Two thousand years of Redemption…set aside!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Congregation for the Clergy, Dogma, Ecumenism, God, John Paul II, Sacred Scripture, Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Synod of Rome.

“O Lord God Almighty, the Father of your beloved and blessed Son Jesus Christ, by whom we have received the knowledge of You, the God of angels and powers, and of every creature, and of the whole race of the righteous who live before you, I give You thanks that You have counted me, worthy of this day and this hour, that I should have a part in the number of Your martyrs, in the cup of your Christ, to the resurrection of eternal life, both of soul and body, through the incorruption [imparted] by the Holy Ghost. Among whom may I be accepted this day before You as a fat and acceptable sacrifice, according as You, the ever-truthful God, have foreordained, have revealed beforehand to me, and now have fulfilled. Wherefore also I praise You for all things, I bless You, I glorify You, along with the everlasting and heavenly Jesus Christ, Your beloved Son, with whom, to You, and the Holy Ghost, be glory both now and to all coming ages. Amen.Continue Reading

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

The divorced who ‘remarry’ enjoy God’s friendship?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Divorced - Second Union and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of saint Pius X, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catechism of Trent, Council of Trent, Divorced - Second Union, Family, Moral, Pius IX, Pius X, Pius XI, remarry, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine.

Who hasn’t passed through the sad situation of assisting a beloved one in their last moments? When finally he or she passes away, we continue to suffer as we contemplate their body, inert, but still loved….But, death is cruel – for it’s not satisfied to just take away life…if we don’t bury the body, a dangerous decay occurs, putting the health of the others at risk. Continue Reading

Can the matrimonial bond be ruptured? Isn’t marriage indissoluble? An essential addition…

Posted on October 12, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catechism of Trent, Clement XIII, Code of Canon Law, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Family, International Theological Commission, John Paul II, Moral, Pius IX, Pius XI, Sacred Scripture.

When we priests prepare young couples for marriage, we know that one of the most important points that is to be made clear is regarding the indissolubility of the marriage bond, which is sealed when they contract matrimony. Continue Reading

Catechesis: A privileged path for the actuation of the Holy Spirit, or a method comparable to Yoga or Zen?

Posted on October 6, 2015 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged CELAM, Code of Canon Law, Congregation for the Clergy, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, John Paul II, Leo XIII, Pastoral, Pius X, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Synod of Bishops, Vatican Council II, XLVIII International Eucharistic Congress.

In the Acts of the Apostles, we find the intriguing story of an Ethiopian, minister of the Queen of Candace, who had travelled to Jerusalem to adore the true God. However, this high functionary of the court returned to his country full of uncertainties with respect to the Scriptures, which he meditated on without grasping their true meaning. 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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