Daily Archives: May 26, 2012

Martyrology-May 28th Roman Martyrology-May 28th- on this date in various years- St. Augustine, bishop of Canterbury and confessor, whose birthday is mentioned on the 26th of May. In Sardinia, the holy martyrs Aemilius, Priamus, and Lucian, who gained their crowns after being in the combat for Christ. At Chartres in France, under Emperor Domitian, St. Caraunus, martyr, who was beheaded, and thus acquired the glory of martyrdom. Also the martyrdom of the Saints Crescens, Dioscorides, Read more [...]

I am posting this for information/discussion purposes. I disagree strongly with the spin given to Dignitatis Humanae (Bishop Williamson omits to mention the document’s reference to “due limits” for religious liberty) and Bishop Fellay’s remarks in his recent CNS interview. — DOCTRINE UNDERMINED Entire books have been written on the subject of religious liberty as taught by Vatican II in its Declaration of 1965, Dignitatis Humanae. Yet the Revolutionary teaching of that document is clear Read more [...]

Tackling the ‘taboo’: Catholicism and divorce By Matt C. Abbott 2/24/12 www.renewamerica.com/columns/abbott/120224 Let’s talk about divorce, shall we? More specifically, Catholicism and divorce. From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Divorce is a grave offense against the natural law. It claims to break the contract, to which the spouses freely consented, to live with each other till death. Divorce does injury to the covenant of salvation, of which sacramental marriage Read more [...]

More on the divorce-annulment controversy By Matt C. Abbott 5/25/12 www.renewamerica.com/columns/abbott/120525 Father Charles Zmudzinski, C.P.M., J.C.L., writes (slightly edited): It has come to my attention from my religious superior that my comments [included in the Feb. 24 column 'Tackling the 'taboo': Catholicism and divorce'

Cuban church official tells Ladies in White they are now political group

I looked around and could not figure out how to search for members – I was looking for old familiar names, but I can’t figure out how to search for subscribers or who is online now. I’m sorta missing Howlinglyabsurd and some others. I feel so lost and alone…

(Posted on other forums as “Bishop Fellay and the General Council–PART TWO”) Would Archbishop Lefebvre approve of the present readiness of the Superior General and the General Council–May, 2012–to make an “as is” canonical agreement with Rome in the near future? It would seem no. Objection 1. Three of the four bishops he ordained have expressed opposition to a near-future agreement (so-called “Letter of the 3”). Objection 2. It is recalled how in 1988 the Archbishop strongly Read more [...]

Legionaries of Christ [continue to implode] ending their role in Sacramento [California] area By Carlos Alcalá The Modesto Bee 5/26/12 The Legionaries of Christ are withdrawing from Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, ending the prominent Catholic religious order’s presence in the Sacramento region. The change, effective July 1, follows the order’s decision last year to close two schools here. The Legionaries have endured controversy and scandal in the past decade involving some of their Read more [...]

I have noted quite a lot of FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) being flung about in the ethernet regarding the SSPX regularization. The spectrum of opinions and speculations is quite extensive. What I find lacking is exposition of some of the more important facts of the situation. 1. Benedict XVI is the Vicar of Christ 2. The Vicar of Christ has in some manner intervened directly in the discussions with the SSPX. 3. In this intervention the Vicar of Christ has asked/ordered the SSPX to Read more [...]

“Not all of Vatican II is binding”: Analyzing the comments of Cardinal Brandmuller 5-24-2012 www.sspx.org/miscellaneous/card_brandmuller_not_all_vatican_ii_is_binding_5-24-2012.htm According to a recent CNS article on the SSPX and the Vatican, Cardinal Brandmuller says:[1] “There is a huge difference between a great constitution,” like the Vatican II constitutions on the church, the liturgy and divine revelation, “and simple declarations,” like the Vatican II declarations on Christian Read more [...]

Dr. John Rao on Vatican II History Posted By Brother André Marie On May 24, 2012 Dr. John Rao, professor of History at St. John’s University in New York and the author of Black Legends and the Light of the World [1], has commented on the recent remarks of Cardinal Walter Brandmüller. His Eminence’s remarks were mentioned in our posting “Conflicting Reports on ‘Nostra Aetate’.” [2] What we did not there draw attention to was the unflattering comparison that Cardinal Brandmüller Read more [...]

Not sure how anyone, especially here, ever got the bright idea that AQ, the SSPX and/or Holy Church are democracies. None ever were, at any point in time, ever. For those authors who haven’t disabused themselves of this notion, I have first hand info that there are many others who would absolutely love to take your place as an author here. Hence, if you are feeling charitable and wish to give your author spot to another non-author AQ member, here are a few tips: - Write an article Read more [...]

Obama, the born-again Catholic 05/24/2012 By Neil Munro – The Daily Caller Amid polls showing that his efforts to regulate religious institutions have hurt his image among Catholics, President Barack Obama has begun touting his early ties to the church. “My first job as a community organizer was with Catholic churches who taught me the power of kindness and commitment to others in neighborhoods,” he declared at a Hollywood fundraiser May 23. “When I was a young community Read more [...]

Vatican Authorities Arrest Pope’s Butler on Suspicion of ‘Vatileaks’ Paolo Gabriele, being held for further questioning, has been a member of the papal household since 2006. by EDWARD PENTIN Natonal Catholic FRegister 05/25/2012 VATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s law enforcement bureau arrested Pope Benedict XVI’s butler, Paolo Gabriele, on suspicion of leaking a series of confidential Vatican documents and letters to the media. The Holy See Press Office’s director, Father Federico Read more [...]

Romney Pharmaceutical Chief’s Fundraiser Doesn’t Seem to Phase Pro-Lifers Republican candidate attends $50K per plate party at home of ‘morning-after pill’ executive. Little opposition voiced. by BRIAN FRAGA Natonal Catholic Register 05/25/2012 A presidential candidate attends a $50,000-a-plate fundraiser at the home of a pharmaceutical executive whose company produces an emergency contraceptive commonly known as the “morning-after pill.” In normal circumstances, one might Read more [...]

Ukraine: The Mother of God Destroyed the Soviet Empire Archbishop Schevchuk Reflects on Rebuilding the Church in Ukraine www.zenit.org/article-34846?l=english ROME, MAY 25, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Marie-Pauline Meyer interviewed Major-Archbishop Swiatoslav Schevchuk, Primate of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine for the weekly program “Where God Weeps,” in cooperation with Aid to the Church in Need. Q: I notice that you are not wearing a Crucifix, but rather an Read more [...]

Long story short, the way AQ was built into the new setup wasn’t optimal for the amount of traffic we get. Hence we were running much slower (sometimes not at all) than we should have been. We switched from a Microsoft box to a Linux 4G setup. Should be a lot faster and more stable.