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This section of our website (which is updated daily) contains some less formal – and short – e-mail exchanges that we’ve had which we feel may be of value to our readers.  We will include those portions of the exchanges we deem relevant and valuable.  We often add bolding and underlining which are not necessarily that of the other party.  This section also frequently includes, not only e-exchanges we have, but also our notes, updates and comments. Section containing some important recent posts.

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Francis Calls Same-Sex Acts A “Gift” In New Autobiography!

How St. Thomas Aquinas drove away a prostitute


September 9, 2006

Our Lord tells us in Matthew 10 that one’s enemies will be those of one’s own house. We see this clearly in the case of St. Thomas Aquinas. His family was so opposed to his decision to pursue a vocation that they locked him up in a castle, and sent him a prostitute in the hope that it would destroy his vocation:

“… Thomas was abducted by his brother Rinaldo… and taken to the second family castle… Thomas… vehemently resisted attempts to tear the Dominican habit from his back, and in a famous episode which probably occurred on the night of his capture or the following night, drove away with a firebrand a prostitute who had been sent to his room to seduce him from his vocation.” (Carroll, The Glory of Christendom, Vol. 3, p. 260.)

”Any more information about this-Sister Lucy dying in 1960?”


A friend of mine sent me the tapes of Brother Dimond's radio interview Coast to Coast and I was fascinated! I try to be a traditional Catholic and I know all this Novus ordus "confusius" stuff is just that -confused!  I was fascinated by many things Brother Dimond had to say and how he stood up to some of the evil callers.  He said that Sister Lucy of Fatima died in 1960 and that this one who just died was a fake. What he said makes sense, does he have any more information about this-Sister Lucy dying in 1960?  Thank you.  I have been scanning your website and reading it-fascinating and seems to be true.

Sincerely,

Kathryn Rubio

Solon OHIO

MHFM

Thank you for your e-mail. The issue of the fake Sr. Lucy (who posed as the real Sr. Lucy after 1960) is covered near the end of the article below. That there was a fake Sr. Lucy starting in approximately 1960 is proven by 1) what the post-1960 “Sr. Lucy” said, did and endorsed in regard to the Message of Fatima, which blatantly contradicts the message of the real, pre-Vatican II Sr. Lucy; and 2) the photographic evidence.

The Whole Truth about the Consecration and Conversion of Russia and the Impostor Sr. Lucy

It always amazes and perturbs us when we read or hear from false traditionalists who scoff at the idea that there was a fake Sr. Lucy. At the same time, most of these people reject the (phony and ridiculous) version of the Third Secret of Fatima which was released by the Vatican in 2000. Are they awake? They cannot have it both ways! The post-Vatican II “Sr. Lucy” – the one they declare couldn’t have been an impostor – publicly stated (and indicated by gestures on television for all to see) that the Vatican’s version of the Third Secret, released in 2000, is the real Third Secret of Fatima. Therefore, anyone who rejects (as he should) the phony and ridiculous version of the Third Secret of Fatima – which almost all “traditionalists” do, by the way – which was fraudulently released by the Vatican under John Paul II in 2000 must, if he possesses any logical consistency whatsoever, reject the post-Vatican II “Sr. Lucy” (who fully and publicly endorsed it) as an impostor; for the real Sr. Lucy, who was promised Heaven by Our Lady of Fatima and was fully aware of the contents of the real Third Secret would not, of course, endorse as true that which was a fraudulent message.

God can neither deceive nor be deceived


September 8, 2006

I am wondering your opinion on the following. Regarding the dogma: "Outside the Church there is no salvation..."

I believe that the Church proclaims such a Dogma accurately and absolutely in regards to the ordinary means of salvation.  I do not believe that the Church is hereby denying God the use of extraordinary means to save any soul He so desires.  Now, that being said - I believe we must work under the assumption that all who die appearently outside the church will be damned - and thereby we must work very hard to convert all men.

God uses extraordinary means in nature at times (miracles), what would exclude God from using an extraordinary means of grace to save any soul He so desires? The reason that i believe this is because the Church has never officially declared anyone to be in helln (at least that i know of).  If there was no possiblity for certain individuals to have been saved - why not declare them to be in hell?  Is this way off base from your understanding of Catholic teaching? Thank you for your time

MHFM

Yes, it is way off base. The Church declares that all who die as non-Catholics go to Hell. You have a problem at this time believing that dogmas are truths accepted on the authority of God the revealer, who can neither deceive nor be deceived. If God saved people outside the Church sometimes, He never would have allowed His Church to repeatedly define as an infallible dogma that NO ONE AT ALL is saved without the Catholic Faith. He cannot lie or deceive. Please focus on the bolded portion below:

Pope Leo XIII, Satis Cognitum (# 9), June 29, 1896: “can it be lawful for anyone to reject any one of those truths without by that very fact falling into heresy? – without separating himself from the Church? – without repudiating in one sweeping act the whole of Christian teaching? For such is the nature of faith that nothing can be more absurd than to accept some things and reject others. Faith, as the Church teaches, is that supernatural virtue by which… we believe what He has revealed to be true, not on account of the intrinsic truth perceived by the natural light of human reason [author: that is, not because it seems correct to us], but because of the authority of God Himself, the Revealer, who can neither deceive nor be deceivedBut he who dissents even in one point from divinely revealed truth absolutely rejects all faith, since he thereby refuses to honor God as the supreme truth and the formal motive of faith.”

