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Traditional Catholics of America, Inc. Vol. I, No. 4
Editor: Fr. Francis E. Fenton, STL June 1, 1980
It becomes a matter of profound concern,
A CRUCIAL MATTER however, when dissension among traditional
Dissension in one form or another has plagued Roman Catholics is the consequence of dia-
the ranks of traditional Roman Catholics almost metrically opposite positions on vital Catholic
from the beginning of Vatican Council 11 eighteen issues, and especially when this dissension
years ago. Some of this discord has amounted to directly involves leaders of and spokesmen for
no more than the minor disagreements and traditional Catholicism. Such is the controversy
misunderstandings which, human nature being (relatively concealed for some time but more and
what it is, are all but invariably bound to occur in more generally known of late) over whether or not
groups composed of dedicated, level-headed and the current occupant of the papal throne is a valid
strong-willed individuals. While even this form of pontiff. As of this writing (May 9, 1980) the
contention cannot be condoned when unjustified controversy has not yet fully surfaced but may
anger, uncharitableness, jealousy, etc. are well have by the time this newsletter issue
occasioned by it, the chances are that it has in appears. In any case, it is not my purpose, in
itself done no grave harm to the cause of bringing up this subject at this time, to discuss its
traditional Catholicism. "pros" and "cons", but rather to call to the
attention of the readers of The Athanaslan the
Dissension of a more serious kind among developing crisis involving the validity/invalidity
traditional Catholics is brought about by those of the pontificate of John Paul II. This crisis, I
individuals and groups whose Catholicism is submit, will occasion a degree of dissension and
excessively influenced emotionally by causes will cause a division in the ranks of traditional
which have little or no such effect upon the Roman Catholics as nothing else has to date. It
generality of traditional Catholics. Predictably, will surely be a further test of the strength and
the result is a distorted Catholic perspective, a intensity of our individual Catholic faith.
twisted Catholic faith. The devotees of the various
alleged visionaries of our day constitute one And yet.while this controversy would be bound to
example here but other examples readily come to come to a head sooner or later, and while an
mind. Perhaps the dissension in the traditional ultimate confrontation on the subject in question
Catholic movement caused by such "traditional" would, I believe, be inevitable, it is imperative to
Catholics is a matter of lesser significance though keep one essential point in mind. And that is that
than the harm done by them to the overall history records numerous instances in which the
movement itself in respect to the public image of Church was temporarily without a visible head.
traditional Catholicism. Suffice it to say here that This in no way affects the divine institution which
any (in the good sense) radical cause or any the Church is. So, even if it were proved beyond
organization or moveme: committed to the all reasonable doubt that the present occupant of
preservation of fundame.1ta! values is likely to the Chair of Peter is not a valid or true Pope, this
draw to it a sort of fringe element will have no unduly adverse effect upon sound
unrepresentative of, but reflecting adversely on, traditional Catholics, well-grounded and strong
the cause or movement itself. And this is true in in the Faith. The Church remains as always, the
the r:ase. Mystical Body of Christ – the One, True and
Eternal Church of the Son of God.
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There are some too who take to (5)
word "Roman" in "Roman Catholic," contending should arise, a
the expression, "Roman Catholic," was Conciliar Church, some of
coined by some of the non-Catholics the 16th marriage nullity may well
century so-called Reformation who held that law.
there were different categories of Catholics and
that those whose allegiance was to Rome or to the (6) will not be concerned about being denied
Pope constituted but one such category. Here burial in a "Catholic" cemetery if he does not "go
again though, since there are those (Anglican along" with the Novus Ordo Church.
Catholics, Orthodox Catholics, etc.) who often
refer to themselves simply as Catholics, it is, as I (7) will strive to observe the traditional laws of
see it, a practical necessity today to say "Roman the Church in such matters as fasting and
Catholics" in referring to those who are members abstinence even though he may not be strictly
of the One True Church. In any case, long- bound to do so.
standing use certainly justifies the expression,
"Roman Catholic," and it appears to me that to (8) will be faithful to the daily recitation of the
take issue with it is one more case of nit-picking, Rosary.
of making a mountain out of a molehill.
(9) will dress modestly not only for Mass but on
Now, in view of the fact that the Novus Ordo all occasions.
