Father David Nix, Author at Padre Peregrino

6 08, 2026

How to Sanctify the Lord’s Day.
How to Sanctify the Lord’s Day.

How to Sanctify the Lord’s Day.

By Father David Nix|2026-08-06T13:49:24+00:00August 6th, 2026|Theology|

A while ago, I wrote an article titled Are Irreverent Masses Binding On Sundays? and the first paragraph of it reads: The most common question I receive from my readers is: "Do I have to attend a Novus Ordo Mass on a Sunday when there is no Traditional Latin Mass nearby?" I was going to title this article that very question, but then I realized that question is only sixty years old. Then I thought to title this article: "Is it a mortal sin to skip an irreverent Mass on Sunday if I can't get to a reverent Mass?" but that was too long. I then realized the entire topic [...]

4 08, 2026

White Martyrs of Compiègne?
White Martyrs of Compiègne?

White Martyrs of Compiègne?

By Father David Nix|2026-08-04T13:58:14+00:00August 4th, 2026|Theology|

What if you "went big" in your self-offering and petitions while suffering for being a traditionalist in the 21st century? Many of you already know the story of the Carmelite nuns who were executed in the French Revolution at the end of the 18th century. On 17 July 1794, the enemies of the Church led to the guillotine eleven Discalced Carmelite Nuns, three lay sisters and two tertiaries. These holy nuns even went so far as to ask permission of their Mother Superior to die under obedience. They were granted their final request on earth. They offered up their martyrdoms for the Catholic Church and for the end of the [...]

31 07, 2026

Angelic Mass for a Reposed Toddler.
Angelic Mass for a Reposed Toddler.

Angelic Mass for a Reposed Toddler.

By Father David Nix|2026-07-31T23:25:28+00:00July 31st, 2026|Podcasts, Sermons, Talks|

What's the difference in a funeral Mass between an adult and a child?

29 07, 2026

RCT 80: Extreme Unction 2: Administration.
RCT 80: Extreme Unction 2: Administration.

RCT 80: Extreme Unction 2: Administration.

By Father David Nix|2026-07-25T21:45:22+00:00July 29th, 2026|Podcasts, Sermons, Talks|

-The Roman Catechism of Trent (RCT) p. 333-338 -The Sacraments, ep. 32. -Donate: https://www.padreperegrino.org/donate/

28 07, 2026

Ecclesiastical Self-Incriminating Struggle-Sessions.
Ecclesiastical Self-Incriminating Struggle-Sessions.

Ecclesiastical Self-Incriminating Struggle-Sessions.

By Father David Nix|2026-07-25T21:50:58+00:00July 28th, 2026|Theology|

The above picture is "the governor of Heilongjiang province, Li Fanwu, falling victim to the Cultural Revolution in 1966," (p/c Inside Story of Australia.) Wikipedia describes the history of Communist Struggle Sessions: People non-compliant to the Communists "were forced to wear placards around their necks bearing the words 'Counter-Revolutionary Revisionist' or other similar slogans with their names crossed out. Specific methods of abuse included hair shaving (阴阳头) dunce caps, "jetplane position" (喷气式) (a type of stress position), and verbal and physical attacks... The term 'struggle session' refers to a session of pīdòu (批鬥.) The session is held in public and often attended by a large crowd of people, during which the [...]

25 07, 2026

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Sermon.
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Sermon.

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Sermon.

By Father David Nix|2026-07-20T17:26:26+00:00July 25th, 2026|Podcasts, Sermons, Talks|

“For the idea of making idols was the beginning of fornication, and the invention of them was the corruption of life.”—Wisdom 14:12. But Mary is the compass to lead us to Christ against all diabolical disorientation. -Donate: https://www.padreperegrino.org/donate/

23 07, 2026

From Blue-to-Red Pill… Black-to-White Pill
From Blue-to-Red Pill… Black-to-White Pill

From Blue-to-Red Pill… Black-to-White Pill

By Father David Nix|2026-07-23T16:46:28+00:00July 23rd, 2026|Updates|

Recently, I wrote an article called Doctrinal Pitfalls to Each Traditional Group. The first line explains the basics: “Today we consider intellectual pitfalls to the SSPX, FSSP and sedevacantists, specifically on the topics of the papacy and Vatican II to show no one has the 'Rosetta Stone' to the Church crisis.” I then go on to disprove every trad-stance towards the papacy, including my own. In other words, I finally came to the realization that in this "eclipse of the Church" there will be no perfect answer until God Himself reveals it. That is why we must do what St. Vincent Lerins proposes, namely, to "cling to antiquity." In some [...]

21 07, 2026

Doctrinal Pitfalls to Each Traditional Group.
Doctrinal Pitfalls to Each Traditional Group.

Doctrinal Pitfalls to Each Traditional Group.

By Father David Nix|2026-07-21T16:14:36+00:00July 21st, 2026|Theology|

p/c NASA. Today we consider the intellectual pitfalls to the FSSP, SSPX and sedevacantists, specifically on the topics of the papacy and Vatican II to show no one has the "Rosetta Stone" to the Church crisis. This is a very long one, but I think you’ll find it worth it if you can find the time to sit down and read it. It’s ultimately to unify—not divide—all the traditional groups under Jesus and Mary. But we have to start with humility towards each other. Humility is why you will see that I try to disprove even my own camp of views towards the Church crisis below. But let's start at [...]

18 07, 2026

8th Sunday After Pentecost Sermon.
8th Sunday After Pentecost Sermon.

8th Sunday After Pentecost Sermon.

By Father David Nix|2026-07-18T19:57:43+00:00July 18th, 2026|Podcasts, Sermons, Talks|

This may be the most confusing line in the New Testament: "Make unto you friends of the mammon of iniquity, that when you shall fail, they may receive you into everlasting dwellings."—St. Luke 16:9. Let's see what the Church Fathers say about it. -Donate: https://www.padreperegrino.org/donate/

14 07, 2026

Death Penalty for Post-Aborts?
Death Penalty for Post-Aborts?

Death Penalty for Post-Aborts?

By Father David Nix|2026-07-14T14:01:47+00:00July 14th, 2026|Theology|

p/c Statesman Journal. My answer is "No" to the death penalty for those who have committed abortion, but the abolitionists make a logical argument. Before I get to my answer, let me say I am no softie on abortion. I still try to pray and counsel at the abortion center every other week. I have been arrested for peaceful prayer inside abortion centers on the East Coast twice. But I am not as extreme as the "abolitionists" and a few Catholics who say that women who have had abortions should receive the Death Penalty. Do people really say such things? Yes. Although NPR is rarely to be trusted, they quoted [...]

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