"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 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
February 9, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – I recently appeared on the Conor Gallagher Show to discuss the problems with the various Benepapist theories regarding Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, and to discuss why Benedict XVI’s resignation was, in fact, valid. Some of the topics addressed include claims Benedict was forced out; the shut off of Vatican … More The Conor Gallagher Show: Discussion of Benepapist Theories
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