Sandro Magister: Sexual Abuse Through Too Much Power, Says Francis. But Meanwhile He Is Losing Power and “Accountability”
Does Francis know that infallibility does not cover such generalizations?
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
The Object of Hysterectomy
CWR/CNA: Analysis: What to make of the CDF’s hysterectomy ‘responsum?’ by Carl Bunderson
National Catholic Bioethics Center: Commentary on the CDF Responsum of December 10, 2018
National Catholic Bioethics Center: Commentary on the CDF Responsum of December 10, 2018
Monday, February 25, 2019
Which tradition?
I AM A TRADITIONALIST; THEREFORE, I AM by Aristotle Papanikolaou
Papanikolaou makes use of MacIntyre regarding traditions; but shouldn't he distinguish between different ecclesial traditions? There is Sacred Tradition (or the Orthodox equivalent) and then there are theological traditions. There may also be theological opinions about moral teaching but that doesn't mean that those opinions do not reflect the Natural Law. Does Papanikolaou accept that there is a Natural Law? What is his take on the moral law as revealed in the Old Testament?
For those who seek to innovate, they must meet the burden of proof.
And there is also the question of what in the Byzantine tradition reflects Sacred tradition and what does not (female deacons, as opposed to
deaconesses).
Papanikolaou makes use of MacIntyre regarding traditions; but shouldn't he distinguish between different ecclesial traditions? There is Sacred Tradition (or the Orthodox equivalent) and then there are theological traditions. There may also be theological opinions about moral teaching but that doesn't mean that those opinions do not reflect the Natural Law. Does Papanikolaou accept that there is a Natural Law? What is his take on the moral law as revealed in the Old Testament?
For those who seek to innovate, they must meet the burden of proof.
And there is also the question of what in the Byzantine tradition reflects Sacred tradition and what does not (female deacons, as opposed to
deaconesses).
Sunday, February 24, 2019
More on the Summit
NCReg: Day 2 Abuse Summit Discussions Focus on Accountability by Edward Pentin
On Final Day of Discussions, Abuse Summit Highlights Transparency by Edward Pentin
Pope Francis’ Concluding Address to Participants of Vatican Summit on Child Protection by Edward Pentin
‘The time has come to work together to eradicate this evil from the body of our humanity by adopting every necessary measure already in force on the international level and ecclesial levels.’
Related:
Pope Francis Outlines 8-Point Plan for ‘All-Out Battle’ Against Sexual Abuse by Courtney Grogan/CNA
On Final Day of Discussions, Abuse Summit Highlights Transparency by Edward Pentin
Pope Francis’ Concluding Address to Participants of Vatican Summit on Child Protection by Edward Pentin
‘The time has come to work together to eradicate this evil from the body of our humanity by adopting every necessary measure already in force on the international level and ecclesial levels.’
Related:
Pope Francis Outlines 8-Point Plan for ‘All-Out Battle’ Against Sexual Abuse by Courtney Grogan/CNA
How to Heal the Schism
Public Orthodoxy: HEALING THE UKRAINIAN SCHISM by Rev. Dr. Nicholas Denysenko
A PROPOSAL FOR THE NEXT STEP
A PROPOSAL FOR THE NEXT STEP
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Crypto-Monophysitism?
Or is it a lack of a full appreciation of theosis, in which charity transforms the whole person and energizes the other virtues in its service? And one can see this in the problematic recent canonizations of the patriarchate of Rome, in which heroic virtue is no longer considered with respect to the exercise of the episcopal office.
The "Church of Good Intentions."
CWR Dispatch: Crypto-Monophysitism and the crisis in the Church today by Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille
Why not look at practical reforms to ecclesial structures? Why not honestly discuss power?
The "Church of Good Intentions."
CWR Dispatch: Crypto-Monophysitism and the crisis in the Church today by Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille
Why not look at practical reforms to ecclesial structures? Why not honestly discuss power?
Friday, February 22, 2019
What sort of communion?
Opus Dei: Letter from the Prelate (14 February 2019)
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz stresses the importance of unity with those around us, a unity that, since it is the result of love, "is not uniformity, but communion."
Is he referring to Christians? It would seem so, though the words themselves are open to being interpreted as referring to a population center in which religious pluralism is the norm, or even religious pluralism and ethnic diversity. So what sort of differences are we talking about, the ones that exist among Christians? Differences in personalities? Hobbies?
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz stresses the importance of unity with those around us, a unity that, since it is the result of love, "is not uniformity, but communion."
