Tag: Priesthood
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Scarcity of Priests is Real
Remote Catholic communities often lack regular Mass due to priest shortages. While their faith is inspiring, greater Eucharistic reverence and more holy, well-formed priests are urgently needed to strengthen Catholic worship and belief. Read more…
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The Irony of Bearing the Name of Saint Pius X
The irony is striking: the Society of Saint Pius X bears his name, yet Saint Pius X taught that priests prove love for the Pope through faithful obedience, not merely words or profession. Read more…
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On the Election of Abbot John Caronan, O.Praem.
St. Michael’s Abbey in California elected Fr. John Caronan, a Filipino Norbertine priest, as its new abbot. The news is celebrated by Catholics who love Sacred Tradition as a sign of hopeful continuity. Read more…
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The Feminization and Laicization of the Roman Curia
News reports Pope Leo XIV appointed laywoman Maria Montserrat Alvarado to head Vatican communications. Appointment raises concerns about increasing lay and women leadership in the Curia and potential identity dilution. Read more…
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A New Priesthood: A Priesthood Without a Cross
Fr. Lance Patrick Enad critiques Liberation Theology and a group of Filipino Theologians, arguing they reduce Christ’s sacrifice to political struggle, reject traditional Catholic priesthood and expiatory sacrifice, and replace sacramental theology with social activism. Read more…
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Catholic Marriage is Always Perfect
Catholic marriage is perfect because God sustains it through grace, strengthening families through trials, guiding them toward holiness, and never abandoning them. Read more…
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Women in the Priesthood is Contrary to Christ’s Doctrine
The Apostolic Constitutions condemn baptism by women and women priests, deeming it impious and contrary to Christian doctrine, emphasizing male authority and traditional roles. Read more…
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7 Priest Errors That Pope Leo Demands Be Fixed Now
Pope Leo XIV: 7 Priest Errors —envy, isolation, weak prayer, social media vanity, outdated pastoral models—and practical corrections for parish renewal Read more…
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Doctrine Expert Cardinal Müller Says Pavone is Not Guilty
Father Frank Pavone’s laicization in 2022 stirred controversy, prompting concerns over justice and political influences, as noted by Cardinal Gerhard Müller. Read more…
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Fearless Mexican Priest Who Came Out of the Closet
Mexican priest Father Alvaro Salvador Gutierrez Felix, known as El Padre Matrix, shares how he “came out of the closet” by boldly returning to the cassock. Read more…