“I found why Catholicism is the one true Christian Religion”


My name is John.  I live in Washington State in Kitsap County.  I have been admittly a lukewarm born-again, baptized Christian believer for many years.  I often feared the many churches I went to in my past but did not know why.  Every church I had attended I felt compelled to leave it at some point -- It was as if my heart did not feel they were right in some mysterious way.  I believe in God, the Son (our Savior Jesus Christ) and the Holy Ghost.  I had been listening to Coast 2 Coast on AM 570 for about a week when I caught the show featuring Brother Michael Dimond late one night.  I was truly inspired by Brother Michael's strict devotion to the Catholic Religion despite all of what he'd talked about concerning its current state.  I was compelled me to listen further when he said the Catholic Religion was the one true Christian Religion.  After I finished listening to Brother Michael on Coast 2 Coast, I went to Most Holy Family Monastery.  My eyes were further opened about the Catholic Religion in its current state.  A couple weeks has passed and I've been returning to your website regularly.  I downloaded all your movies and watched with great interest.  I've become inspired as I believe God was communicating with me to climb down off this fence I've been sitting on and follow the narrow path that leads to Heaven.

    Bit by bit and website after website, I found why it is Catholicism in the one true Christian Religion (Jesus commanding Peter to start his church) and why Catholics prayed to Mary Holy Mother of Jesus (The Rosary given to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan).  When reading about Padre Pio I became concerned about my past sins and any that were unforgiven.  Then coming to understand Purgatory through catechism readings, I find I want to make penance for my past sins and seek confession.  I am truly and fully inspired to turn from my sins and seek to become Catholic.  However, with Vatican II and the New Mass situation, I am inquiring where I may go to become Catholic and take the Rite of Christian classes?  If you know of any in my area, please let me know.  I will search on my own, but having your guidance here would be most valuable to my soul.  Thank You for your time and look forward to hearing from you.

May the Lord God be with you,

John

MHFM

John, you are definitely responding to the powerful graces that God is giving you to embrace the true Faith. We would recommend that you pray the Rosary every day and, if you don't know how, we have the How to Pray the Rosary sheet which can help you. Attached is a basic summary of the Catholic Catechism. We look forward to hearing from you. (more…)

“I am presently listening to your second radio show”


September 7, 2006

Brother Michael and Brother Peter,

I am presently listening to your second radio show, so I don't know yet if you have mentioned that the idea that people can be saved so long as they are "good" and do the "best" they can to follow the will of God is actually condemned on 2 points: First, it gives the implication of salvation based on "works" WITHOUT the true faith, which is condemned; and secondly that God wouldn't actually lead someone of good will to the Truth, which is also condemned by the Church. As a matter of fact, this secondary idea that one who is of good will could possibly NOT come to the True Faith would make Jesus Christ a liar specifically when He said "Knock and the door shall be opened, etc..." Obviously the fault is with the person, NOT God.

Also, the man who called in who supported the SSPV (his name was Scott I think), and believed in BOD based on what St. Alphonsus said as if he were infallible, it could have been asked of him if he rejected the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary because St. Thomas wrote against it before it was infallibly declared a dogma. Certainly we can say today that St. Thomas certainly would admit today that he was wrong on that issue, and he is a saint in heaven also.

Great radio shows!

Bridget

When is it a Catholic’s duty to recognize a Pope?


This is to address a question arising after having visited your web-site. Does canon law & the magisterium of the Church ( both Pre & Post Vatican II ) allow for the perfect liberty of a member of the Church (in rightful conscience) to believe that the Seat of Peter is vacant? Are their any circumstances where Sedevacantism is not permitted? Thank you for your reply.

Yours In Christ,
Marta Klein

MHFM

Thank you for your question. He who is elected as the Bishop of Rome – by the clergy of Rome in the first millennium, and by the College of Cardinals in the second millennium (or, in rare cases, by a pope appointing his successor) – must always be accepted as the pope unless there is clear evidence that the election was invalid or that the man “elected” is a manifest heretic (as taught by Pope Paul IV). In the case of the Vatican II “popes,” they are undeniable manifest heretics and have presided over a new religion and a new gospel which contradicts what all the true popes have taught from St. Peter on. It is definite, therefore, that they cannot be accepted as true popes based on the very teaching of the validly elected popes themselves.

