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Blasphemies, Postures & Leo’s Feminism
Holiness & Noble Posture
Salve Maria!
I have heard men criticize the emphasis TIA puts on good customs as being too scrupulous. They say that God does not care about our customs to the degree that TIA teaches. We need to grow in holiness, they say, and not worry as much on clothing, posture, and language because they don’t really matter. Meditate, penance, peace, love, etc.
I decided to attempt to combat this argument by entering the arena of false piety because their minds are too distorted to understand the seriousness of dignity let alone modesty.
A goal many saints speak of and strived for was to be constantly thinking of God and make every decision in line with God’s will. I imagine these sentimentalist men have similar aspirations because rather than enter the fight against progressivism, they just want to grow in their idea of personal holiness.
However, without the body being properly regulated, even these sentimental aspirations will not be fulfilled because grace does not work as well in a body that is not properly dignified, for the body and the mind are intricately linked. God may actually be sending the graces of the mind that these men desire and ask for in prayer, but they cannot properly receive what their bodies reject and so they do not advance much at all.
A man who wants to grow holy without changing the tendencies of his body is like a musician who wants to improve his playing without changing his poor posture. If he continues to slouch and improperly hold his instrument, no amount of practice or instruction is going to make him sound good until he makes the effort to fix his bad habits. The longer he waits to correct himself, the more difficult it will be to change.
May more men realize the importance of a dignified way of presenting themselves.
In Jesu et Maria,
N.B.
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Feminism Grows at Leo’s Vatican
Leo is restoring some traditions, such as reinstating the blessing of lambs at the Vatican on the feast of St. Agnes and using the wool for palliums. This is, as Arch. Georg Gänswein notes, to restore a sense of “normalcy” again at the Vatican, disrupted by Francis who changed everything on whim.
But do not rejoice too soon.
In fact, Leo continues on the path of Francis regarding ecumenism, etc. His recent appointment of consultors to the Roman office of the Dicastery of Interreligious Dialogue shows the direction he is following.
One of his appointments is a woman. Emilce Cuda, a Francis fan and follower, who has already raised criticism for playing down the overturning of Roe v. Wade and criticizing Catholics who “confuse defense of life with defense of ideological positions.”
And another woman, Catherine Cornille of Boston College, who wants to incorporate things that she is “learning from Hinduism and Buddhism that could enrich the Christian tradition and Christian faith.” Then there is Mary Teresa Barron who promotes women entering the diaconate and becoming priests so long as “the Spirit” calls them.
Another is Sofia Nicolasa Chipana Quispe, an avowed feminist and promoter of the Amazonian indigenous movement, who maintains that she promotes “prayer with Pachamama.”
The men consulters include a priest – but what a priest – he speaks of Islam as a “great religion, whose spread is impressive.”
In the name of dialogue, we have pagan elements entering the Catholic church. This is a serious matter. And if Leo brings back some “harmless” old customs to please the old regime, he is moving ahead with the destruction of dogma and tradition.
So, no change in direction in orientation given – in fully synodal style – to the orbit this Dicastery travels.
M.G.
Some of the 19 new consultants to the Diacastery for Inter-religious Dialogue
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Bringing Hierarchy to Family
I have bought a number of books from you, namely the Our Lady of Good Success Collection and the Family Collection. After benefiting so much from them, I started purchasing for friends and family. Within there are references to other books, such as The Song of Roland, that I have also purchased to build a library for my family.
Would you happen to have a reading list you could recommend to a family looking for good literature? I'm struggling to find historically accurate books especially on Christendom, Medieval Ages etc. I'm particularly interested in the truth of the French Revolution, and how it affected Europe and its interplay with American ideas/morals etc.
Once I met Our Lady of Good Success, my life was forever changed. I have only known her since September, but she pulled my family out of a hell pit we didn't even know we were in.
After reading the Life of Mother Mariana Volume I and Volume II, I asked Our Lady to help me to know how to help our oldest son who was prone to violent outlashes, rage, disobedience, screaming, tantrums etc. We had tried every form of discipline and parenting technique one can imagine. Within days of invoking her help, I heard a feminine voice (interiorly) but very clearly nevertheless say, "Get rid of the food dyes". So we did. Instantly. Because the voice brought authority with it. And it worked! Our son's behavior improved drastically. Although we still had a long way to go, my husband and I had hope again.
Not long after finishing the Mother Mariana books, I picked up Courtesy Calls Again. I was not expecting it to revolutionize my husband and I's approach to family and parenting. We have always been opposed to the "Synodal" Church. But didn't understand how much of an egalitarian approach we had adapted to our family structure and home life.
Hierarchy has been a huge blessing for us. Although so far from perfect, we are improving as a family. Our Lady of Good Success guides our steps in living with true courtesy and rediscovering what a hierarchical and virtue centered home looks like.
I tell her story to anyone who will listen! I want to thank you for your work in allowing people like me to have access to her story!
Ave Maria!
B.H.
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Dr. Horvat responds:
Hello B.H.,
Thank you for your kind words regarding our apostolate of Our Lady of Good Success. I was so pleased to hear that she touched you – as she did me so many years ago – when I first saw her. As I translated Fr. Pereira’s book – The Admirable Life of Madre Mariana – I could hardly wait to start each new chapter to find out the next new marvel or wise counsel. Truly she gives clarity in this confusion, and light in the darkness. She also promises to help all those who help to spread the devotion for these times. I am sure she will become your Queen and Mother.
We do have a list of recommended books for Catholics to read, which you may find here. In this list, you will find a section on historical books, including books on the French Revolution, which are under the category of "France." The list is still in progress, and we hope to add more history book recommendations in the future, when we find the time to review others.
You may also benefit from articles on our Cultural Page, which has various categories pertaining to raising children and family life. We are also starting a series on the French Revolution, which you can find on our History Page.
May Our Lady of Good Success continue to bless you and your family.
In Maria,
Dr. Marian T. Horvat
Posted January 27, 2026
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I think that every time a devil tempts one of us poor banished children of Eve sexually they also blaspheme the humanity of Jesus and Mary. Devils are preternatural and asexual creatures who hate Jesus and Mary far more than us.
My great aunt was a nun who prayed in a room during an exorcism and she said that the possessed individual was lewd and stated many sexual blasphemies.
Suspecting that all demonic sexual temptations originate from blasphemers has helped me to be more chaste. Maybe it would help others along with immediately praying to Mary for help, as St. Alphonsus de Liguori recommends.
If Satan sees impurity as a tool to vent his blasphemies, then I think the whole modern world reflects the blasphemies of hell. Your webpage on the Church Revolution in Pictures shows that the Concilar Church has blatantly merged impurity and blasphemy frequently.
Our Lady of Good Success, Pray for us,
M.R., Ph.D.