Monday, September 19, 2016
The Spirit of Assisi?
Chiesa: With Bergoglio the “Spirit of Assisi” Triumphs. But Ratzinger Is Ruining the Party
Francis reruns the encounter with men of all religions inaugurated by John Paul II thirty years ago. But the objections of the cardinal prefect of doctrine back then are still alive. And even more radical
Something More Sensible
From Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB: Gregorian Melodies with Vernacular Hymn Texts: A Proposal
I wouldn't reject every proposed liturgical reform issuing from his keyboard. As for his credibility as an authority though...
Related: Another Gregorian hymn suggestion
I wouldn't reject every proposed liturgical reform issuing from his keyboard. As for his credibility as an authority though...
Related: Another Gregorian hymn suggestion
Of Limited Rhetorical Value
Unlikely to change minds in Opus Dei.
NLM: Reclaiming St. Josemaría Escrivá for the New Liturgical Movement by Peter Kwasniewski
NLM: Reclaiming St. Josemaría Escrivá for the New Liturgical Movement by Peter Kwasniewski
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Friday, September 16, 2016
Chiesa: How Ratzinger Sees Francis: “He Is the Man of Practical Reform”
The reigning pope as described by his predecessor: “So different from how I had known him.” And also very different from him
The reigning pope as described by his predecessor: “So different from how I had known him.” And also very different from him
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Dominican Foundation: The Thomistic Institute at NYU
I would hope a video or podcast is forthcoming.
I would hope a video or podcast is forthcoming.
Cluny Media Reprints The State in Catholic Thought
Nomocracy in Politics: “Heinrich Rommen on the Community and the State,” By Bruce Frohnen
Cluny Media
Cluny Media
John O'Malley on the Council of Trent
Could a liberal Jesuit (not necessarily Fr. O'Malley) conceptualize and theologize without a Vatican I conception of the papacy (and its relation to Sacred Tradition) even though he may dissent from certain papal teachings? After all, to what does he appeal, if not some version of Sacred Tradition? Even if its his own opinion masquerading as Sacred Tradition.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
CWR Dispatch: On the Buenos Aires directive by Edward N. Peters
If some pastors, after "Amoris Laetitia", were already being told by irate parishioners that ‘Pope Francis says you have to give me Communion’, what might they expect in the wake of his sweeping approval of this Argentine interpretation of AL?
September 13, 2016 03:10 EST
If some pastors, after "Amoris Laetitia", were already being told by irate parishioners that ‘Pope Francis says you have to give me Communion’, what might they expect in the wake of his sweeping approval of this Argentine interpretation of AL?
September 13, 2016 03:10 EST
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
All Numeraries Previously, I Presume?
Opus Dei: Priestly Ordinations in Torreciudad
On September 4, in the shrine of Torreciudad, Bishop Javier Echevarria ordained six new priests, Associate members of the Prelature.
On September 4, in the shrine of Torreciudad, Bishop Javier Echevarria ordained six new priests, Associate members of the Prelature.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Confirmed as Authentic?
The documents leaked to Rorate Caeli -- officially made public now?
Ironic, given that he said this:
Ironic, given that he said this:
Crux Now: American elected new abbot primate of Benedictine order by Cindy Wooden
Abbot Gregory Polan of Conception Abbey in Missouri has been elected the new Abbot Primate of the worldwide Benedictine order, an office designed to represent the Benedictines at global meetings and to promote the unity of the order's various abbeys and priories.
Abbot Gregory Polan of Conception Abbey in Missouri has been elected the new Abbot Primate of the worldwide Benedictine order, an office designed to represent the Benedictines at global meetings and to promote the unity of the order's various abbeys and priories.
Ferrera on Vultum Dei Quaerere
CFN News: Francis Attacks the Cloistered Convents, Ominous Power Grabs – Part III (via Pertinacious Papist)
But the Latin traditionalist is stuck in his conception of Papal authority:
Would Benedict XVI agree that the Pope has plenary power in the Church? Or would he be more nuanced in his exposition of what that means?
But the Latin traditionalist is stuck in his conception of Papal authority:
Yes, of course, the Pope has plenary power in the Church. But this Pope pays no heed to the limits on that power enunciated by the very Pope he unexpectedly replaced under such mysterious circumstances...
Would Benedict XVI agree that the Pope has plenary power in the Church? Or would he be more nuanced in his exposition of what that means?
