Edit: The closings are continuing. Rorate Caeli just reported about the closing of the Monastery of St. Bernard in Switzerland.
(Friesach) The Dominican Order is giving its oldest lasting Cloister in the German speaking area. The Dominican Cloister of Friesach in Kaertnen will be sold, as the Order Provincial told the Austrian newspaper Kleine Zeitung. Negotiations with the city of Friesach are already in process. The city administration is considering the use of the Cloister facility as a senior home or a youth center. A sale is not in question due to reasons of cost. For the Nicholas Church, the Diocese of Gurk-Klagenfurt has expressed interest, as the General Vicar Engelbert Guggenberger has stated.
A transfer of the Cloister property has been under discussion within the Order for years. Already in 2006 the Provincial headquarters has reached a conclusion. Today there are still two friars living in the Cloister. The superlatives do not appear to have stopped the order. Cloister Freisach is the oldest settlement of the Dominican Order in the German speaking area, as the Cloister church of St. Nicholas built in 1251 is the longest in use in Kaernten.
Already in the year 1217, only two years after the founding of the Order in France had still not taken place, but at the same time had come from the recently freed from heretical Albiginsians in Toulouse came the first Dominicans to Friesach, with which formed the seed of the new community in the German speaking lands during the lifetime of St. Dominic Guzman himself (+1221). At its highest point there were 100 brothers in the Cloister. Then the Cloister went into decline, and there were times of spiritual deforestation of the Enlightenment. They escaped the reforms of Emperor Joseph II. Through that time the Cloister lived through the French Revolutionary Spirit at the beginning of the 19th century in its decline. In 1858 because of a lack of growth it had to be sold to Dominican Sisters of the Tirolean city of Lienz. Through the recovery of the Order the Dominicans through the initiative of the Apostolic Nuncio Andreas Cardinal Fruhwirth, himself a Dominican, moved back to the Cloister in order to live again. 112 years later there is a second closing facing them.
Link to Katholisches...
Text: Giuseppe Nardi
Bild: Dominikaner.org
Friday, November 30, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
"Silent Heroes" -- Museum for the Crimes and Victims of Communism in Bratislava
(Bratislava) In Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, in what was once the old Pressburg, the Museum of the Crimes and Victims of Communism was opened. It follows in important part of the "puzzle of remembrance", which several cities of the former East Bloc include.
The museum project can be approached as Slovakia deals with its recent past. The old Communist cadres and their late adepts are still active also after 23 years since the end of their power. The museum project was publicly proposed by Silent Heroes an organization of former political prisoners and in 2010 by a forum of Christian societies. The project was supported by the Slovakian Minister Iveta Radicova. The Christian Democrat stood for parliamentary elections in March of 2012. She wanted the museum to be built even by the government, in order to lend it a formal and visible status. In the election, the center-left parties won and the museum had to stand on its own feet without government funding.
Christians Keep Alive the Memory of the Real Crimes of Socialism
On 16 November, the symbolic date which is reminiscent for the Slovaks of the non-violent "revolution" of 1989, marked the "temporary" opening of the museum. The official opening is planned for March 2013. The premises for the museum were provided by the University of Health and Work, whose Rector Vladimir Krčméry, a nephew of Silvester Krčméry, was one of the leading figures of the underground church during the Communist dictatorship where work could only be done under the most difficult conditions in secret, in "silence".
Rector Krčméry presented the museum which supports the vast attic of the building is available, which formerly housed the nursing school where the Blessed Sister Zdenka Scheling had been trained. Schelingová was entered into the long line of those who fell victim to Communism.
"We will endeavor to get a bigger space, but until then we will make the best possible use of the space available to us," said museum director Frantisek Neupauer, who is also chairman of the Association Silent Heroes. Neupauer was already an employee of the Slovak Institute of National Remembrance. Neupauer is constantly on tour for his museum collection. At the end of an interview the journalist of Czech Radio even gets out his wallet and gives Neupauer a donation.
The Museum is Concerned with the Communist Coup of 1948 to the End of the East Bloc of 1989
In the museum the period is represented by the communist coup in 1948 until the collapse of the communist dictatorship in 1989. It focuses on the personal stories of many "Silent Heroes" who served the resistance to the dictatorship. It looks way through the city leading to the sites of oppression. In the archive of the Association Silent Heroes the cases of 70,000 "silent" victims are documented, whose names are hardly known today, "but which were characterized by their human greatness because of their sense of justice and the totalitarian regime they resisted. Each of them has helped that we have returned to democracy," said Neupauer. The medium-term goal of the museum is to document and totalitarian regimes outside Europe such as Cambodia.
