‘God judges us by loving us’ – Oh, really?

Posted on May 7, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Christology, Congregation for the Clergy, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, John Paul II, Paul VI, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint Irenaeus of Lyon, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Vatican Council II.

“The Cross is the word through which God has responded to evil in the world.” With these words, Francis closed his first Way of the Cross in the Coliseum as Bishop of Rome, during a brief speech that foreshadowed his future preaching centered on pardon and mercy. The Pontiff explained, in an original manner, the meaning of the immolation of the Lamb of God, who had offered his life on the Cross to transmit a word of love, stronger than that of justice.Continue Reading

Jesus had to beg forgiveness of his parents for his ‘escapade’!!!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged desataque5, John Paul II, John XXIII, Sacred Scripture, Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri, Saint Ambrose, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Every priest who loves the Word of God meditates on the Gospel to be proclaimed, and which he will subsequently explain to the faithful. Besides the knowledge gleaned through his personal study, the Holy Spirit normally inspires him with a deeper understanding regarding the happenings in the life of the Redeemer, illuminating him in relation to the message of salvation, read ‘between the lines’.Continue Reading

Grace is something that no one can know and is how much light there is in the soul? Francis’ new theological opinions

Posted on May 2, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catechism of Trent, Council of Trent, John Paul II, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Vatican Council I.

A well known fact in the life of Saint Joan of Arc occurred when she was interrogated by the inquisition. When questioned as to whether or not she was in the state of grace, her answer reflected wisdom, truth and faith: ‘If I am not, may God put me there; if I am, may God keep me so.’Continue Reading

For Francis, who has faith? Those who receive it from the Church or those who build it up by themselves?

Posted on May 1, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, God, Pius X, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint Irenaeus of Lyon, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Theology, Vatican Council I.

People highly attuned to nature easily notice physical and climatic changes by the slightest signs. Apparently minor changes often warn of a dramatic event that may be fast approaching, so it is necessary to identify such signs in order to forestall damages. These perceptions are mainly enjoyed by a handful of weather experts, or persons who live intensely connected with the earth, mountains or sea, who end up acquiring, through experience, a good intuition of what is happening, or about to happen.Continue Reading

God loves the wicked and the blasphemous – but till when? The contrast between the good and the bad thief…

Posted on April 24, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catechism of Trent, Code of Canon Law, God, Pius X, Pius XI, Pius XII, Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri, Saint Augustine, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Thomas Aquinas.

The Gospel of Saint Luke relates that two thieves were crucified with Jesus: one on his right and the other on his left. One of them, repentant, prayed to Jesus: ‘Remember me when you come into your kingdom’ (Lk 23: 42). Continue Reading

The Gospel must be announced with gentleness or with truth?

Posted on April 18, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of Trent, Code of Canon Law, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Evangelization, John Paul II, John XXIII, Leo XIII, Pastoral, Pius X, Pius XII, Sacred Scripture, Saint Irenaeus of Lyon, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

‘He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him takes care to chastise him’ (Prov 13:24).
The natural love that parents have for their children such that they are even willing to sacrifice their lives for the good of their offspring is familiar to all. Due to this love, parents experience much concern when a young person begins to take the wrong path… They must teach them, reprehend and warn them, and when necessary, resort to a more severe measure: punishment.Continue Reading

Mercy, the compass and the weathervane….the Vatican Council II and hermeneutics and the torn down walls of the Church

Posted on April 9, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Dogma, Gregory XVI, John Paul II, Pius X, Pius XII, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint Irenaeus of Lyon, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Vatican Council II.

To say that someone is ‘as changeable as a weathervane’ is a way to describe a person who constantly modifies his opinion or attitude according to the trend of the moment, just like a weathervane at the whims of the wind.Continue Reading

Francis and the ‘Bread of Life’ discourse. Grave omissions and novel interpretations

Posted on April 2, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Council of Trent, Exegesis, John Paul II, John XXIII, Paul VI, Pius X, Pius XII, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Vatican Council II.

Last August, Francis commented on the famous ‘Bread of Life’ discourse narrated in the sixth chapter of the Gospel of Saint John.Continue Reading

A re-reading of the Gospels: was it only mercy that moved Christ?

Posted on March 30, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Christology, Code of Canon Law, Dogma, John Paul II, Leo XIII, Paul VI, Pius IX, Pius X, Pius XI, Sacred Scripture, Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri, Saint Augustine, Saint Cyprian of Carthage, Saint Irenaeus of Lyon, Saint John Chrysostom, Saint Thomas Aquinas.

It is very pleasing, and above all, we feel love and admiration when, on going through the pages of the Gospel, we observe how Jesus ‘went about doing good’ (Acts 10: 38) – He cured all, pardoned sins, multiplied loaves, resurrected the dead, blessed children, etc. But, there is a truth that is often forgotten in our days, and even ends up being despised by those who would prefer to tear away the memory of it from their consciences: in the inseparable unity of merciful Jesus, there also exists justice, severity and integrity that does not tolerate the abominations or the errors of those who obstinately persist in sin. Both are the same Jesus…in both ways, Jesus is good, rather He is Goodness itself!Continue Reading

Islam promotes peace? By systematically violating the natural and divine laws?

Posted on February 8, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ecumenism, Islam, John Paul II, John XXIII, Pius IX, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Vatican Council II.

In the previous parts of our study, we have clearly observed that peace is a work of justice and a fruit of charity. It results from the practice of what is good, which is taught by the natural and divine law and accomplished with the help of grace. We now arrive at the point where we might ask – especially considering the declarations of Francis that we are analyzing: Is peace possible in Islam without the concept of an objective good or the natural law and above all without the indispensable aid of supernatural grace?Continue Reading

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