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

Amoris Laetitia… Does Francis have affinity with the Jovinian heresy?

Posted on August 7, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XV, Benedict XVI, Council of Trent, John Paul II, Paul VI, Religious Life, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Saint Cyprian of Carthage, St. Jerome, Vatican Council II.

In a previous study, we analyzed a reference that Francis presented in number 159 of Amoris Laetitia. Taken from a catechesis of Pope John Paul II, July 14, 1982, this reference was truncated in its essential theological dimension. Consequently, having silenced what Pope John Paul II had affirmed in recalling that virginity and celibacy are based on an option for the sake of the “kingdom of Heaven” (Mt 19:12), Francis prompts a one-sided interpretation.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

Keep the doctrinal unity… but practically deny it in interpretations and consequences

Posted on July 27, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Dogma, Ecclesiology, Gregory XVI, John Paul II, Leo XIII, Sacred Scripture, Vatican Council II.

In the first paragraphs of Amoris Laetitia we encounter an affirmation that sets the entire gist of what Francis wishes to convey in this document: it is time to develop ‘various ways of interpreting some aspects of that teaching’ to ‘seek solutions better suited to its culture’ in family ministry.Continue Reading

The discouraging conclusion of Amoris laetitia: No family drops down from heaven, so don’t demand perfection of interpersonal relationships

Posted on July 25, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of Trent, Family, John Paul II, Leo XIII, Moral, Pius XII, Sacred Scripture, Saint Augustine, Vatican Council II.

All of us remember the experiences of so many of our national soldiers who went through arduous, exhausting and seemingly interminable combats. How many of them saw numerous companions fall, and they themselves were uncertain of their own survival…but the desire to defeat the enemy, to save their country, and to fight on like heroes encouraged them to continue without desisting, and even to give their lives if necessary. How many nations have the glory of numbering among their sons men of this valor; men who are more concerned with fulfilling their duty than enjoying a life of betrayal and egoism.Continue Reading

The Church’s rules on matrimony are ‘overly rigid’? Or are they decreed by Christ in His mercy?

Posted on July 12, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Family, John Paul II, Moral, Sacred Scripture, Vatican Council II.

“God created man in his image; in the divine image he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them, saying: ‘Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it’. […] That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh” (Gn 1:27–28; 2:24). 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

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

The Church has defects???

Posted on July 1, 2016 by EN - Denzinger Bergoglio in Uncategorized and tagged Dogma, Ecclesiology, Gregory XVI, John Paul II, Paul VI, Vatican Council II.

“Do we love the Church as we love our mothers, also taking into account her defects?” This question proffered by Francis, reveals the high concept he has of the institution he governs. The defects of the Church? What is he referring to? Didn’t Saint Paul proclaim her to be “without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish” (Eph 5:27)? Continue Reading

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