In showcases, original pieces are seen, which were made by political prisoners in detention. For example, a puppet of the Good Soldier Svejk was made by prisoners in the uranium mines in northern Bohemia from wood chips and bread. The Federation of Former Political Prisoners, whose chairman Anton Srholec support the museum project with great commitment represents, more objects.
New Left-wing Government won't give a cent for Museums, because there are "already quite a lot" of Museums
There is quite a different sound coming from the new left-wing government. Culture Minister Marek Maďarič, a former Communist, which occurs today in the Communist successor SMER stated already that the new government will notgive the museum "a penny" because in Slovakia "already are a lot of museums."
The memory of the Communist dictatorship and its perpetrators is not wanted by the new government. The attempt to cover up the suffering of decades, oppose the club Silent Heroes and the federal government of former political prisoners. They have left the Catholic tradition, where memory is more important than an abstract desire to be "emancipated" constantly from something. Each according to the requirements of his own past, where emancipation will be mere forgetfulness and coverup.
Text: Giuseppe Nardi
Bild: muzeumkomunizmu.sk
Link to katholisches...
The museum project can be approached as Slovakia deals with its recent past. The old Communist cadres and their late adepts are still active also after 23 years since the end of their power. The museum project was publicly proposed by Silent Heroes an organization of former political prisoners and in 2010 by a forum of Christian societies. The project was supported by the Slovakian Minister Iveta Radicova. The Christian Democrat stood for parliamentary elections in March of 2012. She wanted the museum to be built even by the government, in order to lend it a formal and visible status. In the election, the center-left parties won and the museum had to stand on its own feet without government funding.
Christians Keep Alive the Memory of the Real Crimes of Socialism
On 16 November, the symbolic date which is reminiscent for the Slovaks of the non-violent "revolution" of 1989, marked the "temporary" opening of the museum. The official opening is planned for March 2013. The premises for the museum were provided by the University of Health and Work, whose Rector Vladimir Krčméry, a nephew of Silvester Krčméry, was one of the leading figures of the underground church during the Communist dictatorship where work could only be done under the most difficult conditions in secret, in "silence".
Rector Krčméry presented the museum which supports the vast attic of the building is available, which formerly housed the nursing school where the Blessed Sister Zdenka Scheling had been trained. Schelingová was entered into the long line of those who fell victim to Communism.
"We will endeavor to get a bigger space, but until then we will make the best possible use of the space available to us," said museum director Frantisek Neupauer, who is also chairman of the Association Silent Heroes. Neupauer was already an employee of the Slovak Institute of National Remembrance. Neupauer is constantly on tour for his museum collection. At the end of an interview the journalist of Czech Radio even gets out his wallet and gives Neupauer a donation.
The Museum is Concerned with the Communist Coup of 1948 to the End of the East Bloc of 1989
In the museum the period is represented by the communist coup in 1948 until the collapse of the communist dictatorship in 1989. It focuses on the personal stories of many "Silent Heroes" who served the resistance to the dictatorship. It looks way through the city leading to the sites of oppression. In the archive of the Association Silent Heroes the cases of 70,000 "silent" victims are documented, whose names are hardly known today, "but which were characterized by their human greatness because of their sense of justice and the totalitarian regime they resisted. Each of them has helped that we have returned to democracy," said Neupauer. The medium-term goal of the museum is to document and totalitarian regimes outside Europe such as Cambodia.
In showcases, original pieces are seen, which were made by political prisoners in detention. For example, a puppet of the Good Soldier Svejk was made by prisoners in the uranium mines in northern Bohemia from wood chips and bread. The Federation of Former Political Prisoners, whose chairman Anton Srholec support the museum project with great commitment represents, more objects.
New Left-wing Government won't give a cent for Museums, because there are "already quite a lot" of Museums
There is quite a different sound coming from the new left-wing government. Culture Minister Marek Maďarič, a former Communist, which occurs today in the Communist successor SMER stated already that the new government will notgive the museum "a penny" because in Slovakia "already are a lot of museums."
The memory of the Communist dictatorship and its perpetrators is not wanted by the new government. The attempt to cover up the suffering of decades, oppose the club Silent Heroes and the federal government of former political prisoners. They have left the Catholic tradition, where memory is more important than an abstract desire to be "emancipated" constantly from something. Each according to the requirements of his own past, where emancipation will be mere forgetfulness and coverup.