Question on Pope Pius IX and salvation dogma


September 6, 2006

Greetings Brother Michael and Peter Dimond,

    I am a sedevacantist and do uphold the absolute necessity of water baptism for both justification and salvation. Also, I affirm Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus.  I have a friend who is sedevacantist, but who unfortunately believes invincible ignorance is salvific.  I tried to straighten him out about his error of thinking invincible ignorance is salvific, but I was unsuccessful.  He brought up the following quote ... Pope Pius IX   (1846-1878)

I  do have a few questions for you please.  One, is the above quote infallible? Two, given that Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus is a defined dogma of the faith, what is the above quote actually saying about the status of the invincibly ignorant? Any help in clarifying this matter would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you and take care.

MHFM

Thank you for your question. This is addressed in our book on salvation, and it was specifically addressed in the radio program we just did. We hope to have that show in our archive online soon. I would encourage you to listen to it, since it answers this question in detail and many others issues relevant to this topic. Radio Program here: Sept. 9 Radio Program: An in-depth discussion of Outside the Church There is No Salvation and the water baptism issue (click here to listen, about 2 hrs.) This show covers in detail the controversial issue of salvation. It goes through the dogmatic pronouncements on Outside the Church There is No Salvation, discusses the history of the “baptism of desire” idea, and shows how it was not the belief of the early Church. It covers and critiques some of the outrageous distortions present in the books promoting baptism of desire, such as those published by the SSPX. It discusses Fr. Feeney’s case and answers objections. This program is definitely worth listening to in order to get a fair and accurate picture of what the Church teaches on this extremely important dogma – so denied in our day.

“How can I explain that MHFM is not Feeneyite?”


Dear Brother Dimond's

My friend says to me that you are nothing but a bunch of Feeneyites. I don't believe it for a moment. I said to him "Well I like them." And as for Fr Feeney, I like him too, especially his book of poems "In Towns and Little Towns".   How can I explain to him that you are not Feeneyites?

God bless

Michael Vincent

MHFM

We are Catholics.  Do we agree with Fr. Feeney on the absolute necessity of water baptism for salvation?  Yes, because this is what the Catholic Church teaches.  You should ask your friends if they are salvation-for-members-of-false-religions-endorsing heretics. 

Pope Paul III, The Council of Trent, Sess. 7, Can. 5 on the Sacrament of Baptism, ex cathedra: “If anyone says that baptism [the Sacrament] is optional, that is, not necessary for salvation (cf. Jn. 3:5): let him be anathema.” Pope Eugene IV, The Council of Florence, “Exultate Deo,” Nov. 22, 1439:  “Holy baptism, which is the gateway to the spiritual life, holds the first place among all the sacraments; through it we are made members of Christ and of the body of the Church.  And since death entered the universe through the first man, ‘unless we are born again of water and the Spirit, we cannot,’ as the Truth says, ‘enter into the kingdom of heaven’ [John 3:5].  The matter of this sacrament is real and natural water.”
Unfortunately, your friends probably despise Fr. Feeney because they despise the dogma on salvation.  Perhaps the following will cause them to reconsider their assessment of Fr. Feeney:  (more…)

The SSPV does deny Catholic dogma


September 5, 2006

Dear Dimond Brothers:

I have been attending St. Pius V Masses and did not believe you when you stated they denied the dogma "Outside the Church there is no salvation," that is, until I read their 2005 fall issue of the Roman Catholic Magazine which featured a question/answer format regarding Catholic doctrine.  They clearly teach that anyone who is disposed to trying to obey God, is invincibly ignorant of the true Church, and follows the good intentions of their consciences actually desire to be within the Catholic Church unconsciously, and are therefore actually a part of the Catholic Church and can attain to salvation with supernatural helps

PS

MHFM

Thanks for that information. It’s necessary that you stop going there, since they condemn those who hold the true Catholic position. And here’s the quote to which we referred in our second radio program, which enunciates their heretical position on Outside the Church There is No Salvation:

The SSPV, The Roman Catholic, Fenton Article, Fall 2003, p. 7: “With the strict, literal interpretation of this doctrine, however, I must take issue, for if I read and understand the strict interpreters correctly, nowhere is allowance made for invincible ignorance, conscience, or good faith on the part of those who are not actual or formal members of the Church at the moment of death. It is inconceivable to me that, of all the billions of non-Catholics who have died in the past nineteen and one-half centuries, none of them were in good faith in this matter and, if they were, I simply refuse to believe that hell is their eternal destiny.”

“If one adds ‘Amen’, is the baptism valid?”


Dear Bro. Diamond,

     If one adds "Amen" after "I baptize thee, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” is the baptism valid or by saying "Amen" does that make it invalid.

God love you,

Judith

MHFM

Thanks for the question. No, adding “amen,” which means “truly,” does not affect the validity of the baptism. It does not change the meaning of the essential form.

“The Padre Pio book you sent is amazing... ordering many copies”


The Padre Pio book you sent is amazing.  If a priest yelled at penitents like that today they would haul them off to the boondocks but souls would be saved before they got caught.  :-)   I'm ordering many copies. I'm glad you didn't emphasize the healings.  I have a big book of those which I never finished because it became too boring.  This is soul-saving stuff.  I can hear Padre Pio yelling at me now to do better and to do right.  I hope he keeps it up.  My mother quit yelling when NewChurch ideas entered her head and my youngest sister had a very rough time of it.  I didn't do so well with my own children either. 

