Wednesday, August 15, 2018
The Importance of the Septuagint
Russian Faith: Why Don't These Bibles Match? - Psalm 14 According to the Apostle Paul Some Bibles read differently. The KJV and NIV readings are shorter, while the OSB reading is considerably longer. But which reading is correct? Have the KJV and NIV removed words from this Psalm, or has the OSB added to it? Fr. Joseph Gleason
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Monday, August 13, 2018
CWR: Natural No Maas: The disintegration of the concept of all law in Luther by Timothy J. Gordon
Classical Protestantism is a voluntarist form of Christianity, such a radically different view of human and divine will that it must be differentiated from non-voluntarist Catholicism not only as a different sect, but as a fundamentally different worldview.
Classical Protestantism is a voluntarist form of Christianity, such a radically different view of human and divine will that it must be differentiated from non-voluntarist Catholicism not only as a different sect, but as a fundamentally different worldview.
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Thursday, August 09, 2018
CWR Dispatch: Edith Stein’s wisdom for a new century by William Doino, Jr.
A new anthology offers many insights into Stein’s thinking on faith and mysticism, Church-state controversies, the role of women, relations between the sexes, racism, suffering, and other topics.
A new anthology offers many insights into Stein’s thinking on faith and mysticism, Church-state controversies, the role of women, relations between the sexes, racism, suffering, and other topics.
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
The Scharfenberger Proposal
CWR: The Current Crisis and the Order of the Laity by Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille
Bishop Scharfenberger’s call for “an independent commission led by well-respected, faithful lay leaders” is far superior to Cardinal Wuerl’s proposal and reflects a much better understanding of the laity and the nature of the Church.
Bishop Scharfenberger’s call for “an independent commission led by well-respected, faithful lay leaders” is far superior to Cardinal Wuerl’s proposal and reflects a much better understanding of the laity and the nature of the Church.
If the Patriarch of Rome has overstepped the limits of his authority regarding the Church Universal, is it appropriate to break communion with him? Is it sufficient to ignore his claims and commands if they are not legitimate? Or does there need to be a more severe censure in order to alert him of a problem?
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Monday, August 06, 2018
Veritatis Splendor
CWR: Language, Truth, and Reality: Revisiting Veritatis Splendor on its 25th anniversary by Eduardo Echeverria
It is time to engage in a creative retrieval of this work so as to revitalize the present theological culture and life of the Church from its drift toward what is nothing other than a new modernism.
It is time to engage in a creative retrieval of this work so as to revitalize the present theological culture and life of the Church from its drift toward what is nothing other than a new modernism.
Sunday, August 05, 2018
Saturday, August 04, 2018
Friday, August 03, 2018
Sex, Sex, Sex
CWR: The theological roots of the present crisis by Fr. D. Vincent Twomey, SVD
An ambiguous attitude to “human sexuality” on the part of “mainstream” moral theology led in time to bishops effectively turning a blind eye to sinful behavior among clerics.
An ambiguous attitude to “human sexuality” on the part of “mainstream” moral theology led in time to bishops effectively turning a blind eye to sinful behavior among clerics.
Thursday, August 02, 2018
Pope Francis and Capital Punishment
CNA: Vatican Changes Catechism's Teaching on Death Penalty, Calls It Inadmissible
The word "inadmissible" is sure to generate discussion about why that particular word was used -- Bergoglio's sidestepping the question of whether he is contradicting previous Roman teaching on the liceity of capital punishment, and turning it into an absolute prudential judgment with which "reasonable" people should not disagree? Or is it really a synonym for intrinsically immoral?
What do the other apostolic churches teach about capital punishment?
The word "inadmissible" is sure to generate discussion about why that particular word was used -- Bergoglio's sidestepping the question of whether he is contradicting previous Roman teaching on the liceity of capital punishment, and turning it into an absolute prudential judgment with which "reasonable" people should not disagree? Or is it really a synonym for intrinsically immoral?
What do the other apostolic churches teach about capital punishment?
