The European Discovery and Settlement of the New World Is Based on the Right of Conquest

The European Discovery and Settlement of the New World Is Based on the Right of Conquest

Having met recently in Plenary Assembly, the Canadian Catholic Bishops pledged their commitment to: “Continue to dialogue with the Vatican on issues identified by Indigenous delegates and representatives this year. To that end, we have initiated conversations about the desire of many Indigenous Peoples to hear the Church address historical policies and principles … Read more

Dispelling Errors, Defending the Church: How Lies About the Middle Ages Ultimately Target the Church

Dispelling Errors, Defending the Church: How Lies About the Middle Ages Ultimately Target the Church

History is Written by the Victors An old adage states: “History is written by the victors.” This holds true concerning modern descriptions of the Middle Ages. For centuries, Revolutionary writers have striven to misrepresent every aspect of medieval Christendom. They have been so successful that accurate descriptions of those times are nearly … Read more

Against Traditionalist Neo-Gallicanism

Against Traditionalist Neo-Gallicanism

The Barque of Peter, the Holy Catholic Church, has been sailing the seas of history for two thousand years. Sometimes the sea is calm, the wind is favorable, and the barque glides smoothly over the waves. At other times, the sky darkens and becomes threatening. The winds rage and a terrible storm … Read more

From Priests of Sacrifice to Presidents Over Assemblies

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth of five articles taken from an important study by French TFP director José Antonio Ureta about the theological foundations of the recent Apostolic Exhortation Desiderio Desideravi. The other articles are here, here, here and here. The Unique Role of the Priest in the Mass In Mediator … Read more

From Sacrifice of Calvary to Memorial of Presence

From Sacrifice of Calvary to Memorial of Presence

Editor’s Note: This is the third of five articles taken from an important study by French TFP director José Antonio Ureta about the theological foundations of the recent Apostolic Exhortation Desiderio Desideravi. The other articles are here, here, here and here. The Holy Mass as a True and Proper Sacrifice When dealing with … Read more

From Sacrifice of Calvary to Memorial of Presence

From Sacrifice of Calvary to Memorial of Presence

Editor’s Note: This is the third of five articles taken from an important study by French TFP director José Antonio Ureta about the theological foundations of the recent Apostolic Exhortation Desiderio Desideravi. The Holy Mass as a True and Proper Sacrifice When dealing with the Eucharistic sacrifice, Mediator Dei reiterates the teaching of … Read more

Removing the Centrality of the Redemptive Passion

Editor’s Note: This is the second of five articles taken from an important study by French TFP director José Antonio Ureta about the theological foundations of the recent Apostolic Exhortation Desiderio Desideravi. The Paschal Mystery as the Center of the Celebration In the encyclical Mediator Dei, Pius XII underlines the centrality of … Read more