“The faithful deserve clarity, not ambiguity; fidelity, not experimentation.” Thank you for never wavering and fighting the good fight for our extraordinary Catholic faith.
Bishop Mackinlay, as I understand the reporting, had a pagan idol installed in his Cathedral in 2025. This idol is also described as being involved with the dark practices of the occult and words like blasphemous and sacrilegious are used by those outraged by this. What is the idol doing in a Catholic Cathedral? And yet, Prevost promotes Mackinlay to Archbishop. I have posted a separate comment on this Substack that will direct those interested to a video coverage of this story.
I very much like and agree with your comment Lori, but do you agree that this goes beyond just confusing and misleading the sheep?
Jesus Christ purchased His Bride, the Catholic Church, with every drop of His Most Precious Blood. If “willfully using His church to lead souls into perdition” isn’t blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, then what is?
Simply another opportunity to increase our rosaries to our Blessed Mother, pleading her intercession on this matter. In addition, increasing our fasting, attending to intercessory prayers to all the named and un named saints in heaven, attending daily Mass, and when receiving Holy Eucharist, The Living Jesus, we pray, " Father God, thank you for your Son, we love Jesus, please, God, with the Holy Spirit, thank you for protecting the role of priesthood as historically established by Jesus." Finally, increasing Adoration time, telling Jesus " I love you ." These Holy actions can and will insure the protection of Holy Orders. This news, therefore, is a call to action. Let's go!
Probably in the works and “promised” before the passing of Francis ?
AND let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no.
Can’t take back a made promise ?,Can only Hope the “yes” comes with the “good” consequences desired.I agree and I will pray that the new Archbishop rejects his poor catechism and false idols.
So far Pope Leo XIV has been a significant improvement over Pope Francis.
So although I agree completely with Bishop Strickland on the female diaconate, I am not going to give up on the new pontiff because of an appointment to a metropolitan see in Australia.
If we want the situation to change we need to start looking at the elephant in the room. Prevost election may have been invalid because the cardinals violated Pope JPII's papal law on elections Universi Dominici Gregis by having 133 cardinals voting when the maximum allowed is 120 and also because they elected a candidate who had made statements against Catholic doctrine, contrary to Cum ex Apostilcus Oficio of Pope Paul IV.
Since the cardinals failed in their duty to elect a Catholic pope, according to Pope Nicholas II's Bull In Nome Domine, the faithful of Rome have the right to assemble and elect a Catholic pope in cases where the election has not been pure, sincere and free.
After 12 years of ambiguities, provocations and spiritual mistreatment, we Catholics deserve to be reassured by papal authority and have our faith confirmed, not be drawn into the heretical adventures that have done so much damage in recent times to the Catholic Church and its influence on the rest of humanity.
How is it that 'conservative' Catholic Media . i.e. EWTN in its Vatican reporting Catholic podcasts glow with cheer for Pope Leo's 'moderate' changes in matters political and moral?
Yes, I often wonder the same. I have been a faithful EWTN listener since the mid nineties, and sometimes I have to scratch my head and wonder what Mother Angelica would have to say!!!
I agree! Few Catholics really care to know the truth, and are satisfied to live in a bubble. However, Raymond Arroyo's World Over on EWTN is not afraid to bring these issues to light and offers constructive criticism to many papal and other decisions in the church.
Thank you for bringing this up, I just posted a comment that will direct you to a video presentation. Please watch and see how are Catholic churches are being used for advancing the darkness of false deities!
The very lamentable truth is that the Saul Alinsky Rules for Radicals that are at home in Chicago, IL, USA and the Chicago Theological Union are the milk that nursed the former Robert Prevost. I know this, having sipped the milk of another compromised See, the Archdiocese of Newark NJ. Pope Leo is three years my senior and he carries the same wounds that affected us all. My reversion in 1998 straightened out this lifelong lost sinner. Pope Leo XIV's actions witness tothe need for a conversion. The question is does he too need a rock bottom experience?
And here is how Pope Benedict XVI held his hands when wearing similar vestments during the same Asperges. His thumb is not extended. And in other images his fingers are bent in an obvious gesture of holding his vestments.
Furthermore look at Prevosts' vestments which show two intertwined snakes surrounding a Square. “On the Square” is a Masonic phrase meaning, “I am a member of the Lodge”. And the snake surrounding the square is a symbol of the devil. Why would a catholic priest wear vestments like these at all? He wore them during his inauguration mass as if to announce to other masons that he too is a mason.
