De Omnibus Dubitandum Est.

The quiet dissolution of the Marian Franciscans marks the end of one of the most intriguing and symbolically important traditional Catholic apostolates to emerge in Britain during the pontificate of Pope Francis. The official statements released by the community itself, alongside subsequent statements from the Dioceses of Dunkeld and Portsmouth, are restrained, sorrowful and carefully ecclesial in tone. There are no accusations, no denunciations, no appeals to factional outrage. Instead there is gratitude, obedience, prayer and an unmistakable sense of grief. Yet underneath that restraint lies a profound story about the state of the Church in post Francis Catholicism and the increasingly fractured ecclesial culture which now exists within diocesan life itself. Read my full report here .

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This is a clip from our interview with Fr. Rosario Ebanks, don't miss the whole discussion on YouTube here : In an eye-opening interview, debunking myths about the Latin Mass: It's not the priest turning his back—it's facing the sacred tabernacle! Contrast with performer-like pressures in Novus Ordo. Calling for reverence, as Our Lady inspires young seminarians. Watch this inspiring talk!

Above: The Marian Franciscans at last year's March4Life where I last met them. Has Bishop Egan completely capitulated to progressivism? Is he under pressure to conform to the establishment? Is he trying to be "inclusive"? Is he in the running for Westminster, perhaps? I honestly never thought I would find myself concerned with the bishop of Portsmouth, Philip Egan. When discussing who Catholics can trust in the episcopacy, his name is always mentioned as a solid bishop. Egan, 67, has been bishop of Portsmouth diocese since 2012 and has long been considered a safe pair of hands by faithful Catholics. In a 2014 interview, he generated controversy for his views that MPs who voted for same-sex marriage should be banned from receiving communion . He also wrote to PM David Cameron regarding so called same sex marriage. He has a decent record of standing up for the faith, but something seems awry lately . For example, I hear whispers that there is a serious disregard for catec...

This is a Homily by Fr. Rosario M. Ebanks preached on 06/03/2022. Look! A priest! They are real!! They do exist!! A priest actually preaching about the suffocating evil enveloping us today! An actual priest trying to change things, to shine Christ's light on the world, to confront the culture! Imagine if we had a few more like this - we would literally change the world. God bless him and keep him and please share this as far and wide as you can!