When People You Respect Disappoint You

There was a time when I totally trusted Phil Lawler's take on things. I read several of his books with pen in hand and made margin notes to return to later. A trusted source, he was my regular go-to source as I slogged along in the Church crisis. So I was truly disappointed in his recent articles on the SSPX situation and upcoming consecrations. I was staggered when he said there was no state of necessity since it's up to Rome to make that decision. Really? If I see a child about to run into the street and be hit by a car, I'm not waiting for a policeman to tell me I can jaywalk. I also disagree with Lawler's interpretation of Fr. Pagliarani's statement that “In an ordinary parish, the faithful no longer find the necessary means to ensure their eternal salvation.” Perhaps that statement was overbroad, but certainly not untrue. 

Time to Teach Logic 101 at the Vatican. Send Cardinal Fernandez for Remedial Work!

Let's start here with a few syllogisms of logic:

What's Wrong with these Pictures? Say it ain't so, Pope Leo!

Just think! Pope Leo is gracious and welcoming to Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria, head of the Coptic Orthodox Church which has been in schism from Rome since the Council of Chalcedon in 451. He's welcome at the Vatican.

The Canonization of Clergy Sex Abuse and Other Atrocities from the Synodal Church

Are canonizations infallible? If you ever had any doubts, the Vatican's scandalous action of naming a missionary bishop, Msgr. Alejandro Labaka, Venerable, proves that they are not. Being named Venerable is the first step toward canonization. To canonize a missionary nudist who engaged in sexual play with his flock is scandalous beyond belief!

Ascension Thursday: A Feast of Hope in Heavenly Things

Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that we who believe Thine only-begotten Son, our Redeemer, to have this day ascended into Heaven, may ourselves dwell in mind amidst heavenly things.

It is an appropriate day to "dwell in mind amidst heavenly things." Jesus had to go to the Father to break the dependence the apostles had on His physical presence.  "Blessed are those who have not seen, but have believed."My we always be among those who have not seen with our physical eyes, but with the eyes of our hearts.

My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love Thee. I beg pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love Thee.

Are Francis and Leo the "Two Worm Ridden Popes"

The other day when I was doing bee hive inspections I was disturbed to pull out a frame filled with small white worms. They looked like wax moth larvae. That's no joke in a beehive. Wax moth can turn a hive into a horror movie scene pretty quickly. Only once have we had a serious infestation and we had to burn everything in that hive except the box which we treated with bleach. So when I hear the term "two worm-ridden popes" it's no joke!

Whom Do You Reckon Among Your Best Friends?

Have you ever had a good friend who ditched you after a disagreement? In these days of TDS and disputes over religion, it seems pretty common. I still mourn over some lost friends. I pray for one who died years ago. I'm confident she and I will be friends again worshiping together before the throne of God. Until that day, I think of her kindly and pray for the repose of her soul and our happy reunion.

Is Hantavirus the New COVID? Or is Another Scare Tactic on the Horizon.

Fear is a great tool for controlling people. Remember COVID. The hysteria was palpable and created division even down to the lowest level of interactions. In my own parish and community people were at each other's throats over social distancing and masking. My sister and I got verbally attacked in a local store by a mask-wearing old man. One of my own nephews and his friend accused me on social media of wanting to kill people. Talk about living in Loony Land.

The Message of Fatima is More Important Than Ever!

The modern church has downplayed Fatima and its message of a coming severe chastisement if the world doesn't mend its ways. Why is that do you think? Could it be that the message of sin and the need for serious penance is distasteful to the zeitgeist of the day?

Happy Mothers Day to All Moms and Spiritual Moms!

Happy Mothers Day to all my daughters, daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, all Mother Superiors of religious orders, and all grandmothers and great grandmothers. I especially wish a Happy Mother's Day to all you women who, although not biological mothers, serve in a motherly role to your relatives and friends and all the children you know. Every woman has a mother's heart if she nurtures her gift and looks for those who need it. This is not a day that excludes any woman at all, but recognizes the grace of motherliness which all women possess. Thank a mom today, your own or someone who treated you like her precious child.  And don't forget, above all, to thank our heavenly mother Mary. 

O Mary, Queen of heaven and earth and Mother of the Church, pray for us.