Mater Populi Fidelis explained: The Vatican did not reject the Marian titles Co-Redemptrix or Mediatrix. A Catholic look at the doctrinal note's true meaning. The post How to Understand Mater Populi as Fearless Mediatrix Believer first appeared on EPISTLES.

This epistle centers on the hopes of Catholics in Cebu, Philippines, that the newly installed Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Sy Uy will restore access to the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM), which was suspended under his predecessor in December 2024. The author frames this appeal around Archbishop Uy's episcopal motto, “Omnia facio propter Evangelium,” arguing that denying the faithful the TLM contradicts the commitment to do “all things for the sake of the Gospel.” The text highlights that the TLM is not mere nostalgia but is considered by its adherents as a powerful source of holiness, evangelization, and connection to the roots of Christianity in Cebu. Furthermore, the source notes that the Archbishop allowed the TLM in his previous diocese and suggests that restoring the ancient liturgy would be a test of his stated commitment to transparency, bridge-building, and serving all the faithful.

This epistle consists of an introduction to and the full text of an Open Letter issued by the Congregation of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer (FSSR), a group of traditional Catholic priests known as the Transalpine Redemptorists. The letter, written from their monastery in Scotland, declares their firm belief that the Traditional Catholic Faith is incompatible with the modern Church resulting from Vatican II. The priests cite their recent expulsion from New Zealand by a bishop unsympathetic to the Traditional Latin Mass as an example of ongoing persecution. The main focus of the letter is a strong repudiation of numerous actions and teachings of the modern hierarchy, including documents like Amoris Laetitia and Fiducia Supplicans, which they view as betrayals of the Gospel. Ultimately, the FSSR calls upon other faithful Catholics to reject the current direction of the Church and defend the immutable Faith.

This epistle cautions Catholic readers against sharing a scene from a popular Netflix miniseries. The author argues that a supposed miracle shown in the series, where a crippled girl is healed during a Catholic Mass, is actually a "satanic deception" and a "sacrilegious imitation" of the Holy Eucharist. The text explains that the healing is born of "demonic power," resulting from a priest who has used sacred species tainted with the blood of Satan. Furthermore, the author asserts that the series repeatedly attacks the Catholic faith by mocking the priesthood, promoting skepticism, and portraying the Church as corrupt, reflecting the creator's own alleged loss of faith. Catholics are urged to avoid the content because watching or recommending it helps "advance Satan’s mission" by making evil appear sacred and mocking what is truly holy.

In this post, Epistles author shares his personal experience and advice regarding starting a Catholic blog. As an ordinary Catholic man with a full-time job, encourages others to begin blogging out of zeal for souls and a desire to combat the crisis of faith, emphasizing that one does not need to be an expert. He highlights that the greatest reward is spiritual satisfaction from helping others remain faithful, which outweighs the inherent difficulties. He outlines three main challenges he faces but despite these trials, he views them as a spiritual cross and concludes that the fulfillment of serving Christ and the Church makes the effort worthwhile.

This epistle provides a critical analysis of Pope Leo XIV's latest Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te ("I Have Loved You"), which encourages the faithful to express charity through action and focuses heavily on love for the poor and social justice. The critique argues that the document exhibits a significant imbalance, prioritizing material and social concerns over the Church's primary mission of spiritual sanctification, including worship, repentance, and the sacraments.

This epistle details a call by Cardinal Joseph Zen for an Act of Reparation following a perceived blasphemous act by "LGBTQ+" activists at St. Peter’s Basilica during the Holy Year. The cardinal strongly supports four other bishops who issued a similar statement, urging the faithful to seek forgiveness and perform charitable deeds or acts of self-denial.

This epistle presents a theological argument regarding the purpose of pain. Written partly in solidarity with the victims of a recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Cebu, the author criticizes the lack of clerical emphasis on the redemptive power of suffering. It asserts that pain, when consciously united with the Passion of Christ, ceases to be senseless and becomes a channel of grace for sanctification and the benefit of others, preventing what the author calls "wasted suffering." The text encourages readers to offer their trials as intentional acts of love for purposes like the conversion of sinners, and it concludes by noting that God respects the operations of the natural world and human freedom, asking people to become His partners in responding to suffering.

This epistle consist of an article fragment and an interview focused on the spiritual significance of establishing a home altar in the Catholic tradition. The introductory text highlights that a home altar functions as a sacred space for prayer and a tangible witness of faith, emphasizing that devotion is integrated into daily life beyond the church. The main portion is a dialogue with Francis Apo, a devoted Catholic who attends the Traditional Latin Mass, where he describes the elements and inspiration behind his family's traditional home altar. Francis explains how this prayer space deepens his spiritual life by encouraging consistent prayer, incorporating devotions like the Rosary, and serving as a reminder of God's presence and guidance. Finally, he shares practical advice for creating an altar, the role of traditional Catholic practices in his faith, and his hope that the altar might inspire other Catholics to renew their devotion. The post Faith at Home: The Importance of a Prayer Altar first appeared on EPISTLES.

This epistle provides a strong critique of Synodality, defined as the contemporary process of constant meetings, consultations, and "listening sessions" within the Catholic Church, which is viewed as an attempt to restart the liberal "spirit" of Vatican II. The author argues that Synodality is fundamentally spiritual sloth, or laziness in loving God, because it substitutes genuine holiness, prayer, and evangelization with "endless chatter" and bureaucratic processes. Citing commentary from priests like Fr. John Perricone and Fr. Gerald Murray, the text asserts that Synodality avoids the hard work of sanctity and reverses the Church's true mission, which is proclamation of the Gospel rather than perpetual internal discussion. The source also criticizes bishops who remain silent and complicit due to career fears, urging faithful Catholics to resist the entire synodal process as it weakens the faith.