"O Ineffable Creator...inspire my beginning, direct my progress, bring all to an end, you who art true God and man, who livest and reignest one God, world without end. Amen" (St. Thomas Aquinas)
February 21, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – The SSPX has recently made known its intent to consecrate new bishops in July, with or without the permission of the Roman Pontiff. Rome offered to enter into discussions with the SSPX on disputed questions with the condition that the SSPX suspend its plans to consecrate new bishops. The … More An FSSP priest’s message to his flock on SSPX consecrations
February 19, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – “Fatigue” has been applied on social media in reference to folks being tired of the extreme behavior patterns associated with a certain ethnic group, a “fatigue” experienced by members of said ethnic group. Having now observed recent developments involving the SSPX, and the social media commentary by SSPX defender; … More A growing case of SSPX fatigue
February 11, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – Thirteen years ago today, Pope Benedict XVI announced his renunciation of the papacy. He did not know it at the time, but his act would have tragic consequences for the Church. On the one hand, his resignation left the see of Rome vacant. A conclave followed which elected Cardinal … More On the 13th Anniversary of Benedict XVI’s Resignation Announcement
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