Church is in such a state of massive disarray, as,
indeed, is the world itself, it is hardly surprising (10) will not take too seriously any of the
that this confusion should manifest itself among current alleged visionaries and their" messages",
traditional Roman Catholics as well. And so it the several with which I am familiar being highly
does. There are many who call themselves, and questionable, to say the least.
sincerely think they are, traditional Roman (11) will not allow the Conciliar Church or its
Catholics but who, in varying degrees, fall short of clergy to cause him to waver one iota in his
being such in reality. The reason for this is that Catholic beliefs and practices.
these people do not adequately understand what
being a truly and fully traditional Roman Catholic (12) will consistently strive to know and to
entails, primarily in relation to the Conciliar appreciate his Faith ever more thoroughly, and to
Church. In an attempt, then, to eliminate some of live that Faith ever more fully in his daily life.
this misunderstanding, I offer a few guidelines for
them, it being understood that following is but The reaction of some may be that a number the
a partial listing: above statements are too rigid. Those who would
A (truly and fully) traditional Roman Catholic so react are not themselves, I submit, fully
traditional Roman Catholics either because
(1) will not the "new Mass" unless a very are not knowledgeable on the
good reason warrants that attendance (for Church situation or because they lack the
example, the funeral of a relative or close friend) courage of their convictions. Otherwise, they
and even in such cases he Will take no active part would not take exception to any of the foregoing
in the Novus Ordo service. statements. Continued on page 7
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"ANGEL OF GOD a a a
– R. Lance Lohr
Angel of God, guardian dear,
To whom God's love entrusts me here,
Ever this day be at my side
To light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
Many of us were very fortunate to have spent our This lengthy introduction into a short article on
grade school years in peaceful (well, most of the guardian angels can be tied together well by the
time) and orderly (again, most of the time) parish words of Jesus:
schools – usually staffed by the most energetic
women God ever created, the sisters of various "Who, thinkest thou, is the greater in the
religious orders. Of course, that was before some kingdom of heaven?" And Jesus, calling unto
sisters discovered government programs like him a little child, set him in the midst of them,
ACTION, VISTA, and the Peace Corps. At that and said: "Amen I say to you, unless you be
point, in more ways than one, old habits converted, and become as little children, you
disappeared and new habits came to be. But back shall not enter the kingdom of heaven.
to the point, we, most of us, remember the Whosoever, therefore, shall humble himself as
beautiful stories the sisters would tell us about the this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom
faith; the simple biographies of the saints, stories of heaven. And he that receives one such little
with a lesson that, for a child, rival the parables of child in my name receives me … See that you
Jesus. And remember being told for the first time despise not one of these little ones: for I say to
you had a guardian angel of your own? Maybe you, that their Angels in heaven always see the
sister even told you to move over in your seat to face of my Father who is in heaven."
make room for that spirit with wings that God ( Matt. 18, 1-5;
gave each of us. Remember the boy in the next 18, 10)
row who spelled angel A-N-G-L-E, and we didn't
even know what an angle was?
Jesus tells us we must be like little children and
Well, the Conciliar Church doesn't mention that each child has a spirit that is forever in the
angels much, but neither do most Protestant presence of God. Sister's stories were true in the
sects. There has appeared a trend to desacralize way children understand. Adults are just too
everything holy, an attempt to make everything cynical and full of guile to think much of such
simple and rational, to remove the mystery of "fantasy".
things sacred. Pick up a new First Communion
catechism and you will find the Holy Eucharist There is no better defense of a belief than the
compared to all sorts of food, like ice cream cones assurance of Jesus Christ. But Church Fathers
and cotton candy. One can understand why this and theologians have left us with more than ample
approach is used, but few of us appreciate it. support for the belief in guardian angels. Even the
There is an attempt to reduce the lofty reality of Council of Trent explains the position of the
the Real Presence to something mundane to at some length:
which the children will "relate." Nonsense, of
course. some might not see why. ren are more clearly
gifted creatures. see more with their hearts men, it will well
than we adults ever see with our eyes. It is not of this particular to say
likely that most us, after twenty, thirty, or ing regarding the guardian Angels
more years, have gained any great insight the under whose protection men are placed.
