Leo XIV: "War Never Blessed By God": At today's extraordinary consistory, Leo XIV once again rejected the just war theory, declaring: "War is never worthy of man, and is never blessed by God." He also announced that the extraordinary consistory would become an annual event, with meetings lasting approximately two days held around the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on 29 June. Furthermore, Leo XIV described his exercise of the papal office as that of one who 'asks' rather than commands.
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He especially asked cdls for their advice, pastoral experience to help him as Pope Counts on them to “discern what the Holy Spirit is saying today to the Church” Asks for their “honesty, frankness and realism in a spirit of communion… & patience.” Notes the consistory structure of round tables vs open discussion “is not normal for many of you” but asks them to engage in it as an exercise of synodality and communion. Background details on Consistory on Per Mariam - https://tinyurl.com/38skaj9e Tables divided into two halves: cardinal electors in 1, and in the other are cardinal-electors working in the Curia along with non-electors EG: Cardinal Burke sitting at a table with Cardinals Roche and Radcliffe and Alencherry, among others
Once celebrated as the UK's "first gay father through surrogacy," Barrie Drewitt-Barlow is now facing a series of serious criminal charges, including allegations of rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and human trafficking. His partner has also been charged. The case has reignited debate over surrogacy, with critics arguing it raises broader ethical concerns about the commercialization of women's bodies and the treatment of children as products of adult desires. The Catholic Church continues to oppose surrogacy, describing it as a grave violation of the dignity of both women and children.
Guard your FAITH, Pray and Trust in our Lord always.... Revelation 3:11 commands believers to "Hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown." This verse, addressed to the church in Philadelphia, emphasizes that spiritual rewards are not guaranteed by past faith alone but require persistent vigilance and endurance to prevent loss. The "crown" in this context is often interpreted as the crown of glory (referenced in 1 Peter 5:4) or the crown of life (James 1:12, Revelation 2:10), symbolizing victory, honor, and eternal reward. While some theological perspectives suggest these crowns represent pre-earned rewards that can be forfeited through negligence or seeking human approval, the core message is a warning against spiritual complacency. Key aspects include: Active Retention: Believers must actively "grip" their faith, truth, and works, as a "slack hand" risks losing what is precious. Vulnerability: Despite divine security, the text acknowledges a possibility that the …More
The SSPX Profession of Faith can be read with the Lionel Andrades (L.A) interpretation and Vatican Council II is traditional and ecclesiocnetric. Theblue orthodox passagesdominate andthe red hypothetical onesare not exceptions forthe dogma extra ecclesiam nulla salus and the rest of Tradition VII. The Catholic Church, Mystical Body of Christ and Sole Ark of Salvation 54. I firmly believe that, to perpetuate and prolong the work of Redemption until the end of time, Our Lord Jesus Christ founded one Church, visible, hierarchical, indefectible, and necessary for salvation. 9 This Church, purchased by the Blood of Christ, entrusted to Peter and his successors, the Roman Pontiffs, is none other than the Roman Catholic Church.56 55. I profess that the Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. She is One in her Faith, her worship, her government, and her end. She is Holy by her Founder, by her doctrine, by her sacraments, and by the saints whom she ceaselessly brings forth. She is …More
The consistory that began today "feels like it was organized by a Human Resources department," one curial cardinal told the Substack.com-Account 'The Pillar' on June 26. The report relies entirely on anonymous sources. "It's all too tightly controlled. It doesn't feel like there's freedom to discuss the issues we need to discuss. Instead, we're being led by very specific questions on very specific issues in very small groups, without space for open discussion," the cardinal said. A second cardinal expressed uncertainty about the consistory's agenda: "These are surely very important societal issues and challenges, but I am not sure what we are supposed to add to the discussion beyond talking about personal experiences." He added: "I don't know what the Holy Father expects of this consistory, if I'm being honest." "There's too much control over the topics, and too much dispersion. Consistories usually focused on a single topic. How are you supposed to have a substantive discussion in a …More
