Friday, January 27, 2017
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Another book that looks at the symbols of the Eucharist at the expense of the meaning of the Eucharist?
Many such books have been written, both for the Roman rite and the Byzantine. (A problem affecting the other Apostolic Churches?) While I dislike the term "rationalism" being applied to those who seek to clarify the meaning of the Eucharist (Fr. Bouyer, Fr. Schmemann), at this point I think it is the correct approach. Seeking to enshroud the Eucharist in a counter-rationalist (even Romantic?) notion of "mystery" does not really help the laity develop a proper Christian spirituality.
Fr. Z: BOOK: Nothing Superfluous: An Explanation of the Symbolism of the Rite of St. Gregory the Great
Fr. Z: BOOK: Nothing Superfluous: An Explanation of the Symbolism of the Rite of St. Gregory the Great
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
CWR Dispatch: Three ways to not deal with Canon 915 by Edward N. Peters
Or, three ways in which the "pro-Amoris" wing is trying to get around the Church's clear teachings about admitting divorced-and-remarried Catholics to holy Communion.
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His latest: Maybe ‘adjusting’ Canon 915 is not such a good idea after all
Edward Pentin: Bishop Grech Defends ‘Maltese Guidelines’ in Radio Interview
Says he and Archbishop Scicluna are in “complete unity” with Pope Francis, thereby offering a “guarantee that the teaching is authentic.”
Or, three ways in which the "pro-Amoris" wing is trying to get around the Church's clear teachings about admitting divorced-and-remarried Catholics to holy Communion.
(original)
His latest: Maybe ‘adjusting’ Canon 915 is not such a good idea after all
Edward Pentin: Bishop Grech Defends ‘Maltese Guidelines’ in Radio Interview
Says he and Archbishop Scicluna are in “complete unity” with Pope Francis, thereby offering a “guarantee that the teaching is authentic.”
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
What is the justification for the regular rotation priests in the Patriarchate of Rome? Was it originally intended to prevent priests from accumulating too much wealth and power? We don't rotate children around to different parents, so why would we do that for spiritual fathers? Is a priest a mere functionary, or dispenser of the sacraments? Is it correct to assume that leaving a priest in place is more of a norm than not in the Eastern churches?
Monday, January 23, 2017
The Chant Café: Why Vatican II is Important: Number 1 in Our Series on Vatican II by Revd Fr Christopher Smith
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Thinking about the taxonomy of Latin Catholics and the second Vatican Council... who were the "progressives" during the council? What did they seek to change? And the "conservatives"? What did they seek to conserve? The status quo? For the conservatives, perhaps, orthodoxy is identified solely with scholastic formulae, a tradition within the Latin ecclesial tradition but not the only one. Some of the progressives may have wanted to shift the expression of teaching to other traditions; the Ressourcement theologians for example wanted some sort of return to the Church Fathers. Does that mean all progressives were right-minded? There may have been some who were heterodox, seeking to change the beliefs or moral norms of Tradition, just as there are heterodox among Latin clergy and theologians today. And even if some progressives were correct that the Latin churches need to shift their expression of doctrine away from neoscholasticism, it does not mean that their judgement about necessary changes in discipline or liturgy were also correct.
How many of the Ressourcement theologians were willing to concede that what had been taken to be definitive expressions of Sacred Tradition by western councils and popes in the second millenium may not be so?
Related:
CWR Dispatch: A "Conclave" for Camelot by Mary Jo Anderson
Robert Harris's new thriller is about papal intrigue and Vatican politics; it is also an example of how progressives envision the Catholic Church changing with the times.
How many of the Ressourcement theologians were willing to concede that what had been taken to be definitive expressions of Sacred Tradition by western councils and popes in the second millenium may not be so?
Related:
CWR Dispatch: A "Conclave" for Camelot by Mary Jo Anderson
Robert Harris's new thriller is about papal intrigue and Vatican politics; it is also an example of how progressives envision the Catholic Church changing with the times.
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Friday, January 20, 2017
Thursday, January 19, 2017
CWR: Henri de Lubac's observations of Vatican II offer prescient perspective by Rev. Peter M.J. Stravinskas
Volume Two of de Lubac's "Vatican Council Notebooks", recently published Ignatius Press, is filled with endless detail, much drama, and many surprises.
Volume Two of de Lubac's "Vatican Council Notebooks", recently published Ignatius Press, is filled with endless detail, much drama, and many surprises.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
A New Dominican Habit?
Looks like something from Blade Runner.
Pray Tell: New Habits for the New Year?
Netherland Dominicans
Pray Tell: New Habits for the New Year?
