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Daily Archives: 28 June 2011
Schism in New Jersey
The Fathers of the Church had a real horror of schism. Schismatics were dissenters who causes disunity. Jerome wrote: Between heresy and schism there is this difference, that heresy perverts dogma, while schism, by rebellion against the bishop, separates from … Read More
Posted in Patristiblogging, The Drill
Tagged Bp. O'Connell, D. Trenton, schism, St. Jerome
27 Comments
27 Comments
Dr. Peters on can. 915 and “catholics” who cause scandal and yet receive Communion
The Canonical Defender, Ed Peters, has comments on can. 915, a very important canon which has in the opinion of many been little observed. Go to Dr. Peters page for his bit about Robert Mugabe’s reception of Communion at the … Read More
Blog Registration Matters & Tips
Blame the registration process and moderation queue on Eve. It’s her fault. Some flaky and some incomplete blog registrations have been coming in. I don’t automatically approve every registration for commenting ability here. In the registration process, I ask people … Read More
Benedictus qui pipiavit in nomine Domini
It isn’t very often that you see a Pope send a tweet. Latin for “tweet” is pipio, -are. A “tweet” is a pipiatio. [wp_youtube]tty87WDBukk[/wp_youtube] And this… [wp_youtube]tC8s44MRGVA[/wp_youtube]
Posted in Brick by Brick, Just Too Cool, Lighter fare
Tagged Benedict XVI, ipad, Twitter, Vatican, youtube
23 Comments
23 Comments
Bp. Cordileone on Gov. Cuomo, NY legislature’s promotion of contrary-to-nature unions
The chairman of the USCCB’s subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage has reacted to the Gov. Cuomo’s and the NY state legislature’s promotion of the legalization of contrary-to-nature unions. This is the USCCB press release: BISHOP CORDILEONE EXPRESSES … Read More
Posted in 1983 CIC can. 915, One Man & One Woman
Tagged Bp. Cordileone, Gov. Cuomo, marriage, New York, same-sex unions, USCCB
14 Comments
14 Comments
Bp. Trautman is now 75 years old.
His Excellency Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman has attained the distinguished age of 75 years. In accordance with the Code of Canon Law, he has submitted his letter of resignation. When his resignation will be accepted is a matter for … Read More
Fr_Andrew on ASK FATHER: Ashes On Very Small Children, Babies? – PRIESTS invited to comment especially: “Sacramentals give grace ex opero operantis, not just to the person who is wearing or using them, but also to…”
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