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
"Christ Our King and God"
How old is this expression in the Byzantine rite? Is there a danger of understanding the kingship of Christ, as used in the Byzantine tradition, by referring to the human analogate as primary, rather than the Divine analogate? (As there may be such a danger in the Roman rite, especially with the Feast of Christ the King? See the comments of Fr. Bouyer in Liturgical Piety.) The Word is to rule in our lives, by ordering our actions and infusing us with Divine Love -- and human kingship is to be in accord with this.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Ordinary Jursidiction
Setting aside the question of Pope Honorius -- if we take the first millenium as the model of how the papacy should be exercised with respect to the Church Universal, is there any document or utterance about the office of the pope by a pope, either alone or with a Latin council, that rises to the level of heresy? (There may be errors, especially in the application of proof texts, but heresy, or material heresy?)
Can one claim about having ordinary jurisdiction over the Church Universal without enumerating what powers that includes? If it is limited to being a court of appeal and being the final arbirter or adjudicator over disputes, including doctrinal disputes, would that be enough? Or would one have to refer to the (Latin) canon laws that existed at the time as well to understand what this means?
Can one claim about having ordinary jurisdiction over the Church Universal without enumerating what powers that includes? If it is limited to being a court of appeal and being the final arbirter or adjudicator over disputes, including doctrinal disputes, would that be enough? Or would one have to refer to the (Latin) canon laws that existed at the time as well to understand what this means?
Monday, July 30, 2018
The 1030th Anniversary
Videos: Celebration of the 1030th Anniversary of the Baptism of Rus' in Kiev and Moscow
Baptism of Rus' festively celebrate at Kiev Caves Lavra
Primates of Alexandria and Russia celebrate Liturgy together
Metropolitan Vladimir (Sabodan). Imitate Their Faith
Video: The Celebration of the 1000th Anniversary
Patriarchal and Synodal Epistle of Patriarch Kirill
Baptism of Rus' festively celebrate at Kiev Caves Lavra
Primates of Alexandria and Russia celebrate Liturgy together
Metropolitan Vladimir (Sabodan). Imitate Their Faith
Video: The Celebration of the 1000th Anniversary
Patriarchal and Synodal Epistle of Patriarch Kirill
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Friday, July 27, 2018
CNA: Pope to theologians: Spiritual conversion should precede pastoral solutions
"the pope said a concern for migrants and refugees “provokes a metanoia that can foster ethical and theological reflection, even before inspiring suitable pastoral attitudes and responsible and carefully planned political policies.”"
The broad principle, as given by the headline, is correct; spiritual conversion should precede pastoral solutions. But the pope does not use this broad principle before examining his own thoughts on migration; is what he advocates in accordance with the order of charity? Should not the Church focus more on evangelization rather than dictating political policy? And if so, does the Latin Church have what is necessary to draw people into the Church?
"the pope said a concern for migrants and refugees “provokes a metanoia that can foster ethical and theological reflection, even before inspiring suitable pastoral attitudes and responsible and carefully planned political policies.”"
The broad principle, as given by the headline, is correct; spiritual conversion should precede pastoral solutions. But the pope does not use this broad principle before examining his own thoughts on migration; is what he advocates in accordance with the order of charity? Should not the Church focus more on evangelization rather than dictating political policy? And if so, does the Latin Church have what is necessary to draw people into the Church?
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
E. Christian Brugger on Marengo's Book
CWR: Marengo’s Lament: ‘The Birth of an Encyclical’ unwittingly confirms old truths by E. Christian Brugger
Pope Paul VI had no doubts about the truth of the doctrinal teaching he set forth in Humanae Vitae, but that he knew given the signs of the times that the teaching would be hard to receive.
