Avoiding Babylon Fulton Sheen to be Beatified while Roche Digs Himself a Bigger Hole
Jan 14, 2026
Explore the upcoming beatification of Fulton Sheen and the significance of his legacy amid contemporary challenges. Discover Cardinal Roche's controversial views on liturgical reforms and how they contrast with the principle of 'mutual enrichment.' Delve into the struggles of young men within the traditional community, from economic pressures to the need for meaningful engagement. The discussion touches on the importance of living a traditional Catholic life rather than getting entangled in endless debates.
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Sheen Beatification Is Complex
- Fulton Sheen's beatification is overdue and complicated by diocesan politics and historical context.
- Anthony and Rob caution against simplistic hindsight judgments about Sheen's Vatican II stance.
Liturgy Debate Is Ecclesiological
- Cardinal Roche's letter frames liturgical rejection as an ecclesiological problem tied to Vatican II.
- The hosts find his claim that the old books were merely a concession conflicts with Benedict's mutual-enrichment posture.
Promote Mutual Enrichment Locally
- Use the coexistence of forms in parishes to foster mutual enrichment rather than purity tests.
- Encourage diocesan exposure to the TLM so reverence can spread into Novus Ordo practice.
