Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Monday, February 09, 2015
Another Brave Latin Bishop in Kazakhstan
His Excellency Archbishop Jan Pawel Lenga,
Rorate Caeli: RORATE EXCLUSIVE: Open letter by Archbishop on the crisis in the Church
His brother bishop, Athanasius Schneider: Bishop Schneider to visit U.S., speak on liturgy
Related:
Five New Ideas On How To Select Bishops by Sandro Magister
They are proposed by an Australian theologian and economist, in an open letter to Pope Francis. A simple and concrete contribution to the reform of the curia that is in the works
Someone needs to argue for "decentralization"....
Curia reform: C9 holds meeting in view of the Consistory
Rorate Caeli: RORATE EXCLUSIVE: Open letter by Archbishop on the crisis in the Church
His brother bishop, Athanasius Schneider: Bishop Schneider to visit U.S., speak on liturgy
Related:
Five New Ideas On How To Select Bishops by Sandro Magister
They are proposed by an Australian theologian and economist, in an open letter to Pope Francis. A simple and concrete contribution to the reform of the curia that is in the works
Someone needs to argue for "decentralization"....
Curia reform: C9 holds meeting in view of the Consistory
Didn't We Know This Already?
Liberalism and its logical consequences...
Recognizing the "culture of rationalism" at work by Kevin C. Walsh
Recognizing the "culture of rationalism" at work by Kevin C. Walsh
Sunday, February 08, 2015
Saturday, February 07, 2015
Friday, February 06, 2015
Thursday, February 05, 2015
BTS Politickin'
Between One Synod and Another, the Battle Continues by Sandro Magister
The most active are the cardinals, the bishops, the theologians who want to innovate in Church doctrine and practice on marriage and homosexuality. But in the first round of elections for the next synod, the defenders of tradition are much more numerous
The most active are the cardinals, the bishops, the theologians who want to innovate in Church doctrine and practice on marriage and homosexuality. But in the first round of elections for the next synod, the defenders of tradition are much more numerous
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
Tuesday, February 03, 2015
An "Interest" Choice of Academics
Classical Theism Workshop Call for Papers
Confirmed Participants in the 2015 Workshop Include:
Richard Cross (University of Notre Dame)
William Hasker (Huntington College)
Eleonore Stump (Saint Louis University)
Sandra Visser (Valparaiso University)
Thomas Joseph White, OP (Dominican House of Studies)
Linda Zagzebski (Oklahoma University)
Confirmed Participants in the 2015 Workshop Include:
Richard Cross (University of Notre Dame)
William Hasker (Huntington College)
Eleonore Stump (Saint Louis University)
Sandra Visser (Valparaiso University)
Thomas Joseph White, OP (Dominican House of Studies)
Linda Zagzebski (Oklahoma University)
I'd Like to See the File
What was the OD scuttlebutt regarding the archbishop before his assassination? "Archbishop Oscar Romero is going to be a deeply beloved saint"
Robert Barron on Thomas Merton
The Hundredth Anniversary of Thomas Merton's Birth
No one is supporting his cause for canonization right?
Fr. Barron's apologetic:
No one is supporting his cause for canonization right?
Fr. Barron's apologetic:
They see this as an indication of a religious relativism or a vague syncretism. Nothing could be further from the truth. Merton was indeed fascinated by the Eastern religions and felt that Christians could benefit from a greater understanding of their theory and practice, but he never for a moment felt that all the religions were the same or that Christians should move to some space “beyond” Christianity.How would Christians benefit? Eastern Christian monks certainly do not think there is anything to be gained from studying Buddhism and the like.
Monday, February 02, 2015
Sunday, February 01, 2015
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Extraordinary Synod for the Chaldeans
Fragility and suffering in the Chaldean Church
An Extraordinary Synod is to be held to try to heal the rift between Patriarch Louis Raphael and Bishop Janno, caused by the question of “errant clerics” who emigrated to the US without permission. The Holy See has been implicated in the matter
Gianni Valente
An Extraordinary Synod is to be held to try to heal the rift between Patriarch Louis Raphael and Bishop Janno, caused by the question of “errant clerics” who emigrated to the US without permission. The Holy See has been implicated in the matter
Gianni Valente
Adam DeVille on the Changes in the Imposition of the Pallium
The CWR Blog: What a Pallium—and Why Should We Care? by Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille
It seems clear that Pope Francis' recent decision is one in a series designed to decrease focus on the Roman curia and bishop.
It seems clear that Pope Francis' recent decision is one in a series designed to decrease focus on the Roman curia and bishop.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Credible?
