Issue: May 1979

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The Archbishop Speaks

Easter Sunday sermon delivered by His Grace, the Most Reverend Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, March 26, 1978, at Ecône, Switzerland: the Cross of Christ is the measure of the world...

Saint Alexander Briant

The last days of St. Alexander Briant, recounted by Dr. Malcolm Brennan, provide an intimate view of the motives, torments, and consolations that are part of martyrdom.

Dubious Devotions

The Code of Canon Law contains permanent legislation governing the publication of "messages," prayers, and works of art, by which the devil so easily seduces the gullible... The following summary of canonical legislation in these matters, illustrated by examples, may be of profit to many.

The Ascension

A sermon by Msgr. Ronald Knox broadcast from the London Oratory, 13 May 1956.

The Battle for the Rights of the Family

Features Editor Irene Slovak offers historical perspective and a background report on the persons, ideologies, and NGOs behind the ongoing subversion of the family represented by the UN's International Year of the Child and the Decade of the Woman.

News from Econe

News from the world of Tradition: The blessing of the cloister at the new Carmel in Belgium, minor orders conferred at Ecône, and the expulsion of Society Sisters from Geneva.

Observations from Puebla, Mexico

Mary Martinez wraps up her insightful reporting on the Latin American Bishops' meeting at Puebla.

Saint Pius V

A character portrait of the great Pontiff and an account of his last days and holy death excerpted from Prof. Robin Anderson's biography.

The Blessed Mary

Longfellow in praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

A Report on the Recent Meeting in Econe

The SSPX in the U.S. is undergoing reorganization.

On Worship in Common with Non-Catholics

Novelties taught by the Conciliar Church are juxtaposed with the constant teaching of the Roman Catholic Church in this on-going series compiled by Dr. Mary Buckalew.

Angel Talk

Catechism questions, quizzes, and activities.

Ask Me...

Fr. Carl responds to questions about the many changes in the Church, priests ministering without faculties, attendance at the New Mass, and the Saturday evening Mass in fulfillment of the Sunday obligation.