments as binding and play them off that leads to the confusion seen below. So, be level headed. Pray, hope and dont worry. Its not like this is catching God by surprise. Its that simple
When St. John Bosco had his vision of the Barque of Peter out in the midst of the storm it presumes that Peter took his ship out in the midst of the storm to begin with, the solution is to keep our sights on the Eucharist and Our Lady, offer up the sufferings and be grateful for the trials to grow in and merit from.
Ferrara makes it pretty clear below
First, lets be clear, all these statements carry about as much authority and binding influence as a glazed donuts do to the appetite of a boulder... absolutely none. Personal letters from a bishop to a bishop or to a person do not constitute magisterial teaching, no matter how frustrating. To say otherwise would necessarily lead to Pope Liberius' ambiguous letter to his fellow bishop constituting formal teaching, which we deny as Catholics in accordance with the formal teaching from Vatican Council One.
Yes he said the gates of hell would not prevail, this does not mean that a Pope cannot hold to an erroneous take, such would be a personal sin because the proposed teaching would be a novelty, thus when subjected to the ordinary magestarium, as all teachings are, would violate one if not more of the marks of the church and could be ignored as a novelty by the faithful.
Francis is the Pope, I have no reason nor pride to believe anything else at this point. Is he a great or a bad Pope? History will decide that... I am personally not giddy but if we do more complaining than praying for Peter in the midst of this storm nothing will be fixed any time soon.
Remember that modernists be they bishops or laymen, formal or material, have no interest in formally changing doctrine. They are either consciously or unconsciously aware of the old adage, "Lex Orendi, Lex Credendi". If the practices are changed, an end around can be had to effectively change teachings without formally submitting such. Which is one of the reasons why Bugnini, who asked that the ancient rite be abrogated, was denied permission to formally abrogate the Rite of St. Gregory, but was allowed to do informal restrictions, effectively abrogating its use until really Benedict released Summorum Pontificum.
So, end game... this is not the end. An Irish Paper, even a Vatican paper... dare I say an encyclical or ecumenical council that proposes and even seems to bind the faithful to a novelty is nothing more than one bad night at a hotel in relation to eternity as Teresa of Avila would say. Its not worth getting hot and heavy about. The Church doesnt fall under this or that Pope, Rome is not the seat of the Anti-Christ yet, though its entirely frustrating. If you approach the Popes comments as binding and play them off that leads to the confusion seen below. So, be level headed. Pray, hope and dont worry. Its not like this is catching God by surprise. Its that simple
When St. John Bosco had his vision of the Barque of Peter out in the midst of the storm it presumes that Peter took his ship out in the midst of the storm to begin with, the solution is to keep our sights on the Eucharist and Our Lady, offer up the sufferings and be grateful for the trials to grow in and merit from.
Ferrara makes it pretty clear below
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is coming to St. Stans
The tour of the world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is a nation-wide call to prayer and penance for peace in our nation and conversion of hearts. That’s because prayer is more powerful than any army on earth. Our Lady promised, “in the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.” The tour and your prayers will create an outpouring of grace to allow Our Lady of Fatima to claim her dominion over our country through her Immaculate Heart.
On October 24, 1952, Pope Pius XII blessed the statue and imparted a special blessing on the work of the Fatima Pilgrim Tours. Throughout the subsequent decades, John Haffert traveled worldwide with the statue, organizing peace tours. The most famous peace tour occurred on October 16, 1992 when six bishops descended on Red Square in Moscow carrying the Pilgrim Virgin Statue. It was crowned at midnight in front of Lenin’s tomb.
The statue has visited more than 100 countries, including Russia and China, bringing the great message of salvation and hope, “the peace plan from Heaven,” to countless millions of people. Many miracles and signal graces have been reported wherever the statue has traveled. On September 1, 2014, the custody and mission of this world-famous statue was placed under the auspice of The World Apostolate of Fatima, USA – “Our Lady’s Blue Army,” and continues her journeys throughout the world with its principal statue custodian Patrick L. Sabat.
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About the St. Stan's visit from the Apostolate of Our Lady of Good Success
"The schedule is still being worked on, but you can count on this statue arriving on Oct 6th around 10 AM and staying at our parish until Oct 7th, Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, after 8 AM Mass. We are hoping that we will have a GREAT turn out for these events on those 2 days! Please pray your rosaries this month for a GREAT success with this wonderful event!
Hoping to have 2 Masses on Oct 6th, benediction,and a night time procession after the evening Mass and before All Night Vigil - we will really need people to stand guard and watch one hour with Our Lord and Our Lady on this night! Let's work together for a beautiful 22 hours with Our Lady of Fatima as I believe she has chosen all of us to help her rekindle this beautiful devotion to Her Immaculate Heart during this 100 anniversary celebration in the Milwaukee area! As she said: "In the End my Immaculate Heart will triumph" May she first triumph over our own hearts! She is counting on all of us!"
Monday, September 12, 2016
A short note on Fr. Ripperger and Bishop Konderla
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE BISHOP AND DO NOT CALL OR WRITE HIM LETTERS. HE IS NOT A BAD BISHOP, BUT AS I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS A WONDERFUL PRIEST WHO NEEDS PRAYERS, SO PRAY, HOPE AND DONT WORRY. ITS IN GODS HANDS, LISTEN TO FR. RIPP'S PLEA AND CONCERN YOURSELF ONLY WITH PRAYER. THANK YOU!
There is a huge temptation for many out there to show anger at the present situation. Please, please keep yourself from falling in the trap of not observing piety and humility. If you are a consistent listener of Father's talks you will note that his love of obedience is always on his mind.
There is a huge temptation for many out there to show anger at the present situation. Please, please keep yourself from falling in the trap of not observing piety and humility. If you are a consistent listener of Father's talks you will note that his love of obedience is always on his mind.
Remember that it is not your job to start a fight. This did not catch God off guard, he has permitted it for a reason and in both humility and obedience Fr. Ripperger and his Order have humbled themselves in Holy Obedience.
Pray for your Bishops, pray for your priests!
If I have not been clear do not make the situation worse by calling up the diocese, prayer for the Bishop and Father are needed not anger. It is in Gods hands either way, dont insert yourself
If I have not been clear do not make the situation worse by calling up the diocese, prayer for the Bishop and Father are needed not anger. It is in Gods hands either way, dont insert yourself
Friday, September 9, 2016
Great Catholic statesmen of the 20th century
We all know about FDR, Churchhill, Stalin and off course Hitler. But, how little we know about the other statesmen, statesmen that were Catholic and lived their faith.
This video addresses some of such men. Hopefully in the future I will write more on each
Éamon de Valera - Ireland
Charles de Gaulle - France
Francisco Franco - Spain
Karl von Habsburg - Austria-Hungry
This video addresses some of such men. Hopefully in the future I will write more on each
Éamon de Valera - Ireland
Charles de Gaulle - France
Francisco Franco - Spain
Karl von Habsburg - Austria-Hungry
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