Text: Giuseppe Nardi
Bild: muzeumkomunizmu.sk
Link to katholisches...
The Hunt for Kreuz.net Continues: Victims Will be Created
Diocese Mainz: Father Jolie Regrets "rash and ill-considered actions"
Statement by the Diocese of Mainz on the discussion with Father Hendrick Jolie over his connection with kreuz.net: The public should respect clarifications and Father Jolie will not make any more dehumanizing statements in connection with kreuz.net. [Hopefully, he can make them with us.]
Mainz (kath.net) The Diocese of Mainz has published and offered a statement about its discussion with Fr. Hendrick Jolie because of his "relationship" to kreuz.net, that was participated in by a discussion with the Diocesan General Vicar Prelate Dietmar Giebelmann, Herr Canon Law Professor Micheal Ling and Personell Department Head Honorary Cathedral Chapter Klaus Forster. In the discussion the Diocese expressed the notion that Fr. Jolie had made contact with the (remaining anonymous to him) redaction of kreuz.net and contrary to earlier statements even offered texts to them.
The statement verbatim is as follows:
This concerns till today "current state of the church and judgments, indeed over ecclesiastical persons". To that extent, in conversation to assess the diocese of Mainz in the statement of 16 November confirmed the nature of the involvement of the pastor Jolie.
The representatives of the Diocese of Mainz have left no doubt that those contacts that have brought unacceptable violations to a number of people, even without formal involvement with other pronouncements by kreuz.net, are unworthy of a priest, and in addition to the persons concerned and have also damaged church.
Pastor Jolie has participated in the following the meeting with the representatives of the Diocese in a letter dated 23rd November to the Bishop of Mainz, Cardinal Karl Lehmann, and it expressed his regrets of "an unwise and imprudent action personally to great harm to the diocese, and for me". He has attempted to express himself using erroneous opinions, in serving the faith of the Church, and and sought means of expression, which are contrary to the Christian faith. He apologizes and asks for forgiveness. He wants to rethink his public witness and draw conclusions therefrom.
The Bishop of Mainz has accepted this request. He thanked the participants for their contribution to the call for clarification, but also Pastor Jolie for his willingness to critically reversal. He exhorts him to continue to deal sensitively with the public statements of any kind. The Diocese of Mainz offers pastor Jolie for any assistance.
The Diocese of Mainz asked the public to respect the clarifications after this conversation and not to associate Pastor Jolie with other defamatory, punishable and inhuman manifestations of kreuz.net. Therefore according to current knowledge, there is need of any further action.
Mainz 27, November 2012
Diocese of Mainz
The representatives of the Diocese of Mainz have left no doubt that those contacts that have brought unacceptable violations to a number of people, even without formal involvement with other pronouncements by kreuz.net, are unworthy of a priest, and in addition to the persons concerned and have also damaged church.
Cardinal Lehmann of Mainz and Friend |
The Bishop of Mainz has accepted this request. He thanked the participants for their contribution to the call for clarification, but also Pastor Jolie for his willingness to critically reversal. He exhorts him to continue to deal sensitively with the public statements of any kind. The Diocese of Mainz offers pastor Jolie for any assistance.
The Diocese of Mainz asked the public to respect the clarifications after this conversation and not to associate Pastor Jolie with other defamatory, punishable and inhuman manifestations of kreuz.net. Therefore according to current knowledge, there is need of any further action.
Mainz 27, November 2012
Diocese of Mainz
Edit Note: Wow, it's a good thing Father Jolie wasn't selling pornography or trying to promote the Traditional Latin Mass!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
News Stories -- Honored by Slanderers
Kardinal Elia Dalla Costa († 1961) © gemeinfrei |
Honored by Slanderers
Israel. The slanderous Holocaust Museum Yad Vaschem has declared the Italian Cardinal Elia Dalla Costa (+1961) of Florence as "Righteous Among Peoples". This was made known yesterday. The priest saved countless Italian Jews as well as Jewish refugees from France and Yugoslavia from deportation by the Germans. He hid refugees mostly with the help of his priests and Monastery. There is a cause for his canonization since 1981.
Democracy in English
Great Britain. The English Anglicans are seeking -- after the failed vote -- a new way to impose Lay-Bishopesses. One will simply change the concluding hearing. According to current rules the earliest that women Bishops can be voted on is 2014. For that reason the Lay-Bishops are already deciding next week over another legislative procedure. The Synod supposedly doesn't represent the majority of Anglicans, explained its General Secretary without further adieu.
