REGINA Reflections
A blog of REGINA Magazine
Holy Father, Help Us to Understand
Rev. John A. Perricone Try as hard as you might to understand him, still Pope Leo leaves us befuddled. Even giving the benefit of the doubt to his recent statements, Catholics are still left short of clarity. Faithful Catholics fully understand the bounds of papal teaching. Assent of mind and will is only reserved to the highest reaches of magisterial intention. All other pronouncements obligate Catholics to show respectful attention, nothing [...]
The Cul de Sac of Synodality
By Fr. John A. Perricone: With the tidal wave of crises facing both civilization and the Church, it might seem difficult choosing a single one creating the most peril. Actually, it is not. For the astute Catholic, one alone wins that distinction. Synodality. It drains Mother Church of her supernatural mandate to be a Light to the nations, while mutating her into a trembling echo of the World. Synodality represents [...]
Beauty as a portal to eternity
Interview by John Paul Sonnen: Dr. Peter Kwasniewski is a scholar and composer who has written major books on many subjects, centered on the sacred liturgy and the fine arts. One of his aims is to help restore awe-inspiring beauty in Catholic places of prayer and worship. Dr. Kwasniewski led a 13-Day REGINA Insider’s Trip to Sicily (February 3–15, 2025). We had the pleasure of interviewing him despite his very busy [...]
Sacred Music and Liturgy after Vatican II
Significant Works of Monsignor Richard J. Schuler in Sacred Music, Edited by Virginia A. Schubert As seen in our latest print edition of REGINA Magazine on Sacred Music. By Fr. David Friel: This recent volume gathers the most important writings of Msgr. Richard J. Schuler (1920-2007), who served as editor of the journal Sacred Music for many years and who distinguished himself as a significant figure in the tumultuous journey [...]
Archconfraternity of St. Philip Neri, Rome
Interview by REGINA Staff: This interview appeared in the print version of REGINA Magazine’s Jubilee Year Edition, 2025 REGINA spoke to Fabrizio Azzola about the remarkable work of the Archiconfraternita della Santissima Trinita dei Pellegrini e dei Convalescenti (Archconfraternity of the Holy Trinity of Pilgrims and Convalescents), a voluntary association of lay faithful started by St. Philip Neri, in 1540. REGINA / Thank you for taking the time to speak with [...]
In an age of confusion
Book Review Torches Against the Abyss By Rev. John A. Perricone, Ph.D. In an age of confusion, one priest lights the way. In this thunderous collection of essays penned between 1996 and 2025, Rev. John A. Perricone, Ph.D. confronts the spiritual collapse of our times with razor-sharp prose and an unwavering fidelity to Catholic tradition. Father Perricone challenges the fashionable heresies of modernity, dismantles sentimental distortions of truth and love, [...]
Holy Father, Help Us to Understand
Rev. John A. Perricone Try as hard as you might to understand him, still Pope Leo leaves us befuddled. Even giving the benefit of the doubt to his recent statements, Catholics are still left short of clarity. Faithful Catholics fully understand the bounds of papal teaching. Assent of mind and will is only reserved to the highest reaches of magisterial intention. All other pronouncements obligate Catholics to show respectful attention, nothing [...]
The Cul de Sac of Synodality
By Fr. John A. Perricone: With the tidal wave of crises facing both civilization and the Church, it might seem difficult choosing a single one creating the most peril. Actually, it is not. For the astute Catholic, one alone wins that distinction. Synodality. It drains Mother Church of her supernatural mandate to be a Light to the nations, while mutating her into a trembling echo of the World. Synodality represents [...]
Beauty as a portal to eternity
Interview by John Paul Sonnen: Dr. Peter Kwasniewski is a scholar and composer who has written major books on many subjects, centered on the sacred liturgy and the fine arts. One of his aims is to help restore awe-inspiring beauty in Catholic places of prayer and worship. Dr. Kwasniewski led a 13-Day REGINA Insider’s Trip to Sicily (February 3–15, 2025). We had the pleasure of interviewing him despite his very busy [...]
Sacred Music and Liturgy after Vatican II
Significant Works of Monsignor Richard J. Schuler in Sacred Music, Edited by Virginia A. Schubert As seen in our latest print edition of REGINA Magazine on Sacred Music. By Fr. David Friel: This recent volume gathers the most important writings of Msgr. Richard J. Schuler (1920-2007), who served as editor of the journal Sacred Music for many years and who distinguished himself as a significant figure in the tumultuous journey [...]
Archconfraternity of St. Philip Neri, Rome
Interview by REGINA Staff: This interview appeared in the print version of REGINA Magazine’s Jubilee Year Edition, 2025 REGINA spoke to Fabrizio Azzola about the remarkable work of the Archiconfraternita della Santissima Trinita dei Pellegrini e dei Convalescenti (Archconfraternity of the Holy Trinity of Pilgrims and Convalescents), a voluntary association of lay faithful started by St. Philip Neri, in 1540. REGINA / Thank you for taking the time to speak with [...]
In an age of confusion
Book Review Torches Against the Abyss By Rev. John A. Perricone, Ph.D. In an age of confusion, one priest lights the way. In this thunderous collection of essays penned between 1996 and 2025, Rev. John A. Perricone, Ph.D. confronts the spiritual collapse of our times with razor-sharp prose and an unwavering fidelity to Catholic tradition. Father Perricone challenges the fashionable heresies of modernity, dismantles sentimental distortions of truth and love, [...]