If we were to inquire of Saint Bonaventure (1221–1274) about the root of the current crisis in the Church, we might be surprised by his response. The Seraphic Doctor, deeply engaged in issues pertaining to the end of history, condemns the apocalyptic dimension of a strictly rational-speculative theology and its resulting implications. The proliferation of this speculative thinking, influenced by Aristotle and Averroes, had given rise to heretical doctrines such as the eternity of the world and causal fatalism. For Bonaventure, this trend signified the unmistakable indication of the opening of the bottomless pit mentioned in the Book of Revelation (9, 1-2) and the emergence of the smoke of heresies that obscured the “sun” of supernatural faith. A more thorough examination reveals the underlying essence of his apocalyptic warning: the grave distortion of the interpretation of the sacred texts of the Bible. To which, I would say, must be added the spread of those heresies that deny the dogma of biblical inerrancy^[i] and the inspiration of all texts recognized as canonical by the Council of Trent (1545–1563).

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Happy Thanksgiving from Remnant TV...

Here's a little "TBT" from Michael Matt's RTV archive. An original "Remnant in the Catacombs" video done several Thanksgivings ago.

In the case of all the Sacraments of the Church, according to the Roman Catechism (1566), there is an essential part—described in the terms of the doctrine of Saint Thomas Aquinas through the concepts of “matter” and “form”–and certain ceremonies added to it. If the elimination or improper use of the essential part invalidates the sacrament, the omission of any other part is also strictly prohibited–except in exceptional situations:

“To (the matter and form) are added certain ceremonies. These cannot be omitted without sin, unless in case of necessity; yet, if at any time they be omitted, the Sacrament is not thereby invalidated, since the ceremonies do not pertain to its essence.”^[1]

“In the Holy Place itself, where has been set up the See of the most blessed Peter and the Chair of Truth for the light of the world, they have raised the throne of their abominable impiety, with the iniquitous design that when the Pastor has been struck, the sheep may be scattered.” (Exorcism of Leo XIII against Satan and the Fallen Angels)

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In this episode of The Remnant Underground, Michael talks about miracles and signs of hope all around us now. Pope Francis canceled Bishop Joseph Strickland without accusing him of committing a single crime. How’d he get away with it? Well, tyrants gonna tyrant.
Careful, Franics, the whole world is watching.

Plus, fantastic news! Turns out, Canada never forced anyone to get vaccinated. “Cross my heart and hope to die,” says the Little Ferret. (I wonder how many boosters that guy has gotten so far … seems to be affecting his memory.)

She’s heaven’s newest little saint, but before they killed Indi Gregory, she saved her father’s soul. Finding God in the darkness of a UK hospital.

Plus, Hell just froze over! Jordan Peterson talks about the power of the Rosary.

 Looks like God’s coming back, and he’s bringing hell with him.

Recently used by Cardinal Müller,^[i] the phrase “practical heresy” has been popularized in a couple of his latest articles by Timothy Flanders,^[ii] the editor-in-chief of One Peter Five (1P5). Essentially, this concept refers to any religious practice that contradicts, through deeds and actions, a revealed doctrine. We will take the teaching on marriage as an example.

There is no other subject more challenging than that of unfulfilled prophecies. Whether it’s the sacred texts of the Bible, non-Christian religious works, or certain literary creations (and not just those belonging to the “fantasy” genre), prophecies are everywhere. Especially in dark times like ours, when epochal events happen, predictions about the present and future are continuously explored. In a very recent article, Timothy Flanders asserts unequivocally: “We are witnessing something huge.”^[i]

Last night I watched Sean Hannity for the first time in more than a year. As I watched, I was reminded of the build-up to the Rwandan genocide back in 1994. It took place in a predominantly Christian country, between the Hutus and the Tutsis.

Catholic Identity Conference, Pittsburgh, September 30, 2023

Introduction

Thanks largely to Covid, it’s been 6 years since I’ve had the honor of speaking at the CIC and as we know, much has changed since then.

Except one thing: Pope Francis is still waging his revolution, and with more gusto than ever, resulting in ever deepening divisions, persecution from within and from the top, a pervading atmosphere of fear, the fostering of mediocrity and hypocrisy, and the looming threat of formal schism.

“[W]e have never wished to belong to this system which calls itself the Conciliar Church, and defines itself with the Novus Ordo Missæ, an ecumenism which leads to indifferentism and the laicization of all society. . . We ask for nothing better than to be declared out of communion with this adulterous spirit which has been blowing in the Church for the last 25 years . . . We believe in the One God, Our Lord Jesus Christ, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, and we will always remain faithful to His unique Spouse, the One Holy Catholic Apostolic and Roman Church.” (SSPX District Superiors, Open Letter to Cardinal Gantin, Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, July 6, 1988)