Lorenzo Cardinal Baldisseri
Rorate Caeli and Pertinacious Papist link to Lifesite News: Pope Francis approved family synod’s controversial mid-term report before publication: synod chief
Rorate Caeli and Pertinacious Papist link to Lifesite News: Pope Francis approved family synod’s controversial mid-term report before publication: synod chief
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Orthodox Monasteries in the United States
Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States: Assembly Publishes New Report on Monastic Communities
(via Byz Tx)
(via Byz Tx)
Eric Jobe on Justification
These two pieces strongly resonated with what I've been thinking about justification this school year. Maybe someone has written something similar from a Latin viewpoint, but I have not come across it.
What Do Orthodox Christians Believe about Justification? A Response to Protestant Criticisms
Reconciling Paul and James: Thoughts about Justification
What Do Orthodox Christians Believe about Justification? A Response to Protestant Criticisms
Reconciling Paul and James: Thoughts about Justification
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
This Can Be Rightly Understood
As referring to expressions of theological opinion that are specific to a ecclesial tradition. But he is liable to be misunderstood. And certainly, the Filique, having been clarified once, may need to be clarified again.
Post by News.va English.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Sunday, January 25, 2015
A Scandal to the Orthodox
Byzantine, Texas has a video of the giving of Holy Communion at a recent Papal Mass in the Philippines. The bishop of Rome needs to get his house in order, with respect to the "little things" which actually do matter.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Dialects of Differeing Mutual Intelligibility? The Solution: Use Latin!?!
FIUV Position Paper: The Extraordinary Form and China
Instead of creating a different missal for Cantonese speakers, for example. Or a restoration of a Missal using literary/classical Chinese (which can be spoken in the local Chinese dialect), but that has a problem of making it potentially difficult for speakers of all Chinese dialects/languages to comprehend? Bet it is still a better solution than the use of Latin.
(Or maybe the Chinese should do what some of the 20th century reformers suggested and give up their language in favor of one that is not limited by phonographs and tones.
Instead of creating a different missal for Cantonese speakers, for example. Or a restoration of a Missal using literary/classical Chinese (which can be spoken in the local Chinese dialect), but that has a problem of making it potentially difficult for speakers of all Chinese dialects/languages to comprehend? Bet it is still a better solution than the use of Latin.
(Or maybe the Chinese should do what some of the 20th century reformers suggested and give up their language in favor of one that is not limited by phonographs and tones.
For only a few
And time is running out...
Is Scholasticism Making a Comeback? by Rev. James V. Schall, S.J.
Fr. Schall reviews Ed Feser's Scholastic Metaphysics.
Is Scholasticism Making a Comeback? by Rev. James V. Schall, S.J.
Fr. Schall reviews Ed Feser's Scholastic Metaphysics.
2015 Huffington Ecumenical Symposium
website - "Sacred Architecture of East and West: Lessons from History and Contemporary Trends." This year's theme: the relationship between the liturgy and sacred architecture. (via OCA Diocese of the West)
Friday, January 23, 2015
"We serve at the pleasure of the bishop of Rome."
Or not?
Francis Flogs the Curia. But What a Gap Between Words and Deeds
The summit on the reform of the Church’s central government is approaching. But in the meantime, the pope is moving forward on his own. In some cases, driving out the good and rewarding the bad
by Sandro Magister
Francis Flogs the Curia. But What a Gap Between Words and Deeds
The summit on the reform of the Church’s central government is approaching. But in the meantime, the pope is moving forward on his own. In some cases, driving out the good and rewarding the bad
by Sandro Magister
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Recognized in Nomocracy
Nomocracy: “Dietrich von Hildebrand’s Battle against Hitler,” By Marshall DeRosa
What's the story?
Rorate Caeli: The Massacre: Another conservative bishop "resigned"... now in France
We need more details...
We need more details...
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Fr. Jacques Philippe - Prayer and Work
Member of the Community of the Beatitudes (FB), Fr. Jacques Philippe will be in the area next week as a speaker for Theology on Tap Silicon Valley. He will also be giving a parish mission at Our Lady of Peace Shrine the following weekend. (More details.)
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Spiritual Childhood?
Or Divine Filiation? The second, or adopted sonship, is more appealing to me than "spiritual childhood." While "becoming like children" has scriptural warrant (Matthew 18:3, 19:14), it must be understood in its context, and read in conjunction with what St. Paul teaches (1 Cor 13:11). Child or children is being used equivocally with respect to both instances. We should be humble and trusting and put ourselves in the hands of God the Father, who leads us by the Holy Spirit; but we also need to take responsibility for ourselves as spiritually mature sons of God. "Child" is can be used to refer to the young and to adults but it is usually associated with the former, while "son" can refer to both equally.
