An important article by Peter Kwasniewski that speaks of the clarity of Traditional Catholicism as to our relationship with islam.
“Unlike Pope Francis, who co-signed with a Moslem leader a declaration that asserts, inter alia, that God wills a plurality of religions, St Peter Mavimenus spoke the truth with simplicity and fortitude.”
Read it here.
Heresies
Reflection on the Body after death (remains) and Relics
“Venerating the remains of saints is seen by many as a bizarre throwback, impossible to justify to modern people. For while the tradition spans millennia, times and beliefs have shifted. In a world where science, we’re told, has explained everything, bodies hold neither mystery nor importance. They are modified and commodified, changeable and interchangeable, something to be transcended and replaced.”
Read more here.
Can you be a Witch (New Ager) AND a Christian?
Recently there was an article in the mainstream Catholic press on whether one can practice witchcraft and also be “Christian’.
It says much about the postmodern absurdity our civilization is struggling with when we can say “dark” can co-exist with “light” to make a better grey. No.
Good and Evil can indeed be confusing because Evil often masks as good.
In Genesis 3:1 the serpent questions the “Why” of God’s commands and in some translations says “Did God really say that…?” That’s essential the devil’s sales job to this very day.
In this age witchcraft, satanism, luciferianism, appears to be on the rise and concurrent to this the Christian Church embraced a trajectory from heresy, via further surrender to the world toward an full apostasy.
This phenomenon is not restricted to any one Christian tradition or denomination. This author (theologically Traditional Catholic Priest) only two days ago had a very serious Baptist church member who attends church services and Bible study 3 hours + weekly describe the value of astrological categories.
This isn’t uncommon at all. Is it pleasing to God? No.
The First Commandment – both in Old and New Testament is clear that nothing comes before the unedited Triune God.
Seeking comfort or power apart form the providence of God places our soul in great peril.
Avoid those who are stubborn in their allegiance to the New Age. Avoid bringing objects from such people into your home. The enemy (the devil) is very good at fooling folks using their own intellect or aspirations/hopes against them. Cast anything that does not keep you close to the True God away from you.
Here’s some scripture for your reflection and consideration:
Deuteronomy 18:9-14
Ephesians 6:12
1 Corinthians 10:20-21
Romans 1:18-25
Colossians 2:8
2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Also of interest:
PRESENTATIONS OF HOLY SEE’S DOCUMENT ON “NEW AGE”
Differences in Beliefs/Attitude between Traditional and New Order Catholics
Some data on the “Spirit of Vatican II” go read the rest here.
Gnosticism Today
“What is needed for salvation is not simply knowledge, but more important, the means to overcome moral evil and the empowerment to live freely holy lives. Christians believe that God ultimately achieved our salvation by sending into the word his Son who became incarnate by the Holy Spirit in the womb of Mary. Now Jesus did teach us many things (like the Beatitudes), however, his most importantly he performed saving acts – his passion, death, resurrection and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. Through his loving sacrificial death on the cross, Jesus freed us from the evil of sin and death. By rising gloriously from the dead, he made possible our own resurrection into eternal life. By sending forth the Holy Spirit, Jesus made it possible for us to become holy children of the Father and so empowered to live holy lives.”
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