AIDS is and remains a Homosexual Disease
Germany. The venereal disease AIDS is spreading more in Germany. This was according to the estimation of the Robert-Koch-Instiute. Till the end of 2012 there are about 78,000 HIV-infected in Germany. Coming from that, believe it or not, are 51,000 -- therefore 65 percent -- who are from the tiny homosexual population group. In 2012 3,400 people are expected to be infected -- about 100 more than last year.
"No One Told us THAT"
Switzerland. Bishop Bernard Fellay -- the General Superior of the Society of St. Pius X -- described his encounter with a young, Argentinian priest, in his All Souls sermon in the priestly seminary in Econe in Switzerland. He had no understanding of the actual Faith. He saw the Mass of All Ages for the first time with the Society. Until shortly before that, he had no idea that this Rite existed. The priest was angered that this treasure had been hidden from him: "That is the Mass? No one told ever us about it."
Frustrated Conciliar Priest Stages Himself by the Enemies of the Church
German. Pastor Reinhold Hubschle of the Trinity Church in the West of the 50,000 population city of Ravensburg has decided not to continue in the priesthood. This was trompeted by the anti-Church 'Schwabische Zeitung'. Fr. Hubschle has been a priest since 1984. It has been for him really the best "job". Actually it was out of his hands. The older he became, the more he longed for a wife: "Someone to have and share my life with me, that was already my true desire." On the altar he was "never conscious, of speaking in the person of Christ in the [Novus Ordo] Eucharist." He put his heart's blood into a project for migrants. Perhaps he will find a suitable position there.
Link to kreuz.net...
Christmas Cancelled in Brussels
Here's a little something from Friends of Hungary.
THE END OF CHRISTIANITY IN BRUSSELS - NO CHRISTMAS THIS YEARAccording to Brussels city government's representative Bianca Debaets Brussels will not place a Christmas tree on its historical Grand Place square, because the tree, as a symbol of Christianity, could harm the feelings of people of other faiths. The electronic timber that has been granted and already placed is called "winter tree". The "Christmas market" thus receives a new name, from which the word "Christmas" is missing. (The muslim community reached 25% of Brussel's total population. According to most analysts the size and influence of the muslim community in Belgium was a key factor in making the decision.)
Monday, November 26, 2012
News Stories -- Vatileaks Traitor Will be Pardoned
I Pardon You.
Vatican. The Pope-traitor Paolo Gabriele will be pardoned in Christmas. This was reported by Giacomo Galeazzi at the site 'vaticaninsider.com'. Gabriele should even -- outside of the Roman Curia -- receive new employment. The most important advocate for the Pope-traitor was the earlier Prefect of the Papal Household, Archbishop James Michael Harvey He has been the new Archpriest of the Basilica of St. Paul before the Walls on Saturday.
A Vaticanist Chooses his Pope
Vatican. After the Consistory of Saturday there are 120 Cardinals ready to vote. 67 of them -- therefore 56 percent -- were named by Benedict XVI. The largest part of them are hardened Old Liberals. 62 of the Cardinals -- therefore 52 percent of the Conclave -- come from Europe. Of them 28 are Italians. North America has 14 elector Cardinals, Latin America 21, Africa and Asia together have 11 and Oceana has one. Up until the last Consistorium Vaticanist Andrea Tornielli has chosen the Neoconservative Timothy Cardinal Dolan of New York for a candidate for the Papal office. Now his favorite is the Old Liberal Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (55) of Manila. Tornielli declared this on 'vaticaninsider.com'.
Schüller-Hangers On Will Meet
Austria. Next year the Viennese Pastor Helmut Schüller -- the leader of the Austrian 'Disobedience Initiative' -- is to organize a worldwide gathering of his followers. The so-called international meething should in any case happen in Germany. Fr. Schüller is hoping that some wheelchair Priests from Ireland, France, the USA and Australia will roll in.
French Bishops Celebrate Ad Orientem
Italy. Till Thursday French Bishops from the provinces of Lille, Reims, Paris, Besancon, Dijon, Strasburg, Metz as well as the military diocese are on an ad lumina visit to the Vatican. On the 19th of November they celebrated a Mass concelebration in the Roman Basilica of St. Maria Maggiore., as the site 'riposte-catholique.fr' reported, ad oriented. This happened in any case, because there isn't a dinner table in the side chapel that was used.
Link to kreuz.net...