Not Warning Non-Catholics about the Consequences of Not Entering Into Full Communion
Prudence, and not an endorsement of indifferentism...
or just meeting people where they are and not attempting to displace Divine Providence by assuming the burden of bringing about the full conversion of someone else, unless one is so aided and moved by the Holy Spirit.
or just meeting people where they are and not attempting to displace Divine Providence by assuming the burden of bringing about the full conversion of someone else, unless one is so aided and moved by the Holy Spirit.
Sunday, September 11, 2016
How to pray the “Cursing Psalms” against our enemies
Rather than talking about "Divine Justice" (as an analogue to human retributive justice) as Pius Parsch does in his introduction to the breviary, wouldn't it be better to talk about punishments/chastisements/etc. in relation to Divine Mercy or Righteousness?
Can God will an evil (or punishment) to a sinner for its own sake, without willing the further good of conversion or penitence, or just as a means to maintaining good order or discipline or to prevent them from doing greater evil, for the sake of others only? Or does sin suffice as its own punishment?
Rather than talking about "Divine Justice" (as an analogue to human retributive justice) as Pius Parsch does in his introduction to the breviary, wouldn't it be better to talk about punishments/chastisements/etc. in relation to Divine Mercy or Righteousness?
Can God will an evil (or punishment) to a sinner for its own sake, without willing the further good of conversion or penitence, or just as a means to maintaining good order or discipline or to prevent them from doing greater evil, for the sake of others only? Or does sin suffice as its own punishment?
Wolfhart Pannenberg
Thinking of getting the English translation of his Systematic Theology.
The Achievement of Wolfhart Pannenberg by Michael Root
He passed away in 2014.
Wolfhart Pannenberg—In Memoriam by Philip Clayton
The Strange Legacy of Theologian Wolfhart Pannenberg by Fred Sanders
He vehemently defended the Resurrection but denied the Virgin Birth. He was hugely influential but leaves few disciples. What you need to know about the German giant who died this month.
The Achievement of Wolfhart Pannenberg by Michael Root
New and more determinative for his later theology is its thoroughgoing trinitarian character. In a way similar to some other recent theologians—most notably, in their different ways, Karl Rahner and Karl Barth—Pannenberg does not begin with a discussion of God as one and of the divine attributes, both understood without reference to God as triune, but begins with God as Trinity and allows that understanding to frame both the presentation of God’s unity and the elaboration of the divine attributes. Against that background, God’s act of creation is presented as analogous to the differentiation of the Son from the Father (hence, creation is through the Word) and salvation is participation in the life of the Trinity (an idea more familiar to Catholic than to modern Protestant theology).
He passed away in 2014.
Wolfhart Pannenberg—In Memoriam by Philip Clayton
The Strange Legacy of Theologian Wolfhart Pannenberg by Fred Sanders
He vehemently defended the Resurrection but denied the Virgin Birth. He was hugely influential but leaves few disciples. What you need to know about the German giant who died this month.
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Cardinal Parolin, Again
Did the previous Secretaries of State receive the same amount of coverage from Vatican Radio News?
CWR The Dispatch: Why Pope Francis is wrong about extending mercy to creation and the environment by Carl E. Olson
I am increasingly convinced that this papacy, for all of its strengths, weaknesses, and oddities, could well be known, down the road, as the Papacy of Sentimentality.
I am increasingly convinced that this papacy, for all of its strengths, weaknesses, and oddities, could well be known, down the road, as the Papacy of Sentimentality.
The Legacy of Conrad Baars
2012: Remembering Catholic Psychiatrist Conrad Baars by Jim Graves
Sue Baars reflects on her father’s contributions to psychiatry and the Church.
Catholic Psychotherapy Association
From 2010: Free Catholic psychotherapy workshops available via teleconferencing
Sue Baars reflects on her father’s contributions to psychiatry and the Church.
Catholic Psychotherapy Association
From 2010: Free Catholic psychotherapy workshops available via teleconferencing
Is it integral to monastic or religious life as such?
the use of liturgical texts in Greek, Latin, Church Slavonic,or Syriac/Aramaic? How much of Coptic is intelligible to the average Coptic Christian?
