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By JOSEPH MATT , Latest
The Chair Of Peter Speaks . . .
Today's consecration of bishops without the papal mandate is most unfortunate. There are no victors—only another painful reminder of the divisions that continue to wound the Church. If there is any silver lining
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Excommunication Decreed For Lefebvrian Episcopal Ordinations
A document signed by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, defines the rite celebrated on 1 July as an “act of a schismatic nature,” with
By JAMES MONTI , Latest
RESTORING THE SACRED . . . The Importance Of Good Catholic Books
Most if not all Wanderer readers can name at least one Catholic book that majorly impacted their lives. Many converts to the Catholic faith speak of how a seemingly chance encounter with a
By JAMES DRUMMEY , Latest
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Q. My husband has often asked me what the fasting rule is for Communion. To play it safe, we always aim to fast one hour from the time of the scheduled Mass. We
By JAMES MONTI , Latest
RESTORING THE SACRED . . . The Mass As An Event Transcending All Else
Mankind’s highest undertakings have typically begun with a great deal of preparation. Columbus’ epic voyage of discovery in 1492 was no spur of the moment journey. The technology to land man on the
By DONALD DEMARCO , Latest
Conversion Through Pain
Her writings extended from drama and screen scenarios to fiction, journalism, and war reportage. As an author, she was best known for her 1936 play, Women, which, three years later, became a motion
By JOSEPH MATT , Latest
The Gravity Of Schism
The planned July episcopal consecrations by the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) once again expose deep divisions among faithful Catholics. For decades, Catholics committed to preserving the faith and traditions of the
By Fr. KEVIN CUSICK , Latest
A Leaven In The World . . . Suffering And Faith
Suffering was not part of God’s original plan. But now, because of sin, there is plenty to go around. Of the many kinds of suffering, some physical and resolved often through healing, perhaps
By Fr. RICHARD BRENTON , Latest
A Beacon Of Light . . . Priesthood: The Most Precious Gift
In every age of the Church, and civilization in general, the priesthood has stood as one of the most profound and beautiful gifts that Christ has given to His people. In our own
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Restoring The Sacred . . . Why The Manner Of Our Reception Of Holy Communion Really Matters — Part 1
In our Lord’s encounter with the woman at the well as related in the Gospel of St. John, He tells her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that
