Issue: June 1980

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The Priesthood of Jesus Christ

Why did Our Lord institute the Sacred Priesthood?...

The Four Unshaken Arguments Concerning the Mass

After ten years, Jean Madiran spells it out one more time: "It is necessary to set out the clear demonstration over and over again; the four decisive arguments must be repeated, for they have never been refuted or taken into account by the tyranny which oppresses us..."

News from Econe

Archbishop Lefebvre participates in his sister's golden jubilee, presides the Quasimodo Sunday investiture of Sisters of the SSPX, and speaks in Italy, Spain, and Marseilles.

A Book Review: A Photograph of the Resurrection?

Dr. Brennan reviews The Shroud of Turin by Ian Wilson.

Patience

St. Cyprian extolls the virtue of patience, which "we share in common with God Himself, for patience has its source in God..."

HERESY!

Pastor Historicus covers the heresies leading up to the Reformation, from the Albigensians to Wyclif and Hus.

Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee Climaxed by Volcanic Fireworks

About five hundred Traditional Catholics gathered in Post Falls, Idaho, on May 17, 1980, to honor Rev. Edward L. DeBusschere of the Spokane Valley on the anniversary of his 50th year in the priesthood. The author also relates the origins of Immaculate Conception Church.

One Memorable Thursday Afternoon

The confirmation ceremony in the San Jose area was quite an affair...

Father Laudenschlager Ordained on Pentecost Sunday

Rev. Douglas Laudenschlager was ordained at Ridgefield, Connecticut, by Archbishop Lefebvre.

The Seminary's New Newsletter Launched

From Verbum, newsletter of St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary, an account of the investiture with the cassock of seventy seminarians worldwide.

The Blessed Sacrament

A sermon for the Feast of Corpus Christi by Cardinal Manning, who died in 1892.

Angel Talk

Catechism questions, quizzes, and activities on the Blessed Sacrament.

Ask Me

Father Carl answers questions about sterilization, annulments, and fulfilling one's Sunday obligation on Saturday.