Issue: November 1985

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From the Editor...

There is a certain opposition between the Pope's two goals for the upcoming Synod...

God Bless Archbishop Lefebvre!

In honor of Archbishop Lefebvre, who turns eighty this month, Michael Davies has written a brief account of his life, setting his stand for Tradition within the context of the present crisis in the Church.

The Six Carmelites and Archbishop Lefebvre

On November 13, 1985, His Grace Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre blessed the Carmel of the Most Holy Trinity in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. During the Solemn High Mass he spoke a few words about the Carmelite vocation.

The Sunday Afternoon of Three Archbishops

Thanks to the courage and integrity of a certain bishop, a church has been acquired in Dublin, Ireland, just as it was here at Dickinson, Texas, in which the Mass of All Time can be celebrated with fitting dignity and solemnity for faithful Catholics who cherish the traditions of their fathers.

Press Release of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre

Archbishop Lefebvre's statement concerning the Synod of Bishops.

Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity

A short life of the recently beatified Carmelite, with some of her writing and prayers.

Our Father: A Commentary by St. Thomas Aquinas

The third of five parts; "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

News from Econe

Gerard Rusak catches us up on news from the Swiss seminary from March to October 1985.

Everlasting Death

For this Month of the Holy Souls, here is another selection from Fr. Joseph Rickaby's book, The Lord My Light, on hell.

Letter to Friends and Benefactors (No. 29)

When His Excellency Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre celebrates in a few weeks his 80th birthday (November 29th), he can look back on a richly-filled life blessed by God...

Ask Me...

Father Carl answers questions about Masses "una cum", the Vatican-Moscow agreement, St. Joseph's name in the Canon of the Mass, Protestant teaching about the papacy, and the charismatic movement.