Netherland Dominicans
Monday, January 16, 2017
Petrine and Pauline Privilege
CDF: NORMS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE PROCESS FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE MARRIAGE BOND IN FAVOUR OF THE FAITH
Arlington
St. Paul and Minneapolis
Stockton
The Church has the authority to dissolve nonsacramental natural marriages; what is the theological rational given for this? If natural marriages can be dissolved, why not sacramental marriages? (Why is there a higher standard, besides the Mystery of Marriage being a sign of the union between Christ and His Church, which is indissoluble?)
Can the Orthodox Way End the Divorce and Remarriage Debate? by Ines A. Murzaku
Arlington
St. Paul and Minneapolis
Stockton
The Church has the authority to dissolve nonsacramental natural marriages; what is the theological rational given for this? If natural marriages can be dissolved, why not sacramental marriages? (Why is there a higher standard, besides the Mystery of Marriage being a sign of the union between Christ and His Church, which is indissoluble?)
Can the Orthodox Way End the Divorce and Remarriage Debate? by Ines A. Murzaku
Sunday, January 15, 2017
The Interview with Cardinal Caffarra
CWR: “Only a blind man can deny that there is great confusion in the Church.” (Crux)
An interview with Carlo Cardinal Caffarra about "Amoris Laetitia", the reasons for the dubia, criticisms of the 4 Cardinals, and "the division among shepherds"
Related:
Ed Peters: The Maltese directive makes answering the ‘dubia’ urgent (CWR Dispatch)
An interview with Carlo Cardinal Caffarra about "Amoris Laetitia", the reasons for the dubia, criticisms of the 4 Cardinals, and "the division among shepherds"
Related:
Ed Peters: The Maltese directive makes answering the ‘dubia’ urgent (CWR Dispatch)
CWR: A Malta Laetitia by Carl E. Olson
Cardinal Müller says "Amoris Laetitia" is "very clear". The bishops of Malta say divorced and remarried Catholics can receive Communion. Abps. Chaput and Sample say otherwise. Welcome to Pope Francis' messy Church.
Cardinal Müller says "Amoris Laetitia" is "very clear". The bishops of Malta say divorced and remarried Catholics can receive Communion. Abps. Chaput and Sample say otherwise. Welcome to Pope Francis' messy Church.
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Sandro Magister: "Amoris Laetitia". Malta’s Sailboat Joins the Papal Fleet
Is the artist who did the cover of that booklet the same one who designed the logo for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy?
Is the artist who did the cover of that booklet the same one who designed the logo for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy?
Friday, January 13, 2017
The Face of Mercy
The documentary has this going for it: Jim Caviezel is the narrator.
website
Discovering “the Face of Mercy” in the modern world by K. V. Turley
A documentary from the Knights of Columbus profiles several individuals who have been touched by the message of Divine Mercy.
website
Discovering “the Face of Mercy” in the modern world by K. V. Turley
A documentary from the Knights of Columbus profiles several individuals who have been touched by the message of Divine Mercy.
Found this tonight
ECHO OF THE HEART OF GOD AND STUDIES OF THE SELF-OFFERING OF ST THERESE OF LISIEUX by Giovanni Gennari
Google Books
Published in 2001; probably does not have the material contained in Teresa di Lisieux. Il fascino della santità, I segreti di una "dottrina" ritrovata.
Apparently a copy of the latter book was given to Pope Francis in 2013, who took it on his trip to Brazil.
GIANNI GENNARI. Teresa maestra di teologia
If he had had read this book, would Louis Bouyer have revised his opinion of St. Thérèse and praised her even more? Apparently he was already aware of the difference between what is found in the edited manuscripts (which were nonetheless modified by Agnes) of the saint and what was marketed in her name but perhaps he hadn't made such an extensive study as Gennari, who tells the story of Fr. Combes and Hans Urs von Balthasar (both of whose work was used by Fr. Bouyer) and of others in recovering the true teaching of the Little Flower.
Related:
Saint Therese of the Child Jesus: An Echo of the Heart of God
Google Books
Published in 2001; probably does not have the material contained in Teresa di Lisieux. Il fascino della santità, I segreti di una "dottrina" ritrovata.
Apparently a copy of the latter book was given to Pope Francis in 2013, who took it on his trip to Brazil.
GIANNI GENNARI. Teresa maestra di teologia
If he had had read this book, would Louis Bouyer have revised his opinion of St. Thérèse and praised her even more? Apparently he was already aware of the difference between what is found in the edited manuscripts (which were nonetheless modified by Agnes) of the saint and what was marketed in her name but perhaps he hadn't made such an extensive study as Gennari, who tells the story of Fr. Combes and Hans Urs von Balthasar (both of whose work was used by Fr. Bouyer) and of others in recovering the true teaching of the Little Flower.
Related:
Saint Therese of the Child Jesus: An Echo of the Heart of God
CWR: Journalist Peter Seewald: Pope Benedict is “one of the most misunderstood personalities of our time” by Paul Senz
The German journalist reflects on his latest book-length interview with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, whom he considers among history’s most significant popes.