God Bless

Pauline Moulder

Pensacola, Florida

On St. Hermenegild and Communion from heretics


St. Hermenegild martyr

St. Hermenegild was a 6th century martyr who was put to death for refusing to receive Holy Communion from his father’s Arian priest:

“During Eastertime the Arian father sent to his son a bishop of his sect, offering to receive him into his favor if he would receive Holy Communion from the hands of that prelate. St. Hermenegild refused. The father, enraged, sent soldiers to put him to death. The barbarous order was executed in 586, and St. Hermenegild died rather than renounce his Faith.” (Lives of the Saints, Rev. Hugo Hoever, p. 150.)

Some have argued that – or wondered whether – this case proves that a Catholic can never receive Communion from a heretic, including a heretical priest who purports to be Catholic and is not notorious or imposing about his heresy. If one digs into the history of St. Hermenegild’s case, the context of his refusal becomes clear, and so does the answer to our question.

(more…)

“I just listened to the Coast to Coast broadcast”


September 4, 2006

I just listened to the Coast to Coast broadcast. You couldn't have been more eloquent and disciplined in your responses. You were absolutely dead on, and many people listening were shocked by such honesty. Outstanding… I have to say that the way that you were able to simply and clearly, yet powerfully defend Christ and the Deposit of Faith, whole and inviolate, was so well done, that it should definitely be noted with an underscore that you are living up to your name, Michael. You are a man, charged with this knowledge and have the duty to perform the ultimate charity in this life, which is to tell the truth of the Church, even unto death, and the way that you were able to articulate without a moments' hesitation from caller after caller has given me the impression that God was right there blessing you with the ability to be as wise as a serpent and gentle as a dove… Let me say, by the way, that I was completely blown away by the videos that you sell. I ordered every book, tape, VHS and DVD that you offer and was absolutely astounded by the material. I owe you a great deal for the clarity that I have received on matters of the faith, in an age that is so unbelievably full of deceit.

PJP, USN

“Being a Catholic takes more than restoring the Holy Mass”


Dear Bro. Michael:

After reading much about Traditional Latin Mass from "Traditionalist" websites, most of us youths were gearing ourselves to obtain an indult mass for our local parish too. We had not cared much about the Pope as to what he does or say as long as he go on giving indult to the Latin Mass. We were thinking of encouraging others to do the same too. Enter your website and its all shattered ! Yes, you're right. Our intentions were wrong. Being a Catholic takes more than restoring the Holy Mass. Why should we be just a subset of a polygamous leader whose harem is filled with infidel concubines? These V2 maniacs will try to propagate and accomodate every garbage in this world until one day all the indultians will find themselves just "one out of many" and that the Roman Rite is not the official Rite of the Church anymore or that the Holy See is just another interfaith Fatima of today. By the way they go on suporting these heretics as "popes", someday they'll end up saying the creed as:"I believe in Catholicism, Protestanism, Buddhism, & Judaism; the holy prophet Mohammed ... the communion of all worshippers ..." (Checkout
www.sistersofembracement.org). Subjecting to the right successor of St. Peter comes first… Thanks for your enlightening articles. May God be with you,

            - Dennis Gabil Momin
                             Meghalaya, India

Is the New Rite of Confirmation valid?


Dear Bros Dimonds,

I went through RCIA and was confirmed into the Catholic Church Easter of 2001 by a Novus Ordo priest.  Did I receive any of the graces associated with this sacrament? 

Thank-you.

Sincerely,
Michael

MHFM

The short answer to your question is no. Since the new confirmation cannot be considered valid (see below), you did not receive the graces associated with this sacrament. The New Order of Confirmation was promulgated on Aug. 15, 1971. The form and the matter of the sacrament have been changed. The traditional form for the sacrament of confirmation is:

“I sign you with the Sign of the Cross, and I confirm you with the Chrism of salvation. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
The new form in the New Rite for the sacrament of confirmation:
“N., receive the seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit.”
As one can see the traditional form of Confirmation has been fundamentally changed. The new form actually uses a form that is used in the Eastern Rite. Why would Paul VI replace the traditional form in the Roman Rite with the form of the Eastern Rite? We will see the significance of this change when we look at the matter of Confirmation, which has also been changed. (more…)

When was the Rite of Baptism changed?


September 3, 2006

Dear Brothers,

I was baptized during the period of time when many of Paul VI's changes were taking place and I'm concerned about the validity of my baptism. I know the Episcopal rite of consecration was changed on June 18, 1968 and put into effect (I believe) on April 1, 1969, but when was the rite of baptism changed?