Apparently, St. Thérèse herself did not use the French equivalent of "spiritual childhood" or "spiritual infancy" -- from the article by Andrea Tornielli: "Gennari explains that Thérèse’s true doctrine is not 'spiritual infancy' in a minimalist sense: according to her thinking, “Enfant de Dieu”, the Son of God, is the only model, which by divine grace, “deifies” humans by invading them with the love of his Spirit, transforming them into himself, just as Thérèse had explicitly written in a letter to her sister Celine: 'we are called to become divine ourselves.'"
Gianni Gennari, Teresa di Lisieux, il fascino della santità
Teresa maestra di teologia
Intervista a Gianni Gennari sul suo libro "Teresa di Lisieux. Il fascino della santità: i segreti di una dottrina ritrovata" (ed. Lindau)
Zenit
L'Osservatore Romano
Contemplatives in the Midst of the World by Bishop Robert W. Finn
Thoughts for January 16 from Fr Willie Doyle
Apparently, St. Thérèse herself did not use the French equivalent of "spiritual childhood" or "spiritual infancy" -- from the article by Andrea Tornielli: "Gennari explains that Thérèse’s true doctrine is not 'spiritual infancy' in a minimalist sense: according to her thinking, “Enfant de Dieu”, the Son of God, is the only model, which by divine grace, “deifies” humans by invading them with the love of his Spirit, transforming them into himself, just as Thérèse had explicitly written in a letter to her sister Celine: 'we are called to become divine ourselves.'"
Gianni Gennari, Teresa di Lisieux, il fascino della santità
Teresa maestra di teologia
Intervista a Gianni Gennari sul suo libro "Teresa di Lisieux. Il fascino della santità: i segreti di una dottrina ritrovata" (ed. Lindau)
Zenit
L'Osservatore Romano
Contemplatives in the Midst of the World by Bishop Robert W. Finn
Thoughts for January 16 from Fr Willie Doyle
Monday, January 19, 2015
Writing the Story of the Extraordinary Synod
On Synod reforms and that theology which was “done with faith”
A collage of images fromt he Sistine Chapel
A collage of images fromt he Sistine Chapel
None of the speeches given at the last assembly called into question the fundamental truths about the Sacrament of Marriage,” Francis said. An article by Italian journalist and theologian Gianni Gennari recalled the developments in Church doctrine on the family. What Ratzinger said about theologians who place more faith in the wisdom of the Church than in their own erudition
andrea tornielli
A collage of images fromt he Sistine Chapel
A collage of images fromt he Sistine Chapel
None of the speeches given at the last assembly called into question the fundamental truths about the Sacrament of Marriage,” Francis said. An article by Italian journalist and theologian Gianni Gennari recalled the developments in Church doctrine on the family. What Ratzinger said about theologians who place more faith in the wisdom of the Church than in their own erudition
andrea tornielli
Guido Innocenzo Gargano on Divorce
For the “Hard of Heart” the Law of Moses Still Applies
So says an illustrious biblicist, with a new interpretation of the words of Jesus on marriage and divorce. But the Catholic Church has always preached indissolubility without exception. Will it come to admit second marriages, as in the East?
by Sandro Magister
So says an illustrious biblicist, with a new interpretation of the words of Jesus on marriage and divorce. But the Catholic Church has always preached indissolubility without exception. Will it come to admit second marriages, as in the East?
by Sandro Magister
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Does learning Koine Greek lead Protestants to Orthodoxy?
Curious if this is a route to conversion... Getting a copy of this book to help me refresh my Greek. (Though I studied Attic Greek first...)
Reading Koine Greek
An Introduction and Integrated Workbook
by: Rodney J. Decker
Reading Koine Greek
An Introduction and Integrated Workbook
by: Rodney J. Decker
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Friday, January 16, 2015
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Another Article on Elder Paisios
Greek Reporter:
Elder Paisios became known for a number of controversial political statements and prophecies. These include the prediction that a war with Turkey will lead to a restoration of a Greater Greece that includes Albania, Macedonia and Byzantium (Istanbul), and the mass conversion of Turks from Islam to Orthodox Christianity. Many Greeks have compared Paisios to Nostradamus.
Jacques Dupuis v. Dominus Iesus
Dialogue Among the Religions. “Dominus Iesus” On Trial Again
The accusations have been prompted by the posthumous publication of two texts by the theologian Jacques Dupuis. And they are aimed at the two authors of that document: Joseph Ratzinger and John Paul II. But the pope emeritus responds point by point
by Sandro Magister
The accusations have been prompted by the posthumous publication of two texts by the theologian Jacques Dupuis. And they are aimed at the two authors of that document: Joseph Ratzinger and John Paul II. But the pope emeritus responds point by point
by Sandro Magister
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Monday, January 12, 2015
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