The Disaster Known As Vatican II

In the middle of this video, Michael Matt shows the opening ceremonies of Vatican II.  One thing that one immediately notices is the grandeur that one belonged to the Catholic Church.  This was when she knew her place as the Bride of Christ, entrusted to bring the Gospel of Jesus to the world and to lead them to salvation via the Sacraments and her Teachings.  Alas, some nefarious elements had already insinuated themselves into the hierarchy by stealth.  They sought to undermine the Church's teaching authority to her clerics and laity; in large part, they succeeded.

After watching the video, please scroll below it for there is much more to be said.

Some have opined that the Vatican II fathers might have meant well and the whole thing simply ran amok in its implementation.  Those good intentions might well have been held by the majority of the bishops, but enough of them, particularly those in high offices of the Vatican, seem to have had intentions to undermine the Church.  Pope John XXIII was either their willing dupe or their accomplice.  Michael Matt, in another piece, detailed how the then-pope undermined and directly thumbed his nose at an encyclical written by his immediate predecessor, Pope Pius XII.  That encyclical is Humani Generis.  That link takes you to the English translation on the Vatican website.  Please read it in its entirety.

Take a look at Matt's piece and study closely some of the quotes from John XXIII.  Regarding the errors condemned by Pius XII, he said, "Frequently she has condemned them with the greatest severity. Nowadays, however, the spouse of Christ prefers to make use of the medicine of mercy rather than that of severity.'

Now who else has yammered about "mercy" as though it is superior to God's justice?  We also know that quite a few dissidents were invited to Vatican II, such as Yves Congar and Hans Kung, along with various Protestant leaders.  Francis continues that practice today.

There is no gainsaying that highly placed dissidents planned the deconstruction of the Church during Vatican II.  Today, they are making no secret of it.  Do we have eyes and ears to perceive what is so plainly set before us?  Do we have the resolve to resist them with prayer and fidelity to the One True Church as she has always existed before she was deformed during these past 60 years?

DC-Area Pro-Life Activists Assaulted Outside Of Planned Parenthood Today

This morning, Saturday July 22 2023, two local pro-life activists were assaulted outside of the Planned Parenthood in northeast DC.  The two activists are Terrisa Bukovinac and Michael Gribbin.  A man and woman walking their dog approached Bukovinac and threw a cop of coffee at her.  When Gribbin tried to intervene, the man threw him to the ground and repeatedly punched him.

This comes just two weeks after an elderly pro-life activist was assaulted in nearby Takoma Park, and a few months after two pro-life men were assaulted at the Baltimore Planned Parenthood.  There have been other attacks in other areas of the country.  These attacks are obviously on the increase, no doubt as part of lashing out after the Dobbs decision.  There is safety in numbers; please come out and be part of that "safety", as well as offer your own prayers and witness.  

The video of today's episode from Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (founded by Bukovinac) is only available on youtube.

Sentimentality Over Truth - A Recipe For Disaster

In an issue of Our Sunday Visitor I saw an ad for a children's book entitled "Arthur The Clumsy Altar Server".  The blurb states, and I quote, "In this endearing children's story filled with charming illustrations, Arthur demonstrates perseverance, humility, and an unquenchable love of the Lord in pursuing his dream. Children will learn from Arthur that what matters most is the sincere desire to serve God - not performing perfectly."

I haven't read the book.  I don't think I need to do that, to detect a subtle, but real problem with the thinking behind it.  I highlighted the problematic phrases.

What I do not glean from this blurb is the acknowledgment that the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is most deserving of perfection - not only in intent but also in actual performance.  It is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and is about perfect worship of Jesus, not anyone "pursuing their dream".  While Arthur may mean well enough, that in itself is not sufficient.  We must not only mean well, we must actually do well.  Anyone who claims that "meaning well" is all that matters is in serious error, placing mere feelings above actual tangible and measurable accomplishment.

It seems that this Arthur has issues with chronic clumsiness.  I didn't read the book so I don't know if Arthur overcame his clumsiness or not.  The illustration on the book cover portrays clumsiness of the sort that would cause disruption and distraction from Holy Mass itself and probably a fire hazard to boot.  If he didn't overcome his clumsiness, one would hope that he'd have the humility to admit that he would not be suitable as an altar server and would pursue service of God via different means.

I cannot help but notice that this book was written by a woman.  I've noticed that women, more so than men, are prone to place feelings over facts and to gloss over unpleasant truths to "spare feelings."  Perhaps this is why liturgies today, particularly Novus Ordo liturgies, tend to be somewhat sloppy and sappy.  Now before you portray me as some misogynistic ogre, please be advised that I myself am a woman.