Add to this his pronouncements saying that he will continue implementing Pope Francis's agenda. Remember Pope Francis inaugurated an interfaith center in Abu Dhabi simultaneously publishing a document on human fraternity which said "...God wills the plurality of Religions" which is masonic theology and indicating that he too was a mason. See below the other evidences suggesting that Pope Francis was a freemason.
And to top it off, an ex freemason Leo Zagami says that Prevost is a pawn of Ecclesiastical Freemasonry. If he is not a freemason, why would he be supporting the masonic agenda?
"The design in the image appears to be a decorative band, most likely from a liturgical vestment—such as a stole or chasuble—worn by clergy in Christian religious ceremonies. The elements of the design include:
Three gold squares, possibly representing the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit).
Interwoven knot patterns, which resemble Celtic or Byzantine-style knotwork. This kind of infinite knot often symbolizes eternity, unity, and the interconnectedness of spiritual truths.
White and gold colors, commonly used in Christian liturgy for celebratory occasions such as Easter and Christmas, symbolizing purity, joy, and light.
If this is indeed a Christian vestment, the overall symbolism likely points to eternal life, divine unity, and the sacred mysteries of faith—especially when used in liturgical contexts.
Let me know if you'd like help identifying the specific denomination, region, or vestment type."
I think it's possible to read what you want to read into things. You could be right, you could be wrong. Let's both pray that if he is a freemason, he will turn wholly to Christ and abandon freemasonry. Because he still has the choice to be a Holy pope or an unholy one regardless of past choices/affiliations or lack thereof.
Firstly, many thanks for engaging with me. You are definitely a person with respect for other peoples opinions even if you don't share them. And it is a pleasure to have this exchange with you!
Secondly, I have taken up your suggestion to pray for Prevost. Hopefully he may collaborate with the graces he is granted.
Thirdly, since Freemasons are master as plausible deniability so I agree that it is possible to have different interpretations although a trained eye will spot them more easily.
Finally, I invite you to read my comment above about the possible invalidity of the election. Brother Alexis Bugnolo at fromrome.info is one of many people who are concerned that the Cardinals breached the papal law in electing Prevost. And since only antipopes have been elected invalidly, he is asking that proof be provided that Pope Francis allowed the cardinals to dispense with the requirement of maximum 120 electors. So far, no concrete proof has been provided.
Please, if you love the true Catholic Church as Jesus Christ founded it and oppose false deities aligned with dark occult practices being displayed within our Churches by Bishops/Archbishops (like this one) then watch what Anthony Stine reported today June 19, 2025. Go to ‘Return to Tradition’ and find today’s post “Pope Makes an Alarming, Indefensible Appointment”. In Anthony’s presentation you can see photographs of a false deity and a description of its ties to the occult.
Thank you Bishop Strickland for the objections you raise regarding this appointment, but in my opinion your objections could be more complete. Faithful Catholics are outraged that Catholic churches are being used to promote pagan practices and beliefs. I pray daily for the victims of the “Ape of a Church” and its false shepherds who align themselves with “the Father of Lies’!
We should look for unambiguous direct quotes from Mgr Mackinlay, rather than paraphrase by media, before we assume the worst. Catholic News Agency says he has expressed willingness to engage with questions under discernment, including the possibility of admitting women to the diaconate. 'Engaging with questions' means 'discussing', not necessarily supporting.
CNA goes on: 'He told the National Catholic Reporter in 2023 that he would 'welcome' such a development if it were eventually approved by competent ecclesial authority'.
The last nine words are key here.
If this statement by Archbishop Mackinlay expresses accurately his attitude towards a 'female diaconate', I don't think we need worry.
“The faithful deserve clarity, not ambiguity; fidelity, not experimentation.” Thank you for never wavering and fighting the good fight for our extraordinary Catholic faith.
Bishop Mackinlay, as I understand the reporting, had a pagan idol installed in his Cathedral in 2025. This idol is also described as being involved with the dark practices of the occult and words like blasphemous and sacrilegious are used by those outraged by this. What is the idol doing in a Catholic Cathedral? And yet, Prevost promotes Mackinlay to Archbishop. I have posted a separate comment on this Substack that will direct those interested to a video coverage of this story.
I very much like and agree with your comment Lori, but do you agree that this goes beyond just confusing and misleading the sheep?
Jesus Christ purchased His Bride, the Catholic Church, with every drop of His Most Precious Blood. If “willfully using His church to lead souls into perdition” isn’t blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, then what is?
Let's stand firm, obedient and faithful to the unchanging doctrine of the Church!
Thank you Bishop Strickland.
Elisabeth Lombardi from Baltimore
God bless you for continuously proclaiming the truth
A Jeremiah for our times🙏✝️
Thank you, Bishop Strickland for your courage to defend the Faith.
