Top Five Conservative Catholic Blogs Worth Reading

By Katina Brady


Conservatives within the Catholic Church remain vocal despite the existence of liberal voices allover the world. The top conservative Catholic blogs capture the spirit of restrain as the wave of change sweeps through the church. These platforms give information based on the foundations of this Vatican based church as it was centuries ago. They are run by religious and the laity and cover diverse issues from a unique perspective.

Offerimus Tibi Domine- the person behind the blog is Fr. Henry Simon. He advocates for the faithful to stick to their assigned roles in the liturgy instead of seeking direct involvement. In his opinion, the Paschal Mystery has enough duties for all without the need to do what the religious are doing. It is the performance of own duty that makes the celebrations colorful and fulfilling.

Fr. Henry courted controversy when he suggested that the Holy Spirit allowed Pope John Paul II to remain alive until Cardinal Martini was past the age of becoming a pope. Martini is considered radical and would therefore have been a problem to a largely conservative church. John Paul II was succeeded by Benedict VI.

Sense of the Sacred- Fr. Jojo uses this platform to exam the idea of sacred spaces, time and life. He offers explanations on symbols and their value in Christian life. He takes the same sacred approach to explain and understand emerging issues in the society.

Fr. Jojo is a defender of conservative stands taken by cardinals and bishops. In his opinion, ordinary people are unable to understand them because the mind of God is different from that of man. He insists that what is considered progressive is slowly staining the world.

The Hermeneutic of Continuity- this is the work of a sacramental theologian called Fr. Tim Finigan. He is a respected lector at St. Johns Seminary and other such institutions. He also lectures on dogma and has been defending the traditional church since he was ordained in 1984.

In a comment about the tomato debate in Pakistan, The Hermeneutic of Continuity termed the scenario as a moment to demonstrate faith. He urged Christians in that area to consider it a moment of pride. The fact that tomatoes were associated with Christianity should make them proud.

Meeting Christ in the Liturgy- It is by an accomplished writer called Fr. Kelvin. He has been running the blog for over ten years and has attracted more than a million followers. He once served in the US Navy in Iraq. He holds an MA in Sacred Theology.

Fr. Kelvin focuses mainly on daily readings and how they can shed light to the prevailing global situations. In a recent article, he answers Cardinal Dolan on Pro Life issues. According to Fr. Kelvin, the right to life remains with God regardless of the situation. No issue that is outside the body of a woman should dictate the right to life.

Fr. Blakes Blog- the author has taken an articulate and brave stand on issues. He researches thoroughly in order to defend traditional Catholic dogmas and rites. On dissenting voices, Fr. Blake insists that they must not be disregarded but the value of their contribution remains zero in shaping the future of the church.




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