The Evil Clown has given us another example of the completely Catholicism-free way he sees the Church. It seems that for this guy, the Church is a sort of meeting place, where everybody feels good just because nobody is left out. Like so much that this man spouts, this is claptrap that will likely sound good to non-Christians (like Atheists, or Father Martina), but in the end means absolutely nothing. So, let’s say we all gather in the same Francisspace. We “celebrate around Christ”. We don’t leave out anyone. Soon, the issue will arise: what if some celebrate Christ by believing the Creed, and some think they can “celebrate Christ” but don’t? Will we keep “celebrating Christ” with those who, say, reject Christ’s Divinity? Would this not, to any Christian, be an offence to Christ? It obviously goes on from there to every aspect of life. Shakinna is a transsexual, pansexual Fruitarian betrothed to her female dog, Arafatta. She thinks that Christianity is pure evil, and Christ was …
A pair of important articles appeared in recent days at the German traditionalist website Motu-proprio: Summorum-Pontificum (www.summorum-pontificum.de), the first on May 31st and the second on June 4. They are provided here in translation for readers of Rorate Caeli. Please note that some of the speculation in the first part is “corrected” in the second part, especially the rumor about Cardinal Braz de Aviz being placed in charge of traditional religious communities, which, for now, seems to be off the table. What’s in store for us? (Part 1) May 31, 2021 There is still no reliable information about the “interpretations” of Summorum pontificum announced by Francis, but there are numerous conjectures. Some of them are to be taken quite seriously. Perhaps the most interesting consideration: Since there is talk of “interpretation,” the text of the motu proprio itself could remain untouched—the planned changes would be realized through a rewrite of the 2011 Universae Ecclesiae …
ROME, Italy, October 17, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — The new secretary general of the Synod of Bishops said that following the coronavirus lockdowns, “[w]e have discovered a new ecclesiology, perhaps even a new theology, and a new ministry,” as well as “a new vision of the Church.” Bishop Mario Grech also appeared to relativize the singular importance of Holy Mass, as well as the priesthood. Grech, who was appointed to his new position only in September, told Jesuit magazine La Civiltà Cattolica on Wednesday that the “new ecclesiology” lies “in rehabilitating the domestic Church and giving it more space, a Church-family consisting of a number of families-Church [sic].” According to the bishop, Catholics “must live the Church within our families. There is no comparison between the institutional Church and the domestic Church. The large community Church is made up of small Churches that gather in houses. If the domestic Church fails, the Church cannot exist. If there is no domestic Church …
Not normally Skojec fan, but scroll down to the last quote. It's from Veritatis Splendor and Skojec's two paragraph explanation really seems to be PF's angle.
Since the release of Fratelli Tutti a few days ago, the debate over the Church’s re-imagined position on the death penalty — covered in some depth in the new encyclical — has resumed with gusto. And the questions that surround this “development” — particularly whether it in fact represents a contradiction — have far reaching implications for both the papacy and the deposit of faith, well beyond the confines of this particular issue. I’ve argued that the perennial teaching of the Church is that the death penalty is, at least in principle, a morally licit recourse as an act of retributive justice and in service of the common good. I’ve argued (and confirmed with competent theologians) that this is a truth revealed by God and affirmed via the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium, and thus, it qualifies as an infallible and irreformable teaching. I’ve also argued that the extreme, widespread unpopularity of the Death Penalty on a prudential basis also makes it the perfect test case for …
Thursday morning 8:00 am Mass 09/10/20 "Dare we compare my manner and tone with the sweet indulcent [sic] tones of Lucifer holding out the fruit in the garden? ... Take and eat of it, you certainly will not die." God bless Father Altman. Let us pray for him, as it seems his hour has come.
"Those living in terror, anger and frustration in the era of Coronavirus, are losing the battle against the maleficent virus. Only those who conserve in the depth of their souls the joy of serving the Lord, are victorious."
Rubbish: “Covid 19 is a perfidious, mendacious and multifaceted virus, that terrorizes some, paralyzing their forces and destroys the equilibrium of others, making them think that it doesn’t exist.” More Rubbish: “Those living in terror, anger and frustration in the era of Coronavirus, are losing the battle against the maleficent virus.” ***** For starters, virus = coronavirus [“n”=novel before, long dropped], supposedly causing a new disease CoViD-19. Repeating, Rumpelstiltskin must collect and De Mattei is to spin for them like he is doing; that’s how he pays back.
"We must not rebel, but oppose; we must not be pleased with the errors of our pastors, but pray for them and admonish them respectfully; we must not question their authority but the way in which they use it."
Catholic Family News is happy to report that His Grace, Carlo Maria Viganò, has today sent to us a letter replying to the important questions that CFN contributor Stephen Kokx respecutfully posed in his August 22, 2020 articleQuestions for Viganò: His Excellency is Right about Vatican II, But What Does He Think Catholics Should Do Now? In his detailed reply, Archbishop Viganò demonstrates that he is a true shepherd who cares for the confused and abandoned sheep of our time. He provides clear and practical answers for the increasing number of Catholics whose eyes are being opened to the Counciliar Revolution. In his prior interventions, Archbishop Viganò has accurately diagnosed the cause of the current crisis and identified the ultimate cure for it–the casting aside of the Council texts. In today’s letter, His Excellency advises what practical treatment members of the Church Militant can utilize to inoculate themselves against the deadly errors of the Counciliar and Post-Counciliar …
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One important consideration was not mentioned in this discussion and that is the revolutionary changes that were made to the liturgy under the auspices of Montini-Bugnini. That should have been the "red flag"to reject the Council outright.
by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò Lawler: First, what are you saying about Vatican II? That things have gone downhill fast since then is certainly true. But if the whole Council is a problem, how did that happen? How do we reconcile that with what we believe about the inerrancy of the magisterium? How were all the Council fathers deceived? Even if only some parts of the Council (e.g. Nostra Aetate, Dignitatis Humanae) are problematical, we still face the same questions. Many of us have been saying for years that the “spirit of Vatican II” is in error. Are you now saying that this phony liberal “spirit” does accurately reflect the work of the Council? Archbishop Vigano: I do not think that it is necessary to demonstrate that the Council represents a problem: the simple fact that we are raising this question about Vatican II and not about Trent or Vatican I seems to me to confirm a fact that is obvious and recognized by everyone. In reality, even those who defend the Council with swords …
Anti Christian, Anti Family, Pro Dysphoria We are guided by the fact that all Black lives matter, regardless of actual or perceived sexual identity, gender identity, gender expression, economic status, ability, disability, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, immigration status, or location. We make space for transgender brothers and sisters to participate and lead. We are self-reflexive and do the work required to dismantle cisgender privilege and uplift Black trans folk, especially Black trans women who continue to be disproportionately impacted by trans-antagonistic violence. ... We disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure requirement by supporting each other as extended families and “villages” that collectively care for one another, especially our children, to the degree that mothers, parents, and children are comfortable. We foster a queer‐affirming network. When we gather, we do so with the intention of freeing ourselves from the tight grip of heteronormative thinking …More