Simply another opportunity to increase our rosaries to our Blessed Mother, pleading her intercession on this matter. In addition, increasing our fasting, attending to intercessory prayers to all the named and un named saints in heaven, attending daily Mass, and when receiving Holy Eucharist, The Living Jesus, we pray, " Father God, thank you for your Son, we love Jesus, please, God, with the Holy Spirit, thank you for protecting the role of priesthood as historically established by Jesus." Finally, increasing Adoration time, telling Jesus " I love you ." These Holy actions can and will insure the protection of Holy Orders. This news, therefore, is a call to action. Let's go!
Probably in the works and “promised” before the passing of Francis ?
AND let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no.
Can’t take back a made promise ?,Can only Hope the “yes” comes with the “good” consequences desired.I agree and I will pray that the new Archbishop rejects his poor catechism and false idols.
https://www.youtube.com/live/EwKL-UMT84Y?si=HrwLCCr-0KUVA1Fa
So far Pope Leo XIV has been a significant improvement over Pope Francis.
So although I agree completely with Bishop Strickland on the female diaconate, I am not going to give up on the new pontiff because of an appointment to a metropolitan see in Australia.
Yes, he has been an improvement, and no one asks for you to give up on him. We are cautioned as Jesus cautioned his disciples — be watchful and pray.
We are to be mindful of the Church’s teachings and remain faithful to them.
Deo Gratias! May they both receive the grace of state offered to them by the Holy Ghost!
If we want the situation to change we need to start looking at the elephant in the room. Prevost election may have been invalid because the cardinals violated Pope JPII's papal law on elections Universi Dominici Gregis by having 133 cardinals voting when the maximum allowed is 120 and also because they elected a candidate who had made statements against Catholic doctrine, contrary to Cum ex Apostilcus Oficio of Pope Paul IV.
https://www.fromrome.info/2025/06/12/catholics-of-rome-denounce-prevost-as-an-anti-pope/
Since the cardinals failed in their duty to elect a Catholic pope, according to Pope Nicholas II's Bull In Nome Domine, the faithful of Rome have the right to assemble and elect a Catholic pope in cases where the election has not been pure, sincere and free.
https://www.fromrome.info/2025/06/11/pope-nicholas-iii-infallibly-taught-that-faithful-can-elect-a-catholic-pope/
After 12 years of ambiguities, provocations and spiritual mistreatment, we Catholics deserve to be reassured by papal authority and have our faith confirmed, not be drawn into the heretical adventures that have done so much damage in recent times to the Catholic Church and its influence on the rest of humanity.
How is it that 'conservative' Catholic Media . i.e. EWTN in its Vatican reporting Catholic podcasts glow with cheer for Pope Leo's 'moderate' changes in matters political and moral?
Yes, I often wonder the same. I have been a faithful EWTN listener since the mid nineties, and sometimes I have to scratch my head and wonder what Mother Angelica would have to say!!!
I agree! Few Catholics really care to know the truth, and are satisfied to live in a bubble. However, Raymond Arroyo's World Over on EWTN is not afraid to bring these issues to light and offers constructive criticism to many papal and other decisions in the church.
I heard he also displayed pagan art work in his church.
Thank you for bringing this up, I just posted a comment that will direct you to a video presentation. Please watch and see how are Catholic churches are being used for advancing the darkness of false deities!
Thank you.May God have mercy on
us all.We are so blessed to have a true Shepard of the Catholic Faith helping us and watching over us.God Bless Bishop Strickland .
Amen. God bless Bishop Strickland, he’s paid a price for defending Truth!
The very lamentable truth is that the Saul Alinsky Rules for Radicals that are at home in Chicago, IL, USA and the Chicago Theological Union are the milk that nursed the former Robert Prevost. I know this, having sipped the milk of another compromised See, the Archdiocese of Newark NJ. Pope Leo is three years my senior and he carries the same wounds that affected us all. My reversion in 1998 straightened out this lifelong lost sinner. Pope Leo XIV's actions witness tothe need for a conversion. The question is does he too need a rock bottom experience?
He may have crossed to the other side a long time ago.
https://www.fromrome.info/2025/06/16/cardinal-prevost-gives-masonic-hand-sign-while-throwing-holy-water/
Hate to say it, but if that's the masonic hand sign, every priest I know has given it.
He's just trying to keep his vestments from flying around too much.