Pope Paul VI had no doubts about the truth of the doctrinal teaching he set forth in Humanae Vitae, but that he knew given the signs of the times that the teaching would be hard to receive.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Monday, July 23, 2018
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Friday, July 20, 2018
Thursday, July 19, 2018
More on The Birth of an Encyclical. Humanae Vitae in the light of the Vatican Archives
CWR Dispatch: On ‘Humanae vitae’—Pope Paul VI did not act alone by Andrea Gagliarducci, Catholic News Agency
De Mattei: The Birth of Humanae Vitae in light of the Vatican Archives by Roberto de Mattei
Related:
Humanae Vitae needs no update, commission chair says
De Mattei: The Birth of Humanae Vitae in light of the Vatican Archives by Roberto de Mattei
Related:
Humanae Vitae needs no update, commission chair says
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Celtic Britain
OrthoChristian: THE CHURCH IN SEVENTH CENTURY CELTIC BRITAIN by Archpriest Vladislav Tsypin
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Friday, July 13, 2018
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
First Things: Aristotle Returns by Tim Crane
Neo-Aristotelian Perspectives on Contemporary Science edited by william m. r. simpson, robert c. koons, and nicholas j. teh routledge, 352 pages, $140 Raphael’s School of Athens depicts Aristotle and Plato at the center of a group of ancient Greek philosophers modeled on . . . . Continue Reading »
Neo-Aristotelian Perspectives on Contemporary Science edited by william m. r. simpson, robert c. koons, and nicholas j. teh routledge, 352 pages, $140 Raphael’s School of Athens depicts Aristotle and Plato at the center of a group of ancient Greek philosophers modeled on . . . . Continue Reading »
Monday, July 09, 2018
Sunday, July 08, 2018
Electing Bishops?
CWR: New ARCIC document issues call for episcopal and ecumenical accountability by Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille
Saturday, July 07, 2018
Ukraine: A Scandal
In more ways than one, and not mentioned here by Sandro Magister...
"Oremus" For Peace in the Middle East. But For Ukraine, Among the Orthodox the War Is On
"Oremus" For Peace in the Middle East. But For Ukraine, Among the Orthodox the War Is On
Friday, July 06, 2018
Interview with Bishop Schneider
Bishop Athanasius Schneider discusses liturgy, priesthood, doctrinal confusion, immigration, Synod on the Youth by Paul Senz
“When people are really persecuted, you need to help them. But as for the phenomenon of the European so-called immigration, it is clear and evident by what we can observe, that this is an orchestrated action …”
“When people are really persecuted, you need to help them. But as for the phenomenon of the European so-called immigration, it is clear and evident by what we can observe, that this is an orchestrated action …”
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Monday, July 02, 2018
Sunday, July 01, 2018
And the Deluge Begins...
German bishop announces communion for Protestant spouses in ‘individual cases’
Archbishop Hans-Josef Becker of Paderborn
Archbishop Hans-Josef Becker of Paderborn
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Friday, June 29, 2018
Thursday, June 28, 2018
*Wink Wink Nudge Nudge*
After all, hasn't the pope given you enough hints how to do it right this time?
After CDF letter, German bishops' next assembly to explore #intercommunion https://t.co/fe3k1Gyk2d
— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) June 28, 2018
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
CWR: Cdl. Müller: “We are experiencing conversion to the world, instead of to God”
In an exclusive CWR interview, the former prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith discusses tensions over the proposed reception of Holy Communion by Protestants, continued conflicts over the Church’s teaching about ordination, and homosexuality and ideology.
In an exclusive CWR interview, the former prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith discusses tensions over the proposed reception of Holy Communion by Protestants, continued conflicts over the Church’s teaching about ordination, and homosexuality and ideology.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
A more Latin view of soteriology?
CWR: How Jesus became Jesus: A conversation with Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy by Carl E. Olson
“When he was conceived and born these saving acts were still in the future,” says the noted theologian and author of a new study of the Synoptic Gospels. “Thus, Jesus had to enact his name – he had to become truly Jesus, YHWH-Saves, not simply in name but in actuality.”
“When he was conceived and born these saving acts were still in the future,” says the noted theologian and author of a new study of the Synoptic Gospels. “Thus, Jesus had to enact his name – he had to become truly Jesus, YHWH-Saves, not simply in name but in actuality.”
Monday, June 25, 2018
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