Saturday, September 29, 2018
Purgatory
If the "fire" or "heat" of purgatory is God's love purifying those who live in Christ from all remaining perfection, then why might hell not be that same love experienced as a form of torture by those who have rejected God?
(The glory of God, the light of those who have been perfectly transformed or deified is in contrast pleasant.)
(The glory of God, the light of those who have been perfectly transformed or deified is in contrast pleasant.)
Friday, September 28, 2018
CWR: Abp. Vigano’s new testimony has “special appeal” to Card. Ouellet, more criticism of Pope Francis by Carl E. Olson
The strongest words of Viganò’s new testimony are found in the conclusion, where he asks, “Has Christ perhaps become invisible to his vicar?”
The strongest words of Viganò’s new testimony are found in the conclusion, where he asks, “Has Christ perhaps become invisible to his vicar?”
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
De Mattei Criticizes One Form of Ultramontanism
Rorate Caeli: De Mattei: The Disfigured Roman Primacy by the Successor of Peter Francesca Romana at RORATE CÆLI - Roberto de Mattei Correspondenza Romana September 26, 2018 The impressive rapidity with which events are unfolding one after the other in the Church makes one think that this is due not only to the dynamics of historical acceleration, but a deliberate choice by the agents of chaos to increase disorientation and paralyze the forces that are seeking to resist the rush of the tide.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Monday, September 24, 2018
A Polemic by St. John?
Or a fair characterization?
OrthoChristian: THE DECLINE OF THE PATRIARCHATE OF CONSTANTINOPLE
An overview written in 1938
St. John (Maximovich) of Shanghai and San Francisco
The moral authority of the Patriarchs of Constantinople has likewise fallen very low in view of their extreme instability in ecclesiastical matters.
OrthoChristian: THE DECLINE OF THE PATRIARCHATE OF CONSTANTINOPLE
An overview written in 1938
St. John (Maximovich) of Shanghai and San Francisco
The moral authority of the Patriarchs of Constantinople has likewise fallen very low in view of their extreme instability in ecclesiastical matters.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Kyrie Eleison
OrthoChristian: ON ENVY AND LOVE OF POWER IN THE HISTORY OF BYZANTIUM AND RUS’
Protodeacon Vladimir Vasilik
Are catastrophic events connected with envy characteristic only of Byzantium? Alas, no.
Protodeacon Vladimir Vasilik
Are catastrophic events connected with envy characteristic only of Byzantium? Alas, no.
Metropolitan Hilarion on the Future of Christianity in Europe
Pravmir: Address by Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk on the Future of Christianity in Europe
On 18 September 2018, in Lisbon, A Junção do Bem Foundation organized a reception in honour of Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate’s Department for External Church Relations, who is currently on a visit to Portugal. After the reception Metropolitan Hilarion delivered an address on the Future of Christianity in Europe.
original: MosPat
On 18 September 2018, in Lisbon, A Junção do Bem Foundation organized a reception in honour of Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate’s Department for External Church Relations, who is currently on a visit to Portugal. After the reception Metropolitan Hilarion delivered an address on the Future of Christianity in Europe.
original: MosPat
Saturday, September 22, 2018
A Theologian Comments on the IL for the Upcoming Latin Synod
First Things: THOUGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTUM LABORIS by Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
The Latest Vatican-China Development
Vatican Press Office announces a ‘Provisional Agreement’ between China and the Holy See, the beginning of a process, says Greg Burke
The Provisional Agreement concerns the appointment of bishops. The Global Times today cited China’s Foreign Ministry, which denied the presence in Beijing of a Vatican delegation. China’s leadership appears divided on the matter. The goal of this “accord is not political but pastoral”.
The excommunication of seven illegitimate bishops lifted, the new Diocese of Chengde established for Mgr Guo Jincai
Card Parolin on the importance of the agreement between China and the Holy See on the appointment of bishops
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs unaware of any visiting Vatican delegation by Wang Zhicheng
Card Pietro Parolin also appears to have distanced himself from any imminent agreement on episcopal appointments. Mgr Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, praises China, calling it an influential power that respects human dignity and the planet. For him, the critics of the Sino-Vatican agreement are "a little minority", loud “but there are not very many of them.”
Card Zen on the China-Vatican agreement: Saying nothing in many words by Card. Joseph Zen Ze-kiun
Cdl. Zen calls for Vatican secretary of state Parolin to ‘resign’ over ‘betrayal’ in China deal
Provisional agreement between China and Holy See raises many questions, highlights tensions by Christopher R. Altieri
The central question is whether the Church can trust this Chinese government, and whether Chinese Catholics can trust this Papal administration not to give away the store.
The Provisional Agreement concerns the appointment of bishops. The Global Times today cited China’s Foreign Ministry, which denied the presence in Beijing of a Vatican delegation. China’s leadership appears divided on the matter. The goal of this “accord is not political but pastoral”.
The excommunication of seven illegitimate bishops lifted, the new Diocese of Chengde established for Mgr Guo Jincai
Card Parolin on the importance of the agreement between China and the Holy See on the appointment of bishops
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs unaware of any visiting Vatican delegation by Wang Zhicheng
Card Pietro Parolin also appears to have distanced himself from any imminent agreement on episcopal appointments. Mgr Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, praises China, calling it an influential power that respects human dignity and the planet. For him, the critics of the Sino-Vatican agreement are "a little minority", loud “but there are not very many of them.”
Card Zen on the China-Vatican agreement: Saying nothing in many words by Card. Joseph Zen Ze-kiun
Cdl. Zen calls for Vatican secretary of state Parolin to ‘resign’ over ‘betrayal’ in China deal
Provisional agreement between China and Holy See raises many questions, highlights tensions by Christopher R. Altieri
The central question is whether the Church can trust this Chinese government, and whether Chinese Catholics can trust this Papal administration not to give away the store.
Portland is Fortunate
NCReg: Archbishop Sample Emphasizes ‘Liturgy According to the Mind, Heart of the Church’ by Joseph Pronechen
The Portland Archdiocese issues a liturgical handbook to ensure greater reverence for the Eucharist and the Mass.
The Portland Archdiocese issues a liturgical handbook to ensure greater reverence for the Eucharist and the Mass.
Friday, September 21, 2018
The Mind of the Ukrainian Catholic Patriarch is Revealed
Does he endorse the use of violence to bring the break-away parts of Ukraine back under the political control of Ukraine? If so, how does he justify this? Does he deny that there is a right to secession and self-determination?
CWR: Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk discusses solidarity, patriotism, power for a free Ukraine by Deborah Castellano Lubov
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk says that a free Ukraine is strengthened by solidarity and patriotism, while noting that “patriotic feelings are neutral” and “they must be evangelized.” His Beatitude recalls the so-called revolution of dignity [...]
CWR: Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk discusses solidarity, patriotism, power for a free Ukraine by Deborah Castellano Lubov
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk says that a free Ukraine is strengthened by solidarity and patriotism, while noting that “patriotic feelings are neutral” and “they must be evangelized.” His Beatitude recalls the so-called revolution of dignity [...]
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
CWR: Cardinal Müller: “Corruption of doctrine always brings with it the corruption of morals” by CWR Staff
“The root of this evil is not clericalism, whatever that might be, but rejection of the truth and moral licentiousness.” Homily at the priestly ordination […]
“The root of this evil is not clericalism, whatever that might be, but rejection of the truth and moral licentiousness.” Homily at the priestly ordination […]
Come Holy Spirit
or the prayer to the Holy Spirit:
If the first part of the petition is addressed to the Holy Spirit, does it make sense to ask the Holy Spirit to send forth His Spirit? The second part is addressed to God the Father, so wouldn't it make more sense to include this part:
"Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth."
after that?
As that is taken from Psalm 104, verse 30, can it be argued that it is actually addressing Christ (and the Father)?
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
If the first part of the petition is addressed to the Holy Spirit, does it make sense to ask the Holy Spirit to send forth His Spirit? The second part is addressed to God the Father, so wouldn't it make more sense to include this part:
"Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth."
after that?
As that is taken from Psalm 104, verse 30, can it be argued that it is actually addressing Christ (and the Father)?
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Veni Creator Spiritus
Given that it was supposedly written by Rabanus Maurus (c. 8th ce), one shouldn't be surprised that the hymn reflects a Latin Pneumatology (with one of its sourcesbeing St. Augustine?).
