Union among the faithful is based on care for the marginalized

Posted on August 25, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catechism of Trent, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Council of Trent, Evangelization, John Paul II, Leo XIII, Pastoral, Paul VI, Pius X, Saint Augustine, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Vatican Council I, Vatican Council II.

On the day of the spectacular descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the Apostles were so filled with strength and courage, that Saint Peter went out and converted three thousand people that very day with his preaching. From these conversions we have the first ecclesial testimony: ‘They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life. […] All who believed were together and had all things in common’ (Acts 2: 42–44). Continue Reading

What is the Church for Francis? A divine institution or a philanthropic organization to defend human rights?

Posted on August 9, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Dogma, Ecclesiology, John Paul II, Pius X.

Jesus said: ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you’ (Jn 14:27). This is why the Church has never wished to be considered a philanthropic institution that suits the likes and dislikes of humans of every age, regardless of their moral practices and customs.Continue Reading

Francis on the divine benefits of the internet

Posted on August 5, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Family, John Paul II, Moral, Pius IX, Pius X, Pius XI, Pius XII, Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri, Saint Ambrose, Saint Augustine, Vatican Council II.

There is no doubt that the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris laetitia is principally surprising in the field of matrimonial morality, in its veiled contradiction to the principles always defended by the Church. But readers may find many other worrisome points for reflection within this document; they perhaps appear inoffensive, at first sight, but are very decisive points, in reality.Continue Reading

Is the promotion of Catholic culture fanaticism, or religious fervor?

Posted on August 2, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, desataque5, Evangelization, John Paul II, Pastoral, Pius X, Sacred Scripture, Vatican Council II.

One of Cicero’s famous sayings defines history as a thing ‘which bears witness to the passing of the ages, sheds light upon reality, gives life to recollection and guidance to human existence, and brings tidings of ancient days’ (De Oratore II, 9, 36). And it is precisely the witness of history that shows us how the ancient peoples lived, with their cultures given to idolatry, slavery and even human sacrifice. Continue Reading

Doctrinal and moral principles: contrary to the ‘fragrance’ and ‘freshness’ of the Gospel message?

Posted on July 23, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Moral, Paul VI, Pius X, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint John Chrysostom, Sin, Thomas Aquinas.

Negative precepts play an important role in moral formation. They remind us that we are limited, dependent and sinful beings, made to lovingly obey an absolute Being who created us and governs us according to his most wise designs. Continue Reading

How are public sinners to be treated? Does Francis treat them as Jesus did?

Posted on June 21, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Amoris Laetitia and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catechism of Trent, John Paul II, Moral, Pius X, Pius XI, Sacred Scripture, Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri, Saint Augustine.

On February 27, Francis received the current President of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, accompanied by his concubine Juliana Awada, as well as other politicians from his party, in a brief audience lasting less than thirty minutes. Continue Reading

Francis points toward an enigmatic ‘conversion of the papacy’: a new idea of ecclesiastical government

Posted on June 16, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Catechism of Trent, Code of Canon Law, Ecclesiology, John Paul II, Leo XIII, Papacy, Pius IX, Pius X, Pius XI, Pius XII, Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri, Saint Augustine, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Vatican Council I, Vatican Council II.

Through the centuries, the Church has moved from triumph to triumph, though it continually endures attacks, persecutions and hatred from all quarters, all promoted by one leader: the infernal enemy who has the illusion of one day destroying it. Continue Reading

In the confessional, the priest acts in the place of Jesus Christ

Posted on June 12, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catechism of Trent, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, John Paul II, Moral, Pius X, Sacraments, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Vatican Council II.

The Gospel shows us clearly that Christ chose the twelve Apostles and gave them special powers with regards to the Eucharist, the forgiveness of sins and the administration of the other Sacraments. Continue Reading

Is it honest to switch Christ for interconfessionalism in dialogue?

Posted on June 1, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Ecumenism, Gregory XVI, John Paul II, Pius X, Sacred Scripture.

Over the last three years we have all accompanied Francis’ constant efforts to hold out a hand toward other religions in an attempt to foment ecumenical dialogue with surprising and novel implications.

Division between Catholics and Anglicans – merely a problem of human ambition?

Posted on May 26, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Ecumenism, Pius IX, Pius X, Pius XI, Protestantism, Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri.

Catherine of Aragon – the Spanish princess married to Henry VIII, King of England – after having been repudiated by him, could well have exclaimed: “our division is nothing less than a scandal,” and the Catholic world, upon discovering this monarch’s concubinage with Anne Boleyn could well exclaim: “Your union is nothing less than a scandal!”Continue Reading

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