"Preserving the precious treasure of the traditional liturgy is part of preserving the Deposit of Faith," Bishop Athanasius Schneider said in his homily on August 2 in Limerick, Ireland, at the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. He is currently celebrating Mass and delivering talks in various locations across Ireland, including Cobh, Leixlip, Monaghan and Ardee. Previously, he was in Africa. In July, he led the golden jubilee celebrations of the Congregation of the Mothers and Missionaries of the Holy Cross in Puma, Tanzania. Interfering with the Liturgy Destroys Religion In Sunday's homily, Bishop Schneider recalled that "history has proved a thousand times that there is nothing more dangerous for a religion - nothing more likely to result in discontent, unrest, division, and apostasy - than interference with the liturgy and, consequently, with religious sensibility." He recalled the apostolic rule: "Antiquity was retained. Novelty was rejected." Quoting Dom Prosper Guéranger …ଅଧିକ
"The Church is, at least in the West, in a time of great difficulty, even of confusion, both at the doctrinal level and at the moral and disciplinary level", Cardinal Robert Sarah told IlFoglio.it on August 2. For Cardinal Sarah, it is "a tragedy, indeed a real and proper sin", that there is "a kind of war" and "fierce conflicts" over the liturgy. Main quote: "No one has authority over the rites, which arise from the centuries-long history of the Church. The rites cannot be arbitrarily abolished, and no one can say that a rite no longer exists from one day to the next." The Cardinal wants to return to Benedict XVI.'s Summorum Pontificum, which allows the Mass in the Roman rite alongside the Novus Ordo: "Over the decades, the holy people of God will be able to choose which form best corresponds to their need for faith, silence and spirituality." He added: "Some excesses on the part of those attached to the extraordinary form are, in part, justified by the dramatic and widespread abuses …ଅଧିକ
Question: Based on all going issues since Benedict XVI resigned from ministerium and not from munus, how one can consider Bergoglio and Prevost were/are true popes? Canon 332 §2 of the 1983 Code states plainly: Si contingat ut Romanus Pontifex muneri suo renuntiet, ad validitatem requiritur ut renuntiatio libere fiat et rite manifestetur, non vero ut a quopiam acceptetur. "If it happens that the Roman Pontiff resigns his munus, it is required for validity that the resignation be freely made and properly manifested, but it is not necessary that it be accepted by anyone." The canon uses munus — not ministerium, not officium, not any other term. Munus in the canonical tradition carries the weight of the office itself: the ontological reality, the gift-and-burden of the Petrine charge, not merely its active exercise. On February 11, 2013, Benedict XVI declared in Latin: ...declaro me ministerio Episcopi Romae, Successoris Sancti Petri, mihi per manus Cardinalium die 19 aprilis MMV …ଅଧିକ
Auxiliary Bishop Ludger Schepers of Essen, the German Bishops' Conference's commissioner for homosexual propaganda, has urged Catholic parishes to become places where homosexuals can live "without fear". Writing on Kirche-und-Leben.de on August 2, Bishop Schepers commented on the recent deadly attack during Berlin's homosexual march. "Our parishes must be places where every person is welcome and experiences the inalienable dignity that God has given them. No one should ever have to fear prejudice, distrust, or rejection because of their sexual orientation or gender identity." He attacked the Church, claiming gratuitously that she "has not always been a safe place for queer people," adding that biblical passages had too often been taken "out of context" and used against them. Ludger Schepers contrasts what he calls "the Gospel's message of unconditional love" with "the experience of many queer people". This contradiction calls Catholics "to repent". Looking to the global Church, Bishop …ଅଧିକ
AUGUST 2026 - Pope Leo reminds all catholics and non-catholics the teachings and stand of the Catholic Church in regards to same sex and irregular unities (people divorced but married by the church and married again by civil law) and clearly states that the Catholic Church will always follow the teachings of our Lord Jesus which does not allow the sin of sodomy, fornication or adultery. Not said this way but he is very clear that this is simply not catholic teachings and indirectly mentions that Pope Francis made mistakes and said things that should not be misinterpreted to justify sin.
From Failure at EWTN to Vatican Communication Reform? This morning, Leo XIV received the new Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, the divorced Zionist Maria Montserrat Alvarado, in audience. During his pontificate, Leo XIV has met the current Prefect, Paolo Ruffini, only rarely and has not held private audiences with other senior Vatican communications officials, including Matteo Bruni, Andrea Tornielli, and Andrea Monda, seeing them only at public events. Alvarado will officially take office in November. Last year, her effort to consolidate EWTN's international news operations under a single EwtnNews.com platform did not achieve its intended goal. The project remained English-only and failed to become the successful international news site originally envisioned.