David

MHFM

The New Order of Baptism was promulgated by Paul VI on May 15, 1969. The essential form remains valid (unless the Novus Ordo “priest” decided to change it on his own); and, since anyone can validly baptize, those baptized with it would be considered validly baptized. But the removal of things around the essential form by Paul VI – while not destroying validity – serves to further confirm his revolutionary agenda. The questions “do you renounce Satan?” and “Do you believe…?” are now directed toward the “parents and godparents”; they are no longer directed toward the candidate for baptism. In the new rite, the candidate for baptism is not even asked if he believes. Also, a newly baptized child no longer receives a white garment – it is only mentioned symbolically. The candidate for baptism is no longer required to make a baptismal vow. In addition, all the exorcisms of the devil are omitted in the Paul VI’s new rite of Baptism! Why would one remove the exorcism prayers? Although Satan is mentioned in the texts, he is not banished. Conclusion: As long as the person baptizing in the Novus Ordo Church pours water (hitting the forehead) and uses the essential form – “I baptize thee, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” – with the intention to do what the Church does, then the baptism is valid, despite these other problems in the surrounding rite. But these changes to the rite of Baptism, although not essential to validity, serve to reveal the true character and intentions of the men who have implemented the Vatican II revolution.  Moreover, in some cases doubt has arisen about whether the water actually strikes the forehead when it is poured in the Novus Ordo rite.  If there is any doubt about whether the water sufficiently made contact with the forehead,  a conditional baptism should be performed when a person is convinced on all the issues and ready.

How To Perform A Baptism & A Conditional Baptism

“What if my wife does not want to attend the Traditional Church?”


….what if my wife does not want to attend the traditional church you recommend and she wants to stay at the novus ordo?

thank you,
David D

MHFM

You simply must tell your wife that she cannot go to the Novus Ordo (the New Mass).  A major problem today – and we hear all the time from people who ask questions very similar to yours (concerning a spouse who opposes them in their pursuit of salvation and truth) – is that so many make the devastating mistake of marrying a man or a woman who doesn’t care about the Faith.  People don’t think too much about that when they get married, but it often turns out to be a life-long mistake.

“Am I too young to be interested in the truth?”


September 2, 2006

Greetings,

I'm Jocel de Souza and I came across your organisation by means of the DVDs prepared by you. Especially the ones prepared by Bro. Michael Dimond. And upon watching them, I've been left confused, troubled,amazed, etc. I've also had a large number of doubts that I wish to clarify. The most amazing DVD I've watched yet was Creation and Miracles: Past And Present. I'm Catholic for sure but some of the videos by you I've watched contradicts what I've thought about myself for all of my life. I can promise you if you have my doubts clarified and you indeed posess the truth I'll do whatever it takes to help you carry out your good work. Because I've searched for the truth my entire life and for some reason I feel that I could find it with you. So please keep in touch with me.

I live in Goa - India. And I'm 17 years of age. I hope you do not consider me too young to be involved in all of this.

Jocel de Souza

MHFM

You are certainly not too young to be interested in these matters.  In fact, it’s true with many that if they don’t get interested and do what God wants when they are young they don’t ever get around to doing it.  We must all seize the opportunity now.  As far as having doubts clarified, the teachings of the Church we quote and upon which we base our positions speak for themselves.  The traditional dogmatic teachings of the Church admit of no doubt.

“Isn’t it better to attend the New Mass, than not attend at all?”


Dear Bros. Dimond,

Please help. I am by no means a theologian. I am just a regular working stiff catholic who is trying to do the right thing. You have some compelling evidence on your website that is really confusing me.  In my heart I believe that what you are proclaiming is true, however, my mind still tells me that false prophets will try to bring you away from the church.  By not attending mass, am I not being pulled away from the church?  Even though the mass is not "valid", isnt the church the place where we worship God. Isnt it better to attend and worship God, than not attend at all?  I live in a rural area in a very small parish.  Attending a traditional mass is out of the question here as there are no traditional masses within 100 miles of me. Please show me some evidence that saying the Rosary at home instead of attending mass is acceptable by the church.

Thank you ,
Bob

MHFM

The evidence that you cannot attend the New Mass and must stay home (if there isn’t an acceptable traditional option) is contained in the dogmatic teaching on the form of consecration from the Council of Florence, Pope St. Pius V, etc. It is also contained in the teaching that “all” in the consecration cannot suffice for validity, and that it is a grave sin to approach doubtful sacraments. It is also contained in the traditional teaching of the Catholic Church that one cannot partake in non-Catholic worship, and the New Mass is a non-Catholic service which was invented by heretics and with the help of Protestant ministers. It was intended to Protestantize Catholic worship, and includes condemned practices such as altar girls. To a sincere person who considers this evidence, it becomes clear that one cannot attend the New Mass under pain of mortal sin. You are not worshipping God truly by going to the New Mass, and you are not receiving Jesus Christ in Holy Communion.

Is a fake Sr. Lucy a mere conspiracy theory?


Your conspiracy theory concerning Sister Lucia of Fatima was fascinating reading, and important to you, since your whole doctrine about the Church (or non-Church as the case may be) hinges on your theory that she was murdered or made to disappear or whatever you may have believed to have happened to her. Of course, if you're wrong, your doctrine is invalid. But, as you know more about these things than I, I will leave the last word on the subject to you.                                                         

Jeff

MHFM

You have seriously misstated things here. Our “doctrine” doesn’t hinge upon Sr. Lucy of Fatima or any other individual. 