Italy: Authorities Try to Abolish Christmas, For Real
Edit: After hearing about how a man dressed as a Roman Centurion attacked and substantially damaged an ancient local church in Rome recently, here's a more uplifting tale describing the constant war against the powers and principalities. There was a viral meme a few years back that a Bradford City Council in England was abolishing Christmas to mollify Muslims, by referring to Christmas as "Midwinter Festival"? Still, atheists in Santa Monica have the same idea.
Yes, it's happening again except this time it's Italy and Catholics aren't sitting back, letting it happen and then bemoaning that it happened with the usual resignation easily detectable in Catholic and conservative circles these days in Northern Europe and the United States.
In the province of Caraoso in Piacenza, Italy, a school Principal has overstepped his bounds and will now have to find himself a new job.
This just in from a correspondent about a really interesting situation in Italy where Cultural Marxism attempts to rear its ugly head and is stomped by an angry mob of ordinary Italians. People in Europe don't appear to be quite as sanguine and passive about the authorities destroying their traditions as are alleged Catholics in the United States. Nativity scenes are routinely attacked by the ACLU or local miscreants and Anarchists with impunity:
Photo...
Yes, it's happening again except this time it's Italy and Catholics aren't sitting back, letting it happen and then bemoaning that it happened with the usual resignation easily detectable in Catholic and conservative circles these days in Northern Europe and the United States.
In the province of Caraoso in Piacenza, Italy, a school Principal has overstepped his bounds and will now have to find himself a new job.
This just in from a correspondent about a really interesting situation in Italy where Cultural Marxism attempts to rear its ugly head and is stomped by an angry mob of ordinary Italians. People in Europe don't appear to be quite as sanguine and passive about the authorities destroying their traditions as are alleged Catholics in the United States. Nativity scenes are routinely attacked by the ACLU or local miscreants and Anarchists with impunity:
A principle of a public elementary school in the Province of Piacenza decided to ban any mention of Christmas (including the display of the traditional nativity scenes) in order not to "offend" north African students. At which point the parents exploded in protest. The mayor of the town promised to personally deliver 4 nativity scenes and will press to have the principle transferred out of the school. The protests have arrived at the ministry of public education in Rome. Can one imagine such a protest happening in the oh-so-Christian USA? No, one cannot.Link to source...
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Steubenville Concedes to Anti-Catholic Media on Course Description
[Steubenville, OH] Recently, the Franciscan University of Steubenville Ohio had come under fire for an excerpt in its course catalog which compared homosexuals to criminals. The course description created a tremendous amount of attention from the anti-Catholic media. The description for Social Work Research 314, as it has stood for about 30 years is as follows:
The Catholic University Faculty has already voted to reword the course description while insisting that it will remain faithful to the Catholic teaching on homosexuality that homosexuals are to be treated with respect and dignity, but have a disordered condition.
At this point, the faculty has conceded that those who have been critical of the school, including one former student who is no longer Catholic because of the Church's teaching on homosexuality, that the statement in the course catalog comparing homosexuality to other forms of deviant behavior have a point.
"SWK 314 DEVIANT BEHAVIOR focuses on the sociological theories of deviant behavior such as strain theory, differential association theory, labeling theory, and phenomenological theory. The behaviors that are primarily examined are murder, rape, robbery, prostitution, homosexuality, mental illness, and drug use. The course focuses on structural conditions in society that potentially play a role in influencing deviant behavior." 3 credit hours
The Catholic University Faculty has already voted to reword the course description while insisting that it will remain faithful to the Catholic teaching on homosexuality that homosexuals are to be treated with respect and dignity, but have a disordered condition.
At this point, the faculty has conceded that those who have been critical of the school, including one former student who is no longer Catholic because of the Church's teaching on homosexuality, that the statement in the course catalog comparing homosexuality to other forms of deviant behavior have a point.
The Former Cathedral of Wurzburg is Now a Provincial Art Gallery!
Left: Picture of what was onceWurzburg Cathedral Rechts: Der verwüstete Dom. © POW, Pressebilder Bistum Würzburg |
Satan reigns: The Wurzburg Cathedral has become refashioned as a horrifying tomb of the Catholic Faith.
(kreuz.net, Würzburg) On the first Advent Sunday a Wurzburg Cathedral made desolate by 3.1 million Euro will be reopened.
This was reported by the Diocese of Wurzburg in a press release. The destructive work on the Cathedral lasted sixteen months.
12,000 Cubic Meters of Dead White
The colorful decoration on 12,000 cubic meters of wall and ceiling have been erased.
How much?? |
Fifteen painters painted the interior space bare white.
