By what authority?

Posted on by Jeff Cassman

This is an excellent demonstration of the sede error. The authors do not understand the simple but important difference between human reason and human authority.

Catholics recognize a man as Pope because the College of Cardinals proclaim him. It is the humble submission by the Catholic to the Church that results in the acceptance of that fact as true.

Of course all men (well, not the sedes of course), understand that Bergoglio is the Pope, because the Church proclaims it. The protestants, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, even the atheist recognizes this truth. They do not need to accept as a matter of faith-they simply recognize the authority of the Church.

We all (well, not the ‘sovereign citizens’) recognize human authority. In my town, there is a police chief, and his officers. There is also a judge. They have authority I do not. I might stand on the side of the road and proclaim, “That man is speeding”, and I might even be right, but I lack the authority to legally declare it. I also lack the authority to enforce it (that would be the judge).

It doesn’t matter that I believe the police chief is not really the chief, and that his officers are not really his deputies, and that the judge is not really a judge…I do not have the authority.

The sedes’ faulty ecclesiology, so similar to that of the Protestants, confuses the innate human ability to reason for the Church’s authority to bind and loose.

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Advice for My Sons

Posted on by Jeff Cassman

I have 11 sons and have spent many hours studying wiser men and trying to be a good father.  Here is a list of 33 points I have shared with my sons.  I welcome your feedback.

  1. Triumph with Humility: Victory is already apparent; there’s no need for gloating. Graciousness in success fosters allies, not enemies. Acknowledge the strengths of others, and learn from them.
  2. Learn from Defeat: Complaining about losing leads to isolation and stagnation. Every defeat is a lesson in disguise. Thank God for the opportunity to learn more about yourself and to grow with grace.
  3. Prioritize Skills Over Results: Focus on developing skills, as they accumulate and eventually lead to your desired outcomes. Relish the process and strive for personal excellence. Remember, anything worth doing is going to be difficult.
  4. Embrace Self-Reliance: Employment is not an entitlement. Like pioneers forging new paths, embrace the work available and create opportunities, potentially becoming a provider for others.
  5. Pursue Goals Boldly: Aspire to excellence with passion and dedication. Reject the complacency of those who fear failure. Embrace noble ambitions.You were made for great things!
  6. The Door is Always Open: Regardless of past decisions, the journey’s you’ve gone on or the mistakes you’ve made, going home is always an option. Face the consequences with courage and embrace change.
  7. Stand Firm in your Convictions: When you’re facing resistance for your principles, see it as a chance to demonstrate resolve with authentic joy. This is the crucible of true leadership and enduring change.  Don’t
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All Hallow’s Eve

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Thanks to my friend Jim De Piante for putting together this fact list about All Hallow’s Eve (Halloween):

  1. Halloween is an English language contraction for All Hallows Evening.
  2. It literally means the Eve, or Holy Vigil of All Hallows Day, or All Saints Day.
  3. The term came into being in the very earliest form of the English language.
  4. When the word “Halloween” came into being, the term All Saints Day did not yet exist.
  5. In English, at the time, the term was “All Hallows” day.
  6. The term “Halloween” was in use by 1300.
  7. This was approximately 300 years before Protestantism.
  8. This was 200 years before Columbus sailed.
  9. This was 500 years before there was a country called the United States.
  10. There is no way the term is Protestant or American.
  11. The Church has always encouraged secular observances of holy times.
  12. We are not restricted to only do explicitly holy things to observe holy times.
  13. What other people do that is a perversion of a holy time does not change the inherent holiness of the holy time.
  14. Begging treats has various pedigrees. Yes, there were soul cakes, but there were other Catholic customs as well wherein children went to their neighbors homes to beg treats.
  15. There is no association between Halloween and Samhain other than coincidental.
  16. There is no association between Halloween and any pagan feast other than coincidental.
  17. The fact that pagans do a thing does not illegitimate anyone else doing it.
  18. There is very little about Halloween that is
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A Plea for Unity

Posted on by Jeff Cassman

O Lord Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your divine grace and mercy for our great nation. As Your faithful disciples, we earnestly pray that You soften the hearts of our Protestant brothers and sisters, allowing them to be receptive to Your boundless love and mercy.

May Your Holy Spirit shine a radiant light upon their minds, illuminating the truth of Your universal sovereignty as Christ the King. Let this revelation unite us, bridging our differences, so that together, as one Christian family, we may acknowledge You as the rightful King of the United States.

We fervently beseech You to consecrate our country, its leaders, and its people to Your Sacred Heart. Guide our government with the principles of justice, righteousness, and love, ensuring that Your will prevails in every corner of our land.

Bestow upon us the grace to serve Your kingdom with unwavering dedication, so that our nation stands as a testament to Your glory, radiating hope, love, and faith to all corners of the earth. In Your majestic name, we place our trust, pledging our unwavering loyalty and devotion to Your Sacred Heart. Amen.

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A Covenant of Love

Posted on by Jeff Cassman
I wrote this prayer for husbands and wives to say together each night. Please offer your suggestions for improving it. Be gentle.
In the quiet of this night, we come together, O Lord, united in holy matrimony, and in awe of Your infinite love and mercy. We bow our heads and lift our hearts, offering You the day’s joys, works, and struggles. We thank You for the grace that sustains our union, a testament of Your divine love.
Lord Jesus, we humbly ask for the grace to grow in holiness each day. May our hearts be ever turned towards You, seeking Your will in every moment. Grant us a love for one another that reflects Your own unending love, a love that is patient, kind, and forgiving. Bestow upon us the strength to bear wrongs patiently, and the wisdom to understand and forgive as You forgive us.
We implore the special intercession of Saint Joseph, a model of unwavering faith and humble service. May his righteous spirit guide our actions, fostering a home of virtue, respect, and loving kindness. Under his watchful eye, may we labor diligently and rest peacefully, entrusting our earthly cares to his holy intercession.
We seek the tender embrace of our Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our mother. May her immaculate heart be our refuge and her virtues our path. In her grace, may we find the courage to sacrifice, to give without counting the cost, and to love without measure.
Together, hand in
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