…to move our beloved Catholic Church out of the Middle Ages into Modernity… This phrase, about as up-to-date and relevant as Woodstock, is a description of the work of Vatican II by a progressivist named Professor Leonard Swidler, or “Len.” … Continue reading
Category: Current Issues in the Church
Bishop Jenky of Peoria Calls Men to be a Fearless Catholic Army
Catholic Culture: Bishop Daniel Jenky of Peoria told the 500 men who attended the diocese’s annual men’s march and Mass that “the days in which we live now require heroic Catholicism, not casual Catholicism.”Read more on this stirring speech here.
WSJ: Progressives are Dying Out
This is slightly dated, but noteworthy: “Traditional Catholicism Is Winning” by ANNE HENDERSHOTT AND CHRISTOPHER WHITE. Excerpt: This aging generation of progressives continues to lobby church leaders to change Catholic teachings on reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and women’s ordination. But … Continue reading
‘Conciliar’ Theologian is ‘Too Understanding’ of SSPX Position
On his www.chiesa site, the often worth-reading Sandro Magister has published the work of an Australian-based theologian concerning the Rome-SSPX dialogue. The piece by theologian John R.T. Lamont, “A Theologian’s Questions,” was written for Magister’s site. I referred to Lamont as … Continue reading
Biblical Inerrancy
Yesterday, Thursday, April 12, 2012, a notice was posted on the Vatican Information Service (VIS) blog, announcing that the Pontifical Biblical Commission is soon to take up the subject “Inspiration and Truth in the Bible.” Here is the full text … Continue reading
What is Going on at the Pontifical Academy for Life?
CNA: Officials at the Pontifical Academy for Life are offering two different and contrasting explanations for canceling a controversial summit that would have included embryonic stem cell researchers. Read full article here.
This Is Good to Read, from Cardinal Dolan
Catholic World News quotes Cardinal Dolan saying some very spot-on words regarding contraception in light of the HHS Mandate: Cardinal Dolan conceded that the Catholic Church has “an internal catechetical challenge—a towering one—in convincing our own people of the moral … Continue reading
Missing the Moment?
Soon after the HHS contraception mandate was handed down, the prior of Saint Benedict Center, Brother Andre Marie, posted on this website some lines about there having arisen “a teaching moment,” an opportunity for the bishops of the country to … Continue reading
Pro-Medjugorje Cardinal Permits ‘Really Impressive’ Active Homosexual to Serve on Parish Council
Catholic Culture: Overruling one of his parish priests, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna has permitted a homosexual in a registered domestic partnership to serve on a parish council. Read more here.
Burden of Being a Good Reformer: Protestants and Birth Control
In the matter of the much-discussed HHS “contraception mandate,” the violation of our God-given, constitutionally protected rights is the principal matter at hand. These rights, of course, are based on our duty to follow the moral law. All individuals of … Continue reading
Ukrainian Catholic Priests Excommunicated for Attempting to Establish Rival Church
CNA reports: The Vatican’s doctrinal office has confirmed the excommunication of four priests expelled from the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, who asserted themselves as rivals to its bishops. Read more here.
Priest Canon Lawyer Defends Action of Father Guarnizo
Rorate Caeli: As a priest and canon lawyer, I’d like in canonical terms, to revisit the controversial events surrounding the denial of Holy Communion to Barbara Johnson by Father Marcel Guarnizo. First of all, while I agree with many of … Continue reading
Priest Protests Emphasis on Orthodoxy and Fidelity Coming From Rome
California Catholic Daily: Two priests from California were among several interviewed for a recent story in the National Catholic Reporter in which “Vatican II” priests express concerns about the direction of the Church as the 50th anniversary of the historic … Continue reading
Congregation of Faith Finds SSPX Response to Theological Preamble Unacceptable
Catholic World Report: The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has said that the theological position of the breakaway Society of St. Pius X is insufficient to restore full unity with the Church at present. Read more here.
Timothy Cardinal Dolan Week: Blessed Shall You be When Men Shall Hate You
Not to fret. Relax, good Catholic New Yorkers: the governor assured Cardinal Dolan that “he would protect religious freedom.” Now turn on the red lights of #1 World Trade Center and keep them on for TCD Week. NY Times: N.Y. Region: … Continue reading