The text asserts that Holy Scriptures serve primarily to reveal God for salvation and moral guidance, urging Catholics to integrate both Scripture and tradition rather than adopting a solely Protestant perspective.
The explanation emphasizes that Jesus allowed only ordained individuals, like St. Thomas, to touch His body, reinforcing the tradition that only priests and bishops handle the Holy Sacrament, with lay people restricted to exceptional cases.
Holy Angels are called "Holy" for their purity, making "Saint" fitting. Figures like Saint Moses and Saint Abraham are honored on feast days, with "Saint" reserved for liturgical veneration.
In sacred spaces like churches, especially with the Blessed Sacrament, behavior must reflect reverence. Recorded music may be inappropriate; live music fosters participation, and singing without instruments preserves sanctity.
Health issues should be assessed by doctors. For non-serious conditions, individuals may continue receiving the traditional host. Those with severe health problems may use a wheat-reduced host, per Church guidelines.
The Holy See added feasts of St. Padre Pio and John Paul II to the Liturgical Calendar, with John Paul II's feast being optional in the Novus Ordo. Future unification is hoped for.
The Synod of Synodality faces criticism for endorsing issues like LGBT rights and women deacons, seen as contradicting traditional Catholic teachings. Critics urge the Pope to focus on catechesis and preserve Church doctrine.
Faith, not structure, is central to Catholic life. While liturgy and canonical structures matter, preserving traditional faith, liturgy, and catechesis is key. Practical changes in diocesan size shouldn't overshadow living the faith.
The Church is made up of the Militant (Earth), Triumphant (Heaven), and Suffering (Purgatory) Churches. We communicate with the deceased through prayer, with respectful intercession possible, depending on their holiness.
Private revelations, while not essential for salvation, may be approved by the Church. Individuals can choose to follow them, provided they align with Catholic Doctrine. Fatima’s messages are concrete and significant.
Prayer dryness is a spiritual trial and purification, focused on faith and fidelity rather than feelings. Continuing prayer during this time brings greater graces and offers reparation for sins. Stay faithful.
Though challenging, individuals can try receiving Holy Communion on the tongue monthly at a different location. If not possible, a devout Spiritual Communion is acceptable, similar to times of persecution, like the Soviet era.
The Latin Rite has used small hosts for Communion for over 1,000 years to prevent spilling Christ's blood. Communion in the form of bread alone contains all graces, with the priest receiving both species.
An independent church is a schism and unacceptable. The Traditional Latin Mass should be celebrated by a morally worthy priest who acknowledges the Pope and bishop. Attend diocesan Masses or those from recognized institutes like the Fraternity of St. Peter.
A morally good priest who recognizes the Pope and bishop can secretly celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass in emergencies. The Mass is a treasure of the Church, and its prohibition is viewed as an abuse of power. It remains valid for salvation.
