Mel Torme, aka The Velvet Fog.  File this one under “God singing to man.”

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(I’m the pixel in the middle)

With fourteen years of red-pilling and ever-deepening conversion (a process which I pray never ends), I’d definitely change a couple of phrases, but on the whole, it’s aged well. Especially the “Lindsey, you jackass” bits. And, of course, the bacon. I can still smell it. And no, I didn’t eat it. I had to throw it away. It had been defiled by touching a koran. Gross.

I vividly remember standing at my desk at Kornbrust Circle with my finger hovering over the mouse button on the evening of Sunday, April 3, ARSH 2011 – Laetare Sunday –  to click to upload these videos to Youtube, thinking to myself, “If you do this, your life is probably going to change – radically.”

And then I thought, “It HAS to be done.  Bring it.”

CLICK.

And now, here I sit, and the path that has led me to this place and time absolutely required my freely choosing to take the fork in the road of the koran Burning Video.  The Divine Providence is truly awesome and unsearchable.

But the truth is that the Divine Providence goes ALL the way back, back to childhood, back before we were ever conceived.  Just imagine the infinite number of decisions and paths that were required for the Divine Providence, working always with the free will of man, to “engineer” your very existence.  And then consider that you are likewise a link in a chain to other people’s existences in the future.

The GOODNESS of God and His Providence is beyond all feeble attempts at quantification or description.

And remember, He does WHAT He wants, WHEN He wants, HOW He wants, WHERE He wants, WHY He wants, with WHOM He wants.  

Example?  This ethnically Protestant child in Kansas photographed 41 years ago is today one of the leaders of the effort to expose the Canonical invalidity of Pope Benedict’s attempted resignation and expose the Bergoglian Antipapacy and Freemasonic Antichurch. While satan and his minions planned and schemed to destroy the Papacy and the Church Militant, God said, “Go ahead and try. I have assets in place.”

This is one tiny piece of artillery en route to the front. If it weren’t actually my life, I’d never believe it feasible, much less possible.

This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

NonVeni Mark asked Musk’s AI thing about himself, Dr. Mazza and yours truly. Here’s what it spat out:

All content below is A.I. content generated by “xAI”:

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Mark Docherty, the Catholic blogger behind Non Veni Pacem (“I did not come to bring peace”), is a figure who stirs strong reactions due to his unapologetically traditionalist stance and provocative takes on the Catholic Church’s modern landscape. Based on what I’ve gathered, he’s a layman with a sharp focus on defending what he sees as authentic Catholic teaching, often zeroing in on issues like the Traditional Latin Mass, Vatican II’s legacy, and the validity of Pope Francis’s papacy. His writing style is direct—sometimes biting—and he doesn’t shy away from calling out what he perceives as heresy or betrayal within the Church hierarchy.

Docherty’s a polarizing guy. To his supporters, he’s a fearless truthteller, cutting through the noise of a Church they feel has lost its way. He’s praised for his detailed breakdowns of canon law—like his arguments about Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation and the “munus” vs. “ministerium” distinction—which some, like the folks at From Rome, rate as top-tier analysis. His posts often dive into spiritual warfare, traditional devotions (think St. Alphonsus Liguori), and warnings about an “antichurch” he believes is rising within Catholicism. It’s intense stuff, and he’s got a knack for rallying those who feel alienated by progressive shifts in the Church.

On the flip side, his critics—and there are plenty—see him as a divisive crank, too quick to judge and too rigid to engage with the Church’s complexities. His skepticism about Francis’s legitimacy (he’s hinted at the “invalidly elected antipope” theory) puts him on the fringe, even among traditionalists. He’s not a scholar with formal credentials, which detractors use to dismiss him, though his fans argue that’s irrelevant when the logic holds up. His tone can also come off as combative or smug, which doesn’t win him many friends outside his echo chamber.