A Cathedral as a Galerie for Pseudo-Art
The place on the former high alter -- where once the tabernacle stood -- was ripped out by the Bishop to nail in his throne.
The brushed white Cathedral is now arranged like a provincial museum. There have been 26 so-called art works displayed.
Some of the installations are made of smeared colors or from unrecognizable portrayals of Christ.
Old Figures Artistically Butchered
So Ecumaniacal! |
In the Cathedral some of the neighboring rooms were made, which have been designated as "chapels".
In the new crypt there stands -- like an exhibit piece - a beautiful Marian figure from the 16th century is on a metal rod.
Otherwise there is a Pieta- representation inviting to prayer. Unfortunately it will be slapped against a giant gold wall in the back ground.
One of the 26 figures removed
A sculpture -- which bears the title "The Victim" -- is going to be missing as it makes the rounds for journalists on the 13th November.
The figure shows an oppressed naked torso -- which clearly doesn't represent Christ.
It doesn't have any authorization from the Cathedral Chapter -- explains the Diocesan speaker its absence.
The prepared niche is still empty. The Diocese is now seeking a suitable place for the naked figure.
Link to kreuz.net...for more "art" photos...
More News Stories -- Resistance Against French President -- Underground Bishop Dies
Resistance Against the Homosexual Comrades
France. Two thousand French mayors are asking of French President, Comrade Francoise Hollande, that no homosexual marriages are to be conducted. On Wednesday, the speaker of the Socialist government, that no mayor will be able to fall back on his conscience.
Limburg: Diocesan Speaker Leaves After Three Months
Germany. Eva Demmerle (45) is resigning from her post as Press Speaker of the Diocese of Limburg after only three months for family reasons. This was reported by the site 'mittelhessen.de'. Frau Demmerele made her decision while on vacation. She was the Press Speaker of the Emperor's eldest son Otto von Habsburg (+ 2011).
Underground Bishop Has Died
On November 6th the Chinese Underground Bishop Samuel Guo Chaunzhen (94) died. This was reported by Vatican newspaper 'L'Osservatore Romano' recently. The deceased began in 1944 with his priestly ordination. After the Cultural Revolution he spent sixteen long years in a work camp and under house arrest. In 1963 the Communists forced him to work in the food industry, so that he could not be active as a priest. Then 19 years later he could work as a pastor. In 1983 he founded a Seminary in eastern China. In 1988 he was named by John Paul II as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Jinan.
Hate as an Answer to Truth
Germany. On Monday the famous Cologne Capuchin, Father Paul Terwitte, in the broadcast 'Hart aber fair" in the forced church tax broadcaster 'ARD' about euthanasia. In the broadcast Witwer introduced a lady who had been euthanized by a Death Doctor. The priest asked the husband: "Why should your wife conduct her suicide with the help of a doctor? Why didn't you find a razor with which she could have cut an artery?" Already during the broadcast, there was a hate campaign against the critics of euthanasia. On Wednesday the intimidated priest apologized on 'twitter.com'. In a forced church-tax broadcaster he should have asked "more sensitive questions". He still remains, however, an opponent of euthanasia.
Insurance Fund Pays for the Killing of their Customers
Holland. The Netherlands introduces euthanasia on a health insurance certificate. The Insurance Fund 'Menzis' has already been working since March together with mobile death teams. The governing body of the Insurer openly lets its members offer euthanasia.
Link to kreuz.net....
France. Two thousand French mayors are asking of French President, Comrade Francoise Hollande, that no homosexual marriages are to be conducted. On Wednesday, the speaker of the Socialist government, that no mayor will be able to fall back on his conscience.
Limburg: Diocesan Speaker Leaves After Three Months
Germany. Eva Demmerle (45) is resigning from her post as Press Speaker of the Diocese of Limburg after only three months for family reasons. This was reported by the site 'mittelhessen.de'. Frau Demmerele made her decision while on vacation. She was the Press Speaker of the Emperor's eldest son Otto von Habsburg (+ 2011).
Underground Bishop Has Died
On November 6th the Chinese Underground Bishop Samuel Guo Chaunzhen (94) died. This was reported by Vatican newspaper 'L'Osservatore Romano' recently. The deceased began in 1944 with his priestly ordination. After the Cultural Revolution he spent sixteen long years in a work camp and under house arrest. In 1963 the Communists forced him to work in the food industry, so that he could not be active as a priest. Then 19 years later he could work as a pastor. In 1983 he founded a Seminary in eastern China. In 1988 he was named by John Paul II as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Jinan.
