Weekly News Roundup June 23, 2022
Our stories today include: (1) recent papal comments against "restorationism" and "traditionalists", plus a new restriction imposed on bishops related to Traditionis Custodes; (2) a new interview of Cardinal-elect Arthur Roche, head of the Vatican's liturgy office, in which he says it is "quite serious" to resist Vatican II's "new liturgy"; (3) more liturgical abuse in Chicago (this time, a homosexual couple was allowed to give a "Gospel reflection" in place of the sermon); (4) another attack on Catholics in Nigeria, reportedly carried out by Fulani (predominantly Muslim) herdsman once again; and (5) a large group of U.S. armed service members who are speaking out against discrimination related to COVID-19 vaccination status.
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The Mass Explained and Compared Part 13
In this episode we look at the concluding ceremonies of Mass (the blessing, Ite Missa est, and the Last Gospel. We also discuss the prayers customary after Low Mass (sometimes called the Leonine Prayers).
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CFN Interviews Bishop Athanasius Schneider
CFN Editor-in-Chief Brian McCall and His Excellency Bishop Athanasius Schneider, auxiliary bishop of Astana Kazakhstan, conduct a wide ranging discussion of the Springtime of Vatican II that seems never to have arrived. As part of this discussion His Excellency describes the removal of God from the central place in the liturgy and the need to replace the Man centered liturgies of today with ones turned toward God. The conversation is inspired by two recently published books (by Sophia Institute Press): The Springtime that Never Came: In conversation with Paweł Lisicki (available at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-springtime-that-never-came) and The Catholic Mass: Steps to Restore the Centrality of God in the Liturgy (available at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-catholic-mass).
For more information on other titles from Sophia Institute Press see https://www.sophiainstitute.com/.
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Weekly News Roundup June 9, 2022
Our stories this week include: (1) Pope Francis' exhortation to members of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue in Rome "to cultivate the spirit and style of conviviality in your relations with people of other religious traditions," in the wake of what appears to have been an Islamic jihadist massacre in Nigeria; (2) more liturgical abuse in the Archdiocese of Chicago (this time, featuring a lay homilist playing with a bubble wand during Mass); (3) a groundbreaking new documentary film that exposes the insane and dangerous nature of gender ideology; and (4) some much needed hope for the Church in the form of this year's Chartres Pilgrimage.
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The Mass Explained and Compared Part 12
In this episode we consider the ceremonies of receiving communion. We touch on the issues of Eucharistic Ministers and Communion in the Hand. This is a very important episode in this series.
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Weekly News Roundup June 2, 2022
Our stories today include: (1) a new crop of cardinals named by the Pope, as well as some problematic prelates appointed by Francis to the Congregation for Divine Worship in Rome; (2) President Joe Biden's proclamation for "Pride Month" and the flying of a rainbow flag at the U.S. embassy to the Holy See; (3) recent remarks from Cardinal Raymond Burke on the German Synodal Way; and (4) the implementation of Traditionis Custodes in the Diocese of St. Augustine, Florida by Bishop Felipe Estévez.
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The Mass Explained and Compared Part 11
In this episode we consider the prayers leading up to the communion of the priest.
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Weekly News Roundup May 27, 2022
Our stories today include: (1) The decision of San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone to ban Nancy Pelosi from receiving Holy Communion and the pro-abortion Congresswoman's response; (2) two globalist gatherings held this week in Switzerland; (3) the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas; and (4) Cardinal Robert Sarah's commencement speech to Christendom College's Class of 2022.
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The Mass Explained and Compared Part 10
In this episode we consider the prayers after the Consecration.
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The Mass Explained and Compared Part 9
This important episode explains the central climax of the Mass, the consecration. We examine both the prayers and gestures and demonstrate how the Traditional Mass more perfectly expresses the doctrine of the Church.
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Weekly News Roundup May 19, 2022
Our stories today include: (1) a recent Vatican conference on moral theology during which Pope Francis said that Amoris Laetitia (his highly controversial Apostolic Exhortation) is "true Thomism"; (2) the national and congressional debate over domestic terrorism and abortion in the United States; (3) the unexpected halting of the Department of Homeland Security's "Disinformation Governance Board" (aka Biden's Ministry of Truth), which was first publicly mentioned less than one month ago; and (4) the arrest and release of Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen last week, including Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano's commentary on the incident.
