Ratzinger on the liturgies held at the start and conclusion of the 1st session of Vatican II.
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Ratzinger on the liturgies held at the start and conclusion of the 1st session of Vatican II.
Read moreHomiletic reflections on Advent from a probing and thoughtful theologian: Joseph Ratzinger.
Read moreThe people of El Salvador have already declared their saint; he has never been “blocked” on the streets of San Salvador and in the deepest precincts of the heart were the true sainthood resides.
Read moreMany people are under the impression that the absolution by the priest actually absolves them from their sins.
Read moreMy own impression of the purpose of [the increasinlgy speculative, abstract] development in his work was that it served to support the practical, clerical, highly conservative ecclesiology he promoted in his writings, lectures, and not least through his formative influence on an inner circle of students he nurtured in 1970s Paris, including (the later cardinals) Lustiger (Paris) and Shoenborn (Vienna) … .
Read moreHas the SSPX left the building?
Read moreArchbishop Piero Marini spoke to the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions in Erie, PA this past week.
Read more“If Bergoglio were a pupil of professor Ratzinger, … he would see his lines marked with the red pen.”
Read moreMost of all, Pope Francis wants a Church that is close to the people, is compassionate to sinners, and is merciful to those who live in imperfect situations.
Read more“What is worrying, though, is the risk of the ideologization of the Vetus Ordo [old Mass], its exploitation.” – Pope Francis
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