Precisely since it is the result of love, this unity is not uniformity, but rather communion. It is a unity in diversity that is shown in the joy of living alongside those who are quite different from us, where we learn to grow through what the others have to offer and we foster an atmosphere of affection around us. Jesus made clear that this unity is a requirement for being effective in passing on the Gospel: “so that the world may believe” (Jn 7:21).
Is he referring to Christians? It would seem so, though the words themselves are open to being interpreted as referring to a population center in which religious pluralism is the norm, or even religious pluralism and ethnic diversity. So what sort of differences are we talking about, the ones that exist among Christians? Differences in personalities? Hobbies?
Thursday, February 21, 2019
What Would an Byzantine Response Be?
CWR: Celibacy, Chastity, Same-Sex Attraction, Priesthood: Some Necessary Distinctions by Peter M.J. Stravinskas
In the hyper-sexualized society we Christians inhabit, chastity is as counter-cultural today as it was for the early Christians in the decadent Roman Empire.
Fr. Stravinskas refers to this article: “Celibacy and Priests with Same-Sex Attraction” by Ryan M. Williams.
Are there however unresolved psychological issues that lie at the origin of the same-sex attraction, which would be an obstacle to effective ministry? This is not a question of a modern "identity" but rather of whether one is psychologically healthy -- even if it is a relative standard (and not the same as holiness or virtuousness) it would seem to be a necessary foundation for public ministry.
(As for the counter-example of the man with SSA who marries a woman -- could not the existence of SSA be later cited as a ground for an annulment, should "things not work out"?)
In the hyper-sexualized society we Christians inhabit, chastity is as counter-cultural today as it was for the early Christians in the decadent Roman Empire.
Fr. Stravinskas refers to this article: “Celibacy and Priests with Same-Sex Attraction” by Ryan M. Williams.
“The Church has always counseled against ordaining those who have same-sex attraction.” On the surface, that would seem to be the case, but a bit of history and psychology might be helpful here. It is undoubtedly true that “the Church has always counseled against ordaining” not “those who have same-sex attraction” but those who act out that attraction. Indeed, “homosexuality” and/or “same-sex attraction” are modern concepts. Prior to the nineteenth century, those categories cannot be found. What made one be considered a homosexual was the fact that one engaged in homosexual activity. Does a man with same-sex attraction who marries a woman contract a valid marriage in the eyes of the Church? Canonical praxis would suggest an affirmative response, which is to say that his “orientation” may make his marriage to a woman more difficult but not necessarily impossible.
Are there however unresolved psychological issues that lie at the origin of the same-sex attraction, which would be an obstacle to effective ministry? This is not a question of a modern "identity" but rather of whether one is psychologically healthy -- even if it is a relative standard (and not the same as holiness or virtuousness) it would seem to be a necessary foundation for public ministry.
(As for the counter-example of the man with SSA who marries a woman -- could not the existence of SSA be later cited as a ground for an annulment, should "things not work out"?)
Christopher Altieri on Day 1
CWR: Day 1 of Vatican summit features peremptory points, harrowing testimonies by Christopher R. Altieri
The highest-level Catholic meeting opened in Rome in the almost surreal conditions created by a heady atmosphere of intense media attention and a swirling maelstrom that threatened to swallow already low expectations.
Related:
CNA: Tagle: Confront the ‘stench of filth’ caused by abuse
The highest-level Catholic meeting opened in Rome in the almost surreal conditions created by a heady atmosphere of intense media attention and a swirling maelstrom that threatened to swallow already low expectations.
Related:
CNA: Tagle: Confront the ‘stench of filth’ caused by abuse
A Review of the Martel Book
CWR Dispatch: Review: Not much substance In the Closet of the Vatican by Andrea Gagliarducci, Catholic News Agency
The controversial new book by French author and LGBT activist Frederic Martel presents innuendos, but not evidence or documents. It is a gossip-filled, romanticized book, but does not present itself as a scholarly or objective account.
Meanwhile... Pope proposes 21 ‘reflection points’ for discussion at abuse summit
By what authority?
The controversial new book by French author and LGBT activist Frederic Martel presents innuendos, but not evidence or documents. It is a gossip-filled, romanticized book, but does not present itself as a scholarly or objective account.
Meanwhile... Pope proposes 21 ‘reflection points’ for discussion at abuse summit
In regard to one point, that broaches the idea of amending the Code of Canon Law to raise the minimum age of marriage for women from 14 to 16, Scicluna clarified that bishops’ conferences already have the power to create their own legislation in regard to the minimum marriageable age, and that many had already raised the age to 16 for both men and women.
“The pope is suggesting making that universal law,” Scicluna said.
By what authority?
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