Holy Eucharist. What is likely is that we have lost
our innocence over that time. We might have God's providence Angels have been
succeeded in becoming great amateur entrusted with the office of guarding the human
theologians (probably just to be able to defend race and of accompanying every human being
ourselves), but we are not the same as that little so as to preserve him from any serious dangers.
child in White as he approaches the altar for the Just as parents, whose children are about to
first time. Continued on page 4
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"Angel of God … " Continued from page 3
A logical question arises as to how a guardian
angel influences us since we have a free will. An
travel a dangerous and infested road, appoint
guardians and helpers for them, so also in the ange.l can only indirectly influence our will by
helping to illuminate it with truth. For want of a
journey we are making towards our heavenly
better term one could say angels inspire us. St.
country, our heavenly Father has placed over
Thomas concluded that they can affect our
each of us an Angel under whose protection
senses, but adds that bad angels can do the same.
and vigilance we may be enabled to escape the
Also, your angel, or any angel for that matter,
snares secretly prepared by our enemy, repel
cannot read your mind unless you or God reveals
the dreadful attacks he makes on us, and under
it to him.
his guiding hand keep the right road, and thus
be secure against false steps which the wiles of
What about bad angels? Can they affect us? Well,
the evil one might cause us to make in order to
regretfully, the answer is yes. St Peter in his
draw us aside from the path that leads to
Epistle tells us: "Be sober and watch because
heaven.
your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth
(Catechism of the Council of Trent,
about seeking whom he may devour." ( I Peter 5:8)
Part IV, the Lord's Prayer).
Several Church Fathers, including our patron, St.
Athanasius, believed that we each have two
Saint Thomas Aquinas has a most reasonable and
angels. A very early Father, Hermas (author of
extensive theology of angels. He, for instance,
"The Shepherd"), is quite explicit on this matter:
concludes that men do not receive the protection
of a guardian angel until birth, because while
A man has two angels: an angel of justice, and
within the mother's womb the mother's angel
an angel of evil. The angel of justice is tender,
protects the child. God in his Providence gives
reserved, sweet and peaceful. When he comes
every man an angel guardian. Even the pagan is
to your heart he speaks at once to you of
given this gift because God loves individual souls
justice, holiness, temperance and every right
so much. On this St. Jerome, St. Anselm and St.
work. When these thoughts rise in your heart,
Thomas agree.
know that the angel of justice is with you. The
angel of evil, on the other hand, is quick to
anger, full of bitterness and madness. Know
Thomas also teaches that our guardians come him by his works.
from the lowest choir of angels. But many of his
fellow theologians disagree and insist that they Father Raymond Regamey, O.P. reminds us that
may come from any of the nine choirs. Some write the belief expressed above is part of tradition,
that the more important the work of the person the spelled with a small "t" and, therefore, we are not
higher the choir from which his angel comes. compelled to believe it. But even St. Vincent de
Thus, the more souls affected by a man's station, Paul held it to be correct.
the greater the spirit to guard him. Some
theologians speculate that additional angels
guide men who have important work. For It is quite true that one could not come to the
example, bishops and cardinals would acquire knowledge of the existence of any angel by reason.
angels to fit their work, and statesmen would have Because of this our primary defense comes not
additional angels because of the many lives from theologians or philosophers, but from
affected by their actions. One would assume from Scripture itself. The Old Testament Book of
this that children have but one. Otherwise, how Tobias is the beautiful account of a holy man and
would they all fit on their schoolroom seats! his frequent encounters with the Archangel
Raphael. And there is no shortage of the
Our angel never abandons us, even when we treatment of angels in the Old and New
commit the gravest of sins. Nor is he ever Testaments. The question arises, then, as to why
disillusioned, even if we ultimately lose our souls. Protestants are so critical of such beliefs. Even
For as Jesus said, " … their Angels in heaven Calvin himself attacked the Church for
always see the face of my Father . . . " The supporting what could be called a cult of angels.
constant Beatific Vision overcomes all possible The only Scriptural admonition against excesses
remorse. This vision also unifies the will of the in prayer for the intercessory aid of angels comes
angel with the will of God and prevents any from St. Paul (Colossians 2, 18).
possible conflict among angels over the best
interests of their earthly wards. Continued on page 7
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BLESSED FATHER MAXIMI IAN KOLBE {PART II)
– Father Victor Mroz, 0.F.M. Conv.
(At the conclusion of Part I of this article in the "What happened next", said Mr. Gajowniczek,
previous issue of The Athanaslan, Father Mroz "seemed to me like a dream. I remember that two
was interviewing Mr. Gajowniczek, the man for of the SS men came to me and said that I have to
whom Blessed Maximilian Kolbe gave his life at return to the line. With one shoe still in hand I went
the infamous concentration camp at Auschwitz in back. Soon a loud order rang out: 'March'. We
1941. Part II continues that interview and were heading toward the entrance to our block
concludes the article). and those ten, clothed only in their shirts, walked
"Now tell me, Mr. Gajowniczek," I said," when did slowly toward the Block of Death. Only at that
you realize that Father Maximilian was going to moment it dawned to me that Father Kolbe was
save you?" going to die for me and all I could do was to pray
for him".