Monday, September 17, 2018
Sunday, September 16, 2018
CWR: Why the Church needs philosophy: On the 20th anniversary of Fides et ratio by Joseph G. Trabbic
The philosophical currents that troubled John Paul II two decades ago and moved him to write Fides et ratio haven’t disappeared. […]
The philosophical currents that troubled John Paul II two decades ago and moved him to write Fides et ratio haven’t disappeared. […]
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Lord, Have Mercy
We need to pray, with everything that is going on between Constantinople and Moscow, with Ukraine in the middle.
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Rorate Caeli: Benediction of the Conventual Church - Fraternity of St. Vincent Ferrer by New Catholic
The new conventual church of the wonderful Fraternity of St. Vincent Ferrer (an order of Priests and Brothers dedicated exclusively to the Traditional Dominican rite and customs), in Chéméré-le-Roi, in Mayenne, France, will be dedicated with a Pontifical Mass celebrated by the Secretary of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, Abp. Guido Pozzo, on the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, Sep.
The new conventual church of the wonderful Fraternity of St. Vincent Ferrer (an order of Priests and Brothers dedicated exclusively to the Traditional Dominican rite and customs), in Chéméré-le-Roi, in Mayenne, France, will be dedicated with a Pontifical Mass celebrated by the Secretary of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, Abp. Guido Pozzo, on the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, Sep.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Rorate Caeli: De Mattei: The Church and the Men of the Church
The courageous denunciation of ecclesiastical scandals made by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has generated the consensus of many, but also the displeasure of others, convinced that everything discrediting the representatives of the Church should be covered up by silence. This desire to safeguard the Church is understandable...
The courageous denunciation of ecclesiastical scandals made by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has generated the consensus of many, but also the displeasure of others, convinced that everything discrediting the representatives of the Church should be covered up by silence. This desire to safeguard the Church is understandable...
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
If he is serious, he will resign.
CWR: Is Pope Francis serious about addressing abuse crisis and its causes? by Christopher R. Altieri
Francis apparently believes that airing bishops’ dirty laundry is not the right thing to do—and that is a large part of the attitude that got us to this point in the first place.
Francis apparently believes that airing bishops’ dirty laundry is not the right thing to do—and that is a large part of the attitude that got us to this point in the first place.
How will this play out?
More smoke from the bishop of Rome: Pope Francis: Bishops must pray to overcome “the Great Accuser”
Related:
Pope’s cardinal advisors say Vatican will soon respond to Viganò allegations
Cardinal DiNardo and USCCB officials to meet with Pope Francis
Wuerl to meet with Pope Francis to discuss resignation
Related:
Pope’s cardinal advisors say Vatican will soon respond to Viganò allegations
Cardinal DiNardo and USCCB officials to meet with Pope Francis
Wuerl to meet with Pope Francis to discuss resignation
Human Dignity?
Crisis: What Version of Human Dignity Should Catholics Defend? BY JAMES KALB
Dignitatis Humanae, the Vatican II declaration on religious liberty, appeals to what it says is a growing awareness of human dignity. More recent Vatican pronouncements, including the new language in [...]
Dignitatis Humanae, the Vatican II declaration on religious liberty, appeals to what it says is a growing awareness of human dignity. More recent Vatican pronouncements, including the new language in [...]
Monday, September 10, 2018
The College of Cardinals
Fr. Keenan needs to get over his Latincentricism. The college of Cardinals should reverted into the special form of the local synod of the Church of Rome, concerned only with matters of the Church of Rome. It should have no role to play in the Church Universal.
CWR: Should the Church have women cardinals? As we speak about power in the Church, we must ask: is this not simply a form of clericalism, a phenomenon much decried by Pope Francis? by Nicholas Senz
CWR: Should the Church have women cardinals? As we speak about power in the Church, we must ask: is this not simply a form of clericalism, a phenomenon much decried by Pope Francis? by Nicholas Senz
Sunday, September 09, 2018
Saturday, September 08, 2018
The Issue at Hand
Taking The Gay Priest Issue Seriously by Rod Dreher
The cognitive dissonance within the Catholic Church around homosexuality has reached a breaking point
The cognitive dissonance within the Catholic Church around homosexuality has reached a breaking point
Friday, September 07, 2018
Greater Use of Traditional Iconography Will Save the Church?
CWR Dispatch: Iconography workshop emphasizes beauty of sacred art, Eastern liturgies by Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille
The “Beauty Will Save theWorld” summer camp is an iconography workshop that includes discussions about beauty and vocations, all held together by sung liturgical prayer.
