Knights of Columbus #704

commentary

Would not the SSPX do more good for souls by seeking full communion?

This is why the spiritual writers identify the predominant fault as one of the three pillars of the spiritual life, together with prayer and spiritual reading. If we focus on this, our other sins will also be overcome.

The popularization of more empirically grounded writings.

The SSPX position is metaphysically absolute but pastorally differentiated.

Context is important. We are in “Gesima” time, Pre-Lent, a time of preparation for the time of preparation for Easter. Holy Church, with the sober maternal realism of one who knows human nature, reminds us that obligations are coming due. After this “Sunday in the Fiftieth”, Quinquagesima, in three days comes Ash Wednesday and the ... Read more

The SSPX should give this dialogue a chance, since we’ve got a new Pope.

Resolve to spend 15 minutes each morning in mental prayer.

Editor’s note: in light of the news regarding a probably SSPX consecration of bishops this year and its own probable irregularity, we re-propose this historical question given by our contributing editor, Dr. Peter Kwasniewski, several years ago. According to the evidence presented herein, the Sacrament of Holy Orders has been conferred against Church law by ... Read more

"We can affirm with certainty and with magisterial authority that the liturgical reform is irreversible.”