Saturday, January 03, 2026
Catholic Traditionalism as Protestantism
We need to be very clear that when we embrace and appeal to tradition, it is the real thing, not a hallucination
What emerges is not tradition, but ideology clothed in religious language. While the aesthetic and symbolic power of these periods is undeniable — and many Catholics, myself included, feel their attraction — the danger lies in mistaking romantic appeal for theological truth, and nostalgia for fidelity.
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Thursday, January 01, 2026
2026 is the year of Yes (to God)
Thus, at the dawn of the new year, the Liturgy reminds us that for each of us, every day can be the beginning of a new life, thanks to God’s generous love, his mercy and the response of our freedom. It is beautiful to view the coming year in this way: as an open journey to be discovered.
Let's see what we can do this year to mend our ways.
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Happy New Year 2026!
May it be filled with interesting articles, and growth in virtue.
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Saturday, December 20, 2025
Cardinal Dolan to retire
What is there to say, other than the translation of bishops between dioceses still seems wrong from a canonical perspective.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Live Journal revival project
People are trying to get things active again over there and I wish them well. Having never been a Live Journaler, probably not going to start now.
Labels: technology
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Soggy arguments in DDF's Mater Populi Fidelis
In brief, the rather dubious document seems to attack a lot of straw men for reasons that are, well, unclear.
Cardinal Fernandez seems to be, well, up to something.
And yet I have never heard any Catholic in my parish (or from any other parish, for that matter) talk about Mary as if she is “co-Savior”, or to confuse the role of Mary with the unique, saving work of Christ. Rather, we understand that Mary is unique in her relationship with her Son, always cooperating with perfect love and joy in His saving work. Yes, some Marian piety can be quite strong in its language and tone—just read some of the works of St. Alphonsus Liguori, who is a Doctor of the Church—but the concerns expressed by the document are curious. Put another way: is this a serious problem in the Church today? And, if it is (say, perhaps in certain countries), is it right to use a chainsaw to perform delicate pastoral surgery?
Cardinal Fernandez seems to be, well, up to something.
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Friday, October 31, 2025
Happy All Saint's Day Eve!
Remember to get your prayer lists in for All Souls day on the 2nd!
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Saturday, October 04, 2025
Pigeon Feeding Stations
I am a big believer in feeding pigeons (and well honestly I don't mind the rats too much) but these theoretical pigeon feeding stations seem like a good way of keeping our flying friends well fed without also providing a rat banquet. Hopefully it comes to fruition.
