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The SSPX Responds — Is There an Amoris Laetitia Double Standard?

In his previous video, Pedro Gabriel discussed Rome’s recent proposal to the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) and what it might mean for their path toward full communion with the Catholic Church. Now, the SSPX has officially responded: rejecting the Vatican’s offer while presenting a counterproposal of their own. In this video,...

Which Pope said this?

For these reasons, Our address is addressed especially to you who also believe you are in communion with the Catholic Church, but who, fraudulently deceived by the authors of the nefarious schism. . . refuse communion with Us and with the Holy Roman Church. To you, therefore, We now address words of peace;...

The Case for Standing to Receive Communion

Many sincere Catholics associate kneeling with greater reverence and standing with something less. It’s an understandable instinct. But when we look at how the Church herself has understood these gestures across history, a clearer picture emerges. The question is not one of “more” or “less” reverent postures, but of fitting ones. And the Church’s own...

The SSPX: Could It Have Gone Any Other Way?

Update: The SSPX has formally declined the offer of dialogue. Last Wednesday, I published a backgrounder on the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), in which I attempted to lay out why the SSPX’s planned consecration of new bishops this July is effectively a schism in all but name. Within 24 hours, events moved...

A Reflection for the Night Before Lent

This is a homily that was given by Deacon Steve O’Neill for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary time. We are sharing it tonight due to its focus on sin and our call to righteousness.  This past Sunday’s reading from Matthew is surely one of the longer Gospel readings we hear in Ordinary Time,...

An “Amoris Laetitia” for the SSPX?

A recent meeting between Cardinal Víctor Fernández and the leadership of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has raised important questions about authority, unity, and the limits of pastoral flexibility in the Catholic Church. How far is Rome willing to go to restore communion with groups that resist parts of the...

Poor in Spirit and Pure in Heart

Note: Deacon Doug graciously shared this homily with us for February 1st. Unfortunately, due to an email glitch, the piece went unposted. However, we feel it is a valuable reflection and are sharing it now, albeit two weeks late.  As we all know, Jesus commanded us to love our neighbor as we love...