On Loving Thy Neighbor
by John WatersCardinal Robert Sarah’s views on the question of migration do not make him an opponent of Pope Francis. Continue Reading »
The Bullies and That Book
by George WeigelThe partisans of openness and dialogue are now telling two of Catholicism’s most distinguished sons that their views are unwelcome. Continue Reading »
Sex, Celibacy, and the Latest Curiosity From Rome
by Francis X. MaierPope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah see priestly celibacy, and the sacrifices (but also the joy) it entails, as vital to the life of the Church. Continue Reading »
A Call to Arms
by Matthew SchmitzBenedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah have published a book that eloquently defends priestly celibacy. Continue Reading »
The War Against Cardinal Sarah
by Marco TosattiThe progressive party in the Vatican has launched yet another attack on Cardinal Robert Sarah. Continue Reading »
Christianity Is For Cucks
by Matthew SchmitzEvelyn Waugh understood that Christianity is not a matter of blood, or of race, or of victory in this world. Continue Reading »
Ad Orientem and Absolutism
by Charles ShonkWhen the celebrant turned around to speak to the congregation—to say things like “Pray, brothers and sisters”—the words took on special force; one's awareness of being directly addressed and invited to participate was heightened. Precisely because the priest had turned with the people to address the Lord, his turning back toward them and speaking to them was imbued with greater significance. In other words, vive la différence. Continue Reading »
He’s Not “Turning his Back to the People”
by George WeigelThe common orientation of priest and people during the Liturgy of the Eucharist symbolizes—or perhaps better, lives out—the Church’s conviction that the Mass is an act of worship offered to the Thrice-Holy God. Continue Reading »
Who’s Afraid of Ad Orientem?
by Christopher RuddyWhy the lack of a catholic appreciation for legitimate liturgical diversity? No one can truthfully claim that the Ordinary Form prohibits ad orientem celebration. So, who’s afraid of ad orientem worship, and why? Continue Reading »
Ad Orientem Roundup
by Leroy HuizengaA primer and links on the recent dustup over Cardinal Robert Sarah's call for a return to ad orientem posture. Continue Reading »
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