Bishop Schneider on the FSSPX, Cardinal Fernández and Vatican II: On February 16, Bishop Athanasius Schneider told Robert Moynihan that the Church should adopt a more generous and pastoral approach toward the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X (FSSPX). Instead of imposing rigid preconditions, he recommended granting them a minimum level of canonical integration first and continuing doctrinal discussions within that framework. Bishop Schneider described Cardinal Fernández’s current approach as unrealistic, harsh, and unpastoral. Regarding Vatican II, Bishop Schneider said that Cardinal Fernández is incorrect in claiming that the Council’s texts cannot be modified. He noted that only Sacred Scripture and dogmas proclaimed ex cathedra are unchangeable. Since the Second Vatican Council was described by John XXIII and later reaffirmed by Paul VI as pastoral rather than dogmatic, its formulations can, in principle, be corrected. As a historical example, Bishop Schneider pointed out that …More
In a February interview with Robert Moynihan, Bishop Athanasius Schneider addressed the SSPX and pushed back on Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández’s claim that Vatican II’s texts “cannot be modified.” Vatican II, as stated by Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI, was a pastoral council, not dogmatic. He cited the Fourth Lateran Council (1215) as an example of a council containing disciplinary statements the Church would not uphold today. On the SSPX, Schneider proposed bringing them into minimum canonical integration first, then continuing doctrinal dialogue. He warned that harshness risks creating long-term alienation and contrasted the Vatican’s strictness toward the SSPX with what he sees as a more accommodating approach toward China.
"43. Certain authors, speaking of their works, say: "My book," "My commentary," "My history," etc. They resemble middle-class people who have a house of their own and always have "My house" on their tongue. They would do better to say: "Our book," "Our commentary," "Our history," etc., because there is in them usually more of other people's than their own."
[Blaise Pascal – XVII Century AD; Clermont-Ferrand, France/Paris, France; Mathematics/Physics/Theology] “42. To call a king "Prince" is pleasing, because it diminishes his rank. 43. Certain authors, speaking of their works, say: "My book," "My commentary," "My history," etc. They resemble middle-class people who have a house of their own and always have "My house" on their tongue. They would do better to say: "Our book," "Our commentary," "Our history," etc., because there is in them usually more of other people's than their own. 44. Do you wish people to believe good of you? Don't speak. 45. Languages are ciphers, wherein letters are not changed into letters, but words into words, so that an unknown language is decipherable. 46. A maker of witticisms, a bad character. 47. There are some who speak well and write badly. For the place and the audience warm them, and draw from their minds more than they think of without that warmth. 48. When we find words repeated in a discourse and, in …More
Gerald Posner @geraldposner 340-141 : That’s the vote by which the European Parliament adopted a resolution yesterday calling for the full recognition of trans women as women across EU policy. It also rejected an amendment stating that "only biological women can become pregnant." Read that again. 233 MEPs voted against affirming that pregnancy is biologically female. This isn’t about courtesy or pronouns. It’s about law, language, and the destruction of biological clarity in public policy. While resolutions may be nonbinding, they shape funding priorities, institutional language, legal frameworks, and educational standards across the EU. When legislative bodies struggle to affirm basic biological realities, it signals something deeper than tolerance. It is another flashing warning sign that delusional ideology is overtaking empirical fact. Once institutions lose the ability to define clearly sex-based categories, the consequences ripple far beyond semantics — into medicine, sport, …More
The appointment of laypeople to positions of authority in the Roman Curia is not a temporary concession, BUT an ecclesiological advance and a "Spirit-led development", “conservative” Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Bishops, wrote on VaticanNews.va (February 16). Cardinal Ouellet acknowledges the “unease about a papal decision” given that nuns are now in positions reserved to bishops as there is a “close link between the ordained ministry and the function of governing the Church”. BUT: He has “no doubt” that Pope Francis’ gesture is promising for the future: “It marks the beginning of recognition of the authority of charisms by hierarchical authority.” Cardinal Ouellet's article devotes a significant amount of words to elaborating on the Holy Spirit’s role beyond sacramental ordination, as if this were not well-known before Francis' novelties. Key phrase: "When the Pope appoints a woman to head a Dicastery, he is not delegating his jurisdiction to …More
To attribute ideologically driven appointments to the 'Holy Spirit' seems to be an offense against the very Spirit being so perniciously invoked. This same misattribution has been used throughout Vatican II and since to justify the most spurious actions since then.
1 Timothy 2:11-13 “A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent. For Adam was formed first, then Eve.”
Quentin, a 23-year-old Catholic, died from serious head injuries sustained during violent clashes outside a political conference in Lyon, France, on 12 February. According to witnesses, the attackers were counter-protesters associated with Antifa militants. Prosecutors have not yet officially identified any suspects. Before his death, Quentin received the Last Rites from a priest. Since then, Catholic communities across France have organised rosaries and prayer vigils for his soul.
ILS ONT TUÉ UN INNOCENT. Le silence de l'Etat autour de la mort de Quentin est une honte absolue. Regardez la dignité de la jeunesse catholique face à la barbarie antifa. On n'oublie pas. #JusticePourQuentin#Paris#Hommage
Eva Tangstad Here it is: “Is Dominion able to remotely connect to these election systems?” “Yes.” “Are they able to do that without detection?” “Yes.” “Are you aware of any instances in which that has occurred?” “Yes.” Forensic experts testified under oath that election systems in Gwinnett County, Georgia; Colorado; Michigan; and other swing states were remotely accessed from Belgrade, Serbia, by Serbian nationals during the November 3, 2020, election, effectively overthrowing the United States government. 21 reactions | Here it is:
Capuchin Priest Who Fought Racism on Way to Canonization "Born in Canada, Fr. Stephen Eckert joined the Capuchin order, was ordained in 1896 and sent to New York for his first assignment. While there he fell in love with African Americans and felt a desire to minister to their spiritual needs, something that was rarely heard of in America at the time. This calling was further cemented after a visit to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Philadelphia, a religious community founded by St. Katherine Drexel, who served various African American communities. He was convinced that God was calling him to this apostolate and wrote to his superior in 1903. “I humbly ask you for the privilege of devoting my life to missionary work alone, in conformity with God’s holy will. I must point out that since last year I have been thinking of going south to work with the Blacks; so if you think that this might redound to the greater glory of God, I would be glad to do so…” His dream wasn’t fulfilled …More
February 11th Franciscan Saint of the Day S.G. Stephen Eckert, Confessor First Order Franciscan Book of Saints by Marion Habig, OFM Franciscan Herald Press 1979 Servant of God Stephen Eckert, Confessor First Order Capuchin