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

The true gravity of Judas’ sin – and Francis’ interpretation of it

Posted on July 11, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Exegesis, John Paul II, Leo XIII, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint Irenaeus of Lyon, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Francis once again shows his preferences, calling Jesus’ traitor a “poor, penitent man”.

He who perpetrated the most heinous crime of all history is now the object of the Supreme Pontiff’s compassion… Would the saying “Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are” fittingly apply to this case?Continue Reading

Francis wants to make us to believe that Catholics and the Orthodox are united by the same Tradition and mission. Will he manage?

Posted on July 8, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Code of Canon Law, Ecumenism, John Paul II, Orthodox Church, Pius XI, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Vatican Council II.

On February 12, all eyes turned toward Cuba on the occasion of Francis’ encounter with Kirill, the Greco-Schismatic Patriarch of Moscow, following a centuries-long rupture of relations. Unfortunately, to the perplexity – or indignation – of Catholics, this encounter did not signify any progress toward the conversion of those belonging to the auto-denominated ‘Orthodox’ church…but rather the contrary. They were encouraged to announce the Gospel without the necessity of returning to the Church…they were called brothers in the faith…without a rejection of the heresies they profess!Continue Reading

Francis, his much-touted mercy, and the plan to extend it to Judaism and Islam

Posted on July 6, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of Trent, Ecumenism, John Paul II, Paul VI, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

When reading the Holy Scriptures, people with limited vision could conclude that, in the Old Testament, God was strictly justice: He seems to be an almighty God who made Sinai quake (Ex 19:18), who opened the earth to swallow up the rebels (Num 16: 1–35), a God of vengeance (Ps 94:1) who struck Uzzah dead for having touched the Ark of the Covenant to steady it (2Sam 6: 1–9).Continue Reading

Are vast evangelization projects for defeated generals?

Posted on July 3, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Evangelization, Pastoral, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Vatican Council II.

There is a brief observation we would like to make to Francis. It can be noted in his prolific pronouncements that he often mentions the Church as if it were merely a socio-economic organization, rather than a divine institution. There is almost no situation or aspect of the Church that he has spared criticism. Continue Reading

From vague affirmations to formal exegetic absurdities: for Francis, Jesus was stained by sin

Posted on June 18, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of saint Pius X, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catechism of Trent, Christology, John Paul II, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

The Pope’s mission to teach the truth is inherent to his position as guide of the Church. All of the baptized turn to him for words of eternal life, which, we know God has willed, should come to us through Christ’s Vicar.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

The reform of the Church that Francis wishes: is the truth of the faith taken into account?

Posted on June 10, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XV, Benedict XVI, John Paul II, Paul VI, Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri, Saint Irenaeus of Lyon, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Let’s imagine a ship from the era of the explorers, manned by valiant souls, setting off on a noble mission – to bring the treasure of the faith and civilization to distant, inhospitable lands. Their endeavors would not only win them earthly glory but, above all, a heavenly reward for having opened wide the doors of Redemption to numerous souls.Continue Reading

To follow the Church’s moral teaching is to be pharisaical?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Catechism of the Catholic Church, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Ecclesiology, John Paul II, Moral, Pius XII, Sacred Scripture, Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

In this earthly life, everything is subject to time and passes away. All created things of the mineral, vegetable and animal kingdom, inevitably come to an end. Continue Reading

Saint Thomas Aquinas