Category Archives: Church, Pastoral, and Ministry

Revisiting the Independent Sacramental Movement

Four years ago I discussed the “why.” Today talk about the “how.” Continue reading

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Blue Vestments, Preparation, and the End of the World

I’ve been recovering from a cold that took my voice and it still hurts to talk for long periods, so I didn’t give a talk at Mass yesterday evening. This is what I would’ve said. It’s not a scholarly post, … Continue reading

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Returning Down the Rabbit Hole of Women’s Ordination

I’ve always found both sides unconvincing. Today’s blog post is a deep-dive exploring why this is, and why it took me 24 years trying to answer this question. Continue reading

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The Good Things That Came out of Vatican II

My thinking on Vatican II has evolved since 2008. I may even have warmed up to some of its ideas. Continue reading

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Mr. Bergoglio Finally Did It!

I’ve been asked my opinion about today’s clampdown on the Latin Mass. Here are my initial reactions, which may change after future reflection. Continue reading

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New Book in the Free .PDF Section: Occult Lineages within the Traditional Roman Catholic Movement!

Occultist lines of apostolic succession exist within the Traditional Roman Catholic Movement. Download this book and find out more! Continue reading

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An Original Solomonic-Catholic Exorcism Ritual: CLM 10085

… we are quite literally witnessing some components of the Grimoire tradition beginning to be baptized into the Catholic Church by way of this Manual. Continue reading

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Anything and Everything about Holy Water

Everything you wanted to know about holy Water but were afraid to ask. And stuff you didn’t know you could ask! Continue reading

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Modern Rome and the Validity of the “We Baptize Thee” Formula

The case of Fr. Matthew Hood and why I think post-Vatican II Rome is wrong. Continue reading

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Can the Independent Sacramental Movement Be Revitalized?

What can an outsider’s perspective bring to the table? Continue reading

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