The “Beauty Will Save theWorld” summer camp is an iconography workshop that includes discussions about beauty and vocations, all held together by sung liturgical prayer.
Thursday, September 06, 2018
The Only Growth Latins Can Get
And hence the USCCB loves immigration... there is no guarantee that the children of the immigrants will stay in the Church, but the USCCB is not willing to deal with the institutional causes of failure.
CNA: Six new churches in five years: Portland’s growing Catholic community
CNA: Six new churches in five years: Portland’s growing Catholic community
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Resigning the Episcopal Office
CWR: Now it is not the time to “turn down the temperature” by Edward N. Peters
Sometimes even allies offer advice that is ill-conceived, and I think that applies to some of what Fr. Raymond de Souza wrote recently for the National Catholic Register.
(original)
Sometimes even allies offer advice that is ill-conceived, and I think that applies to some of what Fr. Raymond de Souza wrote recently for the National Catholic Register.
(original)
Dr. Rao Comments on the Crisis
Rorate Caeli: Op-Ed: "The City of Light under the Regime of Darkness: Historical Meditation on Current Events" (by John C. Rao)
The City of Light and the Regime of Darkness: Historical Meditation on Current Events by Dr. John C. Rao Monday, August 28th, the Feast of St. Augustine, followed hard upon the Sunday statement of Archbishop Viganò regarding papal delinquency in the chastisement of episcopal evildoers. Mulling over the possibility of some providential connection of the annual commemoration of the
The City of Light and the Regime of Darkness: Historical Meditation on Current Events by Dr. John C. Rao Monday, August 28th, the Feast of St. Augustine, followed hard upon the Sunday statement of Archbishop Viganò regarding papal delinquency in the chastisement of episcopal evildoers. Mulling over the possibility of some providential connection of the annual commemoration of the
Something Rotten in...
Being Frank about Francis by Dr. Douglas Farrow
The McCarrick scandal, let us all admit, is just one powerful gust in the swirling tempest that now surrounds Francis and threatens to capsize both […]
The McCarrick scandal, let us all admit, is just one powerful gust in the swirling tempest that now surrounds Francis and threatens to capsize both […]
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
Dreher's Viganò Coverage
Viganò Vindicated Again
Yet pontiff calls him a liar in today’s homily. It’s time for Viganò to release all documents
When The Pope Met Kim Davis
Archbishop Vigano gives his side of the story
Pope Francis’s Best Friends
Claim: Post-Vigano, media going soft on pontiff to protect his gay rights agenda
Archbishop Vigano Bright Sadness
Answering Vigano's Critics
Catholic Cold War Turns Into Civil War
Pope Francis McCarrick Gay Mafia Bombshell
Related:
Pope Francis says response to division should be silence, prayer
Pope Francis: Let the Word of God take root in your heart
Yet pontiff calls him a liar in today’s homily. It’s time for Viganò to release all documents
When The Pope Met Kim Davis
Archbishop Vigano gives his side of the story
Pope Francis’s Best Friends
Claim: Post-Vigano, media going soft on pontiff to protect his gay rights agenda
Archbishop Vigano Bright Sadness
Answering Vigano's Critics
Catholic Cold War Turns Into Civil War
Pope Francis McCarrick Gay Mafia Bombshell
Related:
Pope Francis says response to division should be silence, prayer
Pope Francis: Let the Word of God take root in your heart
Sunday, September 02, 2018
The Theory of Evolution and the Question of Death
Something to ponder after reading the following...
Russian Priest: Most Holy Men Denounced Evolution and So Should We “I’m not ashamed to be a daughter of the Heavenly Father. Let those whose ancestors are apes[1] be ashamed” by Fr. Valery Dukhanin (OrthoChristian)
Russian Priest: Most Holy Men Denounced Evolution and So Should We “I’m not ashamed to be a daughter of the Heavenly Father. Let those whose ancestors are apes[1] be ashamed” by Fr. Valery Dukhanin (OrthoChristian)
Bishop Eleganti Interview
CWR: Bishop Eleganti: “The Pope’s silence is a classic non-denial!” by CWR Staff
“The attempts to rewrite the traditional doctrine that regards homosexual acts as disordered in themselves,” says the Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Chur, Switzerland, “and […]
“The attempts to rewrite the traditional doctrine that regards homosexual acts as disordered in themselves,” says the Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Chur, Switzerland, “and […]