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Weekly News Roundup May 19, 2022
Our stories today include: (1) a recent Vatican conference on moral theology during which Pope Francis said that Amoris Laetitia (his highly controversial Apostolic Exhortation) is "true Thomism"; (2) the national and congressional debate over domestic terrorism and abortion in the United States; (3) the unexpected halting of the Department of Homeland Security's "Disinformation Governance Board" (aka Biden's Ministry of Truth), which was first publicly mentioned less than one month ago; and (4) the arrest and release of Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen last week, including Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano's commentary on the incident.
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Weekly News Roundup May 12, 2022
o Our stories this week include: (1) a papal speech during which Francis decries "liturgical formalism" and "closed mindsets" (referring to "those movements that try to go backwards and deny Vatican Council II"), (2) the Pope's answers to an informal 'LGBT Dubia' submitted by James Martin, SJ, (3) a look at pro-abortion vandalism across the U.S. following last week's Supreme Court draft opinion leak, (4) the continued push for virtually unconditional and unlimited support for Ukraine by President Joe Biden and a large majority of the U.S. Congress, which escalates tensions with Russia and risks broadening the conflict, and (5) comments from Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano on Holy Week changes done under Pope Pius XII.
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The Mass Explained and Compared Part 8
In this episode we look at the first prayers of the consecration as well as the likely posture of the Apostles at the First Mass on Holy Thursday (hint: they were not sitting at a table).
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Weekly News Roundup May 5, 2022
Our stories this week include (1) A leaked draft opinion of the Supreme Court that would overrule Roe v. Wade, (2) Pope Reiterates Desire to Meet with Putin, Speculates on Causes of Ukraine Conflict, (3)• New DHS "Disinformation Governance Board": Biden's Ministry of Truth, and (4) • New Report from Lepanto Institute on USCCB Pro-Abortion Funding, and (5) Pilgrimage for Tradition: Mothers of Trad Priests Walk to Rome to Beseech Pope to Lift Restrictions.
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The Mass Explained and Compared Part 7
This part examines the offertory incensation and the preface.
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It is I: A conversation with Father de Malleray on the Most Blessed Sacrament
Brian McCall discusses the recently published book "Ego Eimi: It is I" with the author, Father Armand de Malleray FSSP. The conversation identifies the crisis in belief in the Blessed Sacrament and the book's contribution to restoring belief and devotion to Our Lord's true and substantial presence in this great Sacrament. You can purchase the book directly from Sophia Press at their website https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/ego-eimi-it-is-i.
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Weekly News Roundup April 28, 2022
Our stories this week include: (1) the Pope's Easter appeal to Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, calling for both of them to be "true peacemakers," while the U.S. Congress considers expanding military aid to Ukraine (despite Russia's warnings to the contrary); (2) two examples of the culture war being waged public schools; (3) a credible report that Pope Francis expects traditional priests (including those of the FSSP) to concelebrate the annual Novus Ordo Chrism Mass with their local bishop; and (4) confirmation that 79-year-old Honduran Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, the so-called "Vice-Pope," has indeed announced his resignation.
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The Mass Explained and Compared Part 6
In the sixth installment in this series we look at the beautiful prayers of the offertory and see how they were mostly eliminated in a complete destruction of the Traditional offertory.
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Weekly News Roundup April 21, 2022
o Our stories this week include: (1) a look at how the Sacred Triduum was observed in Kyiv and Rome, including some news on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and a papal announcement; (2) analysis of the mysterious "Demos Memo" that has been circulating within the Vatican (specifically, among the cardinals); (3) Elon Musk's bid to purchase Twitter and what we as Catholics should make of it; (4) mounting opposition to the German Synodal Path from cardinals and bishops around the world; and (5) some good news on the legal front (an important victory against the "alphabet soup" lobby).
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The Mass Explained and Compared Part 5
In this episode we look at the Creed and the transition to the Offertory (or in the New Mass the Liturgy of the Word).
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The Mass Explained and Compared Part 4
This is the fourth episode in our series on the Traditional Latin Mass Explained and Compared to the New Mass. In this installment we move from the Gloria to the Gospel.
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The Mass Explained and Compared Part 3
This part discusses the Confiteor, the silent prayers said while ascending the altar, the Introit, incensation, and the Kyrie. In the discussion the gestures of priest and ministers are discussed as well as answering why the question "Why does the priest quietly pray what the choir has already sung?"
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Special Report: The Vennari Children Remember their Father
On the fifth anniversary of John Vennari’s death, his children share their memories of this great figure of Catholic Tradition.
For all who knew John Vennari through his work with CFN this interview will give you a wonderful insight into who he was as a person all through the eyes of his children.
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