Hate as an Answer to Truth
Germany. On Monday the famous Cologne Capuchin, Father Paul Terwitte, in the broadcast 'Hart aber fair" in the forced church tax broadcaster 'ARD' about euthanasia. In the broadcast Witwer introduced a lady who had been euthanized by a Death Doctor. The priest asked the husband: "Why should your wife conduct her suicide with the help of a doctor? Why didn't you find a razor with which she could have cut an artery?" Already during the broadcast, there was a hate campaign against the critics of euthanasia. On Wednesday the intimidated priest apologized on 'twitter.com'. In a forced church-tax broadcaster he should have asked "more sensitive questions". He still remains, however, an opponent of euthanasia.
Insurance Fund Pays for the Killing of their Customers
Holland. The Netherlands introduces euthanasia on a health insurance certificate. The Insurance Fund 'Menzis' has already been working since March together with mobile death teams. The governing body of the Insurer openly lets its members offer euthanasia.
Link to kreuz.net....
Sunday, November 25, 2012
News Stories -- New Office Manager of the Liturgy Congregation
New Office Manager of the Liturgy Congregation
Vatican. The US- Abbot John Zilinski of the Olivetaner Benedictines is the new Office Manager of the Liturgy Congregation. This was reported by the Vatican Press Service yesterday. The Pope additionally named Msgr. William Crea (61) as new Bishop of Cloyne in Ireland. He has been a pastor. The past Bishop, Msgr. John Magee (76) resigned in March 2010 because of the abuse-hoax.
Speechless Conciliar Catholics
Germany. The Christians -- in contrast to Musselmen -- have lost their ability to speak in the area of religion. This was maintained by the Old Liberal Bishop Stephan Ackermann of Trier at a podium discussion for Protestant Penance and Bed Day. Msgr Ackermann didn't comment also upon the preparedness to affirm religious questions.
Lutheran Pastor Preaches for 'Radio Vatican'
Vatican. Yesterday the Lutheran Pastor Jens-Martin Kruse spoke on Radio Vatican on the observation of the Gospel of the Feast of Christ the King, which the Protestants don't have. Kruse's words about Christ as the true King belonged to that which is what one would have expected from a Concliar priest of a Neoconservative orientation.
Man Rampages in Roman Church
Italy. Yesterday a man dressed as a Roman Legionary of Milan (30) damaged the Roman church Santa Francesca Romana in the Roman Forum. The perpetrator stormed the church during Mass and began to rampage. Police officials overpowered him. The resulting damages were extensive.
Martin Mosebach as Ultramontane
Germany. The writer Martin Mosebach has published his book in Aubsburg's 'Sankt Ulrich Verlag' his book "Der Ultramontane -- Alle Wege Fuehren nach Rom" [The Ultramontane -- All Roads Lead to Rome]. It contains several essays -- among which is a recently published text on blasphemy. In the forward Mosebach explained that he is not just obliged to follow state laws. He shows himself to the Pope -- as Christ's representative on earth -- as the superior authority. This is what marks the Ultramontanist Catholic.
Link to kreuz.net...
Vatican. The US- Abbot John Zilinski of the Olivetaner Benedictines is the new Office Manager of the Liturgy Congregation. This was reported by the Vatican Press Service yesterday. The Pope additionally named Msgr. William Crea (61) as new Bishop of Cloyne in Ireland. He has been a pastor. The past Bishop, Msgr. John Magee (76) resigned in March 2010 because of the abuse-hoax.
Speechless Conciliar Catholics
Germany. The Christians -- in contrast to Musselmen -- have lost their ability to speak in the area of religion. This was maintained by the Old Liberal Bishop Stephan Ackermann of Trier at a podium discussion for Protestant Penance and Bed Day. Msgr Ackermann didn't comment also upon the preparedness to affirm religious questions.
Lutheran Pastor Preaches for 'Radio Vatican'
Vatican. Yesterday the Lutheran Pastor Jens-Martin Kruse spoke on Radio Vatican on the observation of the Gospel of the Feast of Christ the King, which the Protestants don't have. Kruse's words about Christ as the true King belonged to that which is what one would have expected from a Concliar priest of a Neoconservative orientation.
Man Rampages in Roman Church
Italy. Yesterday a man dressed as a Roman Legionary of Milan (30) damaged the Roman church Santa Francesca Romana in the Roman Forum. The perpetrator stormed the church during Mass and began to rampage. Police officials overpowered him. The resulting damages were extensive.
