John B. Manos

A person in a red robe walking down an aisle between wooden pews in a church, with stained glass windows and altar visible. Text reads "WATCH THE HANDS"."

VIDEO: What Happened to the Blessed Sacrament in this Communion in the Hand scene?

A scene from an ordinary AmChurch parish reveals a mystery as to what happens to the Blessed Sacrament by Communion in the hand

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BFP: Liturgical Battlefield: Are You a Victim or Combatant?

Pope Francis said that we Traditional Catholics should not make a battlefield of the liturgy.  Because he complains of Catholics hanging on to outdated things and old ideas, it is like he is saying that people who want a united and sacred liturgy (traditionalists or trads) disrupt the purpose of liturgy…  who are the real combatants?  why is this deja vu?  and what did Father Hardon say we can do about it?

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A statue of an elderly bearded St. Peter in profile against a blue background, with the text "Bellarmine Forum" written in white and red. The man appears to be a historical or religious figure, likely associated with Catholic themes."

Akita and Fatima: Priests Must Be Nicodemus Today

Nicodemus supported Jesus, but had to hide lest the compromised clergy then make him disappear. Just as Fatima secret said of today – two popes?

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Statue of Saint Robert Bellarmine in stone, with a blue sky background. The statue depicts the saint holding a book and rosary beads, emphasizing Catholic themes.

BFP – The Consecration is Nice But Not What Our Lady Asks of Us Today

Was Friday’s consecration what Our Lady Asks of us today? The 2d secret of Fatima, history, and Akita, imply that we are not doing what she wants…

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Is Modernism Dead?

Anymore words don’t mean much in the English language. “Modernism” is a word that I think had sharp meaning a century ago, but it seems like it’s just a vague reference these days. It’s diluted partially by other uses of modernism in the world, such as the art movement of the same name. When we…

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A painting depicting Pilate and King Herod in discussion, with religious figures in traditional attire. The scene is set indoors with ornate decorations and a table with items. Text reads: "Epiphany Announced the Battle of Church and State: Pilate, King Herod, and the Slaughter of Faith."

Epiphany Announced the Battle of Church and State: Pilate, King Herod, and the Slaughter of Faith

What did the Magi do that Herod’s Priests and Scribes did not? And how Epiphany starts the battle of Church and State – like abortion and Holy Communion

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A church with a banner featuring a priest in yellow vestments, promoting traditional Latin Mass. Text reads: "Officious Interlopers Stoke Fight at Cantius" by John B. Manos. A white truck and a sign with the same text are visible in front of the church."

Officious Interlopers Stoke Fight with Cupich over Cantius

“I didn’t ask for that,” says Mr. X, speaking to me on terms of anonymity, “these people showed up on my lawn with their incitement of a fight with the Cardinal. I don’t know them, they don’t belong here, and I didn’t ask for their help.” CHICAGO, IL. Parishioners of St. John Cantius arrived to…

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If Lepanto Happened Today…

Could Lepanto happen today? Or would we be told to stand down and stop being so rigid?

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Statue of Saint Robert Bellarmine in stone, with a blue sky background. The statue depicts the saint holding a book and rosary beads, emphasizing Catholic themes.

BFP Parish Closings! Codependant Chickens Come Home to Cincinnati

Cincinnati’s past ignoring heterodoxy and heresy – allowing error to fester – have caught up to it as Archbishop Schnurr rolls out a PR consultant led “Beacons of Light” crisis communications program designed to steer public opinion, but there is a much better (and far cheaper) way he could be fixing the problem instead of papering it over.

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Statue of Saint Robert Bellarmine in stone, with a blue sky background. The statue depicts the saint holding a book and rosary beads, emphasizing Catholic themes.

BFP Media Mayhem on Mandates, Medical Surveillance, and Your Consent

Continuing the discussion on informed consent, Catholic morality, and medical “mandates” in the midst of media mayhem sowing fear and misinformation.

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