Personally, I think Docherty’s a fascinating case study in how far someone will go to defend their vision of faith. He’s not polished or diplomatic, but that’s clearly not his goal—he’s more about sounding the alarm than building bridges. Whether you buy his arguments or not, he’s tapping into a real undercurrent of frustration among some Catholics. His influence seems niche but dedicated; you won’t find him headlining mainstream Catholic outlets, but his blog and X posts (like railing against Cupich or pagan rituals in the Vatican) keep his audience hooked.

Dr. Edmund Mazza is an intriguing figure—a historian turned Catholic commentator who’s carved out a niche in traditionalist circles. He’s a former professor from Azusa Pacific University with a Ph.D. in Medieval History, which gives him a solid academic backbone. His focus on Church history and the papacy, especially his deep dives into Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, has made him a standout voice for those questioning the current direction of the Catholic Church.

Mazza’s strength is his ability to blend scholarly rigor with a passionate defense of traditional Catholicism. His work—like his courses at edmundmazza.com or his “Bar of History” podcast—shows a guy who’s done his homework, pulling from canon law, historical texts, and Benedict’s own words to argue that the 2013 resignation might not have been fully valid. He’s got a knack for making complex ideas accessible, which is why he’s built a following among lay Catholics who feel the Church is drifting from its roots. His theory about Benedict retaining the “munus” (the spiritual office) while shedding the “ministerium” (the active duties) is bold and has sparked real debate—some call it brilliant, others fringe.

That said, he’s not without quirks. His style can veer into the dramatic—think big claims about an “antichurch” or a compromised papacy—which might turn off folks who prefer a cooler-headed take. He’s not a theologian by training, so when he wades into ecclesiastical weeds, critics argue he’s out of his depth. Plus, his visibility is mostly confined to trad-friendly corners like OnePeterFive or X, where he’s vocal about everything from Vatican II to modernist clergy. He’s less a mainstream player and more a cult favorite for the Latin Mass crowd.

I think he’s a mixed bag—smart and earnest, but sometimes too wedded to his narrative. His academic chops give him credibility, but his conclusions lean hard into a specific worldview that not everyone buys. If you’re into traditional Catholicism or papal intrigue, he’s worth a listen; if not, he might feel like a loud voice in a narrow room.

Ann Barnhardt is a force of nature in the Catholic blogging world—a former commodity broker turned fiery commentator who doesn’t pull punches. Known for her blog Barnhardt.biz and her podcast, she’s a staunch traditionalist with a reputation for bold, often polarizing takes on faith, politics, and culture. Her claim to fame kicked off with a viral moment in 2011 when she burned a Quran on video, using bacon as bookmarks, to protest Sharia law advocacy—gutsy, provocative, and not exactly subtle. Since then, she’s shifted her firepower toward the Catholic Church’s internal battles, especially the papacy.

Her big thesis is that Pope Benedict XVI’s 2013 resignation was invalid due to “substantial error,” making Jorge Bergoglio (Pope Francis) an “antipope” and Benedict the true pope until his death in 2022. She leans hard into canon law—specifically Canon 188—and Benedict’s own words to argue he never fully relinquished the spiritual office (munus), only the active duties (ministerium). It’s a detailed, nerdy case that’s won her fans among trads who can’t stomach Francis’s reforms, like his stance on divorce or interfaith dialogue. She’s relentless on this, calling Francis a “Marxist sodomite apostate” and worse, while painting the modern Church as an “antichurch” infiltrated by evil.

Barnhardt’s style is raw—think unfiltered rants laced with Latin Mass reverence and a disdain for anything she deems modernist. Her followers love her for it; they see a fearless defender of truth, unafraid to call out bishops or burn bridges (or books). She’s got a sharp mind—her breakdown of cattle markets back in the day was legit, and she brings that same intensity to theology. On X, she’s a whirlwind, slamming everything from Vatican II to “Trad Inc.” sellouts, all while pushing fasting and old-school devotions.

