Issue: February 1981

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To Our Readers

A word about Angelus Press's policy regarding its contributors.

The Archbishop Speaks

Archbishop Lefebvre's 1966 letter to Cardinal Ottaviani in reply to the cardinal's request for reports from bishops and heads of congregations on the dangers which threaten certain fundamental truths of our Faith.

News from Econe

Special events in Europe during November and December, in particular, the golden jubilee of Archbishop Lefebvre's Carmelite sister, Mother Marie Christiane, and the celebration of Christmas at Ecône.

Saint Scholastica

Our "saint of the month" is honored by the Universal Church on February 10.

Children of the Novus Ordo

For those who have not seen such a clear vision of the predicament of Holy Mother Church, they need only to look at what kind of fruit the Church bears: the children of the Novus Ordo.

Raphael Cardinal Merry del Val

With the exception of Saint Pius X himself, no churchman left such a vivid imprint on the face of that momentous era as did Cardinal Merry del Val. This impression has been recorded successfully for the benefit of subsequent times by Marie C. Buehrle in her book, Raphael Cardinal Merry del Val.

Contradictions

The burden of Mr. Mazzone's article is to apply the principle of logical consistency to a sampling of practices and opinions which have become prominent in the Church since Vatican II, while underscoring the ferocious seriousness with which they are set forth, despite readily obvious contradictions.

Jesus Mary Chapel

A new priory is inaugurated at El Paso, Texas. A photo album of the ceremonies, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre presiding.

The Sexual Counter-Revolution

Clear thinking by Dr. Brennan on taboo topics to rearm Christians in the fight against the sexual revolutionaries.

Preparation for the Pasch

In this selection from his sermons, we honor St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor of the Church.

Angel Talk

A Lenten crossword puzzle for the children.

The Last Baggage

A poetic reminder of the value of almsdeeds.

Ask Me....

Fr. Carl comments on hypnosis, vestibule bookracks, the Conciliar Church, women sacristans, and women's clothing.