Monday, March 31, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Yale University, Institute of Sacred Music: Symposium | Liturgical Space and Time in Byzantium
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 12:45pm to 5:15pm
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 12:45pm to 5:15pm
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
The Human Dignity Canard
Aristotelian-Thomism in the Modern World by S. Adam Seagrave
Do we need a concept of dignity in order to have a full account of human flourishing and man's ultimate end? Or to explain the basis of charity or justice? I don't think so.
We may, nevertheless, recognize a grain of truth in the moderns’ appreciation of the moral status of the individual human being. That appreciation coheres well with Christian moral theology but not with pre-modern moral and political philosophy. The moderns’ mistaken rejection of the unchanging objective contexts within which the individual exists led, in the thought of a select few, to a more profound understanding of human dignity than is available in any of the pre-moderns—including Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. Locke’s nuanced and complex understanding of natural rights, in particular, provides an important philosophical elaboration on the Biblical account of humankind’s creation “in the image and likeness” of God. In tomorrow's article, I will examine this concept in greater depth.
Do we need a concept of dignity in order to have a full account of human flourishing and man's ultimate end? Or to explain the basis of charity or justice? I don't think so.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
What is a citizen?
Post by Ignatius Press.
As bishops have always spoken? A naive assumption of duties with respect to the secular powers?
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
Waiting for Her to Retire
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Canonization of Saints: Limits to the Papal Office?
Chiesa: Vatican Diary / In a few months, six new saints canonized outside the rules
Can the pope, though, propose someone for veneration by the Church Universal without proper consultation and discernment from the bishops of other churches? If there is no cultus, how can this be possible? (How is the current procedure different from what was followed in the first millenium, when Latin saints, e.g. St. Gregory the Great and St. Benedict, were recognized by the Byzantine churches?)
I would guess that the official pronouncement makes a reference to the entire Church, rather than to the Latin churches, but is this proper? Can we understand the canonizations done by the bishop of Rome, either directly or mediately through other Latin bishops acting in his name, as being done through his role as Western "patriarch" rather than as pope, despite any official statements to the contrary?
Can the pope, though, propose someone for veneration by the Church Universal without proper consultation and discernment from the bishops of other churches? If there is no cultus, how can this be possible? (How is the current procedure different from what was followed in the first millenium, when Latin saints, e.g. St. Gregory the Great and St. Benedict, were recognized by the Byzantine churches?)
I would guess that the official pronouncement makes a reference to the entire Church, rather than to the Latin churches, but is this proper? Can we understand the canonizations done by the bishop of Rome, either directly or mediately through other Latin bishops acting in his name, as being done through his role as Western "patriarch" rather than as pope, despite any official statements to the contrary?
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
Sunday, March 16, 2014
St. Gregory Palamas & the Challenge of Barlaam
Academic lecture presented by the Very Reverend Protopresbyter Maxym Lysack.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Sandro Magister's Assessment
Bergoglio, the General Who Wants to Win without Fighting
"I have never understood the expression 'nonnegotiable values,'” he said in his latest interview. And in a book, his closest collaborator explains why Pope Francis is carefully avoiding a head-on collision with the dominant culture
"I have never understood the expression 'nonnegotiable values,'” he said in his latest interview. And in a book, his closest collaborator explains why Pope Francis is carefully avoiding a head-on collision with the dominant culture
DSPT Aquinas Lecture 2014
The video is now available for the lecture:
Aquinas Lecture 2014: Diana Fritz-Cates, PhD "Hatred in the Light of Love: A Thomistic Analysis"
Aquinas Lecture 2014: Diana Fritz-Cates, PhD "Hatred in the Light of Love: A Thomistic Analysis"
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
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?
Monday, March 03, 2014
Fr. Thomas Kocik Responds
NLM: Reforming the Irreformable? A Postscript
Related: From Peter Kwasniewski --
Lectio Divina: What, Where, When
Just Say No to '65!
The Theology of the Offertory - Part 2: the Offertory and Priesthood in the Liturgy by Gregory DiPippo
Related: From Peter Kwasniewski --
Lectio Divina: What, Where, When
Just Say No to '65!
The Theology of the Offertory - Part 2: the Offertory and Priesthood in the Liturgy by Gregory DiPippo
Sunday, March 02, 2014
Saturday, March 01, 2014
Fr. Sergei: Fasting for Non-Monastics
He was at last year's Ss. Cyril and Athanasius Orthodox Institute symposium.
He was at last year's Ss. Cyril and Athanasius Orthodox Institute symposium.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Rorate Caeli: Pope Francis: "Bishops, Enough with Congresses, Conferences and Travels! The Decrees of Trent must be obeyed: a Bishop must truly reside in his diocese."
The solution is not to abolish national episcopal conferences (though the concept may need to be re-examined and the existence of some is questionable, i.e. that of the United States, since the United States was not formed as a unitary nation but as a federation of polities). Rather, local synods may need to be the ideal (Bavaria, not Germany), guided by a better understanding of a more humane scale of travel and interaction (as well as group identity).