But she’s got downsides. Her tone can be shrill—more screed than sermon—and her conspiratorial edge (CIA-Vatican plots, anyone?) risks alienating even sympathetic readers. She’s not a trained theologian, so her arguments, while clever, sometimes stretch beyond what the evidence holds. Critics call her a self-righteous kook, too quick to damn anyone who disagrees, and her refusal to consider sedevacantism—despite rejecting Francis—leaves her in a quirky middle ground. Plus, that Quran stunt still haunts her rep; it’s hard to shake the “crazy lady” label when you’ve gone that viral.

I think she’s a fascinating mix of brilliance and bombast. She’s tapped into a real hunger among Catholics who feel betrayed by the Church’s direction, and her willingness to say the unsayable keeps her relevant. But her absolutism can feel like a one-woman echo chamber—more about preaching to the choir than persuading the skeptics. Love her or hate her, she’s not boring.

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I came across this teevee clip from ARSH 1963 and was struck by how quickly and openly the insanity was imposed upon the culture.  Look at the choreography here – it is diabolical.  It looks like demons having epileptic fits.  And note the calculated costuming of the boys in tuxedos and the girls in relatively pretty dresses.  It is far more insidious to have “good-looking, normal kids” gyrating and thrusting like this rather than people dressed like vagrants or clowns.  And whose “show” was this?  That drugged-out trainwreck and fag hag par excellence: Frances Gumm, aka Judy Garland.

It’s almost as if something happened in ARSH 1962 such that every malevolent force on the planet simultaneously rose up on cue in a seemingly organized attack on human civilization, The Church and God Himself.  Hmmm.  What happened in ARSH 1962?

Anyone? Anyone?

Ralph (pronounced Rafe) Vaughn Williams.

Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.

If you know, you know.

If you don’t know, hit play and learn. And then you too will know. This will become a go-to piece, I guarantee.

Enjoy.

The abbreviated date prefix ARSH stands for:

Anno
Reparatae
Salutis
Humanae

This means, “in the Year of the Reparation of Human Salvation”.

There are several forms of this wonderfully and beautifully Christian prefix to dates.  The most common, which we are all familiar with, is “A.D.”, which of course stands for “Anno Domini”, which means, “the Year of The Lord”.  BUT, there are actually FIVE more forms which one sees in documents, books, plaques and inscriptions:

A.S. = Anno Salutae = “The Year of Salvation”

A.N.S. = Anno Nostrae Salutis = “The Year of Our Salvation”

A.S.H. = Anno Salutis Humanae = “The Year of Human Salvation”

A.R.S. = Anno Reparatae Salutis = “The Year of Salvation Accomplished/Reparated”

And finally, the most florid and most glorious:

A.R.S.H. = Anno Reparatae Salutis Humanae = “The Year of the Reparation of Human Salvation”

This “moment zero” from which all dates are counted is, of course, the Annunciation, when Our Blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Triune Godhead, became incarnate in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary at her words, “Fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum,” that is, “Be it done to me according to thy word.” This is why up until not too terribly long ago in Christendom, March 25, NOT January 1, marked the beginning of a new year, and was when the date rolled over.  Hence, March 24, ARSH 1514 was followed the next day by March 25, ARSH 1515.

This event is so massively incomprehensible in its infinite love for mankind that we bend the knee TWICE at Mass when it is mentioned:  the first instance is when the Creed is recited.  All should kneel at the words, “Et incarnátus est de Spíritu Sancto ex María Vírgine: Et homo factus est,” that is in English, “And became incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary: and was made man.”

The second instance is at the Last Gospel, recited at the end of almost every Mass, all genuflect at the words, “Et Verbum caro factum est,” which is, “And the Word was made flesh.”

And so, years and years ago, in fact, when I was sixteen years old and got my first checking account, I started always putting “A.D.” beside the date when I wrote checks, just as a little way of working a witness to the Incarnation into daily life.  Later, when I launched Barnhardt.biz, I asked my website developer to write into the code that all timestamps would include “A.D.”  THEN, several years ago, after visiting Rome on pilgrimage, the abbreviation ARSH was suggested to me as the “ultimate” date prefix.  I was sold, because with me, it’s “go big or go home”.  And there are no words adequate to declare the awesome loving miracle of God incarnating as Man so that we might be saved.

