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The Reign of Mary, Issue No. 133, Winter 2009
Bishop Antonio de Castro-Mayer and Sedevacantism
by Mr. Arai Daniele
...Many times Msgr. Castro-Mayer said and wrote that envisaging the possibility of reading Vatican II in the light of Tradition would be a blatant contradiction. It would be like seeing a circle where there is a square. In order to support initiatives resisting the errors and heresies of Vatican II, the bishop allowed his name to be linked to certain books and reviews and also gave several interviews in order to exhibit a stronger witness against Vatican II. ....
Reflections on the Lifting of the Excommunications of the SSPX Bishops
by the Most Rev. Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI
With the recent news of the “lifting” of the excommunications of the bishops of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), I would not be surprised to see in the future their reconciliation with the Conciliar Church of Vatican II....
How Strict Should I Be?
by Fr. Gabriel Lavery, CMRI
Parents of teenagers often find themselves asking this question. They find their teenage children drifting away, becoming hardened against religion or showing a careless attitude toward it. What should they do? They often adopt one of two strategies. Some tighten the grip and lay down the law. ...Other parents point out the sad results of this and say....
Hernando Cortes, Conquistador for Christ
by Rev. Fr. Brendan Hughes, CMRI
...Cortes was “a representative man of his time in that he had been placed by nature at the parting of the ways between letters and arms; capable of comparing the two walks of life with the impartial eye of a man who knew he could succeed in either of them.”....
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“The Big Three” That Destroys Marriages: Part 2 Drug Abuse
by Rev. Fr. Francisco Radecki, CMRI
Marriage is a lifelong commitment. Since drugs are commonly abused by young and old today, it is important that before contemplating marriage both parties are aware of any addictions on the part of the other individual. Otherwise, they may experience a lifelong nightmare of problems due to past or continued irresponsible behavior. Ignoring warning signs or discounting real problems will only lead to future misery. ....
Mary’s Intervention in the History of the Church (Part 2)
by Rev. Fr. Brendan Hughes, CMRI
As we have seen thus far in this lecture, Our Lady calls upon us to patiently bear our trials and to strive valiantly to amend our lives. For of no use would it be to our salvation to expect the world to amend if we ourselves are unwilling to do so! Yes, this spiritual transformation must start with each of us if we hope to reform the lives of others....
Photo Gallery
Epiphany and Candlemas at Mount St. Michael
The Vestments Used for Holy Mass
by Rev. Fr. Dominic Radecki, CMRI
The Bible teaches that special vestments are to be worn by those who minister at the altar. These designate the special office of the priesthood. God Himself prescribed the vestments used by the priests of the Old Testament. Their color, shape, ornamentation and even the materials used were minutely determined by Him....
Other titles:
Newsnotes (by Rev. Fr. Francisco Radecki, CMRI):
TV Link to Promiscuity
Acceptance of Contraception
Human Coral Reefs?
Gangs in America
Latin Alive Again
Marital Love Helps Battle Cancer
Teen Pregnancies on the Rise
Miracle Landing
New Religious Trends
Post-traumatic Stress
Loss of Faith at Catholic Universities
Cardinal Indicates Approval of Homosexuality
Strawberry Quick
Falling (Two Stories) for Her Husband
Know Luther Better
Link Between Church Attendance and Marriage
Volatile Mexico