Last year, Sodalitium Pianum published a summation of what we considered “the 10 best resistance stories of 2016” This year, we close out the year with a similar post, but with a little twist: Rather than being the 10 best stories, these are what we consider “the 10 Most Significant Resistance Stories of 2017:” …
“We declare, pronounce, and define that the doctrine which holds that the most Blessed Virgin Mary, in the first instance of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege granted by Almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the human race, was preserved free from all stain of original…
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A more Catholic sentiment than the Dylan Thomas poem I posted last month, amidst much personal anguish: Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; For those whom thou thinkst thou dost overthrow Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me. From rest and…
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Pope Leo XIII (1878 – 1903) A timely excerpt from the encyclical Sapientiae Christianae 14. But in this same matter, touching Christian faith, there are other duties whose exact and religious observance, necessary at all times in the interests of eternal salvation, become more especially so in these our days. Amid such reckless and widespread folly…
Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the…
100 years ago today, in the presence of Freemasons, naysayers, and devout faithful alike, Our Lady performed a public miracle in the presence of 70,000 people, to give credence to her private revelation to three Portugese children, in order that that her message and warnings for the Church and world would be heeded. The sun…
How to Control an Internet Forum The following selection is excerpted from an internet article whose origins are unknown, but available at the link above. It alleges to be a series of techniques (or dirty tricks) having their origin in former US President J. Edgar Hoover’s counterintelligence program (known by its Orweillian newspeak designation “COINTELPRO”)…
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At a time when Rome is not content with the “mere” subversion of Catholic doctrine, and has also set its sights upon desecrating even the moral law, we are pleased to have discovered an antidote in the efforts of Mr. Ryan Grant and Mediatrix Press St. Pius X recommended the reading of good Catholic books as…
Today we celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, body and soul. An article of faith dogmatically defined by Pope Piux XII in 1950 in the Apostolic Constitution Munificentissimus Deus, the belief is obligatory among Catholics. One controversy, however, remains: Did the Blessed Virgin die before she was assumed into…
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(The Triumph of St. Thomas Aquinas Over Averroes) The Sodalitium Pianum blog would like to wish all Dominicans a happy feast day, and encourage all to read something by or about St. Thomas Aquinas today, where you are sure to receive extra graces for having done so. Here is a bit of feast day trivia:…
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PRAYER URGENT January 14, 2017 Number CDXCVI (496) The world today could make a saint despair – But half a saint knows how to turn to prayer. When the Titanic began sinking in 1912, it is well-known that the first lifeboats to be launched were not filled to capacity because not yet enough passengers took seriously…
Approved by Pope Pius XI by a Decree of the Sacred Congregation of Religious April 23, 1923 Chapter I The Nature and Object of the Third Order The Third Order of Penance of Saint Dominic, also called the Militia of Jesus Christ, is an association of Christians living in the world who, sharing in the…
I received an email informing me that John Vennari has undergone emergency surgery for a life-threatening colon blockage, that he has received Extreme Unction, and that he is requesting prayers. John’s Facebook page also states:“Please feel free to forward and/or post this, along with the link below that provides background and info for those who…
Objection: But in the March/1984 issue of The Angelus, Fr. Carl Pulvermacher said of the new Mass, “I do not say they are always invalid. However, this alone doesn’t make them good. The New Mass is not grace-giving.” Response: The contention of Fr. Pulvermacher takes place within the following Q&A (Provided in entirety): Q. We started going…
The following comes from “SoldierofCTK” on the ABLF3.com forum here:http://ablf3.com/threads/fr-voigts-mother-passed-away.714/#post-4423 (With Fr. Voigt’s permission and to increase the number of prayers offered for the peaceful repose of Fr.’s mother, who passed away last week, I wanted to post this email: )Dear Friends, With a tear in my eye and sorrow in my heart I wish…