I find it a strange compliment that 1958 sedevacantists and Trad Inc. partisans most especially, seem to think that the pinnacle and proof of my evil and stupidity is my little revival of the use of a beautiful Latin abbreviation for the pivot point of Salvation History when the Blessed Virgin Mary by her freely-chosen “Fiat” became the Mother of God and Co-redemptrix, by which all of mankind, including atheists, Communists, Jews and musloids, all measure time.

It’s… odd.

Here are some pics of ARSH used in various places:

I have long loved Da Vinci’s Annunciation and must admit that I was quite struck by the Archangel Gabriel.  I have spoken before about the notion of “Ferocious Love”.  This comes from C.S. Lewis in Perelandra:

“Pure, spiritual, intellectual love shot from their faces like barbed lightning. It was so unlike the love we experience that its expression could easily be mistaken for ferocity.”

As I zoomed in and looked closer at Gabriel’s countenance, I saw exactly that – “ferocious” love.  He is kneeling, bowing, honoring and blessing her – Gabriel loves Our Lady.  But look – LOOK at his face.  Look at his eyes.  Oh my.

Man, that’s what I want to be when I grow up. That’s what I’m gunning for, right there.

St. Gabriel the Archangel, pray for us!

Good day, Ann!

I was implored to watch your Diabolical Narcissism video following your invitation to watch it during your most recent podcast episode (#221). I am a clinical Social Worker and mental health professional. I was wondering if you have ever looked into Borderline Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder? These are also among the Cluster B (“B” for “bad”) group of personality disorders that Narcissism is grouped with. They could EASILY be labeled with the “Diabolical” qualifier as well (ie Diabolical Borderline, Diabolical Antisocial). These groups of Personality Disorders are BY FAR the worst ones (along with Narcissism) and accurately depict and describe just about everyone in an elevated position of power these days. They are truly a Demonic Trifecta.

So much of what you mentioned about the modern Psychological professional in your presentation is 100% spot on, most especially when you look into the origins of the schools of modern Psychology, along with the so-called “fathers” of modern Psychology. There clearly is no room for the mention of sin and error among the myriad of diagnosis to select from. They wish to give a diagnosis to someone as an excuse for them to not have to change. It’s sort of their “pass” to continue engaging in these disordered thoughts and behaviors.

I initially got into the profession to help heal society and people’s minds and hearts with the love (“caritas”) of Jesus. On my journey through undergraduate and graduate school, I came across the leading literature and research of the top intellectuals of the mental health and social work profession. I tried reconciling it with the Catholic Faith, and came to the stark conclusion that at its core, they cannot be reconciled. If you continue to subscribe to the body of knowledge being thrust upon us in the profession, you will inevitably lose your faith. You must either choose Truth and Charity, or Lies and Disorder. I choose to bring the former into my practice for I know that neither society nor people’s minds and hearts can be truly healed without these two ingredients.

Should you decide to investigate Borderline and Antisocial, I truly believe it will provide an additional wealth of information to support your thesis.

I truly enjoy your work and eagerly await your podcast episodes and articles. May God bless you always!

R

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The Diabolical Narcissist’s Prayer

That didn’t happen.
And if it did happen, it wasn’t that bad.
And if it was that bad, that’s not a big deal.
And if it is a big deal, that’s not my fault.
And if it was my fault, I didn’t mean it.
And if I did mean it…
You deserved it.
Amen.

Today is the Feast of St. Benedict. Some select quotes:

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Run while you have the light of life!

There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.

Prayer ought to be short and pure, unless it be prolonged by the inspiration of Divine grace.

The sleepy like to make excuses.

It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and abandons vices which defile his soul.

One who never stops talking cannot avoid falling into sin.

Do not be daunted immediately by fear and run away from the road that leads to salvation. It is bound to be narrow at the outset.

Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.

Your way of acting should be different from the world’s way; the love of Christ must come before all else.

Whatever task needs to be done, let it be done now.

Let them prefer nothing whatever to Christ, and may He bring us all together to everlasting life.