Tag Archives: Second Vatican Council

Pope Francis slaps down those who resist the Holy Spirit

Posted on 16 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Pope Francis has been saying Mass semi-publicly in the chapel of the Casa S. Marta, where he has been living.  He has been giving a “fervorino” at Mass, that is, a brief, usually off the cuff, sermon.  So far, there … Continue reading →

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Tough talk about the Second Vatican Council – not pretty

Posted on 9 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Sandro Magister has an intriguing piece today about the Second Vatican Council and the possibility of reconciliation of the SSPX.
It might upset some people.
I think that some parts make sense.
A few bits from the larger piece…
The Impossible “Road Map” of … Continue reading →

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John XXIII 50 years ago: St. Joseph added to the Roman Canon

Posted on 13 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

“Something will be done for St. Joseph.”
Thus, John XXIII.
Did you know that a title for St. Joseph is “Terror of Demons”?
I’ve been rereading The Rhine Flows Into The Tiber, about the inner workings of the Second Vatican Council.   Just … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI on Year of Faith: “a pilgrimage in the deserts of today’s world, taking with us only what is necessary”

Posted on 11 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

“Reference to the documents saves us from extremes of anachronistic nostalgia and running too far ahead, and allows what is new to be welcomed in a context of continuity.”

Thus, Benedict XVI during his homily for the Opening of the Year of … Continue reading →

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The future and our choices

Posted on 1 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I posted this before (HERE) but it is worth a review:

I continue to marvel that this from Catholic News Service.

Technorati Tags: Fr. Kramer, FSSP, Second Vatican Council, young people

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Hans Küng won’t celebrate 50th of Vatican II, prefers “funeral service”

Posted on 18 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From The Bitter Pill:

Küng misses Vatican II celebration
17 May 2012
Theologian Hans Küng [but not a Catholic  theologian... heh...] has turned down an invitation to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council at the German Katholikentag at Mannheim, held … Continue reading →

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When some event is important, you keep careful records of it. Right? And if it is really important?

Posted on 6 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Keeping a good archive is important, especially in the long run.  The more important the event or records, the more urgent the need for a good archive… and archivist.
Scripta manent, after all.
Some people think that the Second Vatican Council was … Continue reading →

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Was a Council necessary? Explain in 200 words or less.

Posted on 13 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Fr. Bede Rowe of A Chaplain Abroad has an amusing post about the observance of the anniversary of the Second Vatican Council.
He begins:

There was a world wide consultation of Bishops before the initial preparation of the Council began.
I think of it … Continue reading →

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SSPX German Superior Fr. Schmidberger on Benedict XVI in Germany: Coincidence?

Posted on 25 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

During an interview the SSPX Superior for Germany, Fr. Franz Schmidberger, made and interesting comment about the Holy Father’s visit in Germany.    Original German.
He gave an opinion about the style of the Papal Masses.
The following is from the translation provided … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Was the Holy Spirit’s guidance at Vatican II infallible?

Posted on 30 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Was Vatican II an ecumenical council with infallible guidance by the Holy Spirit, or a pastoral council which is not infallible?
The Holy Spirit’s guidance is never anything but infallible.  Can the Holy Spirit make a mistake?
However, a lot … Continue reading →

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