Galatians 1:8-9 “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach a gospel to you besides that which we have preached to you, let him be anathema. As we said before, so now I say again: If anyone preach to you a gospel, besides that which you have received, let him be anathema.”
The fact that the Vatican II sect is not the Catholic Church is a provable fact from many dogmatic teachings and the undeniable heresies and false doctrines which the Vatican II sect teaches. It’s insulting to the importance and the authority of these dogmas, as well as the significance of the heresies of the Vatican II sect, to describe things the way you have. One could argue that for Fatima to make sense to those who hold our positions it would make sense that there was a false Sr. Lucy, I would agree. But that would also be true of all who reject the Vatican’s version of the Third Secret, and hold that John Paul II didn’t sufficiently consecrate Russia – which includes about 100% of traditionally-minded professing Catholics. They would all have to agree with us that the post-Vatican II Sr. Lucy was a fraud, if Fatima is to make sense to their position (a position which rejects the post-Vatican II Sr. Lucy’s testimony that the Third Secret was revealed and that Russia was consecrated successfully by John Paul II, etc.) Further, it’s not a mere conspiracy theory that there was a fake Sr. Lucy. There is photographic evidence and undeniable evidence from the false Lucy’s testimony on matters pertaining to Fatima. This testimony proves she couldn’t have been the real one.

Is MHFM part of the “Old Catholics” (Union of Utrecht)? No.


September 1, 2006

Hi:

I enjoyed your visit with George on C2C the other night. I agree with a lot of what you said. Is your Order part of the Roman Catholic Church or what is know as the Old Catholic Church which was once the See of Utrich?

Thanks

JB

MHFM

No, of course we’re not part of the “Old Catholic” sect.  The “Old Catholics” reject Papal Infallibility and the dogmatic decrees of Vatican I.  They are unfortunately heretics and schismatics.  We are Catholics and therefore accept the Papacy, Papal Infallibility, Vatican I, and all the true popes and dogmatic teachings of true popes throughout history.  (more…)

“This Padre Pio book was the greatest book I’ve read”


Dear Bro. Michael,

This book on Padre Pio was the greatest book about his life that I have ever read. I enjoyed it so much.

Thank you.

Mary Ciaccio

King of Prussia, PA

Are the Thuc Line Bishops Valid?


August 31, 2006

Brother Dimond: Thank you for being on the program Coast to Coast am. You are steadfast in your defense of the true catholic church. I am currently attending a Triditine Mass at a church in Orlando whose priest is ordained by a "Thuc Line Bishop". Do you consider the 'Thuc line' ordinations valid? Am I attending a legitimate Mass? Prayerfully awaiting your reply. Jack Bryant, Orlando, Florida.

MHFM

Yes, the Thuc line is valid. The priests ordained in the traditional rite of ordination by Thuc bishops must be considered validly ordained. There are no legitimate grounds upon which to question the validity. However, since almost all of even the traditionalist priests hold some views not consistent with Catholic teaching – such as that non-Catholics can be saved, etc. – you almost certainly cannot support the priest, though you could receive the sacraments from him without supporting him, provided he is not imposing or notorious about his heresy. ------------- Fall 2004

Your points are well taken.  Thanks for your helpful independent views.  Re my question about the validity of Abp Thuc consecrations:  What is your informed view?  Is Bishop [x] validly consecrated since he is in succession from Abp Thuc?  Thanks for your refreshing insights!  -Paul M.
MHFM:
Paul, despite the claims of some “traditionalists,” especially the SSPV supporters, the fact is that the validity of the Thuc-line cannot be questioned.  If it can be questioned, then any Episcopal Consecration or Ordination performed in the Traditional Rite can be questioned.  We certainly have no bias in this matter, since we have no affiliation with the Thuc-line whatsoever.  The facts are the facts.  The Ordinations and Consecrations performed in the Traditional Rite by Archbishop Thuc and those whom he Consecrated must be considered valid, because when the Traditional Rite is observed the intention is presumed valid, as Pope Leo XIII says in Apostolicae Curae.  Further, there is no evidence that Bishop Thuc did not possess his mental faculties at the time of these Consecrations, even if some of his decisions were wacky.  We know someone who knew and spent time with Bishop Thuc in New York just before his death, and he said that he was very lucid.

“You called him a MORON. Is this Catholic behavior?”


Dear Brother's Dimond's

I listened to your radio program on Coast-to-Coast and I was very impressed with everything you said: UNTIL you lost your dignity when speaking on the phone with a man called JC, when you called him a MORON. Is this Catholic behaviour? Is this what we should expect of a holy monk? I am very disappointed in you. Uncommitted and ignorant people listening to that would think Catholics are rude, which we are not.

God bless you all

Alan Vincent

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Calling someone a moron is to call someone a fool. That’s a sin. Our Lord said call no man fool (Mt. 5:22).

