When taking a look at Ecclesiastical writings of diverse eras, our attention is called by the frequent affirmations of Pontiffs, Bishops and holy men lamenting…
72 – I decided that the first thing to do was to appoint a group of eight cardinals to be my advisors. This is the beginning of a Church whose organization is not only vertical but also horizontal was last modified: October 21st, 2017 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio
‘What has been, that will be; what has been done, that will be done. Nothing is new under the sun’ (Eccles 1:9). Those who lived…
73 – Many grave sins were committed against the native peoples of America in the name of God. I humbly ask forgiveness, not only for the offenses of the Church herself, but also for crimes committed against the native peoples during the so-called conquest of America. was last modified: November 1st, 2017 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio
It’s no novelty that the texts of Vatican Council II have often been manipulated with diverse intentions; consequently, it’s necessary to read them within their…
63 – We must listen to the debates of our time and perceive the ‘fragrance’ of the men of this age; listen to the people until breathing in the will to which God calls us. was last modified: November 26th, 2017 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio
Immutable and eternal in his divine nature, Jesus Christ himself affirmed that his mission here on earth had as its objective not the abolition of…
57 – The Council of Jerusalem: Those on opposing sides and sowing discord entered into dialogue and reached an agreement. This formula is the work of the Holy Spirit who creates harmony among all was last modified: November 10th, 2017 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio
The veneration of the faithful toward the Holy Father has been a constant trace of Catholicism. This is understandable, considering his dignity as Vicar of…
38 – Being Pope doesn’t mean being the most important in the Church; we are all equal. I am somewhat unaware. was last modified: October 22nd, 2017 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio
“About Jesus Christ and the Church, I simply know they’re just one thing, and we shouldn’t complicate the matter,” replied Saint Joan of Arc during…
34 – The Church has the Sinful Habit of Focusing too much on Itself and being Self-Referential was last modified: October 22nd, 2017 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio
Narcissists… without further ado, that is how Francis has labeled several of the former “Heads of the Church” and members of the Roman Curia. We…
39 – The court is the plague of the Papacy. The Church is or should go back to being a community of God’s people was last modified: October 22nd, 2017 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio