The Forge - Catholic Commentary

The SSPX says it is faithful to Rome while rejecting Rome’s judgment. In this episode, T.J. Haines explains why the latest SSPX defiance exposes the deeper problem with radical traditionalist rebellion — and why The Forge exists to form Catholics for truth, clarity, and fidelity.

Why is it so controversial to say that Catholics are dangerous? I think I know why! And the answer may upset some people even more. Recently, the message “Catholics are dangerous” has stirred controversy in various corners of the internet. Some comments and direct messages have accused me of being proud… even boastful. One person went so far as to insist that it isn’t the faithful who are dangerou...

The real crisis after Vatican II wasn’t the Council—it was Catholics bringing secular attitudes into the Church. And today we’re repeating the same mistake in a different direction. Over the past several weeks on the podcast I’ve been talking quite a bit about the Second Vatican Council. As you might expect, that has brought a lot of commentary out of the woodwork. Some of it thoughtful. A lot of...

How facts get twisted, emotions get weaponized, and truth becomes optional—EVEN in Catholic Media. How are they unlike secular bigmouths? They aren't! In this episode, TJ Haines breaks down a viral Catholic media claim (LifeSite News) that accused Pope Leo of appointing a “pro-LGBT archbishop” who supposedly “refused to condemn homosexual marriage.” The headline was provocative. The imagery was su...