Issue: March 2007
Holy Land: Christmas 2006 at Bethlehem
Dici.org
The population of Bethlehem, Christian in the past (65% of the population in 1965), has today become principally Islamic (less than 12% of the population is Christian). "But it is the entire population that is suffering," without distinction of religion, the mayor explained...
The Swiss Guard
Martin Peltier
The Swiss Guard has been in the news of late for the celebration of its 500th anniversary, celebrated officially in January 2006.
The Privilege of the Privileged Altar
Brother Gabriel-Marie
The bronze plaque at the base of the marble high altar reads Altare Privilegiatum. Sometimes the faithful (who have acute eyesight) and the altar servers (who are always in the sanctuary) ask what that means. We can decipher that Altare Privilegiatum is Latin for Privileged Altar...
Islam and the Black Legend
SiSiNoNo #74
The specific sin of Islam is outlined. Aztec cruelty and its link to psychedelic drug use in their worship is described. The source of the Black Legend against Catholic Spain is identified.
Questions and Answers
Fr. Scott answers questions about going to confession during Mass, the practice of the natural virtues, and the Church's indefectibility.
Word and Affection
Ten Minutes with Fr. de Chivré
Do you want to know how to talk to your spouse or fiancée? Have you ever considered how important a simple conversation can be? Let us, as always, look to the Almighty for insight.
India: An Update
A report on the SSPX's mission in India compiled from their bulletin, Apostle: A new orphanage founded by a generous young Indian woman; Veritas Academy; and Bishop Williamson on circuit takes a tour of the holy sites visited by St. Thomas and St. Francis Xavier.
Lebanon: In the Land of St. Charbel
The SSPX has had a mission to Lebanon for more than twenty years...
Germany: New Desire for the Old Mass
An interview with the SSPX's First Assistant, Fr. Niklaus Pfluger. There is new interest in the traditional Latin Mass around the world, especially on the part of younger clergy. In response to this, the Society of St. Pius X in Germany recently produced a DVD for priests there to learn the traditional Mass...
Eastern Europe: Interview with Fr. Jenkins
The traditional movement in the Ukraine has seen great development with the Society of St. Josaphat and the Basilian Sisters of Lvov.