Tag: faith

Fr. Pagliarani’s SSPX Statement: Untrue, Divisive, Uncharitable, and Arguably Heretical

May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – The date on which the SSPX’s plans consecrations of new bishops is now less than two months away.  That date, July 1st, is just around the corner, and as we approach it, the plaintive cries for the pope to show ‘mercy’ to the SSPX and to approve of the consecrations … More Fr. Pagliarani’s SSPX Statement: Untrue, Divisive, Uncharitable, and Arguably Heretical

Vatican’s Criminal Probe of Renunciation: Much ado about nothing

April 15, 2026

April 14, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – Benepapism, the mistaken belief that the resignation of Benedict XVI was invalid, is something of zombie controversy.  It’s dead but its adherents don’t want to believe it, demanding more sequels. The latest news on which the Benepapists are likely to pin their hopes is found in a recent LifeSiteNews … More Vatican’s Criminal Probe of Renunciation: Much ado about nothing

SSPX/China Consecrations: Is the analogy a fair one?

February 4, 2026

February 4, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – Roma Locuta Est recently published some thoughts on the SSPX announcement that it would consecrate new bishops on July 1st of this year (see SSPX to consecrate new bishops? Enough of the nonsense!).  Even though there is word that talks between Rome and SSPX continue, the SSPX announcement at … More SSPX/China Consecrations: Is the analogy a fair one?

SSPX to consecrate new bishops? Enough of the nonsense!

February 3, 2026

February 2, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – (Updated 2/3/2026)  Today, the SSPX issued a press release indicating that the Society intends to consecrate new bishops this coming July 1, 2026. The release reads in part: If the SSPX bishops are excommunicated come July 1st, they should not be allowed to reconcile unless they declare their acceptance … More SSPX to consecrate new bishops? Enough of the nonsense!

The recent controversy over Marian titles and the Crisis in Rome

November 7, 2025

November 7, 2025 – (Steven O’Reilly) – Since he was elected on May 8, seven months ago, I have for the most part refrained from commenting on the acts of Pope Leo XIV. It was not so much intentional, as it was because I have been busy with other things in life. For one, I … More The recent controversy over Marian titles and the Crisis in Rome

Attending Mass in a Muslim nation: St. Mary’s in Al Ain, UAE

September 16, 2025

This is the fourth and final article in a series that offers a snapshot on attending Mass in Abu Dhabi. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is the largest in the United Arab Emirates, and the city of Abu Dhabi serves as the capital of the nation. A review of the Cathedral, Abrahamic Family House and St. Paul’s in Musaffah can … More Attending Mass in a Muslim nation: St. Mary’s in Al Ain, UAE

Attending Mass in a Muslim nation: St. Paul’s in Musaffah

September 2, 2025

This is the third of several articles that will offer a snapshot on attending Mass in Abu Dhabi. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is the largest in the United Arab Emirates, and the city of Abu Dhabi serves as the capital of the nation. A review of the Cathedral and Abrahamic Family House can be found in article 1 and 2.    September … More Attending Mass in a Muslim nation: St. Paul’s in Musaffah

Attending Mass in a Muslim Country – Letter from Abu Dhabi 

August 19, 2025

“The Abrahamic Family House” This is the second of several articles that will offer a snapshot on attending Mass in Abu Dhabi. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is the largest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the city of Abu Dhabi serves as the capital of the nation.  The first letter discussed the Cathedral complex. August … More Attending Mass in a Muslim Country – Letter from Abu Dhabi 

Intellectual Honesty and the End of Benepapism

December 9, 2024

December 8, 2024 (Steven O’Reilly) –  In his recent letter on Benedict’s resignation, the excommunicated Archbishop Viganò provided information on something which came to many as a revelation of sorts. Apparently, there is letter correspondence on the topic of Benedict XVI’s resignation between the respected theologian, Msgr. Nicola Bux, and Benedict XVI from 2014 — … More Intellectual Honesty and the End of Benepapism