Tradition in Action

How was Vatican II and progressivism so successful in its conquest of the Church? Atila Guimarães explained the three factors that enabled this: papal prestige, the strength of the Church Hierarchy and the obedience of the faithful. Watch an illustrated video by Knights of Elias that explains it well: youtube.com/watch?v=pWfprD…

Listen to "Eripe me Domine", a Gregorian chant for Good Friday. The chant, which is from Psalm 139, expresses Our Lord's distress upon being delivered into the hands of his enemies, and is also a prayer of the Church against the Devil and wicked men. Text, translation, & sheet music: bit.ly/412z0ow

Can the hatred of the enemies of the Church be attributed solely to misunderstandings? Although this has occurred sometimes in the Church, Prof. Plinio reminds us that generally speaking, "in the children of darkness there exists a hatred directed precisely against Truth and Goodness." bit.ly/4lZdjiV

Readers comment: • Three reasons why the illegal SSPX consecrations will be beneficial to the progressivists • Trump’s breaches in good manners • Emptying the coming SSPX schism: Pope Leo asks French bishops for ‘generous inclusion’ of TLM • Two messianisms at war bit.ly/4lZZSiK

On a recent State visit to Cambodia, Princess Marie of Denmark was amiable and kind, but her vulgar dress and attitude were hardly appropriate to her title. These dressed-down, baseball hat looks remind us: Don't wear baseball caps on official visits. bit.ly/41tevS5

*3/25-St. Dismas* On the flight to Egypt, Dismas -thief & murderer- was going to harm the Holy Family, when his eyes fell on the Child Jesus. Deeply touched, he hosted & protected the travelers. Patron of great sinners & those near despair. bit.ly/3cot1C8 #SaintoftheDay

*3/25-Feast of the Annunciation & Incarnation of the Word* St. Louis de Montfort says Our Lord became a slave in the bosom of Mary. Thus we should honor & imitate the ineffable dependence on Mary that God the Son was pleased to have. bit.ly/2Ylw0lG #FeastDay

Today (March 25) is the Feast of the Annunciation, or Lady Day. In times past, this day began with a solemn Mass & procession, inspiring rich & diverse customs in different regions. Learn how Catholic societies celebrated this day with great solemnity: bit.ly/3aiuO83

Readers comment: • A young lady thanks Dr. Horvat for upholding modesty • Our Benedictine monk friend recommends excellent chant album for Holy Week • Pope Leo to receive Liberty Medal for promoting religious liberty • A Portuguese reader expresses the shock he felt visiting the new ecumenical Fatima shrine for the first time bit.ly/4st8EIh

*3/24-St. Gabriel Archangel* Gabriel means "fortitudo Dei", the power of God. He announced the Incarnation, the greatest act of God's power over the world. He is the devotee of Mary par excellence & a special protector of purity. bit.ly/2JB5Isg #SaintoftheDay

Catholics are perhaps unaware that since 1960, the Offices of the Passion were suppressed. What were these offices? Having been spurred on by the medieval devotion to the Arma Christi - the instruments of Christ's Passion - special offices were born for the Fridays of Lent and were given special honor by the Church. Learn more about the beautiful Lenten feasts dedicated to Our Lord's Passion that were altogether forgotten: bit.ly/4uPwnEe

*3/23-St. Toribio de Mogrovejo* 16th-C, Apostle of Peru. Toribio was head of the Holy Inquisition in Granada. He would leave the serenity of piety & study to become the whip of heretics, & in Peru, he became the scourge of the bad clergy. bit.ly/2TTX2Sz #SaintoftheDay

In 2001, Bishop Fellay affirmed to the Swiss daily newspaper La Liberté: "Accepting Vatican II is not a problem for us [SSPX] - we retain [accept] 95% of it". This statement, amid the constant contradictions from SSPX since its founding, shows that it accepts the documents of Vatican II, & that its only problem is with its interpretation. Read his full statements & view the scan of the original newspaper interview: bit.ly/4d6I2Iw

Cardinal Anthony Poola was just chosen to be head of the Catholic Conference of Indian Bishops. This same Cardinal has honored transgenders on multiple occasions, including joining their Christmas celebrations & giving a special solidarity address for the International Transgender Day of Visibility. Below is one such occasion, in which a transgender "woman" dances for the Cardinal, showing off "her" seduction skills. bit.ly/4sxiDwm

Communism News reports: “Nearly $1 billion in U.S. federal research funds have flowed into collaborations with Chinese defense laboratories – many of which are actively advancing Beijing’s military capabilities – according to a groundbreaking study published this week.” bit.ly/4rPxktA

Readers comment: • Women on the altar is sacrilege • Man’s role in society, & how weak men allowed feminism to spread • Supreme Court ends secret gender transitions at California schools, in the ruling of Mirabelli v. Bonta; parental rights upheld bit.ly/47N4xP1

In honor of the Great Protector of the Church, whose feast day is today, visit our Spotlight Page which features articles & songs on St. Joseph: traditioninaction.org/spotlight/spot…

Throughout his life St. Bernard was often called upon to make peace between cities and kingdoms for the good of Christendom. Read about three cases in which St. Bernard reconciled two quarreling cities, a contestant to the Emperor, & a bishop and duke: bit.ly/3NrGyy3

A reader asked us: "What do you think of the prophecy of St. Bernadette Soubirous about Persia's conversion?" We respond, showing that, since the sources are unverifiable & there are pros & cons in terms of its content, Catholics should use caution. Analysis: bit.ly/4uGVsB0

St. Patrick's Day was not always about dressing in foolish green costumes & drinking green beer at pubs. In the past, customs were charming & calm: the day began with a Mass & hymns, then procession, feasting, traditional dance, folk songs, & storytelling. More: bit.ly/2vzMDAA