Friday, December 11, 2015

Robert George Hospitalized

Christian Post: Robert George 'Out of Danger' After Being Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Heart Complication

Jacob's Ladder

Dr. Pia Chaudhari draws on the story of Jacob’s ladder as a metaphor for our ascesis and God’s healing of our personhood. http://myocn.net/reclaiming-alien-land/

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Tuesday, December 8, 2015
CWR: The Unsoundness of Synod 2015’s “New Way” By Germain Grisez
The final report proposes a “new way” for pastors to accompany remarried divorcées—one that can only result in changing uncertain consciences into erroneous ones.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

St. Nicholas

Saint Nicolas Inspires Us, Ο Aγιος Νικόλαος Mας Eμπνέει #CRTL #myOCNhttp://myocn.net/saint-nicolas-inspires-us-ο-aγιος-νικόλαος-mας-eμπνέει/

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Wednesday, December 9, 2015

What Potential for the Great Synod?

"As is well known, at the fifth Meeting of the Primates of the Orthodox Autocephalous Churches to be held since 1992,...

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Thursday, December 10, 2015

Edit.

"If Orthodoxy is to respond successfully to these challenges and if its discourse is to resonate in the modern world, it...

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Saturday, December 12, 2015
CWR Blog: Of Pharisees, ferverinos, and fasts by Edward N. Peters
Why I think the Communion fast should be restored to that established by Pius XII, namely, three hours

Wednesday, December 09, 2015

CWR Blog: East meets West in "Laudato Si’" by Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille
Pope Francis' encyclical on care for creation begins with Eastern Orthodox thought and in the concluding paragraphs returns to the Christian East again

Redemptoris Mater Chapel

The first Advent homily for 2015 was preached by the Preacher of the Pontifical Household, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa,...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, December 4, 2015

The first Advent homily for 2015 was preached by the Preacher of the Pontifical Household, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap., at the Redemptoris Mater Chapel in the Apostolic Palace.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, December 4, 2015

No Need...

Here is the official hymn of the Holy Year of Mercy!

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Sunday, December 6, 2015

Aquinas’s ‘Disputed Questions on Evil’: A Critical Guide.

CUP - via Thomistica.net

The first essay I would definitely read; what about the authority and dependability of the rest of the contributors?

Tuesday, December 08, 2015

The Latin Traditionalists Should Love the Pomp

As we await the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on Tuesday, and the beginning of the Holy Year of...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Sunday, December 6, 2015

A Jesuit on Hesed

The Director of the Apostleship of Prayer in Zambia, Fr. Father Charles Searson, SJ, reflects on the Jubilee year of Mercy.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Monday, December 7, 2015

Doors of Mercy

Pope Francis requested the ancient Ukrainian icon "Doors of Mercy" to be brought to the Vatican for the opening of the...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Pope Francis requested the ancient Ukrainian icon "Doors of Mercy" to be brought to the Vatican for the opening of the...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Peter Kwasniewski, 50th Anniversary of In Spiritu Sancto, the Brief Closing the Second Vatican Council
Ite ad Thomam: The Feast of the Immaculate Conception and Byzantine Theology

Andrew Gould Interview

Monday, December 07, 2015

Eastern Christian Books: Chrysostom on Slavery

Eastern Christian Books: Chrysostom on Slavery

Still Around

Pope Francis has urged members of the Charismatic Renewal to "walk in the newness of life."

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Sunday, December 6, 2015

Pope Francis on Sunday prayed for the success of the Climate Change Conference currently underway in Paris. The Pope...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Sunday, December 6, 2015

Sunday, December 06, 2015

Natural and Supernatural

"The Son reveals and glorifies the Name of His Heavenly Father and the Father glorifies the Son and bears witness...

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The Sun of Righteousness

Ο ήλιος της ΔικαιοσύνηςΗ ψυχή κάθε ανθρώπου είτε είναι σαν το κερί είτε είναι σαν τον πηλό. Είτε θα την ξηραίνει ο ήλιο...

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Thursday, December 3, 2015

Salvation in Christ

http://pemptousia.com/video/metropolitan-kallistos-ware-salvation-in-christ/

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Thursday, December 3, 2015

Saturday, December 05, 2015

1050 Years!

Elder Elisaios, Abbot of Holy Monastery of Simonos Petras, Mt Athos-Greece, speaks for 1050 years anniversary of Mt...

