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| SSPX: Open Letter to Pope Leo XIV and to the Cardinals of the Holy Church |
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Posted by: Stone - 7 hours ago - Forum: The New-Conciliar SSPX
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Open Letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and to the Cardinals of the Holy Church
by the SSPX Bishops and Superior General [taken from here]
June 24, 2026
From the SSPX website
Most Holy Father,
Most Reverend Eminences,
On the eve of the Consistory at the end of this month, and just days before the episcopal consecrations scheduled for 1 July in Écône, it seems to us that the time has come for the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X to make a full profession of Catholic Faith, which we wish to place in the hands of Your Holiness and each one of the Cardinals. [“Profession of Catholic Faith of the Society of Saint Pius X to Enlighten Souls in the Face of Modern Errors“]
Today the Church suffers under the pressure of new forces, coming both from within and without, which push her in every possible direction, except – it seems to us – the right one. In the face of such suffering, we cannot remain indifferent.
It is not for the Society of Saint Pius X to indicate the path to follow, but rather for the two-thousand-year Tradition of the Church, faithfully guarded and transmitted by the Apostolic See through the centuries, and which many now regard, in practice, as an outdated reality, subject to perpetual development.
It is in the name of this same Tradition, and in its sole light, that we formulate today this profession of Catholic Faith in response to the chief errors and gravest dangers of our time.
We are convinced that Tradition contains all the remedies for the deepest ills afflicting the Church and the world, for which solutions are sought in vain outside of it. The immutable and integral Faith is the principle, the foundation, and the root of the salvation of souls. This Faith, contained in Tradition and taught by the constant Magisterium, constitutes the true foundation of the unity of the Church and, consequently, the necessary means of establishing union and communion among the members of the Mystical Body of Christ.
Above the changes and vicissitudes of time stands the immutable Tradition, the echo in history of eternal Truth.
We can but hope and implore that this Tradition and the purity of Faith be once again placed at the foundation of the life of the Church, so that from them an authentic regeneration may begin. It is with this intention that we pray with urgency.
We are persuaded that, in the unstable and extremely perilous context that now confronts us, the finest contribution one can offer to the universal Church is that of a sincere and integral profession of Catholic Faith.
We hope that one day this doctrinal text may serve as a basis for an honest discussion with the Holy See, in a spirit of peace, brotherhood, and charity.
The text we submit to you is not the sterile repetition of a group of nostalgics, but the necessary expression, peaceful and resolute, of our Faith.
Non enim possumus aliquid adversus veritatem sed pro veritate.
“For we can do nothing against the truth; but only for the truth.”
And according to the Psalmist, taken up by Saint Paul:
Et nos credimus propter quod et loquimur.
“We also believe, for which cause we speak.”
With thanks for the attention you will deign to give this text, we assure you of our constant prayers, for you and for the universal Church.
Menzingen, 24 June 2026, the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Davide Pagliarani
Superior General
+ Alfonso de Galarreta
First Assistant General
Christian Bouchacourt
Second Assistant General
+ Bernard Fellay
First Counsellor General
Former Superior General
Franz Schmidberger
Second Counsellor General
Former Superior General
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| Mgr. Louis de Ségur: Plain Talk about the Protestantism of Today [1868] |
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Posted by: Stone - 06-24-2026, 07:23 AM - Forum: Resources Online
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[The translation from the French into English as found on the archive.org site appears imperfect at times. Imperfections can be noted in the formatting as well. - The Catacombs]
The Cheapest Book Ever Published!!!
Mr. Donahoe has endeavored for years to furnish books at as cheap rates as the Protestant booksellers, and much lower than the publications of the Catholic publishers. This he has been enabled to do, from the fact that his publications are manufactured in his own buildings, and receive his personal superintendence. It is a mistake, therefore, to say that "Catholics have not cheap books." It may be that other publishers do not issue cheap books, but the charge against our establishment is not correct. And if the "gropers after truth" will give us a call, or send by letter, they will find our books are cheaper than any in the country. We challenge comparison. Remember, we allude to OUR OWN PUBLICATIONS.
In order still further to afford to our Most Reverend Archbishops and Bishops, the Reverend Clergy, and all who are desirous of circulating our books gratuitously, we have concluded to issue a cheap edition of PLAIN TALK ABOUT THE PROTESTANTISM OF TO-DAY — From the French of Mgr. Ségur.
The book has had an immense sale in France.
The Catholic Telegraph thus alludes to the book: "This is one of the most practically useful publications lately made. Its style of composition and its arrangement are admirably adapted to the use and comprehension of everyone, young and old, learned and unlearned. The Catholic who will carefully read it will have no difficulty in answering any of the many seemingly difficult or silly questions usually propounded by Protestants. And Protestants sincerely disposed to search for the truth, will find in this little volume a good pioneer."
Many similar notices might be added, but the above will suffice.
Reverend Mr. Faye, a Protestant minister at Lyons, publicly complained of the evils caused by this little book. In 1859, before the Assembly of Protestant Bible-carriers held in Geneva, he solemnly avowed that "Protestants can never do any good (?) with those who have read this book." A parson of Poitiers acknowledged the same almost in the same terms; and we know of Catholics who, having incautiously admitted doubts about their faith, became reassured by reading this Plain Talk. The wife of a minister in Paris returned the book to a lady friend with the remark that, "after reading it she could remain a Protestant no longer; she must consult her husband about it."
Not long ago an estimable English lady learned the truth of the Church from this work, became a Catholic, and, on her death-bed, directed that this little book should be laid on her breast in her coffin.
Already two thousand copies of the book have been disposed of — in neat binding, at 60 cents, retail; at wholesale, 45 cents.
NOTE TO THE PUBLISHER
You ask me, dear sir, "what makes me so anxious to publish this work in America?" — Well! I wish to have it published for the sake of Catholic children attending common schools, — of Catholic girls living out in families, — of Catholic boys serving their time, — of all dear and poor friends so often wounded in the affections dearest to their hearts, and whose religion is so often attacked in rude words.
I herewith hope to place in their hands such arms as they can easily use, and will have a telling effect on the enemies of their faith.
Nineteen editions have been published in France, up to 1866, and six hundred thousand copies sold.
The original title of the book is Causeries, — a word of difficult translation; Conversations does not render its precise meaning. Should any of your friends think of a more appropriate title-page, I shall be most thankful for the suggestion.
Reverend Mr. Faye, a Protestant minister at Lyons, has publicly complained of the evils caused by this little book. In 1859, before the Assembly of Protestant Bible-carriers held in Geneva, he solemnly avowed that "Protestants can never do any good (?) with those who have read this book." A parson of Poitiers acknowledged the same almost in the same terms; and we know of Catholics who, having incautiously admitted doubts about their faith, became reassured by reading this plain talk. The wife of a minister in Paris returned the book to a lady friend with the remark that, "after reading it she could remain a Protestant no longer; she must consult her husband about it."
Not long ago an estimable English lady learned the truth of the Church from this work, became a Catholic, and, on her death-bed, directed that this little book should be laid on her breast in her coffin.
God bless the Author!
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