Can Dignitatis Humanae Withstand Scrutiny? – Part 2

The very basis for the “updated” brand of religious liberty conceived of by John Courtney Murray and adopted at Vatican II first and foremost requires the substantial removal of God from society, from its moral standards and from its governance; i.e., it rejects the Social Kingship of Jesus Christ.

Can Dignitatis Humanae Withstand Scrutiny? – Part 1

Once censured in the 1950s by the Holy Office (as the “Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith” was known at the time) for his controversial writings on the subject of Church-State relations, the late American-born theologian, Fr. John Courtney Murray, S.J., is widely credited with being the primary author of the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration on Religious Liberty, Dignitatis Humanae.

Missing the Missal’s Mass of Potential

If we’re honest, we must admit that in spite of all the Roman Missal workshops, bulletin inserts and homilies over the last year, the official implementation milestone is really just a small first step in preparing the way for the Roman Missal, that it might be the impetus for renewal it has the potential to be.

A Weapon of Mass Instruction – Part 5

We conclude our reflection on the mysteries of the rosary with an examination of The Luminous Mysteries.

A Weapon of Mass Instruction – Part 4

Our participation in the sacred liturgy is truly nothing less than participation in the very life of Christ – the living Christ who is mystically present and active among us in the holy sacrifice of the Mass in no less substantial way than when He walked this earth with the Apostles.

Santorum: Not A Showman, Just the Right Man

Rick Santorum is the only candidate in the race who consistently and without trepidation addresses the great moral issues we are facing and their relationship with everything else that threatens our way of life – be it abortion or marriage, healthcare or jobs, national security or energy.

Stop Intolerance — To the Truth

I recognize how important it is for Catholics and Jews to join forces in combatting anti-Semitism, but I also know that apart from wielding the weapon of truth – yes, even when it’s inconvenient and difficult to face — we stand precious little chance of prevailing.

A Weapon of Mass Instruction – Part 3

When we assist at Holy Mass, we are invited to enter through, with and in Christ into our own Garden of Gethsemane to place our burdens, cares and concerns before our heavenly Father.

A Weapon of Mass Instruction – Part 2

Our every effort to participate in Holy Mass takes on greater efficacy when we humbly seek the assistance of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

A Weapon of Mass Instruction – Part 1

Contemplating and emulating the mysteries of the most holy rosary can reestablish order in our lives and in our worship, giving renewed meaning to our vocation as members of Christ’s Body by helping us to remain aware that our calling is not of this earth; rather, it is to serve one another in such way as to “magnify the Lord and to rejoice in God our Savior,” because apart from this – in spite of our greatest efforts to promote a just society – in truth, we can do nothing.

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