Is it the case that the use of such languages is not essential to monastic life and to most forms of religious life -- except those religious communities that seek to specialize in learning Greek/Latin/etc. for the sake of study, knowing the roots of their theological tradition, and theological dialogue. Indeed, to have certain orders or religious houses dedicated to the study of important texts in their original languages would be of great service to the Church, I would think. For them, to be so familiar with the language that they are able to pray (and converse) in those languages would be an ideal standard, and this could be a component of their identity or charism.
Is it the case that the use of such languages is not essential to monastic life and to most forms of religious life -- except those religious communities that seek to specialize in learning Greek/Latin/etc. for the sake of study, knowing the roots of their theological tradition, and theological dialogue. Indeed, to have certain orders or religious houses dedicated to the study of important texts in their original languages would be of great service to the Church, I would think. For them, to be so familiar with the language that they are able to pray (and converse) in those languages would be an ideal standard, and this could be a component of their identity or charism.
Friday, September 09, 2016
Thursday, September 08, 2016
Metaphysically Problematic
If he's not speaking literally, it's very sloppy.
Then again, perhaps we should blame the one who is doing the tweeting for Pope Francis. The Latin version seems better:
Quotiens paenitemur, totiens miseretur.
— Papa Franciscus (@Pontifex_ln) September 7, 2016
Wednesday, September 07, 2016
Chiesa: Ecumenists Out of the House. But Inside It’s a Melee
Big smiles with Constantinople and Moscow. But a heavy hand with the Byzantine oases in the West. The emblematic cases of the Italo-Albanian dioceses and the monastery of Grottaferrata
Big smiles with Constantinople and Moscow. But a heavy hand with the Byzantine oases in the West. The emblematic cases of the Italo-Albanian dioceses and the monastery of Grottaferrata
Tuesday, September 06, 2016
CWR: Pope Francis, Henri de Lubac, and the Decentralizing of Church Authority
The Holy Father wants to enhance the authority of episcopal conferences. But one of his theological lodestones warned of the dangers of such an approach—dangers come to fruition in countries such as Germany.
By Dr. Samuel Gregg
The Holy Father wants to enhance the authority of episcopal conferences. But one of his theological lodestones warned of the dangers of such an approach—dangers come to fruition in countries such as Germany.
By Dr. Samuel Gregg
Monday, September 05, 2016
Saw a print of the archangel "Uriel" hanging on the wall of the parish residence yesterday; I didn't think it had been sanctioned but maybe it's an older print.
From 2002: Vatican bans rogue angels
From 2002: Vatican bans rogue angels
Neo-Gothic FSSP Temple in Denver
NLM: Completing the Gothic Aesthetic of a Parish Church by Peter Kwasniewski
I like the sketches; the interior looks like it will be colorful... but I can't still identify with neo-Gothic.
I like the sketches; the interior looks like it will be colorful... but I can't still identify with neo-Gothic.
Sunday, September 04, 2016
How much (supernatural) prudence is required for the discernment of whether someone has entered into the glory of God or not, as opposed to the movement of the Holy Spirit? It makes sense to me for this to be left in the hands of the local bishop, who might have more of a familiarity with the person in question, or at least with the local cult of that person, as opposed to using a bureaucratic means of assessing that person's holiness. It also makes sense for that person to be adopted into the local liturgical calendar first, and then adopting that feast in the universal calendar of that rite, after the cult has spread, etc. But do bishops no longer have that "authority" to change the local liturgical calendar? Or is it a right that they can reclaim for themselves from the bishop of Rome?
Does a patriarch have sole authority over the liturgical calendar for his region or "particular Church" or rite?
How much of the average Latin Catholic's judgment concerning the sanctity of a person is shaped by that person's exposure through the mass media, a form of "marketing" as it were, rather than by personal familiarity with that person, or knowing someone who is familiar with that person? Should the opinion of someone shaped solely by mass media be taken into consideration in assessing the state of the cult? What role does faith play in the private or public judgment of individuals of someone else's sanctity? Plenty were told Fr. Maciel was a saint and believed it.
Does a patriarch have sole authority over the liturgical calendar for his region or "particular Church" or rite?
How much of the average Latin Catholic's judgment concerning the sanctity of a person is shaped by that person's exposure through the mass media, a form of "marketing" as it were, rather than by personal familiarity with that person, or knowing someone who is familiar with that person? Should the opinion of someone shaped solely by mass media be taken into consideration in assessing the state of the cult? What role does faith play in the private or public judgment of individuals of someone else's sanctity? Plenty were told Fr. Maciel was a saint and believed it.