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Thursday, December 3, 2015

Christ's Person as the Foundation of Church Life

Archbishop Jovan of Ochrid speaks for the significance of Christ's Person for Church life.

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Saturday, December 5, 2015

The Temple as a Memory Palace

Memory palaces were common tools in the early and medieval Church to memorize the scriptures, long sermons, and teachings. #myOCN http://myocn.net/the-church-as-memory-palace/

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Saturday, December 5, 2015

First Advent Sermon

The first Advent homily for 2015 was preached by the Preacher of the Pontifical Household, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap., at the Redemptoris Mater Chapel in the Apostolic Palace.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, December 4, 2015

Friday, December 04, 2015

Book of Gospels for the Papal Liturgies During the Jubilee

Pope Francis on Thursday received the Book of Gospels which will be used for the liturgies of the upcoming...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, December 4, 2015

Pope Francis on Thursday received the Book of Gospels which will be used for the liturgies of the upcoming Jubilee.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, December 4, 2015

Another Icon Carving from Jonathan Pageau

Trying too hard...

Some Dominicans and Thomists are trying too hard to uphold the credibility of Christianity by assuming the truth of evolution?

TAC: Fr. Schall Praises Chaplain’s New Book on Evolution

the review

Athonite Koliva

Thursday, December 03, 2015

Definitely Too Early for This

The first biopic of Pope Francis is hitting the big screen.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Worse than Paul VI?

Zenit: "God is Father and Mother": as Jubilee of Mercy nears, Francis calls for "revolution of tenderness" and criticizes his own Church.

Chiesa: A Jubilee By Popular Acclaim
Mercy for all except the hierarchical Church, too closed-off and backward to deserve the pope’s forgiveness. But in the meantime two cases with uncertain outcomes have exploded: the trial of Balda and Chaouqui and the clash with the supreme court of Chile

When History Is Still Being Written

Maybe this is premature...

On Tuesday, in the Holy See Press Office, a press conference was held to present the International Study Convention “Vatican Council II and its protagonists in the light of the archives.”

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Presentation to journalists of the International Study Convention "Vatican Council II and its protagonists in the light...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Tuesday, December 1, 2015

55 Years Later, What Progress?

On December 2nd, 55 years ago, Pope John XXIII had a private audience with the Archbishop of Canterbury Geoffrey Fisher,...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Wednesday, December 2, 2015

At least we have the Anglican Ordinariates.

Is the Jubilee Year a Roman Thing or a Universal Thing?

Regardless of what the wording may say... what possible relevance does the Jubilee Year (and its associated talk of indulgences) have on the life of the non-Latin churches?

The Major Archbishop isn't going to buck the "leadership" of Rome.

Here is the pastoral letter issued on the occasion of the proclamation of the Holy Year of Mercy in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Thursday, December 3, 2015

The opening Mass for the Jubilee of Mercy and the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica on 8 December will be...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Thursday, December 3, 2015

Brothers and Sisters According to What Basis?

At Grand Mosque In CAR, Pope Denounces Violence Perpetrated in Name of Religion or GodSpeaking to Muslims, Says Muslims...

Posted by Zenit News Agency on Monday, November 30, 2015

More from Fr. Hunwicke

Browsing in Byzantium: Liturgical Greek (2)

Browsing in Byzantium: Liturgical Greek (3)

Wednesday, December 02, 2015

Fr. George Maloney

Learning more about him, as I consider purchasing some of his books.

A Catholic Answers forum thread
His obituary.

Discovering the Hidden Reality: A Journey into Christian Mystical Prayer


part 2

Related:
A Roman Catholic's Journey to Eastern Catholicism: Part 2 God's Voice Thunders!

An Exemplary Priest

Thank You, O Lord. Everyone capable of thanksgiving is capable of salvation and eternal joy. http://myocn.net/thank-you-o-lord/

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Monday, November 30, 2015

Magister Seems to be a Big Fan of B16

Homilies and Gregorian Chant for Advent

A guide to the season of preparation for Christmas. With the best of the preaching of Benedict XVI and with links to all the liturgical chants of the upcoming Sundays and feasts

Tuesday, December 01, 2015

Divine Worship in the Orthodox Tradition

Fr Alexander Rentel, Assistant Professor of Canon Law and Practical Theology at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, speaks on Divine Worship in the Orthodox Tradition

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Fr Alexander Rentel, Assistant Professor of Canon Law and Practical Theology at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, explains the meaning of Holy Eucharist.

