Issue: November 1988
From the Desk of the Editor
The most complete collection of documents concerning the consecrations done by Archbishop Lefebvre last June 30 will be ready for sale by the Angelus Press on January 1, 1989...
St. Mary's & the Restoration of Catholic Education
What about Christian education and St. Mary's Academy?
Soldiers for Christ
Father de la Tour's commencement address at Saint Mary's Academy this year.
Dignitatis Humanae: Liberty or License?
Mr. Valenza proves, by analyzing Dignitatis Humanae, that (1) there are teachings of Vatican II which are incompatible with traditional teachings of the Church; (2) this break from Tradition is intentional and unequivocal—it cannot be attributed to ambiguous terminology or heterodox interpretation; and (3) it is therefore impossible to harmonize these teachings with traditional doctrine.
The Dead Are Silent
Because the dead are silent, their friends must try to speak in their behalf...
The Anguish of Dying Christians
A sermon for the month of the Holy Souls by St. Alphonsus Liguori.
A Short Road to Perfection
It is the saying of holy men that, if we wish to be perfect, we have nothing more to do than to perform the ordinary duties of the day well. A short road to perfection—short, not because easy, but because pertinent and intelligible. There are no short ways to perfection, but there are sure ways...
News Briefs
Vatican delays document on rights of bishops and theologians • Bishops ask Vatican to scrap paper on Episcopal Conferences • Bishops spell out rights of laity to preach in church • Pope warns theologians not to question ban on contraception.
"Joyfulness of the heart is the life of a man.."
A bit of humor.
Let's be grateful...
Reflections from "Don Bosco's Madonna."
In Defense of the Truth...
A long-time reader of The Angelus responds to yet another attack upon Archbishop Lefebvre. Mr. Nichols's thoughts provide the perfect companion piece to Mr. Valenza's article, also in this issue, on Dignitatis Humanae.
Ask Me...
Father Carl answers questions about the concessions given to Anglicans, recourse to priests of the Orthodox Church, and the ordination of women.