The Selection of Bishops
©2025 Victor R. Claveau, MJ The present appointment process for the selection of diocesan bishops is widely perceived to be in need of serious reform. While the Church has long relied on a confidential and consultative system—typically involving apostolic nuncios, regional bishops, and recommendations forwarded to the Congregation for Bishops—the practical outcome in many regions […]
TATTOOS
by Giuseppe Monno “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, nor shall you tattoo yourselves” (Leviticus 19:28) Sacred Scripture, already in the Old Testament, calls the people of Israel to distinguish themselves from the practices of pagan nations: “You shall not follow the customs of the nations” (cf. Leviticus 20:23). The […]
Death to the Demons Within
By David Torkington| There are within all of us innumerable drives and urges that if allowed to rule would destroy us. If we are not consciously and daily engaged in the spiritual combat that calls upon us to act selflessly, then we will be unable to admit the New Man which is Christ, so that he […]
The Magisterium of the Popes and nuclear weapons
Our Editorial Director recalls the teachings of the Popes on nuclear weapons since the atomic bombings of Japan in August 1945. By Andrea Tornielli Since the tragedy caused by the atomic bombings of Japan in August 1945, the Church has reflected on the risk of humanity destroying itself. In his Christmas Radio Message of 1955, Pius […]
The Abandonment of Moral Absolutes
Victor R. Claveau, MJ The Ouroboros is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail, its own waste providing its own food. I submit that this symbol describes modern American society, a degraded serpent intent upon devouring itself. Let us abandon the absurd pretense that modern America is Christian. There has […]
CAN CHRIST BE IGNORANT OF ANYTHING?
A Commentary on Mark 13:32 By Giuseppe Monno Mark 13:32 “But as for that day or hour, no one knows it—neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son—but only the Father.” It was not for the disciples to know these times, for they were reserved to the authority of God the Father (Acts 1:7). Yet […]
A Short Catechism on “Women Priests”
by John Vennari What is the Church’s teaching on women in the priesthood? The Church’s constant teaching can be summarized in three points. 1) God Himself determines who will exercise the function of the priesthood in the public liturgy. Not even Christ as man takes the honor to Himself, and to the Apostles He says, […]
The “Old Mass” and the “Novus Ordo” Mass: Irreconcilable differences?
The relationship between the preconciliar and postconciliar forms of Mass has become like a problematic marriage needing long-suffering, patience, goodwill, and hatred of divorce. Father Jerry J. Pokorsky Editor’s note: This essay was posted originally at CWR on July 3, 2022. “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” (Col. 3:21) The relationship between […]
Thoughts on America, Age 250
The America emerging today is already much less friendly to the Christian faith than anything in our country’s past. It doesn’t need to be this way. January 15, 2026 Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap. (Image: Aaron Burden/Unsplash.com) Americans are bad at history. As the late Christopher Lasch and many other scholars have noted, we’re ambivalent […]
A few thoughts on clerical obedience
Vioctor R. Claveau, MJ I recently attended Holy Mass at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ocala, Florida. It was an EXTRAORDINARY experience. Why, extraordinary, you might ask? I answer, because the Novus Ordo Mass was celebrated without creativity or innovation. Every gesture and word said was in strict obedience to the liturgical norms. It […]