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Monk Anatolios Kavsokalyvitis

Monk Anatolios Kavsokalyvitis lived from 1862-1938. His monastic life was graced with the gift of simplicity, a childlike innocence. http://ow.ly/VlC7q

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Fr. Hunwicke: Browsing in Byzantium: a lesson (1) in very simple liturgical Greek

Pastoral School for the Diocese of Chicago and America

is named... (via Byz TX)

St. Albert the Great Center for Scholastic Studies

Announcing the 2016 St. Albert the Great Summer Theology Program in Norcia, Italy: "The Transcendent Christ: St. Paul's...

Posted by St. Albert the Great Center for Scholastic Studies on Sunday, November 29, 2015

Monday, November 30, 2015

Message from Pope Francis to Patriarch Bartholomew

Pope's Message to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I for Feast of St Andrew'In order to progress on our journey...

Posted by Zenit News Agency on Monday, November 30, 2015

Christmas Carols


Fr. Herman's Choral Advent Calendar

Eastern Christian Books: Bill Mills on Following Christ

Eastern Christian Books: Bill Mills on Following Christ

Go Cardinal Sarah.

Rorate Caeli: For the record: Vatican CDW head corrects Pope Francis on Communion for non-Catholics - Aleteia (see also remarks by Bishop Athanasius Schneider)

A Report on Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the Oxford Union

Once I Was a Clever Boy: The Ecumenical Patriarch at the Oxford Union

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Athos – pro-life! The legacy of Saint Paisios of Mount Athos

Belarusian Orthodox Christian Journalists to Present a New Pro-Life Movie (via Byz, Tx)



to be made available online on youtube...

Athonite Singing

The Style and Ethos of Athonite Singing

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Saturday, November 28, 2015

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Limits for the Orans Posture

Once I was a Clever Boy: How Far to Extend the Hands at Mass - Edward McNamara, LC - October 13 and November 3

Related: Vultus Christi: Pius XII on “exaggerated and senseless antiquarianism” (commenting on some of the new French religious communities)

Ratzinger Library

The official inauguration of the Library Biblioteca Romana Joseph Ratzinger – Benedetto XVI – dedicated to the life and...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Thursday, November 19, 2015

How Long Before a Renewal of Hostilities?

Pope Francis on Friday met with the President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko.See our story at the link:...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Saturday, November 21, 2015

The President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko said on Friday that “today, Ukraine and the Vatican [have] come much closer.”He was speaking to Vatican Radio after his meeting earlier in the day with Pope Francis.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, November 20, 2015

Pope Francis on Friday met with the President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, November 20, 2015
Chiesa: Hypothesis: A Rescript That Would Authorize Communion

Issued by the bishop, on the behalf of a divorced and remarried member of his diocese, after a careful examination of his case according to the norms promulgated by the pope. This is the proposal of an Australian theologian to remedy the current confusion

Pope Francis on Friday met with bishops from Germany during their ad limina visit to Rome.See our story at the link:...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, November 20, 2015

Pope Francis on Friday told the bishops of Germany - in Rome on their ad limina visit - that the upcoming Jubilee of Mercy offers the opportunity to “rediscover the sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist.”

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, November 20, 2015

Pope Francis on Thursday met with a group of bishops from Germany, who are in Rome on their ad limina visit.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Thursday, November 19, 2015

Catholics in Syria

An in-depth look at the situation of Catholics living in Syria.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Saturday, November 21, 2015

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, the President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, visited Syria recently in a sign of solidarity with the nation's Christian community.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, November 20, 2015

Something Good from the Neocatechumenal Way

The psychiatrist Massimo Gandolfini has been invited by the Neocatechumenal Way of Perugia to speak about gender and the...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Saturday, November 21, 2015

Looking Good

Another recent photo of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Tuesday, November 24, 2015

A visit with Pope emeritus Benedict XVI in the Vatican Gardens.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Saturday, November 21, 2015

Andy Walton on the Jesus Prayer

Christianity Today: The Jesus Prayer: Why do millions of Christians use it daily, while others have never heard of it? by Andy Walton

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Fr. Schall on Truth

On the Christian Mission by James V. Schall, S.J.