Saturday, September 03, 2016
Friday, September 02, 2016
Pravmir: Praying Without Ceasing by Priest Ernesto Obregon
Praying without ceasing - how on Earth am I supposed to do that?
Praying without ceasing - how on Earth am I supposed to do that?
The "subjective turn" or the "interior turn" -- what distinguished devotio moderna and successive trends in Western spirituality from classical and patristic forms of prayer?
Can we really begin learning about prayer with mental prayer, skipping over vocal prayer? How can mental prayer be separated from a formation in lectio divina and liturgical prayer? (Would that be an accurate characterization of the emphasis of much of popular, contemporary Latin spirituality?) Meditations divorced from the liturgical cycle?
A Beginner’s Guide to Mental Prayer
Published by Ignatius Press at the beginning of this year: The Contemplative Hunger by Fr. Donald Haggerty. (Introduction at Insight Scoop.)
Can we really begin learning about prayer with mental prayer, skipping over vocal prayer? How can mental prayer be separated from a formation in lectio divina and liturgical prayer? (Would that be an accurate characterization of the emphasis of much of popular, contemporary Latin spirituality?) Meditations divorced from the liturgical cycle?
A Beginner’s Guide to Mental Prayer
Published by Ignatius Press at the beginning of this year: The Contemplative Hunger by Fr. Donald Haggerty. (Introduction at Insight Scoop.)
The Remnant: World Youth Day: Vatican Venue for Sex Education by Michael Matt
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
So the Vatican has ramped up its preoccupation with sex. As has been widely reported here and elsewhere, they've now got their very own sex-education program up and running. Published by the Pontifical Council for the Family, “The Meeting Point: The Adventure of Love,” purports to bring young people up to speed on the question of sex and chastity. And who better to do that than those paragons of virtue over at that Vatican.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
So the Vatican has ramped up its preoccupation with sex. As has been widely reported here and elsewhere, they've now got their very own sex-education program up and running. Published by the Pontifical Council for the Family, “The Meeting Point: The Adventure of Love,” purports to bring young people up to speed on the question of sex and chastity. And who better to do that than those paragons of virtue over at that Vatican.
CWR: Cardinal Raymond Burke on Life, Truth, Mother Teresa, Islam, and Cardinal Sarah
Speaking to reporters from Rome about his new book, the American prelate goes on record about Christians and Muslims (they don't worship the same God) and Cardinal Sarah (“I agree with him completely...").
By Carl E. Olson
In a wide-ranging international teleconference call on Monday with media members, Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke spoke in detail about many timely topics. These included the priority of standing up for life in addressing poverty and other social ills, the witness and message of Mother Teresa, essential differences between Christianity and Islam, and the recent controversy over remarks by Car...
Speaking to reporters from Rome about his new book, the American prelate goes on record about Christians and Muslims (they don't worship the same God) and Cardinal Sarah (“I agree with him completely...").
By Carl E. Olson
In a wide-ranging international teleconference call on Monday with media members, Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke spoke in detail about many timely topics. These included the priority of standing up for life in addressing poverty and other social ills, the witness and message of Mother Teresa, essential differences between Christianity and Islam, and the recent controversy over remarks by Car...
Thursday, September 01, 2016
“Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development"
Fr. Z: Pope Francis creates a one new Dicastery out of four, which will be suppressed
Rorate Caeli
More lecturing of civil governments and states to come. Though some might think that the consolidation of 4 into one might mean that the output would be less. But don't underestimate what can be done in a bureaucracy?
Rorate Caeli
More lecturing of civil governments and states to come. Though some might think that the consolidation of 4 into one might mean that the output would be less. But don't underestimate what can be done in a bureaucracy?
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Chiesa: Double Friendly Fire Against the “Pope Emeritus”
First Cardinal Brandmüller, then Bishop Sciacca. The one an illustrious historian, the other a luminary of canon law. Both of the circle closest to Ratzinger. But both absolutely opposed to his continuing to have himself called pope
First Cardinal Brandmüller, then Bishop Sciacca. The one an illustrious historian, the other a luminary of canon law. Both of the circle closest to Ratzinger. But both absolutely opposed to his continuing to have himself called pope
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