The Pope cannot abolish long-standing prayers like the Apostolic or Nicene Creed, nor forbid the traditional order of the Mass. Those called to the priesthood should remain faithful, seeking traditional communities.
The claim that attending a traditional Mass is disobedient is false. The traditional rite, upheld for a millennium, cannot be abolished. Disobeying prohibitions is adherence to saints and popes who protected these rites.
A layperson can touch the Holy Eucharist in reverence and purify their fingers afterward. The Traditional Mass has Low Mass (Missa Lecta) with readings and High Mass (Missa Cantata) with sung texts. A bilingual missal enhances understanding.
St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas proposed unbaptized children experience limbo or natural happiness. The Church hasn't defined a dogma, leaving room for theologians to explore, including considering aborted babies as martyrs.
The Catechism of the Council of Trent is clearer and simpler than the 1992 Catechism of John Paul II, which is more abstract. Both are valuable, but the older one is preferred for clarity.
The Divine Mercy devotion, spread by St. Faustina Kowalska, emphasizes repentance and salvation. Her writings, approved by the Church, highlight redemption through Confession and the path to salvation from hell.
Salvation is through the Church, the Mystical Body of Christ, via His grace. While God’s grace may work in non-Christians, the Church’s mission is to lead all to Christ.
Pope John Paul II’s 1992 decision to allow female altar servers followed Pope Paul VI’s changes, like permitting women to distribute Holy Communion and read the readings, blurring traditional symbolic roles.
The Vatican’s attempt to alter the traditional Carmelite life is seen as an abuse, weakening discipline and disrupting the sisters' mission. They are urged to resist for the Church’s spiritual good.
The Pope, as the Church's head, validates consecration. Pope Francis fulfilled Our Lady's request by consecrating Russia and mentioning the Immaculate Heart. Its effectiveness depends on conversion, not magic, unfolding with time.
The tradition of women wearing veils in church, following St. Paul's advice, has lasted nearly 2000 years. The veil symbolizes honor, prayer concentration, gender difference, dignity, and reflects the Virgin Mary's example.
The shift in the Catholic liturgy, particularly the Novus Ordo Mass with priests facing the congregation, reflects Protestant influence, altering the sacrificial character and blurring priestly and lay roles. Traditional forms should be restored.
The Papal recognition of the First Saturdays devotion can occur through a plenary indulgence decree by the Apostolic Penitentiary or by promoting it through rosary and meditation events.
John Paul II's Theology of the Body teaches that the human body has a spiritual purpose, reflecting the divine. It emphasizes purity, the sanctity of relationships, and opposes vices like pornography.
Penance should match your life. Ask God for guidance. Small, hidden acts, like giving up comforts or showing patience are meaningful. True penance is personal, quiet, and shaped by your circumstances.