The solution is not to abolish national episcopal conferences (though the concept may need to be re-examined and the existence of some is questionable, i.e. that of the United States, since the United States was not formed as a unitary nation but as a federation of polities). Rather, local synods may need to be the ideal (Bavaria, not Germany), guided by a better understanding of a more humane scale of travel and interaction (as well as group identity).
Peter Kwasniewski Clarifies
NLM: Clarifications on the Reform of the Reform Controversy by Peter Kwasniewski
Does Professor Kwasniewski address Dave Armstrong or Fr. Angelo? (Would he want to?)
See also: Home from the Liturgical Thirty Years War
Does Professor Kwasniewski address Dave Armstrong or Fr. Angelo? (Would he want to?)
See also: Home from the Liturgical Thirty Years War
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Where was this photo taken?
According to the link: High Altar at St. Cyprian’s, Majestas - which St. Cyprian's?
Monday, February 24, 2014
A Report on the Riverside Symposium
of the Saints Cyril and Athanasius Orthodox Institute...
Capella Romana was present to sing the Divine Liturgy on Sunday!
Capella Romana was present to sing the Divine Liturgy on Sunday!
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Friday, February 21, 2014
NLM: The Growing Realization of the Irreparable Failure of the Liturgical Reform
by Peter Kwasniewski
If Fr. Fessio were to come out stating his agreement with the authors cited above, that the reform of the reform is not the path to take (unless it be brought more into conformity with the ancient use?), then the reform of the reform movement in the U.S. is done. (Can it really be called a movement when its adherents are probably fewer by a magnitude or two than traditionalist priests?) Is there any interest in the reform of the reform overseas? Anyway, I don't think Fr. Fessio would ever come out and publicly state this, since it would entail an implicit or explicit criticism of the Pauline reform, and he is a good Jesuit.
by Peter Kwasniewski
If Fr. Fessio were to come out stating his agreement with the authors cited above, that the reform of the reform is not the path to take (unless it be brought more into conformity with the ancient use?), then the reform of the reform movement in the U.S. is done. (Can it really be called a movement when its adherents are probably fewer by a magnitude or two than traditionalist priests?) Is there any interest in the reform of the reform overseas? Anyway, I don't think Fr. Fessio would ever come out and publicly state this, since it would entail an implicit or explicit criticism of the Pauline reform, and he is a good Jesuit.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Dom Mark Daniel Kirby Revises His Opinion of the Reform
Let nothing be preferred to the Work of God
(Rorate Caeli)
Related: Father Hugh Somerville-Knapman - The Lament of a Liturgical Loner
(Rorate Caeli)
Related: Father Hugh Somerville-Knapman - The Lament of a Liturgical Loner
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Pravmir: From the Ascesis of Virginity to the Ascesis of Agape (Love): Revisiting the thought of St. John Chrysostom on Marriage and Sexuality by Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Ph.D.
Greek Orthodox Ordination
As far as I know photos of his ordination have not been made available yet... looks like the ordination video is no longer available.
Nvm. Poked around on Youtube. They've uploaded it there:
Nvm. Poked around on Youtube. They've uploaded it there:
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Constantinople and the Byzantine Millennium (330-1453)
February 28-March 1, 2014
Marines' Memorial Theatre, San Francisco
Cornucopia: Constantinople and the Byzantine Millennium (330–1453)
More info: Humanities West
Marines' Memorial Theatre, San Francisco
Cornucopia: Constantinople and the Byzantine Millennium (330–1453)
More info: Humanities West
CUA Press: Breaking the Mind: New Studies in the Syriac Book of Steps
Editors: Kristian S. Heal and Robert A. Kitchen
CUA Press is having its winter sale - 20% of new titles with the code CWS14. (I'm not sure when the sale ends.)
Editors: Kristian S. Heal and Robert A. Kitchen
CUA Press is having its winter sale - 20% of new titles with the code CWS14. (I'm not sure when the sale ends.)
Monday, February 17, 2014
Rorate Caeli: On the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Fr. Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P.
The death of a friend of God
The death of a friend of God
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Scholarship Without an Agenda?
Post by Medievalists.net.
Well, Canadians run medievalists.net so what should one expect in the selections they make?
Never thought I'd hear the following from an Orthodox priest, but I did: Fr. Theodore (Greek) gave a "job description" for a husband and some of the requirements included "being obedient to one's wife"; he also seemingly misapplied St. Paul's dictum that Christians should submit to one another to the relationship between husband and wife. (Questionable whether this could be understood as some sort of egalitarianism or just Christian fraternity, characterizing the friendship or agape between members of the same sex.)
I assume the priest has been married for some time - but is his married life sufficient to give support to these principles being laid down as fundamental to Christian morality? Or did he, as a [Greek Orthodox] priest, luck out in the modern marriage market?
I assume the priest has been married for some time - but is his married life sufficient to give support to these principles being laid down as fundamental to Christian morality? Or did he, as a [Greek Orthodox] priest, luck out in the modern marriage market?
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