Here is a comparison to the gesture that masons actually do. It seems to me Prevost has similar purpose when making this gesture.
https://hu.pinterest.com/pin/808818414309803626/
And here is how Pope Benedict XVI held his hands when wearing similar vestments during the same Asperges. His thumb is not extended. And in other images his fingers are bent in an obvious gesture of holding his vestments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53QT2gsuwBc
Furthermore look at Prevosts' vestments which show two intertwined snakes surrounding a Square. “On the Square” is a Masonic phrase meaning, “I am a member of the Lodge”. And the snake surrounding the square is a symbol of the devil. Why would a catholic priest wear vestments like these at all? He wore them during his inauguration mass as if to announce to other masons that he too is a mason.
Add to this his pronouncements saying that he will continue implementing Pope Francis's agenda. Remember Pope Francis inaugurated an interfaith center in Abu Dhabi simultaneously publishing a document on human fraternity which said "...God wills the plurality of Religions" which is masonic theology and indicating that he too was a mason. See below the other evidences suggesting that Pope Francis was a freemason.
https://www.fromrome.info/2020/02/04/letter-to-the-editor-bergoglio-is-a-freemason/
And to top it off, an ex freemason Leo Zagami says that Prevost is a pawn of Ecclesiastical Freemasonry. If he is not a freemason, why would he be supporting the masonic agenda?
https://www.fromrome.info/2025/06/20/zagami-prevost-was-chosen-by-jesuit-freemasons/
Here's ChatGPT's analysis:
"The design in the image appears to be a decorative band, most likely from a liturgical vestment—such as a stole or chasuble—worn by clergy in Christian religious ceremonies. The elements of the design include:
Three gold squares, possibly representing the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit).
Interwoven knot patterns, which resemble Celtic or Byzantine-style knotwork. This kind of infinite knot often symbolizes eternity, unity, and the interconnectedness of spiritual truths.
White and gold colors, commonly used in Christian liturgy for celebratory occasions such as Easter and Christmas, symbolizing purity, joy, and light.
If this is indeed a Christian vestment, the overall symbolism likely points to eternal life, divine unity, and the sacred mysteries of faith—especially when used in liturgical contexts.
Let me know if you'd like help identifying the specific denomination, region, or vestment type."
I think it's possible to read what you want to read into things. You could be right, you could be wrong. Let's both pray that if he is a freemason, he will turn wholly to Christ and abandon freemasonry. Because he still has the choice to be a Holy pope or an unholy one regardless of past choices/affiliations or lack thereof.
Firstly, many thanks for engaging with me. You are definitely a person with respect for other peoples opinions even if you don't share them. And it is a pleasure to have this exchange with you!
Secondly, I have taken up your suggestion to pray for Prevost. Hopefully he may collaborate with the graces he is granted.
Thirdly, since Freemasons are master as plausible deniability so I agree that it is possible to have different interpretations although a trained eye will spot them more easily.
Finally, I invite you to read my comment above about the possible invalidity of the election. Brother Alexis Bugnolo at fromrome.info is one of many people who are concerned that the Cardinals breached the papal law in electing Prevost. And since only antipopes have been elected invalidly, he is asking that proof be provided that Pope Francis allowed the cardinals to dispense with the requirement of maximum 120 electors. So far, no concrete proof has been provided.
God Bless you Bishop.
Please, if you love the true Catholic Church as Jesus Christ founded it and oppose false deities aligned with dark occult practices being displayed within our Churches by Bishops/Archbishops (like this one) then watch what Anthony Stine reported today June 19, 2025. Go to ‘Return to Tradition’ and find today’s post “Pope Makes an Alarming, Indefensible Appointment”. In Anthony’s presentation you can see photographs of a false deity and a description of its ties to the occult.
Thank you Bishop Strickland for the objections you raise regarding this appointment, but in my opinion your objections could be more complete. Faithful Catholics are outraged that Catholic churches are being used to promote pagan practices and beliefs. I pray daily for the victims of the “Ape of a Church” and its false shepherds who align themselves with “the Father of Lies’!
Virgo Potens Ora Pro Nobis!
Bishop S., no need of an OATH OF FAITH from all cardinals and bishops??
Wow, now we're talking!!!
We should look for unambiguous direct quotes from Mgr Mackinlay, rather than paraphrase by media, before we assume the worst. Catholic News Agency says he has expressed willingness to engage with questions under discernment, including the possibility of admitting women to the diaconate. 'Engaging with questions' means 'discussing', not necessarily supporting.
CNA goes on: 'He told the National Catholic Reporter in 2023 that he would 'welcome' such a development if it were eventually approved by competent ecclesial authority'.
The last nine words are key here.
If this statement by Archbishop Mackinlay expresses accurately his attitude towards a 'female diaconate', I don't think we need worry.