For over five years Eric Arthur Blair worked as an imperial policeman in Burma, having taken the job after graduating from Eton College with grades that weren’t good enough to earn a university scholarship and parents who could not afford to send him without one. But in 1927, after about with dengue fever, Blair decided to change careers. He returned to England at age 24, determined to become a writer—a choice for which humanity should be very grateful. Blair worked odd jobs in England and Paris, and had some success as a journalist, while attempting to write novels and poetry. In June 1936 he married Eileen O’Shaughnessy and the following year they went to Spain, to join the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War. Blair narrowly escaped being killed. Shot in the throat by a sniper, he was discharged as medically unfit for service. Back in England, Blair wrote Homage to Catalonia, recounting his experiences in Spain. Concerned that the book would embarrass his family, he chose to …More
"..for many centuries the Church went in another direction..developing a philosophy and a morality full of classifications in which it ordered who can receive Communion and who cannot, putting labels on them..terrible that this happened to us..Francis changed that.." Cardinal Tucho Fernández
The proximity of the consistory (Friday and Saturday) to the FSSPX consecrations (Wednesday) has allegedly prompted Leo XIV to remove the liturgy from the consistory's agenda. This information was published by Nico Spuntoni on IlGiornale.it, who cited an anonymous cardinal as his source. Although "synodality" was already discussed in January, it has returned to the agenda. Spuntoni adds three more pieces of information. - Notable absences at the consistory due to ill health include conservative Cardinals Joseph Zen (Hong Kong), Péter Erdő (Budapest), and Willem Eijk (Utrecht). - There is unease among the professed members and religious sisters of the Priestly Fraternity of St Pius X, who do not wish to risk incurring a possible excommunication. - The consistory's agenda has not generally generated enthusiasm among cardinals. Some also dislike the Synod Secretariat's method of working in small groups. #newsSdvnwboncj
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Paulist Priest Promotes Transgender Church Musician: Skinny Fr Chris Lawton of the pro-homosexual parish St Paul the Apostle in New York City published on June 18 a Facebook interview with the “transgender Clover”. The interview, which focused on living one's "authentic self" and homosex inclusion in the Church, concluded with the exchange: "Happy Pride" - "Happy Pride." Fr Lawton is a member of the Paulist Fathers and was ordained to the priesthood in 2024. "Clover" is a music minister of the parish.
Roman Catholic priest Chris Lawton of St. Paul's Catholic Church in NYC interviews 'Clover,' the church's transgender music minister. Here, they exchange 'Happy Pride' greetings while speaking on the importance of living one's 'authentic self.'
While Catholics ought to read the document in its entirety, it is worth highlighting one article here because it offers a key to understanding the entire crisis in the Catholic Church. Here is Article 72: “I therefore reject every claim to invoke the Holy Ghost in order to justify doctrinal adaptations that break with Tradition, moral reversals, or synodal procedures by which what the Church has received from God is put in question. The Spirit of truth cannot today inspire the contrary of what He inspired yesterday. He does not invite the Church to listen to the world in order to receive its aspirations from it; on the contrary, He impels her to teach the world, to convert it, and to sanctify it. His work consists neither in stirring up anarchic inspirations, nor in encouraging doctrinal creativity, nor in grounding spiritual life upon the search for extraordinary charismatic phenomena; it consists in guiding souls by enlightening their faith and defending them against their spiritual …More
“Even if the Pope were Satan incarnate, we ought not to raise up our heads against him, but calmly lie down to rest on his bosom. He who rebels against our Father is condemned to death, for that which we do to him we do to Christ: we honor Christ if we honor the Pope; we dishonor Christ if we dishonor the Pope. I know very well that many defend themselves by boasting: ‘They are so corrupt, and work all manner of evil!’ But God has commanded that, even if the priests, the pastors, and Christ-on-earth were incarnate devils, we be obedient and subject to them, not for their sakes, but for the sake of God, and out of obedience to Him.” St. Catherine of Sienna
Hopefully, the situation of the Nobility will go through the Renewal in the near future... Link to the site: The Ten Commandments of Chivalry - Nobility and … 'The Two Crowns' - Frank Dicksee, 1900