<![CDATA[PelicanStack]]>https://www.pelicanstack.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hm56!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fafae5412-c318-49ac-8beb-15fc1001f427_256x256.pngPelicanStackhttps://www.pelicanstack.comSubstackSat, 16 May 2026 13:35:15 GMT<![CDATA[The Holy Face Devotion - Fr. Carney]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/the-holy-face-devotion-fr-carneyhttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/the-holy-face-devotion-fr-carneyThu, 14 May 2026 22:03:04 GMT

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Fr. Lawrence Carney joins Brian McCall to introduce the devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus a 19th-century French revelation given through Sister Marie de Saint-Pierre that produced thousands of certified miracles under Venerable Leo Dupont and was raised to an arch-confraternity by Pope Leo XIII. Fr. Carney explains the theology behind his new TAN bookl…

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]]><![CDATA[Pelican Brief Weekly | 5/13/2026]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/pelican-brief-weekly-5132026https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/pelican-brief-weekly-5132026Wed, 13 May 2026 22:41:40 GMT

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On this episode of the Pelican Brief Weekly, Brian and Murray cover the news of the week with topics including America’s geopolitical situation, moves from bishops across the world and more!

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]]><![CDATA[Your Questions Answered on the SSPX]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/your-questions-answered-on-the-sspxhttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/your-questions-answered-on-the-sspxWed, 13 May 2026 22:08:46 GMT

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On this episode, Brian and Murray answer viewer questions on the SSPX.

Topics include:

Is the SSPX of Pontifical Right?

Why did Archbishop Lefebvre use “Conciliar Church”

Why does the FSSP need Bishops?

And more!

Will the SSPX Consecrations be against Divine Law?

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Will the SSPX Consecrations Be Against Divine Law?
As mentioned in my last analysis on the subject, it has become a very popular Twitter argument at present to assert that episcopal consecrations against the will of the pope would be against divine law, meaning it would be wrong in every single instance, no exceptions. The argument is quite strong and can be terrifying for sensitive souls, as any argume…
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]]><![CDATA[Part II | Hope in the Desert with Fr. Michael Rodriguez]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/part-ii-hope-in-the-desert-with-frhttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/part-ii-hope-in-the-desert-with-frWed, 13 May 2026 14:47:12 GMT

In this episode of Hope in the Desert Fr. John Lovell sits down with Fr. Michael Rodriguez for part II of an interview spanning a wide range of topics.

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]]><![CDATA[Against the Conservative Myth about Vatican II: the Council Confirmed Neo-Scholasticism]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/against-the-conservative-myth-abouthttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/against-the-conservative-myth-aboutTue, 12 May 2026 14:42:51 GMTWatch on Pelican+

A discussion of Eucharistic Ecclesiology as the source & summit of the Meaning of Catholic, and its application to current controversies.

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]]><![CDATA[This Week in the Church Triumphant | May 11, 2026]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/this-week-in-the-church-triumphant-00dhttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/this-week-in-the-church-triumphant-00dMon, 11 May 2026 20:23:43 GMTSunday - The Greatest Liturgical Sermon of Jesus Himself

Monday - Cyril & Methodios Byzantine Feast Day

Latin Rite ROGATIONTIDE

Ascension Vigil - the GREATEST Prayer of the Messiah - FATIMA

Thursday - ASCENDING HIS THRONE

Friday - Ascension Octave

Saturday - Ascension Octave

There’s an Octave - “Ascension Sunday”

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]]><![CDATA[EVERYTHING You Need to Know About the SSPX]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/everything-you-need-to-know-abouthttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/everything-you-need-to-know-aboutSat, 09 May 2026 00:26:08 GMTOn this special Pelican Plus Episode, Brian McCall and Murray Rundus give an entire overview of the history of the SSPX and a preview of the upcoming SSPX consecrations.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
0:42 Overview of the Society of St. Pius X
1:11 Archbishop Lefebvre's Background
3:51 Involvement in Africa and Missionary Work
8:19 Role in the Second Vatican Council
18:36 Founding of the Society of St. Pius X
23:02 Controversies and Suspensions
34:08 The Nine Controversy
44:50 Discussion on Religious Liberty
1:00:47 Consecration of Bishops
1:16:43 Relationship with the Vatican
1:19:33 Current Status and Future Plans
1:40:31 Pope Francis and Recent Developments


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]]><![CDATA[An Interview With a Married Priest]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/an-interview-with-a-married-priesthttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/an-interview-with-a-married-priestWed, 06 May 2026 13:20:05 GMTIn this episode of Hope in the Desert, Fr. John Lovell sits down with Fr. David Wagner, a convert from Episcopalianism, and a married Catholic priest. They discuss Fr. Wagner’s journey from Protestantism to the Pastoral Provision of John Paul II, to the Ordinariate for former Anglicans. They also discuss whether the rule of priestly celibacy should chan…

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]]><![CDATA[Is the Traditional Movement Dead - Part VI]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/is-the-traditional-movement-deadhttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/is-the-traditional-movement-deadSat, 02 May 2026 13:00:51 GMTWatch on Pelican+

In the last episode, Dr. Schaefer described the first of two paths that the traditional movement has taken in recent years, a path that he called, “Truth Above All Else.” If you missed it, you can find it in the Boomers’ Church section of Pelican Plus. Today Dr. Schaefer discusses the second path, which he calls “Choosing the Good of Unity.” In Enchant…