The Byzantine Octopus

The Byzantine Octopus - Father Ivan Moody says that the tentacles of Byzantine music stretch like an octopus into the sound of a wide spectrum of contemporary music. http://myocn.net/the-byzantine-octopus/

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Sunday, November 22, 2015


Related:

Monk Anatolios Kavsokalyvitis (1862-1938)

Pink v. Rhonheimer on Dignitatis Humanae

Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture Fall Conference Recap—and a Model for Catholic Universities

Pink-Rhonheimer Debate

Monday, November 23, 2015

Fr. Z: Pope Francis’ letter to “the best hermeneutical interpreter of the Second Vatican Council.”

Pope Francis on Monday sent a letter to Archbishop Agostino Marchetto, editor of the book: The Conciliar Diary of...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Monday, November 23, 2015

Ad Orientem Assumed

NLM: The Normativity of Ad Orientem Worship According to the Ordinary Form’s Rubrics by Peter Kwasniewski

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Elder Moses the Athonite

http://pemptousia.com/video/elder-moses-the-athonite-humility-the-foundation-of-all-virtues/

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Friday, November 20, 2015

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Does Cleaning Under the Arches Pose a Problem?

Church of St. Clement of Ohrid in Skopje

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Thursday, November 19, 2015

The Entrance of Mary, Theotokos

The Entrance of Mary, the Theotokos. A reflection on the young life of the Virgin Mary. http://myocn.net/the-entrance-of-mary-the-theotokos/

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Saturday, November 21, 2015

Amen

Elder Ephraim

http://pemptousia.com/video/the-unshakeable-faith-of-elder-ephraim-from-katounakia-mt-athos/

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Saturday, November 21, 2015

Need More Details...

Fr. Z: How about a Masters in RATZINGER STUDIES?

Only 2 semesters?

Thursday, November 19, 2015

New Perspectives on Early Lay Dominicans

A lecture by Fr. Augustine Thompson, O.P. - Livestream

Roberto de Mattei on the Inadequacy of the French Republic's Response

Rorate Caeli: De Mattei: "A false battle against Islam"

Papabile?

Chiesa: Overrated Synod. Before All Else in the Church There Is a Crisis of Faith

This is what African cardinal Robert Sarah maintains in his book “God or Nothing” and in the discussion that has followed. An exclusive preview of his remarks in the next issue of “L'Homme Nouveau”

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Indulgences for the 800th Anniversary Jubilee of the Order of Preachers

Dominican Liturgy and NLM

St. Anthony

"Words of Life" from St. Anthony the Great

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Chiesa: All the Toil of Being Primate of Italy

A biting critique of the address with which Pope Francis has given the Italian Church its marching orders, appealing to the “people” against the bishops. The author: Professor Pietro De Marco

Been Thinking About a Related Question

That is, is obedience owed to an authority absolutely? Or only when it is legitimate or exercised legitimately?

Is Every Political Authority Sanctified?

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Norcia 2016 Calendars

Thanks to all who have purchased their 2016 calendars, which just went on sale! Below are some of the months' lovely...

Posted by Monks of Norcia / I Monaci di Norcia on Monday, November 16, 2015

Last Push of the "Progressives"

To maintain their legacy?

Chiesa: The Real Francis Revolution Marches to the Beat of Appointments

In the United States and in Italy the changes are most spectacular. With new “Bergoglio-style" bishops and cardinals. In Belgium, Danneels’s revenge against Ratzinger. The triumph of the St. Gallen club

The Major Archbishop Visits the Archeparchial Cathedral in Philadelphia

His Beatitude Sviatoslav Visits Cathedral in Philadelphia


Photos
The Way

https://youtu.be/PqZMfg7Ev3w

Posted by Archeparchy of Philadelphia on Sunday, November 15, 2015

https://youtu.be/ZVrmLN-pbOM

Posted by Archeparchy of Philadelphia on Sunday, November 15, 2015

https://youtu.be/NRMnGnEjDms

Posted by Archeparchy of Philadelphia on Sunday, November 15, 2015

Album 2 - His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in...