The German journalist reflects on his latest book-length interview with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, whom he considers among history’s most significant popes.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
The organ, something else that was introduced in the second millenium and is now taken to be "traditional" by the West?
Is the Organ Really a Sacred Instrument? by Joseph P. Swain
Pianos and guitars are comparatively cheap, and money is tight. Those of us who believe the organ is a sacred instrument have to take the question – “is the organ really a sacred instrument?” – and make it real, a spiritual matter for our pastors and parish councils.
Is the Organ Really a Sacred Instrument? by Joseph P. Swain
Pianos and guitars are comparatively cheap, and money is tight. Those of us who believe the organ is a sacred instrument have to take the question – “is the organ really a sacred instrument?” – and make it real, a spiritual matter for our pastors and parish councils.
How typical was the NAC of seminaries at that time?
Before the Council...
Lessons from an era of confusion by George Weigel
Msgr. Stephen DiGiovanni's book "Aggiornamento on the Hill of Janus" offers a snapshot of a once-stable institution caught in the maelstrom of ecclesiastical confusion and crisis—and offers lessons along the way.
Lessons from an era of confusion by George Weigel
Msgr. Stephen DiGiovanni's book "Aggiornamento on the Hill of Janus" offers a snapshot of a once-stable institution caught in the maelstrom of ecclesiastical confusion and crisis—and offers lessons along the way.
A Sad Marketing Gimmick
One would have wished that sort of thing was limited to Jesuits and Franciscans...
Looks like it is getting much support from the Dominicans in the Philippines and their lay associates.
Looks like it is getting much support from the Dominicans in the Philippines and their lay associates.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
CWR Dispatch: Six years on, the UK Ordinariate continues to “go forward in faith” by Joanna Bogle
The path for the Anglican Ordinariate hasn’t been completely smooth since its founding, but its members are thriving in their unique position within the Catholic Church.
The path for the Anglican Ordinariate hasn’t been completely smooth since its founding, but its members are thriving in their unique position within the Catholic Church.
The Drama Continues
NCReg: Cardinal Müller’s TV Interview Causes Bewilderment by Edward Pentin
Vatican’s doctrinal chief criticizes making ‘dubia’ public but some critics say he is missing the point as it emerges that none of the CDF’s corrections of ‘Amoris Laetitia’ was accepted.
Related:
Fr. Z: Card. Burke’s interview in ‘La Verità”: More Cardinals are completely with the Four
Vatican’s doctrinal chief criticizes making ‘dubia’ public but some critics say he is missing the point as it emerges that none of the CDF’s corrections of ‘Amoris Laetitia’ was accepted.
Related:
Fr. Z: Card. Burke’s interview in ‘La Verità”: More Cardinals are completely with the Four
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
The Power of Silence
The English translation of Cardinal Sarah's book will be available in April. Fr. Z: Card. Sarah’s new book available in ENGLISH
Ignatius Press did get the rights for this... product info.
Ignatius Press did get the rights for this... product info.
There is a reason why I resolved to ignore Vatican News this year
And I should probably try to live up to that resolution... Yikes!
Someone needs to give a good theological explanation of what "servant" means with respect to Christ. Maybe Byzantine theologians have already done so.
This looks better:
Someone needs to give a good theological explanation of what "servant" means with respect to Christ. Maybe Byzantine theologians have already done so.
This looks better:
Monday, January 09, 2017
Yes-Man for the Papacy?
Card. Müller: “a possible fraternal correction of the Pope seems to me to be very remote”
After all, Cardinal Müller has no authority to silence his brother bishops.
After all, Cardinal Müller has no authority to silence his brother bishops.
Ian Knowles
St. Ambrose of Milan
Pravoslavie: Example of St. Ambrose of Milan by Protopresbyter Peter Heers
The Life of the Saint, written by his close disciple Paulinus, relays important information on the state of the Church at the time and the way in which the Saint was elected bishop, which is quite relevant to our contemporary situation and very instructive for us vis-a-vis how the Fathers of the Church dealt with heresy.
The Life of the Saint, written by his close disciple Paulinus, relays important information on the state of the Church at the time and the way in which the Saint was elected bishop, which is quite relevant to our contemporary situation and very instructive for us vis-a-vis how the Fathers of the Church dealt with heresy.
Sunday, January 08, 2017
CWR Dispatch: Is Fr. Paul Keller’s essay really the way "Amoris Laetitia" should be read? by Edward N. Peters
Keller’s essay illustrates how pastors are going to stumble into accepting the central flaw in AL: implicitly assuming that a Catholic’s assessment of his or her own conscience is the sole criterion governing a minister’s decision to give holy Communion to a member of the faithful.
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Keller’s essay illustrates how pastors are going to stumble into accepting the central flaw in AL: implicitly assuming that a Catholic’s assessment of his or her own conscience is the sole criterion governing a minister’s decision to give holy Communion to a member of the faithful.
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