Numerous allusions appear in the Liturgy of this day to Jerusalem and her people. Let us be filled with sentiments of hope and of joy, for the coming of Jesus is near. Let us prepare the way in our hearts for the Messias, our Lord and Redeemer Jesus Christ.
Today was another busy day. After Divine Liturgy we had brunch at the Waldstein's home, which is on top of one of the nearby mountains - what a spectacular view from their living room windows! Maria had time for only a short nap before we were off again to a party to celebrate the Immaculate Conception and the 60th anniversary of the consecration to Christ of one of the professors here. None other than St. Nicholas (a.k.a. Brother Basil of the Benedictine monastery in Nursia) made a reappearance to present some gifts to the honoree. Needless to say, Maria was delighted, although you can hardly tell so engaged is she in chewing on a gummy bear.
4 comments:
John and Lisa,
I didnt know how to get in touch with you until my Mom sent me this link.
I will be at the Kartause tomorrow!
I hope to see you both while I am there for a few days
Godbless, and see you soon
-Daniel
Daniel S.,
Hmmm... Any further clues as to your identity would certainly faciliate our running into each other while you are here. We're looking forward to seeing you here though.
Pax
Warm greetings in the True Christmas Spirit!
I hope all is well, you seem very knowledgeable. I read through your blogs--very sharp indeed! Do you have a Doctorate in Divinity or Philosophy?
Anyhow, I was wondering if you could give some priceless advice. I am thinking of buying some good old Catholic theology books for some family members and loved ones, and well, I recently received an advertisement for this very interesting book called "Communicatio in Sacris: The Roman Catholic Church against Intercommunion of non-Catholics" by Mr. William J. DeTucci.
I was wondering if you have seen any book review on this book? I could not find anything on the author. It seems the book talks about the Role of Vatican II in the Modern World and how some Traditionalists have resisted many of the Modernistic teachings of Ecumenism, Religious Liberty, and the New Mass, as opposed to the old Latin Tridentine Mass. However, I also recently read Benedict XVI's Motu Proprio ( www.vatican.va), which seems to be give the Liberty of "Open Communion" to so-called Traditional Catholic Groups who dissent from Vatican II, i.e. Marcel Lefebvre's SSPX, Mark Pivarunas' CMRI, Clarence Kelly's SSPV, Br. Michael Dimond's Most Holy Family Monastery, the various Saint Benedict Centers, Jason Spadafore's Raphael Society, Patrick Taylor's Society of the Virgin Mary, and so many other Independent Bishops at Large)--all who promote Intercommunion Latin Mass Ritual, of course! I think the Spirit of Vatican II is really being recognized now by many of the Traditionalists who once followed Bishop Lefebvre in resisting Vatican II Conciliar Reforms, but since the Motu Proprio Latin Mass Ecumenism has been widely promoted and it has been "well received" by many of these same various Traditionalists Sects and also by many Liberal Bi-Ritual Bishops who offer both the Latin Mass and Ecumenical Modern Liturgies.
However, breaking the rule of judging a book by its cover, and only peaking its table of contents, it seems to me this book is an itchy reaction to this Neo-Ecumenism that both Greek and Latin Churches have been involved with. Not sure if you have read the book, or know of some theologian who has written a review? Here is the link to the contents that I browsed:
http://www.lulu.com/content/1431544
and also here:
http://www.vladcatholic.com
I would most greatly appreciate any book review that you or a theologian has done. This book seems to have positive merit in as much it claims to be "a Compendium of Roman Catholic Doctrine on the subject of Intercommunion with non-Catholics. This book produces the overwhelming theological consensus for the Dogmatic Teaching condemning Intercommunion with non-Catholics, putting together a treasury of Sacred Scriptures, Church Fathers, Doctors, Saints, Theologians, and Popes who have written on the matter."
However, I just wanted to verify that before I make my last minute shopping for this Christmas & New Year Season.
May God bless you all!
Kind regards,
Patty
Pat,
After a quick glance at the book you mentioned I can tell you that it would never get my recommendation. It is built on the premise that Catholics who accept Benedict XVI as a real Pope and the Novus Ordo Missae as a valid Mass are heretics and therefore not part of the Church. In other words the author appears to be a radical sedevacantist - a position that is sheer lunacy.
I think the Novus Ordo is a mistake, but it is valid. I disagree with the Pope about plenty of things (the last one more than the current one), but he is still the Pope.
If you believe Christ's promise never to allow the gates of hell prevail against the Church dont' waste your time on sedevacantists.
I'm glad you enjoyed reading through the blog. Peace and blessings to you and your family!
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