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Why the Lenten Ember Days impose ‘a double law’ of fasting
The Ember Days in Lent sanctify Spring through fasting and penance, preparing us for Easter.
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S.D. Wright
The surprising start to the Sundays of Lent
After the dread of Septuagesima and the death sentence of Ash Wednesday, the Roman Liturgy takes a surprising change in tone.
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S.D. Wright
Did Vatican II betray 'Christ the King'? (Podcast)
The WM Review's S.D. Wright appeared on The Two Cities Podcast to discuss the Kingship of Christ—and whether this doctrine has been betrayed at and…
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S.D. Wright
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'Painful uncertainty'—new rite of holy orders critiqued in 1978 by Athanasius Kröger OSB
This Una Voce group was publishing some very daring material in the early days.
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Septuagesima: The 'real' beginning of the liturgical year?
There is no greater break in tone than that between Epiphanytide and Septuagesima. What does this tell us about the liturgical year, and the spiritual…
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S.D. Wright
Epiphanytide: 'Ordinary Time' or something much better?
The Sundays after Epiphany aren't 'ordinary': they are our preparation to enter into eternity.
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S.D. Wright
RIP Mgr Richard Williamson (français)
For the French / Pour les français : Le deuxième des quatre évêques consacrés par Mgr Lefebvre est mort. Voici un bref aperçu de l'impact de Mgr…
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S.D. Wright
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RIP Bishop Richard Williamson
The second of Archbishop Lefebvre's four bishops has died. Here's a brief overview of Bishop Williamson's impact.
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Joe Rogan and Charlie Kirk ask if Francis is really the pope
Even those outside the Church like Joe Rogan and Charlie Kirk can see there's a problem with Francis. We need to be able to give them robust answers.
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S.D. Wright
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Fr Zuhlsdorf, Michael Davies, and doubtful sacraments
'Father Z', aka Fr John Zuhlsdorf, responded to our article on whether the new rites of holy orders are valid. Here's our reply.
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S.D. Wright
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Epiphany as the manifestation of Christ’s Kingship
Fascinating links with the Roman Empire reveal Epiphany as a great feast of Christ as King, and as the eternal Bridegroom of the Church.
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S.D. Wright
St Thomas Becket died for the liberty of the Church—not for religious liberty
It is impossible to defend the liberty of the Church and the Kingship of Christ whilst simultaneously holding to the modern conception of religious…
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