Tag: Pope John Paul II
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Archbishop Romero’s Winding Path to Sainthood
The 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.
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Reviewing Louis Bouyer Ten Years Later
My 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)…
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The Vatican Has Released the Program for the Canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II
On Sunday, April 27th, Popes John XXIII and John Paul II will be canonized, and the Vatican has just posted the program for the grand event. There’s lots to chew on here for those of a liturgical bent . . .
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Piero Marini on Vatican II at FDLC
Archbishop Piero Marini spoke to the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions in Erie, PA this past week.
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Viewpoint: Papal Styles
Most 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.
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Bishop Sample’s Pastoral Letter on Sacred Music in Divine Worship
The reinterpretation of Vatican II continues apace.
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Who began the undoing of Vatican II? Was it already Pope Paul VI??
“Oppose ecclesiastical power, but look with mercy on the custodians of this power. Try daily in your communities to build this Church-for-others of Vatican II. We sow, the Gospel also says, in tears; others, in their day, shall reap in joy. But let us not lament our fate. It is very laborious, difficult, but still…
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Cardinal Winning: The Shepherd Who Refused to Become a Sheep
Mike Fallon of Scotland has written extensively on the new missal. This is his latest article.
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Vatican slams new Pope John Paul II sculpture
Not everyone likes the new sculpture of Pope John Paul II in Rome.