On Monastic Papacies by C.C. Pecknold
Francis, Benedict, and MacIntyre? By John Haldane
Monday, March 10, 2014
Sunday, March 09, 2014
Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J.
Fr. K mentioned his name a couple of weeks ago. Apparently he is quite the liturgical scholar - here is a list of publications in that area. How many of his books are available at the SCU library?
(A Jesuit who knows liturgy! Apparently he is bi-ritual?)
(A Jesuit who knows liturgy! Apparently he is bi-ritual?)
Saturday, March 08, 2014
No cassocks?
It's not summer yet, either... some of the priests of Rome:
Such clerical dress is permitted - but is there any push for Roman priests to wear the cassock? Or is that an incidental that is not necessary for the new evangelization?
Post by News.va English.
Such clerical dress is permitted - but is there any push for Roman priests to wear the cassock? Or is that an incidental that is not necessary for the new evangelization?
Civitas Dei Medallion Award - Villanova University
2012 - Given to Alasdair MacIntyre. I don't think I've posted this video before.
Alasdair MacIntyre - Catholic Instead of What?
Alasdair MacIntyre - Catholic Instead of What?
Friday, March 07, 2014
Fr. David gave a presentation on St. Maximus the Confessor - I definitely will need to read more, especially his use of "nature." For now it would have to be his writings in English translation. I should improve my Greek! Is there a study of his appropriation (and rejection) of Aristotle's teachings?
Thursday, March 06, 2014
Orthodoxy & Heterodoxy: Is Orthodoxy the Same Everywhere?: Understanding Theological Controversy Within the Church by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick
Related:
Brotherly meeting of Primates of Church of Constantinople and Russian Church takes place at the Patriarchate of Constantinople
Commission for the preparation of the meeting of Primates of Local Orthodox Churches concludes its work
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill arrives in Istanbul to take part in the meeting of Primates of Orthodox Churches
Related:
Brotherly meeting of Primates of Church of Constantinople and Russian Church takes place at the Patriarchate of Constantinople
Commission for the preparation of the meeting of Primates of Local Orthodox Churches concludes its work
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill arrives in Istanbul to take part in the meeting of Primates of Orthodox Churches
Fisher More Responds
Rorate Caeli: For the record: College responds
Both Board and President release statements
Related:
CWR: Bishop of Fort Worth draws the line [UPDATED] By Michael J. Miller
Both Board and President release statements
Related:
CWR: Bishop of Fort Worth draws the line [UPDATED] By Michael J. Miller
CWR: Can We Talk About Fasting? by Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille
Some thoughts on the Western and Eastern approaches to food and fasting during the Lenten season.
Some thoughts on the Western and Eastern approaches to food and fasting during the Lenten season.
First Things: Against Heterosexuality by Michael W. Hannon
The idea of sexual orientation is artificial and inhibits Christian witness.
The idea of sexual orientation is artificial and inhibits Christian witness.
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Fisher More College
Rorate Caeli: Guest Op-Ed: First Things First
The Traditional Latin Mass and the Fort Worth Affair
Dr. Taylor Marshall provides some information as to what has been going on with the school:
The Traditional Latin Mass and the Fort Worth Affair
Dr. Taylor Marshall provides some information as to what has been going on with the school:
Kasper Changes the Paradigm, Bergoglio Applauds by Sandro Magister
The no-longer-secret text of the bombshell talk that opened the consistory on the family. With the indication of two paths of readmission to communion for the divorced and remarried. According to the example of the ancient Church
The no-longer-secret text of the bombshell talk that opened the consistory on the family. With the indication of two paths of readmission to communion for the divorced and remarried. According to the example of the ancient Church
Orthodox Arts Journal: Holy Icons in Today’s World (Pt.1): Insight into Contemporary Issues by Aidan Hart
Related: Book Review: Icons in Time, Persons in Eternity
Related: Book Review: Icons in Time, Persons in Eternity
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
The Pope as Universal Teacher
One of his roles that is in dispute by the Orthodox, and not something that was definite in the first several centuries, though papal claims to this authority were made in the 400s (according to Wilken; I'll have to look up the reference). The exercise of this function does seem to contribute to the personality cult surrounding the pope (especially the current pontiff, Francis) and to certain understandings of the papal office (an interpretation of Vatican I and the like) - one brand of ultramontanism.
Would all of this communication be possible without the mass media, a staff of translators, and cheap energy to sustain both? Will it always be possible to have translators would be sensitive to the nuances of another theological language? And is there any guarantee that a pope will know another theological language well enough (e.g. Greek) so as to effectively communicate with a different ecclesial culture? Or other languages to evangelize every non-Christian in the world? Are "universal" languages even possible? (MacIntyre would claim no.)
A pope may be a polyglot, but knowing every language necessary to teach every single human being effectively? Impossible, without a gift of the Holy Spirit, and we have seen in the normal "operation" of the Church, such a gift has not been given, except at Pentecost?
Now it may be necessary for someone to address a concern affecting the Church Universal, during some time of emergency or crisis. But as an 'normal,' everyday exercise? Would that be possible in an energy-constricted world?
Would all of this communication be possible without the mass media, a staff of translators, and cheap energy to sustain both? Will it always be possible to have translators would be sensitive to the nuances of another theological language? And is there any guarantee that a pope will know another theological language well enough (e.g. Greek) so as to effectively communicate with a different ecclesial culture? Or other languages to evangelize every non-Christian in the world? Are "universal" languages even possible? (MacIntyre would claim no.)
A pope may be a polyglot, but knowing every language necessary to teach every single human being effectively? Impossible, without a gift of the Holy Spirit, and we have seen in the normal "operation" of the Church, such a gift has not been given, except at Pentecost?
Now it may be necessary for someone to address a concern affecting the Church Universal, during some time of emergency or crisis. But as an 'normal,' everyday exercise? Would that be possible in an energy-constricted world?
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