Where else have we seen this "pursuing dreams" and "desire to serve God" being joined at the hip?  Oh, yes!  The "woman-priest-wannabee" movement!  They portray themselves as so "sincere" and thus they're so, so "hurt" that Jesus, through His Church, wills the priesthood to be for men.  I think we can also see that in "liturgical dancers", the choir being moved to the front of the church, etc.

There is a world of difference between "following dreams" versus "pursuing vocations" when it comes to being at God's service.  As John the Baptist said, "He must increase.  I must decrease".

Tying Together Some Recent Events In The Catholic World

Please watch and be informed.

Annual Face The Truth Tour In Maryland Soon To Start

The annual Maryland Face the Truth Tour, spearheaded by Defend Life, will soon be underway.  Please see the flyer below for details.  Print it out and distribute it within your own circles of friends and acquaintances, churches, etc.  Be there!

Elderly Pro-Life Activist Attacked Outside Langley Park Abortuary

On Saturday, July 8, about 9:30 am, Olga Fairfax, a long-time pro-life activist was assaulted as she sat on the curb at New Hampshire Avenue.  It is in Langley Park, at the University Boulevard intersection.  In 7676 New Hampshire Avenue is housed an abortuary.  More details can be found here.  

Here is a picture of the thug who attacked Ms. Fairfax, spray paint in hand.  You will notice there is a "bar review" logo on her shirt.  If this woman is, or becomes a lawyer, pray that you are never represented by her.  No wonder our legal system is going down the crapper!

If anyone knows this, uhh, "charming individual", please advise via the comment section.  I will not publish the comment but merely pass the information to the authorities.  Thanks.

Cardinal Kissy-Face

Color me unsurprised.  Here is the official list.  Several years ago, One Peter Five linked to Fernandez's, uh, "theological masterpiece" and highlighted some telling passages.  

Just think!  This man will be a prince of the church and has an influential role in governing Church doctrine!  Are you now motivated to continue your daily Rosaries with ever more urgency?

Usual Gang Of Suspects To Attend October's Sin-Nod

In October the gab-fest begins.  The list of attendees is out, and we know how things will wind up.  The usual gang of homophiles and dissenters will be there, including:

• Cardinal Gregory
• Cardinal Cupich
• Cardinal Farrell
• Cardinal Tobin
• Cardinal McElroy
• Archbishop Fernandez, aka Kissy-Face
• Father James Martin
• Cardinal Maradiaga

I'm sure there are more, of which I don't know.

They are going to prattle about "hot-buttom topics" such as women deacons, LGBTQ(append any letter you wish) outreach, priestly celibacy.  You know what?  In a spirit of positive Church service, I am going to save the Church thousands, if not millions, of dollars in dealing with these matter - or more accurately reminding that they have been addressed two thousand years ago.

• LGBTQ outreach?  It has always existed in the Church.  For those engaged in perverted practices, there is the Sacrament of Confession, encompassing repentance and resolution to cease such behaviors.
• Women deacons?  As in ordination?  That has already been determined.  The answer is NO.  What's the point of bantering about that?

There now!  I've just saved these guys from hours, even days, of useless jabber-jawing about already-decided matters, saving thousands of dollars in the process!  Thank me very much!  Alas, I fear the Vatican will not heed these words of wisdom!

Well, I guess there is one advantage to all this yammering.  It gets those progressives out of their chanceries and unable to wreak their normal havoc.

Bishop Kissy-Face: "Refusal To Use Condoms Contradicts Demands Of Charity"

Remember!  He is now head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.  Here is prima facie evidence of him proclaiming heresy against Catholic morality.  To insinuate that the refusal to commit an act that is inherently sinful "contradicts charity" speaks of fundamental rebellion against Sacred Tradition and the God Who authored it. 

In a 2006 article, written as vice-dean of the Catholic University of Argentina theology faculty, #PopeFrancis’s new doctrinal chief, Archbishop Víctor Fernández, argued that a woman’s “inflexible refusal to use condoms” could, in some cases, contradict the demands of charity.

In a 2006 article, written as vice-dean of the Catholic University of Argentina theology faculty, #PopeFrancis’s new doctrinal chief, Archbishop Víctor Fernández, argued that a woman’s “inflexible refusal to use condoms” could, in some cases, contradict the demands of charity. 👇 pic.twitter.com/C8Thtq9pjx

— Diane Montagna (@dianemontagna) July 7, 2023

H/T - Canon 212 

Love Is Love - Right?

Well, if that's true, why not this???