"Right there. I didn't know Father Maximilian too
well and I was a stranger to him. He could possibly "Have you had any information about the fate of
know nothing of me and I am sure his decision to Blessed Kolbe in the death cell and his last days?"
offer his life for somebody chosen to die was I asked.
made before he even noticed that I was one of
them. He simply did it for me because I happened "Oh, yes. Some of our people were in charge of
to cry 'Oh, my poor wife, my children.' Otherwise, cleaning the corridors leading to the death
he would have offered his life for somebody else. chambers where Father Kolbe was locked and so
we had fairly exact news of what was going on in
Palitsch yelped a new command: 'Take off your
shoes'. A well-known ritual: those condemned to these chambers. The rooms were small, about
death go to the place of execution with bare feet. eight to ten feet by ten. Nothing was inside but
In this precise moment, when we were taking off four walls made of rough concrete, and the floor
our wooden shoes, Father Kolbe suddenly was also the same. There was no window or light
stepped out of his line and walked toward Fritsch. But through the very heavy door a little light from
He dared to leave the ranks! A murmur spread like the corridor slipped in through a small opening in
a wave between the lines and word passed from the door. When the condemned of Block 14
one to the other: 'It is Father Maximilian, Father arrived there on that evening of July, more than
Kolbe'. The camp commander was utterly twenty wretched prisoners lay in torment in the
astonished. Never before had a prisoner without next room. Even the thick walls could not prevent
permission left his place and approached him like their cries and moans and screams from being
this one. He grabbed his pistol, stepped back a heard. The new arrivals were ordered to remove all
pace and yelled: 'Halt! What does this Polish pig clothing. This nakedness was a heart-rending
want of me?' Father Kolbe stood facing him, very humiliation. The tyrants wanted to crush them
calm, a faint smile playing at his mouth. He spoke spiritually before they suffered physical death.
in such a low voice that only his nearest comrades The prisoners had to be deprived of the last shred
heard him. 'I would like to die in place of one of the of their human dignity. They had to lay down
men.' Fritsch looked at him, stunned. These words naked on the concrete floor, without light, without
surpassed anything he had ever heard. For the air."
first time he found himself discussing the matter
with the prisoner. 'But why do you want to?' "Did all the prisoners on his Block 14 know Father
Maximilian? What impression did he make on the
'Because I am old and good for nothing, and he is
young and useful'. 'Who is the man for whom you fellow prisoners by his sacrifice?" I asked.
want to die?' 'For this one, he has a wife and
children'. And Father Kolbe pointed to me. 'Who "He was pretty well known to many people on
are you?' 'I am a Catholic priest,' he said. After a account of his constant spiritual conversations
long silence Fritsch said: 'Ail right. Go with them.' and the religious consolation that he gave to
He turned back and left. Palitsch took a pencil and them. But from that day his sacrifice and his
crossed out one number on his paper and wrote heroic act were the only topic of our conversation,
the number of Father Maximilian: 16670." not only in our Block but in the whole camp. We
Continued on page 6
5
Father Kolbe Continued from page 5 The news of the death of Father Kolbe spread very
discussed anew all his sayings and his behaviour soon around Poland and some other countries.
during his stay in the concentration camp and His veneration took place immediately and
many people told me more and more about him. miracles occurred in various places. The
We came to the conclusion that he was a true Beatification proceedings had been already
servant of God and a new Saint. We judged him started in i 948 in Italy. It is worth adding that all
not only because of his last decision to be a the works initiated by Blessed Kolbe are again
martyr of love towards his fellow men but on flourishing and expanding. The Knight of the
account of his whole life, as some of us knew him Immaculate, a monthly Marian magazine which
fairly well, both as a founder of the City of the just before the Second World War reached a
Immaculate and as a writer, educator, confessor circulation of one million, was confiscated in
and spiritual leader of the vast army of Knights of Poland under the Communist regime, but it now is
the Immaculate. And from his activities in the printed in Rome. The Communists were so afraid
camp we knew him as an apostle of devotion to of the Knight of the Immaculate that they would
the Blessed Virgin Mary. For those locked with not permit a single copy to be sent to any country
him in the death cell he was like an angel. The under their rule, but in Japan the Garden of the
priest was there, not only to die with them, but immaculate has been expanded. The Militia of
also to help them die a holy death. All the guards Mary Immaculate has well over a million
were amazed at what happened in the bunker members.
