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Above: The Missal, a 1902 portrait by John William Waterhouse. I would like to share a happy, hopeful story with you about the future of the Traditional Latin Mass. You read that right: “happy,” “hopeful,” “future,” and “TLM” all in the same sentence at the very moment rumors swirl about Pope Francis being poised to…

Above: St Bonaventure Enters the Franciscan Order by Francisco Herrera the Elder (1576–1656). 750 years ago, on the morning of July 15, 1274, in Lyon, the world bid farewell to one of the most esteemed figures in Church history: Saint Bonaventure, whose original name was Giovanni da Fidanza. Born probably in 1217, he lived during…

There have been rumors with respect to the future (or lack thereof) for the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) in the average parish. In the post-Traditionis Custodes world, there have been a range of restrictions placed upon the celebration of the TLM that vary depending on the bishop of a particular local church. A complete prohibition…

As the whole world knows, Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt on Saturday July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. As Catholic America must know, this may be the defining political moment of our lives, when we as a members of the Mystical Body of Christ must rise and stand unflinchingly for life, liberty, and love. And…