MHFM

A number of people complained about calling the heretic JC a moron (fool). All who complained about this are very mistaken. That particular heretic, who called in on a national radio program to level false accusations and scandalize millions, absolutely deserved to be called a moron – especially after accusing someone else of being a moron. Those who demonstrate a profound level of bad will or hypocrisy can certainly – and sometimes should – be denounced as fools. Both St. Peter Damian and St. Alphonsus call those who commit sins of impurity “fools.”

St. Alphonsus on the damnation of the impure: "Continue, O fool, says St. Peter Damian (speaking to the unchaste), continue to gratify the flesh; for the day will come in which thy impurities will become as pitch in thy entrails, to increase and aggravate the torments of the flame which will burn thee in hell: 'The day will come, yea rather the night, when thy lust shall be turned into pitch, to feed in thy bowels the everlasting fire." (Preparation for Death, abridged version, p. 117)
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Which Tan Books are NOT Recommended?


August 30, 2006

I was reading your web site, and read that you recommended the St. Louis De Montfort on the Rosary from Tan Books.  However, you stated that you dont recommend many of the Tan books.  Do you have a list of the books that should not be read from Tan?

Thanks!!!

Joe

MHFM

They have much beneficial material; however, some of their books promote the heresy that souls can be saved without the Catholic Faith. This heretical idea was a big problem before Vatican II, as our material proves. As far as we know, Tan also sells a few books which promote the sinful birth control practice of NFP. But these are small in number, so it shouldn’t be a problem for strong Catholics who are convinced of the true positions.

“Where can I find a true church in London, England?”


August 29, 2006

Dear Brother Michael,

Please be so kind as to tell me where I might find a 'true' Catholic church in London, England. Currently I go to Westminster Cathedral, the seat of   Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor. Is he a heretic? Your site is very interesting. Many thanks,

RT Mulchrone

MHFM

Thanks for the e-mail. “Cardinal” Cormac Murphy O’Connor is a heretic. He is a leader in the post-Vatican II sect. He publicly endorses the heresies of Vatican II, such as false ecumenism, etc. He also accepts the New Mass. He is a validly ordained priest (having been ordained in 1956), but cannot be considered a valid bishop (having been ordained in 1977, after Paul VI’s new rite was instituted), nor a Catholic one.  We don’t have the specific locations of Masses in England, but we have given you the e-mail address of someone who does know where the traditional Mass is offered in England. Using those guidelines, people have to apply them to their specific options. These guidelines include, of course, the fact that no one can go to the New Mass – but only a traditional Rite. No one can financially support any priest or “bishop” professing communion with Antipope Benedict XVI and the Vatican II sect. And one should not even attend the traditional rite of a priest or bishop who is notorious or imposing about his heretical position. But if there is a valid priest celebrating a traditional rite who is not notorious or imposing about his heretical position then we believe you may go (you don’t have to), without supporting him.

Can a Catholic attend a college or university?


August 28, 2006

Dear Brother Diamond,

First, thank you for speaking to the world about the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church...my family is relistening to a tape we made of Coast A.M. of your interview.  I hope you are invited back!!!!

I would like to know what you think of someone attending Fordham Univ. in N.Y.  My 22 year old son may be transferring there as a Sophomore.  I e-mailed him the link to the "Jesuit" pagan "sculpture" in Canada from your site.  Maybe he should read Fr. Malachi Martin's book "The Jesuits".  What do you think?  He does come to the traditional Mass at times, but not regularly, and does not receive the Sacraments!  Please pray for him.  His name is Jonah.    Thanks,

Janet Anderton

MHFM

Thank you for your question. First, he shouldn’t bother reading Malachi Martin’s books. Malachi Martin mixed truth with error and misled many. He said that Buddhists could be saved without the Catholic Faith and that John Paul II never uttered a heresy. Second, our feelings about young men and women attending colleges and universities is this: normally speaking (there may be rare exceptions, of course) since the campuses of these colleges and universities are cesspools of iniquity – and living in the dorms surrounded by the pagans and non-Catholics who make mortal sin a way of life at such colleges and universities would be an almost-constant occasion of sin (with others constantly goading one to partake in such party-type activity) – it would be a tragic spiritual mistake for most young men and women to subject themselves to such a situation by living in the dorms at these colleges and universities.  Almost 100% of them would fail in such an environment and fall into mortal sin, no matter how much they protest that they wouldn’t. To preserve a person’s soul from such snares (and preserving the soul is the most important thing to be considered – Mt. 16:26), to attend such a college or university a person should either live at home and commute (that way he would be away from the mortally sinful party-lifestyle) or rent an apartment and live by himself so that he doesn’t have to live and constantly be around non-Catholics who are frequently committing mortal sins and/or encouraging him to do so (e.g. by inviting him to parties, etc.). “Catholic” Fordham University, since it’s Catholic in name only, would be considered just like any secular/pagan university. Hence, we believe one could attend provided that one doesn’t take religion classes or live amidst the sinful surroundings, but can be separate in some way by commuting or having one’s own place away from the others.

