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.
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China,
Church in China,
Joseph Zen Ze-kiun,
Pope Francis,
Roman Curia
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 [...]
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Russia,
Sviatoslav Shevchuk,
Ukraine,
Ukrainian Catholic
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)?
Labels:
God the Holy Spirit,
Latin theology,
Pneumatology
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?).
Labels:
God the Holy Spirit,
Latin theology,
Pneumatology,
prayers
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. […]
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