Veteran biographer Michael Wolff reveals new claims about executive assistant Natalie Harp's intense private correspondence inside Mar-a-Lago. ETimes Natalie Harp, is back in the spotlight after explosive new claims made by author Michael Wolff. Speaking on The Daily Beast podcast, Wolff alleged Harp wrote deeply personal 'love notes' to Trump, including bizarre references to the President 'punishing' her. The allegations come amid renewed scrutiny of Harp's unusually close relationship with President Trump and her role as his so-called 'human printer.' Watch the full story for all the explosive details. Early Private Notes Sent to Donald Trump Pertinently, scrutiny over Harp intensified last month following the release of Regime Change, a book by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. That investigation claimed the aide, who is in her 30s, had a habit of leaving private notes for the president in his personal spaces. In one such message, she reportedly told him …ଅଧିକ
The retired Catholic priest Rev. Winfried Abel, 87, of the Diocese of Fulda, Germany, has come under criticism after publishing a letter (article's picture) in a local newspaper criticizing comments made by Berlin Archbishop Heiner Koch about the city's homosexual march. The letter was written in the aftermath of the Islamic terrorist attack in Berlin, in which a man drove a van into participants of the annual homosexual march, killing one woman and injuring dozens. Priest Against "Public Glorification of Perversion" Archbishop Koch had described the homosexual march as "a joyful and moving celebration." Rev. Abel replied: "A Catholic bishop therefore calls the parade of shamelessness and the public glorification of perversion a 'joyful and moving celebration'?" He asked: "Have the shepherds of the Church not been entrusted with the prophetic mission of interpreting such events in the light of the Gospel?" While unequivocally condemning the terrorist attack, Rev. Abel argued that Christians …ଅଧିକ
NEW from Bishop Schneider: “History has proved 1,000 times that nothing is more dangerous for a religion – nothing more likely to result in discontent, uncertainty, division & apostasy – than interference with the liturgy”
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the closing ceremony of the final of the seventh season of the All-Russian competition "Big Change," which is being held in Krasnoyarsk as part of the national project "Youth and Children." In his address, the head of state thanked the competition participants, their mentors and teachers, and emphasized the importance of education, finding one's calling, and a proactive approach to life. The President noted that over the years, the competition has attracted over 7 million participants, with many finalists becoming students at leading universities, implementing their own projects, and finding their own businesses. Vladimir Putin also spoke about the importance of Krasnoyarsk as the geographic center of Russia, congratulated the winners on the opportunity to embark on a "Dream Journey" across the country, and wished the young people success in realizing their talents. Овации, слёзы и «Путин! Путин!»: как дети встретили президента России He can't …ଅଧିକ
Trump and his gang of evil doers will pay dearly for every child and newborn who dies in hospitals who need special care. For the children who are harmed one way or another. For those they bombed and killed. And all the innocent civilians that have died or been murdered, in one country or another. Their blood will be on their hands. They will enjoy it all now but pay dearly later.
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 15,1-2.10-14. Some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash (their) hands when they eat a meal. He summoned the crowd and said to them, "Hear and understand. It is not what enters one's mouth that defiles that person; but what comes out of the mouth is what defiles one." Then his disciples approached and said to him, "Do you know that the Pharisees took offense when they heard what you said?" He said in reply, "Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. Let them alone; they are blind guides (of the blind). If a blind person leads a blind person, both will fall into a pit."
Matthew [15: 1-2, 10-14] The Tradition of the Elders, Things That Defile Matthew 15:1-2, 10-14 1 Some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, 2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands when they eat a meal.” 10 He summoned the crowd and said to them, “Hear and understand. 11 It is not what enters one’s mouth that defiles the man, but what comes out of the mouth is what defiles one.” 12 Then his disciples approached and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees took offense when they heard what you said?” 13 He said in reply, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. 14 Let them alone; they are blind guides of the blind. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Tomorrow’s Catholic Daily Readings for August 3 2022, Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Catholic Daily Readings Homily – August 2 2022, Tuesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Today’s August …ଅଧିକ
Please God listen to Bishop Strickland and all the other holy priests who will help save our church, your church. The corruption is too much to endure and many faithful Catholics are suffering over this...
Jeremiah's Warning Still Echoes Across America The prophet Jeremiah, who wore a yoke to symbolize Israel’s subjugation under Nebuchadnezzar, warns against false prophets who offer false hope. Fr. Altier emphasizes the importance of following the truth found in Scripture, rather than seeking out modern-day prophecies. They caution against rebellion against God’s will, urging a return to obedience and prayer. Fr. Altier is a Priest at Holy Trinity Parish in South St. Paul: Home | Holy Trinity Parish You can also find Fr. Robert Altier’s homilies and talks on: catholicparents.org: Daily Homilies | Catholic Parents Online Rumble: rumble.com/user/CatholicParentsOnLine Twitter: Catholic Parents Online (@CatholicPa42753) on X For access to a library of talks by Fr. Robert Altier, go to: podia.com To order Fr. Altier's book, God's Plan for Your Marriage, go to the website: God's Plan For Your Marriage Book – God's Plan … An Exploration of Holy Matrimony from Genesis to the Wedding of the …ଅଧିକ
N.Y. Law Barring ICE Agents From Wearing Masks Is Blocked by Judge While the ruling dealt a blow to New York’s efforts to rein in ICE, a ban on formal cooperation with local police officers will move forward. nytimes.com/2026/08/03/nyregion/ice-mask-ban-new-… Agents working for ICE typically wear face coverings, making it difficult to identify them in cases where they may have overstepped their authority. By Grace Ashford Aug. 3, 2026 New York’s law prohibiting federal immigration agents from wearing masks and requiring them to display identification was blocked on Monday after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting the ban. The Department of Justice has vehemently opposed New York’s efforts to rein in ICE operations, saying they represent an illegal push to regulate the federal government. In June, the Trump administration sued to block the mandates. Judge Mae D’Agostino of the Northern District of New York partially granted the Justice Department’s request for a …ଅଧିକ