where Father Maximilian was dying. In those few
days it was no more a prison cell – it became a ashes of Father Kolbe, who was
Cenacle where Father Kolbe celebrated thousands of other prisoners, were
sacrifice amid an unending service the Nazis on a field near the horror
thanksgiving and prayer. He prayed and camp, and nothing is left his body, the works of
hymns; he exerted and taught his brethren to his mind and of his life are very much alive and his
thank God for the wonderful privilege of spirit continues to draw souls to Mary, the
martyrdom. And, indeed, such was the power of Immaculate Mother of God. His letters from
persuasion of the holy friar that he converted even Japan to his brothers in Niepokalanow, his
those who thus far had seldom given a thought to allocutions, his articles and sermons, amounting
religion and were only concerned with their to many volumes and translated during his
material welfare. During fourteen days nine men Beatification Process, are showing to the world
guided by Father Kolbe achieved a high level of many new ways to serve Mary in our times. If the
spiritual life. One after another died in prayer and world is to be saved from final destruction and an
with a smile on their hollow faces. Even the Nazi atomic war, we must adhere to the Fatima
guards remarked: 'This Kolbe is somebody else Message in which the Mother of God gave us her
than an ordinary man'." Program. This Program is very simple: the daily
recitation of the Holy Rosary, the faithful fulfilling
"What do you have to say about his last of the duties of one's state of life, the true devotion
moments?" I asked Mr. Gajowniczek. to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and Penance.
To save the world we must commit ourselves to
"Father Kolbe was the weakest among the ten this Program from Heaven, given to us at Fatima.
prisoners in the bunker of death but he survived
all of them. When after two weeks he was still It is not likely pure coincidence that the following
alive, though unable to sing or talk, an impatient occurrences all took place in October, 1917: 1. the
executioner quickened death with an injection of Communist revolution in Russia; 2. the final
carbolic acid. It happened on August 14, 1941, the apparition at Fatima, and the Miracle of
vigil of the Feast the Assumption of Our the Sun which took on that occasion; 3. the
For our Block 14 this glorious martyrdom of unknown servant the Immaculate,
Father Kolbe had a very uplifting edifying Maximilian Kolbe, founded the Knights of
effect. We knew that in him we had our own Saint Immaculate.
and we started to pray to him for our deliverance.
It took place at the end of the war. Many of us Among many miraculous cures and, even more,
prisoners were able to survive for so long and to spiritual graces ascribed to Father Maximilian
return to life again, thanks to his example and Kolbe in the years that followed his martyrdom,
intercession." two miracles are canonically documented and
proven by the Church authorities. One was the
So much for the interview with Mr. Gajowniczek. 6 Continued on page 7
Father Kolbe Continued from page 6 Editorial Continued from page 2
Angela Testoni, dying in the last If we are honestly going to endeavor to do our full
of the lungs and intestines in part to preserve our divine Faith, then we must do
that of Francis Lucian so all the way. We cannot straddle the fence. We
in the Italian Province cannot keep one foot in the Church and
the other in the true We
_ . not
Gajowniczek knelt in street
foot of the Pope when he
pronounced Father Maximilian Maria Kolbe a
Blessed of the Church. His Feast is appointed for
the 14th August, the day before the Feast of the (I would add one more statement to the above list
Assumption of his much beloved Queen, the of guidelines: A traditional Roman Catholic, if
Blessed Virgin Mary. Many of the brothers who successful to date preserving his sanity, wm be
lived with Father Maximilian in the City of the especially grateful to for this, an increasingly
Immaculate, together with some 150,000 people formidable task in this our day!)
from all over the world, were present at the
Beatification ceremony. There were over a
thousand pilgrims from the United States, two
thousand from Germany, over twenty thousand
Italians, but not too many from Poland where the
Communist regime was not happy with the whole – Some three weeks ago a TCA brochure,
idea and still makes every effort to suppress all the composed by Father Daniel Jones, was sent to
activities of the Militia of the Immaculate. all on our mailing list No purpose is served, then,
in repeating any of its content here, other than a
Father Maximilian Kolbe – humble priest, true reminder that additional copies are available in
man of God, noble and brave soldier of Christ quantities of 15 for $1.00.
May the Church, please God, one day see to
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guardian angels. Do not hesitate to tell them of
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