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]]><![CDATA[St. Thérèse of Lisieux — The Little Way & Her Spirituality]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/st-therese-of-lisieux-the-littlehttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/st-therese-of-lisieux-the-littleThu, 30 Apr 2026 20:00:18 GMTWatch on Pelican+

In this episode of Professor’s Exam, Brian McCall sits down with Fr. Joseph Spence, a Franciscan priest teaching in Rome, for a deep and joyful exploration of the life and spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Drawing on his doctoral research and his new book Living the Little Way: Six Keys to the Spirituality of St. Thérèse (TAN Books), Fr. Spence un…

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]]><![CDATA[Pelican Brief Weekly | 4/29/2026]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/pelican-brief-weekly-4292026https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/pelican-brief-weekly-4292026Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:59 GMTWatch on Pelican+

On this episode of the Pelican Brief Weekly, Brian and Murray discuss the latest Eucharistic scandal in Switzerland, the meeting with the ‘Archbishoptrix’ of Canterbury and one of the latest sermons from Bishop Fellay with some information about what might be coming soon for the SSPX.

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]]><![CDATA[Against the Trad Myth about Vatican II]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/against-the-trad-myth-about-vaticanhttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/against-the-trad-myth-about-vaticanTue, 28 Apr 2026 20:01:05 GMTWatch on Pelican+

At the center of the SSPX controversy is Vatican II. But both sides promote a reductionist mythology about the Council. In this episode Flanders first tackles the Trad myth about Vatican II. This episode will challenge Trads to look deeper to understand the reality of the crisis we are facing.

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]]><![CDATA[The Truth about the Origins of Oral Contraception]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/the-truth-about-the-origins-of-oralhttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/the-truth-about-the-origins-of-oralTue, 28 Apr 2026 16:59:14 GMTWatch on Pelican+

Angela opens the show with the surprising truth about the man behind the first oral contraceptive. In Life Line, she covers everything from the sad story of Noelia Castillo, Kenyans fighting surrogacy, Marsha Blackburn investigating Planned Parenthood, and the Trump Administration charging the Southern Poverty Law Center. For Ask Ang, she answers the fo…

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]]><![CDATA[This Week in the Church Triumphant | April 27, 2026]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/this-week-in-the-church-triumphanthttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/this-week-in-the-church-triumphantTue, 28 Apr 2026 16:57:45 GMTWatch on Pelican+

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]]><![CDATA[Why The Collegium Failed: What it Means for the Traditional Movement]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/why-the-collegium-failed-what-ithttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/why-the-collegium-failed-what-itSat, 25 Apr 2026 20:33:01 GMTWatch on Pelican+

This episode takes a slight diversion from the series entitled “Is the Traditional Movement Dead?” Dr. Schaefer gives his view on why The Collegium failed and what it means for the traditional movement. Also, in Enchanted Reflections he unfolds the improvisatory skills displayed in the Offertory chant for the Third Sunday After Easter. Finally, in Liturgy Notes, with the return in this Paschal tide of Psalm 42 to the Prayers at the Foot of the Altar, Dr. Schaefer demonstrates the beauty and importance of this initial rite of the Mass.

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]]><![CDATA[Saint Claude de la Colombière & Living the Faith in the World]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/saint-claude-de-la-colombiere-andhttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/saint-claude-de-la-colombiere-andSat, 25 Apr 2026 20:31:12 GMTWatch on Pelican+

Host Brian McCall sits down with independent scholar and translator Brandon Otto to explore the remarkable life and spiritual writings of Saint Claude de la Colombière, the 17th-century Jesuit who was Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque’s confessor and among the first to know of her visions of the Sacred Heart. From his dramatic arrest and imprisonment during …

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]]><![CDATA[Pelican Brief Weekly | 4/22/2026 ]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/pelican-brief-weekly-4222026https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/pelican-brief-weekly-4222026Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:22:45 GMTWatch on Pelican+

On this episode of the Pelican Brief Weekly, Brian McCall and Murray Rundus cover the controversy in Lebanon, an interesting legal development and the talk of an “imperfect council” from some traditionalist groups.

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]]><![CDATA[Hope in the Desert with Fr. Michael Rodriguez]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/hope-in-the-desert-with-fr-michaelhttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/hope-in-the-desert-with-fr-michaelWed, 22 Apr 2026 19:51:27 GMTWatch on Pelican+

Fr. John Lovell sits down for an interview with Fr. Michael Rodriguez, a cancelled priest.

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]]><![CDATA[Vatican II: the Post-War Council (In Defence of Boomers)]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/vatican-ii-the-post-war-council-inhttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/vatican-ii-the-post-war-council-inTue, 21 Apr 2026 13:40:38 GMTWatch on Pelican+

Today on Meaning Catholic, Tim Flanders gives a look at the aftermath of Vatican 2, the SSPX controversy with a deeper analysis of modern Catholic history.

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]]><![CDATA[Episode 9 | Examining Church and State]]>https://www.pelicanstack.com/p/episode-9-examining-church-and-statehttps://www.pelicanstack.com/p/episode-9-examining-church-and-stateSat, 18 Apr 2026 20:51:16 GMTWatch on Pelican+

In Episode 9 of Window on the Arena, Brian McCall and Chris Ferrara take on the week’s most pressing stories at the intersection of Church, state, and culture. The episode opens with a powerful examination of New York’s new pronoun mandate, a state law threatening to force the Dominican Nuns of Hawthorne, a religious order that has cared for the dying f…

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