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Monthly Archives: April 2016
Happy Birthday Universe!
From History… On this day in 4977 B.C., the universe is created, according to German mathematician and astronomer Johannes Kepler, considered a founder of modern science. Kepler is best known for his theories explaining the motion of planets. Kepler was … Read More
PODCAzT 145: Athanasius Schneider on ‘Amoria laetitia’
In this PODCAzT I read for you the open letter by Bishop Athanasius Schneider, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of St Mary in Astana, Kazakhstan. It seems that it was originally released in Italian, but it was subsequently translated into … Read More
My View For Awhile: Chinese Food Edition
On the way to my ride home. Delta is being it’s usual pokey self, so there was more time for supper. It was time for Chinese food in Queens. Dan dan noodles. Xiao Long Bao… the stuff of dreams. … Read More
Bp. Schneider: Communion for divorced and remarried – the ‘homoousios’ of our days
Voice of the Family has an approved English translation of Bp. Athanasius Schneider’s comments on Amoris Laetitia. HERE It is important that everyone read this, agree or not. He adds an important perspective. I have already quoted from one part in … Read More
Nigerian Bishop speaks about Boko Haram
If there is one thing that John Allen (now of Crux 2.0) knows well, it’s the issue of persecuted Christians across the globe. At Crux, Allen has an interview with a Nigerian bishop, His Excellency Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto. His … Read More
For Francis, the Church’s doctrine is subordinated to the primary value of mercy
If you, like I do, suffer from Amoris defetiscenia, you might be clicking past pieces you see about the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation. I confess that I have to fight the temptation to tune out and just ignore the document and its coverage. Alas, … Read More
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Tagged Amoris Laetitia, mercy, Monica Migliorino Miller, Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation
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NYC EXILE – DAY 5: Lions and Hot Dogs and Mass!
Today is the Feast of St Mark. What else does one do but go to the Met to hunt for images of St Mark? These guys were back! I’m in a bit of a hurry so forgive me if I … Read More
ASK FATHER: Dressing for weekday Masses
From a reader… For Sundays and holy days, I always wear suit and tie (Sunday best!). One priest made a rule that all the guys at church had to wear a tie, so I followed. Aside from dressing immodestly, does it matter what … Read More
“Dare to do as much as you are able.” Wherein Fr. Z rants.
“Quantum potes, tantum aude” is what we sing in the Angelic Doctor’s wonderful Corpus Christi sequence. “Dare to do as much as you are able.” Were this prudently applied to sacred worship in all our churches and chapels, and we … Read More
“All members of the Church… have the duty to ask for an authentic interpretation.”
At the Italian site Corrispondenza romana we find a longish reaction to Amoris laetitia from His Excellency Most Reverend Athanasius Schneider. The text is in Italian, but eventually it will be translated in full (but not by me and not today). Here … Read More
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