Humbling oneself before others: when, how and to what does this teaching of Christ relate?

Posted on October 26, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XV, Benedict XVI, Catechism of Trent, Dogma, Ecclesiology, Humble, John Paul II, John XXIII, Leo XIII, Pius IX, Pius X, Pius XI, Pius XII, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Teresa of Jesus, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Perusing the pages of human history, and comparing ages long past, peoples distant from one another, and the most different cultures, we notice one common denominator: the presence of egoism, power struggles, greed and all the other vices related to pride. It is not surprising, since our first parents, Adam and Eve, fell into the trap of the evil one, thinking that by their disobedience they would become ‘like gods’ (cf Gen 3:5).Continue Reading

Francis and the desire of a horizontal Church

Posted on October 15, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Boniface I, Catechism of saint Pius X, Clement VI, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Dogma, Ecclesiology, John Paul II, John XXIII, Leo XIII, Pius VI, Pius X, Pius XII, Saint Leo the Great, Vatican Council I, Vatican Council II.

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 the adversities that the Church was passing through in their days. Continue Reading

Those who live publicly and impenitently in sin cannot watch over the faith of anyone

Posted on October 4, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catechism of Trent, Code of Canon Law, Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Council of Trent, Gregory XVI, International Theological Commission, John Paul II, Leo XIII, Moral, Pius IX, Pius VII, Pius XI, Pius XII, Sacraments, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Stephen III, Vatican Council II.

Ever since the beginning, God established matrimony as an indissoluble alliance and granted it a blessing that was “not forfeited by original sin, nor washed away by the flood.” In elevating matrimony to the dignity of a sacrament, Jesus Christ not only made this union more indissoluble and holy, but also willed that it reflect His own fidelity to the Church.Continue Reading

Pray the Rosary? But not too much… Francis and the counting of beads…

Posted on October 2, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XV, Benedict XVI, John Paul II, Paul VI, Piety, Pius IX, Pius XII, Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri, Saint Ambrose, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint John of the Cross.

What joy for a mother to receive a flower form her little child! Her joy would surely be greater if her little one did not just offer her one rose, but a beautiful bouquet. What joy would be hers if, on a very special day all her children were to decorate the house with more than 175 thousand flowers?Continue Reading

Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are (II)?

Posted on September 24, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Communism, Popular Movements and tagged Benedict XV, Benedict XVI, Communism, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, John Paul II, John XXIII, Leo XIII, Paul VI, Pius X, Pius XI, Pius XII, Popular Movements, Social Doctrine of the Church.

As everyone knows, the famous saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” insinuates an adaptation to the customs and culture of the places we visit, in order to feel more at ease and be more easily accepted by the inhabitants. This norm is applied, obviously, to those practices that don’t offend good morals, for it’s also true that as good Catholics we should never frequent places where this could occur. Even more, in places where our faith might be put at risk.Continue Reading

Youth – a time for revolution or for heroism in faith?

Posted on September 20, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, John Paul II, Pastoral, Pius IX, Pius X, Pius XI, Pius XII, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Vatican Council II.

Throughout the ages, stories of heroes – whether true or legendary – have thrilled the hearts of the young. As a result of the disinterested courage and idealism characteristic of their age-group, adolescents dream of great undertakings. To such hearts, burning with desire for heroism, the Church has always presented models that would stimulate true valor, perfect audacity, and authentic generosity – in a word, sanctity. Who is not touched by the courageous lives of young people such as Saint Agnes, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, and Saint Maria Goretti?Continue Reading

God is always a surprise, so you never know where and how you will find him

Posted on September 16, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Catechism of the Catholic Church, John Paul II, Moral, Piety, Pius X, Pius XII, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint Irenaeus of Lyon, Vatican Council II.

All Christians know, especially in moments of doubt and affliction, where and how to find God and obtain relief for their souls. Prayer, whether mental or vocal, is where we have the certainty of finding God, as he himself has promised us: ‘where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them’(Mt 18:17).Continue Reading

Francis: what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul?

Posted on September 14, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XV, Benedict XVI, Congregation of Bishops, Evangelization, Gregory XVI, John Paul II, Leo XIII, Pastoral, Pius IX, Pius XII, profit, Pseudo Chrysostom, Sacred Scripture, Saint Cyprian of Carthage, Saint Francis de Sales, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Vatican Council II.

‘Charity begins at home’. This popular expression clearly transmits the attitude that an apostle of the Gospel should have. In fact, no one can give to others what he himself doesn’t possess. Continue Reading

Divine Law and human inversion

Posted on September 12, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Clement I of Rome, Clement VI, Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Council of Trent, Dogma, John Paul II, John XXII, John XXIII, Leo the Great, Papacy, Pius X, Pius XI, Pius XII, Sacred Scripture, Saint Bernard, Vatican Council II.

‘You water the hills from your lofty abode; the earth is sated with the fruit of your works’ (Psalm 103:13). This simple material reality presented by the sacred text – of rain that irrigates the mountains, giving rise to springs and streams that in turn water the Earth – was chosen by the Angelic Doctor for his inaugural lecture at the University of Paris. Continue Reading

Does the legislation of the Church constitute a dictatorial regime?

Posted on September 10, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, John Paul II, Law, Moral, Pius IX, Pius X, Pius XI, Pius XII, Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint John Chrysostom.

When the Queen of Sheba heard of the great wisdom of Solomon, she allowed no obstacle to impede her undertaking the difficult journey to meet this great monarch, despite the fact that protracted expeditions at the time were perilous adventures. She made all these efforts just to encounter an earthly king, and to observe his wisdom. Impressed with all she had seen and heard in Jerusalem, and after presenting the richest of gifts to the king of Israel, she returned to her country, filled with admiration (cf. 2Chron 9:1-12).Continue Reading

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