Was Archbishop Lefebvre Open to Sedevacantism after 1986?

Was Archbishop Lefebvre Open to Sedevacantism after 1986?

The following quotes were posted by Peter de Loca on the SSPX Resistance Facebook page, and suggest otherwise: Interview given to Pacte, 1987: Q. – Implicitly, it seems that you are “sedevacantist”? A. – No, it’s not because I say that the Pope is unfaithful to his task, that I say there isn’t a Pope anymore, or…

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“Universal and Peaceful Acceptance” According to John of St. Thomas

“Universal and Peaceful Acceptance” According to John of St. Thomas

[The following was sent by a friend who wishes to remain anonymous at present, in light of recent scandalous posts endorsing sedevacantism on Cathinfo]   Cursus Theologicus of John of St. Thomas Tome 6.  Questions 1-7 on Faith.  Disputation 8. ~ Article 2 ~ When a pope has been legitimately elected, is it de fide,…

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Holiness (Updated)

Holiness (Updated)

From the Syllabus Blog: [NB: The complete article has now been translated -SP]   “The best of us tend to sophism when an obvious truth contradicts a strong desire”. -Professor John Senior, RIP   No, my dear reader, Syllabus is not going to reopen its doors, be careful. We already said in our farewell that…

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The Inherent Divisiveness of Sedevacantism

The Inherent Divisiveness of Sedevacantism

  Sedevacantist Cathedral of “Pope” Gregory XVII in El Palmar de Troya (Spain)   Translation of an excerpt from a conference of Archbishop Lefebvre in Angers, France (1980):  …. STAY IN A FIRM AND SAFE LINE, TO AVOID AN IRREMEDIABLE EVIL I tell you all this, quite simply, because you can cause yourself problems, as…

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Evolution and the SSPX (Part I):

Evolution and the SSPX (Part I):

Evolution and the SSPX (Part I):  by Sean Johnson 4/14/18   “In the year, from the creation of the world, when in the beginning God created heaven and earth, five thousand one hundred and ninety-nine; from the flood, two thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven; from the birth of Abraham, two thousand and fifteen; from Moses…

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Theologia Moralis (Vol II) by St. Alphonsus now in English!

Theologia Moralis (Vol II) by St. Alphonsus now in English!

Several months ago, we mentioned (here) that Mr. Ryan Grant of Mediatrix Press had published the first ever English-language translation of the first volume of St. Alphonsus Liguori’s opus magnum, “Theologia Moralis.” Moments ago, I discovered that Volume II is also now available! From Mediatrix Press: “Mediatrix Press is pleased to announce the release of Volume 2…

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A Response to “VLM” on Cathinfo Regarding Fr. Paul Robinson’s Book

A Response to “VLM” on Cathinfo Regarding Fr. Paul Robinson’s Book

A Response to “VLM” on Cathinfo Regarding Fr. Paul Robinson’s Book By Sean Johnson 4/9/18   [Today, a post appeared on Cathinfo which sought to rebut certain criticisms of Fr. Paul Robinson’s new book made by a member of that forum.  Below are my thoughts on that rebuttal, written in the form of a response.]   That…

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Is the Papal Bull Quo Primum Forever Binding?

Is the Papal Bull Quo Primum Forever Binding?

    YES!!!   Read Why Here  

Preliminary Reflections on the Roman Holy Week Indult

Preliminary Reflections on the Roman Holy Week Indult

by Sean Johnson 4/6/18   Introduction:  Several years ago, the Rorate Coeli blog, surprisingly, posted a translated critique of the “reformed” 1955/56 Holy Week rites of Pius XII by Fr. Stefano Carusi (a priest of the indultarian Institute of the Good Shepherd), which stands as a withering indictment of the Pian Holy Week “reforms” from beginning to end.…

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Regarding the Marriage Debacle in Canada

Regarding the Marriage Debacle in Canada

(Canadian SSPX’ers getting married by the local conciliar priest at a Novus Ordo church, while the SSPX priest looks on.)   The Sodalitium Pianum blog has published many articles recounting the tactic by which Menzingen has been inculcating scruples into its own clergy and faithful as a means of driving support for the acceptance of…

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Holy Week Destroyed: In Summary (Updated)

Holy Week Destroyed: In Summary (Updated)

Q: Why did  Sodalitium Pianum address the Holy Week “reforms” of Pope Pius XII? A: Because our mission is to “expose the subversion of Tradition.”   We aimed, first and foremost, at demonstrating that the revisions of Bugnini, Antonelli, Braga, et al. (approved by Pius XII), were no small modification of the Roman Missal, but rather, an entirely Novus…

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Holy Week Destroyed: Mutilation of the Easter Vigil

Holy Week Destroyed: Mutilation of the Easter Vigil

This recording of the pre-1956 Easter Vigil, taken at Fr. Ashley’s Mater Ecclesiae Chapel in New Jersey, will be replaced by that which will be recorded at St. Gertrude the Great Church in Cincinnati, Ohio once it becomes available. These (and all videos I will be posting) have been recorded by SGG’s expert MC, Mr.…

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Holy Week Destroyed: Holy Saturday Tenebrae (Anticipated on Good Friday)

Holy Week Destroyed: Holy Saturday Tenebrae (Anticipated on Good Friday)

I was not given a guarantee that Tenebrae was going to be recorded, but was told an effort would be made.  When/If Tenebrae for Holy Saturday (anticipated on Good Friday) becomes available, it will be posted here. These (and all videos I will be posting) have been recorded by St. Gertrude the Great’s expert MC,…

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Holy Week Destroyed: Good Friday’s “Mass of the Pre-Sanctified” Suppressed

Holy Week Destroyed: Good Friday’s “Mass of the Pre-Sanctified” Suppressed

Behold the suppressed “Mass of the Pre-Sanctified” in all its traditional glory! These (and all videos I will be posting) have been recorded by SGG’s expert MC, Mr. Richard Vande Ryt, and are (or will be) viewable on his YouTube Channel here. Please also note that all the ceremonies of the fully traditional Holy Week are…

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Holy Week Destroyed: Good Friday Tenebrae (Anticipated on Maundy Thursday) Suppressed

Holy Week Destroyed: Good Friday Tenebrae (Anticipated on Maundy Thursday) Suppressed

Behold the suppressed beauty of the Office of Tenebrae for Good Friday (Anticipated late afternoon on Maundy Thursday) courtesy of St. Gertrude the Great Roman Catholic Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. These (and all videos I will be posting) have been recorded by SGG’s expert MC, Mr. Richard Vande Ryt, and are (or will be) viewable on his…

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