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The more vigorously the primacy was displayed, the more the question came up about the extent and and limits of [papal] authority, which of course, as such, had never been considered. After the Second Vatican Council, the impression arose that the pope really could do anything in liturgical matters, especially if he were acting on the mandate of an ecumenical council. Eventually, the idea of the givenness of the liturgy, the fact that one cannot do with it what one will, faded from the public consciousness of the West. In fact, the First Vatican Council had in no way defined the pope as an absolute monarch. On the contrary, it presented him as the guarantor of obedience to the revealed Word. The pope's authority is bound to the Tradition of faith. … The authority of the pope is not unlimited; it is at the service of Sacred Tradition.
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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Dr. Peters: indefatigable vivsectionist – CONTINUED and UPDATED
ORIGINAL: Published on: Feb 26, 2011 Dr. Ed Peters, canonist, may be able to add “indefatigable vivsectionist” to his CV if he keeps up this pace. A few days ago, he exposed problems in a statement from the Diocese of … Continue reading
WDTPRS POLL: How do you pray the Rosary?
NB: Don’t forget the Spiritual Bouquet (you can participate daily) for Pope Benedict! The Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary is prayed according to different methods in different parts of the world. For example, in Italy it will usually … Continue reading
Concerning the “liturgical vigilante”
Be sure to check out Pat Archbold’s perspicacious and amusing piece over at the National Catholic Register entitled, “Liturgical Vigilantes“. A few of good bits: As general rule, vigilantes are not born, they are made. Their steely resolve to right … Continue reading
Your good news and request for prayers
Do you have any good news to share with the readers? For my part, I am embarking today on a new writing project. Please say a prayer that my mind be clear and that I not write anything too ridiculous … Continue reading
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Where you are!
Here is a ten minute snapshot of places people are – more or less – when they visit! These may be pretty rough approximations. Anaheim, California Springfield, Illinois Waterbury, Connecticut San Francisco, California Richmond, British Colum… Windsor, Connecticut Milwaukee, Wisconsin … Continue reading
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Chicago Pro-Life Flash Mob!
From a reader: CHICAGO – A pro-abortion “Walk for Choice” rally was held in downtown Chicago’s Daley Plaza on Saturday, February 26, 2011. Participants of the “Walk for Choice” were protesting HR Bill 3 which limits taxpayer funding for Planned … Continue reading
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QUAERITUR: Video in place of sermon
From a reader: Is it permissible to have a video homily, instead of an actual spoken homily by the priest or deacon? Now the message was from the [b]ishop of ____ and was about the annual sharing appeal, but it … Continue reading
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Concerning ashes.
Today is Sexagesimus Sunday. Ash Wednesday is but a week and a half away. “Remember man that thou art dust and unto dust thou shalt return.” I am sure you are making your plans for your Lenten practices. No, really… … Continue reading
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CANADA: 1 year-old Joseph’s life is in danger from courts, hospital
Most of you know the situation of the baby in Canada, Joseph, whom the hospital seems determined to kill. Read about this situation HERE.
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QUAERITUR: Do I have to use ecclesiastical pronunciation of Latin?
From a reader: If I am to pray in Latin, how beholden am I to the regulated ecclesiastical pronunciation? I ask because I have a hobby that involves some pronunciation in classical Latin. Learning two pronunciations of the same language … Continue reading
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QUAERITUR: Can a priest simply refuse to hear a confession?
From a reader: I’ve never cried over Church related matters until last night after I was refused Confession. I’m in grave mortal sin, and I tried to go to confession twice yesterday, but I had no luck. The first parish … Continue reading
Creepy homosexual demonstration at Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral
Really creepy people. It is very creepy to disrupt legitimate worship services. They are cowards, too. You can bet they wouldn’t do this at a mosque. And to think that Rahm Emanuel will soon be mayor there. From LifeSite News: … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: How old can an altar “boy” be?
From a reader: Is there an upper age limit to serve as an altar “boy” at a TLM? I am a 35 year old father who converted at about age 30. I’m encouraging my six year old son to consider … Continue reading
VERY COOL! Out-of-print books scanned and online
With an enthusiastic biretta tip o{]:¬) to His Hermeneuticalness, I share this very cool information for your consideration. Splendid collection of scanned books Don Paco of the Ite ad Thomam blog, has scanned hundreds of volumes for the Ite ad … Continue reading
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WDTPRS Sexagesima Sunday
In the traditional Roman calendar this Sunday is called Sexagesima, Latin for the “Sixtieth” day before Easter. This number is more symbolic than arithmetical. Last week was the first of these pre-Lenten Sundays, Septuagesima or “Seventieth. The pre-Lenten Sundays prepare … Continue reading
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