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Editor’s note: we continue our weekly serialisation of Dr. Edward Schaefer’s new book A Simple Man’s Case for Tradition. This book is an excellent introduction to Traditionalism and provides an easy way for Trads to introduce the movement to fellow Catholics who are seeking deeper answers to today’s questions. Proceeds from the book sale also…
This question, asked by the future Pope Benedict XVI, is purely rhetorical. The answer is that the Church cannot continue to transform and humanize the world if she dispenses with the beauty of the liturgy. “Without this,” Cardinal Ratzinger continued, “the world will become the first circle of hell.” Restoring the beauty of the liturgy…
When I saw him for the first time a few months ago, and listened to his hours-long impromptu speech (where he summarized his book), I thought to myself, “He is so old and frail, this could be the first and last time I would ever see him.” Unfortunately there was quite a crowd so I…
There was a stretch starting in 2018 when I couldn’t get enough of what was going on in the Catholic Church. The McCarrick scandal was breaking, Viganò was on fire, and commentators such as Taylor Marshall and Timothy Gordon made the As the Catholic World Turns soap opera can’t-miss viewing. Though it was the worst…
The holiday season fast approaches, or we might say it has already begun in an unofficial sense, what with work Christmas parties and Santa Claus parades happening throughout December. And, with all the merriment and excitement that comes with the season, there is always an element of sadness or melancholy in the lives of some;…
The children who are up for adoption represent one of the most vulnerable demographics in any country, relying on the government and various bureaucratic agencies for the entirety of their welfare. The way they are treated is thus a reflection of our societal values, for it reveals our true priorities. Russia has made the decision…
Above: portion of the Xi’an Stele, in Chinese and Syriac. When delving into the study of Christianity in China, one is struck by a particular attitude among Chinese scholars, especially those from mainland China, who often describe Christianity as a “foreign religion.” Technically, it is true that Christianity did not originate in China, but the…
Above: the Usumacinta River in the state of Chiapas, southern Mexico. With the dust settling around the “Mayan Rite” controversy, we can now examine the issue thoughtfully. This topic is inherently sensitive, so it’s essential to tread carefully. Opinions have ranged widely: some attack anything originating from the Vatican—sometimes to generate profit—while others defend Church……
Many years ago, I had a wonderful plumber who was always there when I needed him. Nothing was too much trouble, both night and day, on weekends, and even on holidays, when he never charged more than the current rate. Sad to say, I never really appreciated him. He was just the man I turned…
Most Catholics wouldn’t consider the motherly image of Our Lady of Guadalupe a martial image. The serene, pregnant Virgin—signified by the black sash expectant Aztec women wore—appeared to St. Juan Diego and upon his cactus-fiber tilma in 1531, a decade after Christianity came to the Mesoamerican people. In a tender vision to Diego’s uncle, the…
