NLM: Documentary About the Original Divine Mercy Image - Is This Really What Christ Looked Like? by David Clayton
"I did hear a story that Sr Faustina was never happy with the image either, and in the end, reluctantly agreed to its use assuming that no artist could ever reproduce satisfactorily what she had seen. Then years later, so the story went as related to me, she saw an image of Christ painted in the iconographic style and said, “That’s what he looked like!” I can’t corroborate this, but I find it plausible."
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
But what of modesty?
No one's addressed that issue in the recent change made by Pope Francis regarding whose feet can be washed on Maundy Thursday, not even Fr. Hunwicke has addressed it. (One Benedictine defender of the change alludes to the question of modesty but believes it to be culture-specific rather than pertaining to a universal norm.) Would Christ or the Apostles have washed the feet of women in their time? If not, why not? Because of cultural norms? Even if that is the case that those norms are particular to a culture, what is their reason? I would argue because of the respect for modesty. A man might wash his mother's feet or his wife's out of necessity, but those of a stranger?
And will women really respect bishops and priests who cater to them in this symbolic gesture of service, which may even be taken as another instance of pedestalizing them? As if there isn't enough white-knighting already in the Latin churches. (See for example the Benedictine defender, who seems to be a sympathizer with feminism.)
And will women really respect bishops and priests who cater to them in this symbolic gesture of service, which may even be taken as another instance of pedestalizing them? As if there isn't enough white-knighting already in the Latin churches. (See for example the Benedictine defender, who seems to be a sympathizer with feminism.)
How odd...
Next month there will be a screening of The Young Messiah, hosted by Ignatius Press, MOTIVE Entertainment, Ocean Blue Entertainment, 1492 Pictures and CJ Entertainment. Why is Ignatius Press giving support to a movie based on the novel of Anne Rice (and her use of gnostic sources, among others)?
The Latin overemphasis on the humanity of Christ?
ABOUT THE MOVIE:
Remaining true to the character of Jesus revealed in the Bible, The Young Messiah is an inspirational story for the whole family about the childhood of the Savior.
When the mystery of Jesus’ divinity begins to unfold in His childhood, He turns to His parents for guidance. But Mary and Joseph, in an effort to protect their child, are afraid to reveal all they know. How do you explain the ways of the world to the Creator of the world? How do you teach the Teacher? How do you help the Savior who came to save you?
Follow the young Messiah as He and His family take the dangerous journey from Egypt to Nazareth and on to Jerusalem, where His true identity and profound destiny is fulfilled.
What people are saying about THE YOUNG MESSIAH:
"This film will be great for my imagination for many weeks and many months to come...What was really important and well-done was the way that faith is challenged in very complex situations, but at times there is a clarity that shines through and a simplicity of the faith that is just inspiring and leaves you with a sense that God enters into this violent world and brings something very different." - Bishop Thomas Olmsted, Diocese of Phoenix
"Captivating, inspiring, deeply moving." -Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., Boston
“Beautiful film with a compelling story. It is sure to be a classic for families for years to come.” - Rev. David L. Guffey, CSC, Family Theater Productions
"Engaging, tender...fall in love with Jesus Christ all over again." -Lisa Hendey, Founder & Editor, CatholicMom.com
The Latin overemphasis on the humanity of Christ?
Monday, January 25, 2016
Chiesa: The “No” To Pope Francis From the Chief Rabbi of Rome by Sandro Magister
He said it during the meeting with the pope at the synagogue. And it is the refusal to “discuss theology” with the Catholic Church. Because of Jewish fears of a blurring of that which distinguishes them from Christians?
He said it during the meeting with the pope at the synagogue. And it is the refusal to “discuss theology” with the Catholic Church. Because of Jewish fears of a blurring of that which distinguishes them from Christians?
Sunday, January 24, 2016
The Trisagion Prayer
Fr. Stavros teaches us about the Trisagion Hymn, it glorifies God, addresses God, and asks him to have mercy on...
Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Saturday, January 23, 2016
The Psaltic Tradition of Mount Athos
"Monk Iakovos, Protopsaltis (First Chanter) of the Church of Protato, Karyes, Mt Athos, speaks on Holy Mountain's Psaltic Tradition"
Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Monastic Obedience
"Obedience, which is one of the basic principles of our monastic order, is nothing but love put into practice."
Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Thursday, January 21, 2016
"Obedience, which is one of the basic principles of our monastic order, is nothing but love put into practice."
Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Thursday, January 21, 2016
St. Maximos the Confessor
"Thus, Maximus shows how movement, including movement of the human will, is a good thing. Maximus was also very...
Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Thursday, January 21, 2016
Pope Francis Meets with the Tribunal of the Roman Rota
Pope Francis on Friday said the Church’s teaching on marriage is not an “ideal for the few,” but “a reality that, in the...
Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, January 22, 2016
Friday, January 22, 2016
Worship is Prayer
As Christians we must find time each week to pray in the context of worship, in a community. #myOCNhttp://myocn.net/daily-devotion-january-22-worship-is-a-necessary-form-of-prayer/
Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Friday, January 22, 2016
Synaxis of Primates
Ecumenical Patriarch has convened a Synaxis of the Primates of the Orthodox Churches in Chambésy, Geneva. #myOCNhttp://myocn.net/ecumenical-patriarch-convenes-synaxis-in-geneva/
Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Friday, January 22, 2016
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Chiesa: At the Vatican There Is a “Seismograph” That Is Setting Off Tremors by Sandro Magister
The latest incident is on how Francis interprets and implements Vatican Council II. The “school of Bologna” is chanting victory. But two letters from the pope say the opposite
The latest incident is on how Francis interprets and implements Vatican Council II. The “school of Bologna” is chanting victory. But two letters from the pope say the opposite
Issued by a Church of France That is Generally Dying
A new document on Muslim-Christian marriages has just been published by the Church in France.
Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Joseph Ratzinger Foundation
Have you liked the Facebook Page for the Vatican's Joseph Ratzinger Foundation?
Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Saturday, January 16, 2016
Archimandrite Zacharias on Elder Sophrony
"Archimandrite Zacharias, from Holy Monastery of Honourable Forerunner, Essex, England, speaks about his spiritual father Elder Sophrony"
Posted by Orthodox Christian Network on Thursday, January 14, 2016
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