Real Divine Mercy

By Fr. Peter Scott, FSSPX
In order to answer this question, we must first consider what are the attributes of God and then what is there relationship one with another. An attribute of God is an absolutely simple perfection which necessarily exists in God according to our way of conceiving Him. Note that since God is absolutely simple there can be no real distinction between the divine substance and each of the attributes, nor any real distinction between the different attributes.

By Fr. Peter Scott, FSSPX
Dependence on divine mercy has always been central to the practice of the Catholic Faith. Yet the so-called revelations claimed by Sr. Faustina, claim that there is something new, so new indeed that a new feast in honor of Divine Mercy must be established. Why this novelty? Does this devotion presuppose a different notion of mercy than that which is expressed by the teaching of the Catholic Church?

By Fr. Peter Scott, FSSPX
We are very familiar with the duty of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, so eloquently requested by Our Lord Himself of St. Margaret Mary: “Behold this heart which has loved men so much and has loaded them with all benefits, and for this boundless love has had no return but neglect and contumely, and this often by those who were bound by a debt and a duty of a more special love.”

By Fr. Peter Scott, FSSPX
All Catholics who are familiar with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus have heard of the devotion of the Nine First Fridays. However, we must ask ourselves why it is no longer observed with the same fervour and regularity as in the past. Allow, then, a little reminder of the basis of this devotion and why it is so fruitful for souls and for the Church.

By Fr. Peter Scott, FSSPX
There are, amongst Catholics, a multiplicity of private devotions, some approved by the Church and some not, but most frequently based upon private revelations, that are more or less credible. Many seem pious, and consequently attract generous souls. The question then arises as to whether we should embrace such pious practices or not, or try to follow as many of them as we can.