“I've listened to the program coast2coast”


August 27, 2006

Hi, my name is mark and I've listened to the program coast2coast for years waiting for what i heard July 10. I need to speak to someone… i am not Catholic and was not raised in a religious family but he's always been there and i need to save me and my family

MHFM

Mark, that's great to hear.  Attached is a summary of the Catholic Catechism.  Also, near the bottom of our website there is a profession of Faith for converts from the Council of Trent.  You should read it and begin to familiarize yourself with it.  We would also recommend that you watch all the videos on our website.  Someone will be calling you with more information, and to answer your other questions.

Fascinating story from a reader about his experience at the Novus Ordo


Dear Brothers Dimond, Last afternoon I viewed a video produced by you…It left me stunned and deeply moved. This morning I accessed your website for the first time and I am overwhelmed!!!

I am a Roman Catholic born in 1947 in a Buddhist country - SRI LANKA. Christian population was 5% of the entire population - Roman Catholics further reduced in number. I have lived in AUSTRALIA since 1972. As a youngster at St Peter's College Colombo we were taught Catholic Doctrine and some Apologetics by RC priests. Back then around the late fifties and early sixties we were clearly taught the teaching of BAPTISM OF DESIRE.

We were NEVER taught "Outside the Catholic Church there is no salvation"...or to be honest, I can't recall being taught this. In the year 2000, while praying in the presence of The Blessed Sacrament in a Novus Ordo church, an inner/exterior/everywhere' voice quietly said to me "I am not here!!!" Not long after I felt privileged when I discovered the SSPX realising the previous 30 years of Daily Masses in the NEW Church were wasted! Now, your revelations on the SSPX give me new matter to ponder on and pray about.

I deeply appreciate the monumental GOD-FILLED work you have done. Please pray for my soul as indeed I shall pray for you. May the Blessed and Most Holy Trinity Bless, guard and guide you with loving intercession from OUR Blessed Mother of GOD, MARY MOST HOLY

Yours sincerely

Peter de Niese
AUSTRALIA

MHFM

Private revelation is always to be taken with a grain of salt. The teaching of the Church is our guide. But stories of private revelations that are perfectly consistent with the teaching of the Church can be interesting. This story is very interesting because it is perfectly in line with the teaching of the Catholic Church which shows that the New Mass cannot be valid since it has drastically altered the words of consecration.

Some reaction to our new radio program


Dear Brothers Michael & Peter,

Just happened to turn on the computer last night and  found that you were doing a radio show.  I listened to the whole show.  Great Job!!!!

                                                                                        Rose Beckerich

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Dear Brothers Dimond:

I was able to tape Most of it...(Computer wouldn't start up at first).  You Definitly did an excellent job of presenting in a clear way just what we are up against.  Am making copies for my friends.  I, too, am very interested in what you have to say about this Divine Mercy thing.  Will be looking forward to your posting on that.   Thank you so much for everything you do,

May God Bless you abundantly,

Carol

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Hello Bro.Michael,


I did listen to your program,had a problem with the buffering,but,you have already explained the problem. I enjoy being able to listen to the audios, is it possible to place your radio program in that category of tapes to listen to,the radio program would be able to be listened to for a week until the next radio program for those who aren't able to listen the day of the program. God Bless You.You are doing amazing work.


Paula

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Greetings to The Most holy Family Monastery:

Your radio show was much like the web site: terse, blunt, to the point and accurate.  Excellent delineation of The Great Apostasy, The Second Vatican Council-its many lies and a good discussion about Fatima and The third Secret; of course we are looking forward to more in the future.  It is a fact that we are drowning in lost souls looking for their Church once more... Many are so confused and have hearts of steel on account of it-some are embittered.  They are all around me and at times it is overwhelming.  But I love to pray for the increase of the virtue of hope...

In Christ, Jesus

Michael Howard Pierce

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Dear Brothers,

Thank you for the excellent radio program!!!

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You brought up many interesting points. I am not a scholar and rely on my memory of the Latin Church and now deceased relatives to clearly see Rome is as you say, heretical. Hopefully you will be archiving this program on your web site as I can think of a few people who need to listen.

Robert Bowlby

 

Copy of program?

Dear Brother Peter and Brother Michael.

Is your radio show from today going to be archived at your website, so that those who can't listen to it live can still hear it?  Will you be recording it to cassettes or CD's to make available to people?

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Will Tuesday's show be archived?  I would like to hear it but will be away from the computer that evening.

MHFM

We will have a copy of the program, which we will probably make available.

Aug. 22 Radio Program: An Overview of Present situation (First Show) (click here to listen, about 2 hrs.)

*This show contains a very important overview of the present situation of the Catholic Church and the reasons why the post-Vatican II Church is not the Catholic Church. It discusses the facts, the evidence and the arguments which prove that the post-Vatican II Church is not the Catholic Church. This is a show people should listen to. It covers the heresies of Vatican II, the apostasy of John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Paul VI, that there have been antipopes, that our present situation has been predicted, and more.

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