Posted by Archeparchy of Philadelphia on Monday, November 16, 2015

Album 1 - His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception,...

Posted by Archeparchy of Philadelphia on Monday, November 16, 2015


http://republicanherald.com/news/ukrainian-patriarch-speaks-of-faith-holodomor-1.1969698

Posted by Archeparchy of Philadelphia on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Winners of the Ratzinger Prize 2015

Two eminent theologians from Lebanon and Brazil have been awarded the Ratzinger Prize 2015, the Vatican announced on...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Monday, November 16, 2015

Watch the Presentation of the Ratzinger Prize LIVE now!

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Monday, November 16, 2015

The Apostolic See and Ukrainians: Metropolitan Andrei Sheptytsky and the Roman Curia

For those interested in the Eastern Church and Church history, here is an interesting academic article on "The Apostolic See and Ukrainians: Metropolitan Andrei Sheptytsky and the Roman Curia"

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Monday, November 16, 2015

Interview with Julia Bridget Hayes

Monday, November 16, 2015

A Monk from Norcia on Ad Orientem (Versus Dominum)

NLM: “Convertere, Israël, ad Dominum Deum Tuum!”: A Benedictine Monk Defends Worshiping Eastwards by Peter Kwasniewski

Br. Evagrius Hayden, O.S.B.,“Convertere, Israël, ad Dominum Deum Tuum!”: Whether the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Ought to be Celebrated Towards the East

Sometimes I Forget There Are Still True Believers

in liberalism, like Rick Garnett and Andrew Latham: "Pursuit of Felicitas": A Defense of the Liberal State

Dupes of the modern nation-state.

"Really?"

Rod Dreher: Pope Cracks Door to Lutheran
Communion

Fr. Z and Edward Pentin

Insufficiently pastoral by failing to form a conscience then and there?

Related:
A Call for Better Dialogue with High Church Lutherans by E. G. Norton

Pope Francis on Sunday visited Rome's Evangelical Lutheran Church. See our story at the link: http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2015/11/15/catholics,_lutherans_must_ask_forgiveness_and_work_together/1187062

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Sunday, November 15, 2015

Pope Francis visited Rome's Lutheran church on Sunday, saysing Catholics and Lutherans must ask each other for...

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Sunday, November 15, 2015

Pope Francis visits the Lutheran Evangelical Church of Rome. Watch LIVE now!

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Sunday, November 15, 2015

Fr. Lawrence Farley on the Purification that Accompanies Persecution

Our culture continues along its escalating trajectory of militant anti-Christian sentiment. Life in such an unwelcoming...

Posted by Ancient Faith Radio on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Good News for Philadelphia?

Fr. Z: Solemn Mass in Extraordinary Form at a major American seminary

With the approval of Archbishop Chaput? Is this a sign of a return to the traditions of the Roman rite among seminarians and younger priests in Philadelphia?

Saint Mary Romanian Orthodox Church, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Ana shared these pictures with us from Saint Mary Romanian Orthodox Church in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas!

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Saturday, November 14, 2015

Ana shared these pictures with us from Saint Mary Romanian Orthodox Church in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas!

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Saturday, November 14, 2015


website and FB
Romanian Food Festival

Stillness

If we are always busy and noisy, we cannot hear the voice of God.http://bit.ly/1NPQppx

Posted by Ancient Faith Radio on Friday, November 13, 2015

The Ladder

Have you read "The Ladder". Join the Youth & Young Adult Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Team as...

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Saturday, November 14, 2015

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Interesting

Rorate Caeli: VIDEO Archbp. Lefebvre on Islamic (aka Religion of Peace) immigration invasion of France

Freedom, Truth, and Human Dignity

CWR: Vatican II and Religious Freedom: Rupture or Authentic Development? by Carl E. Olson
The authors of a new book on “Dignitatis Humanae” argue that the Declaration grounds the right to religious freedom in the obligation to seek the truth, especially the truth about God

St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte, NC

These pictures are from St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte, NC.

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Monday, November 9, 2015

These pictures are from St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte, NC.

Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Monday, November 9, 2015

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