Martin Mosebach as Ultramontane
Germany. The writer Martin Mosebach has published his book in Aubsburg's 'Sankt Ulrich Verlag' his book "Der Ultramontane -- Alle Wege Fuehren nach Rom" [The Ultramontane -- All Roads Lead to Rome]. It contains several essays -- among which is a recently published text on blasphemy. In the forward Mosebach explained that he is not just obliged to follow state laws. He shows himself to the Pope -- as Christ's representative on earth -- as the superior authority. This is what marks the Ultramontanist Catholic.
Link to kreuz.net...
Traditional Benedictine Appointment to Office of Divine Worship in Rome
Edit: this is from Father MacDonald at Southern Orders about the new Capo Ufficio, Office Manager for the Congregation of Divine Worship, Abbot Dom Micheal John Zielinski, OSB Oliv.
He has spoken on the importance of Beauty, as for CNA, and on the Heritage of the Roman Rite. He is also friendly to the SSPX. The Gay, Tell blog of the Modernist Monastery has only a laconic, indeed sepulchral post about him with weeping and gnashing of the teeth from some commenters. In short, he's hated by the right people, and loved by those of us who want for the health of the Church.
Here's an excerpt from Father MacDonald with his boldface:
He has spoken on the importance of Beauty, as for CNA, and on the Heritage of the Roman Rite. He is also friendly to the SSPX. The Gay, Tell blog of the Modernist Monastery has only a laconic, indeed sepulchral post about him with weeping and gnashing of the teeth from some commenters. In short, he's hated by the right people, and loved by those of us who want for the health of the Church.
Here's an excerpt from Father MacDonald with his boldface:
Yet today, we are acutely conscious of the fact that all has notbeen well in recent decades in respect of the cultural life of the Latinrite of the Catholic Church. Western society has been suffering froma profound cultural crisis for some time and this has impacted onthe Church. Indeed, our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI himself, as Cardinal Ratzinger, expressed on a number of occasions his profound
concern for the crisis in the cultus of the Church that we have experienced
in the decades following the Second Vatican Council, from the “fabrication” of new rites, to the banalization of ecclesiastical music
and the unprecedented re-ordering of the spatial arrangements of
churchesCardinal Ratzinger, expressed on a number of occasions his profound concern for the crisis in the cultus of the Church that we have experienced in the decades following the Second Vatican Council, from the“fabrication” of new rites, to the banalization of ecclesiastical music and the unprecedented re-ordering of the spatial arrangements ofchurches (see The Ratzinger Report [Ignatius, 1985], The Feast of Faith[Ignatius, 1986], The Spirit of the Liturgy [Ignatius, 2000]).
It is possible to say that, in recent decades, much of the cultural heritage of the Church – from venerable rites to the many goodsemployed in their service – has been endangered by an ideology ofnovelty that has misunderstood if not rejected the profound respectfor the tradition that genuine creativity in continuity with tradition had always understood.
This of course, has not simply left us with an impoverished cultural experience in our churches. Most crucially, any impoverishment of the sacramentals themselves carries with it the danger of weakening the very encounter with the incarnate Lord which these rites and ritual things facilitate.an impoverished cultural experience in our churches. Most crucially,any impoverishment of the sacramentals themselves carries with itthe danger of weakening the very encounter with the incarnate Lordwhich these rites and ritual things facilitate. We creatures of fleshand blood ordinarily require these cultural goods in order to enterinto the life of grace and to persevere in it until the end. They serveto raise our minds and hearts to Almighty God, and to lead us into that encounter from which we receive grace. Devaluing or dismissing them may have – indeed has had – an adverse effect on the life offaith of many in recent times.
Msgr. Ganswein Remains Pope's Secretary
Prälat Georg Gänswein – aktueller Sekretär von Benedikt XVI. © premiosciacca, Flickr, CC by-nc-nd |
Since the theft of documents from the Papal residence there are new security measures.
(kreuz.net) Prelate George Ganswein -- the Private Secretary of the Pope -- will remain at the side of Benedict XVI.
This was reported by Vaticanist Sandro Magister on the website 'chiesa.espresso.repubblica.it'.
A false rumor
Last Friday the Roman newspaper 'Il Fatto Quotidiano' reporeted that it had was certain that the Prelate would become Prefect of the Papal Household.
The current Prefect, who is the USA born Archbishop James Michael Harvey, was named as a Cardinal yesterday.
He will be the new Archpriest of the Basilica St. Paul at the Walls.
Actually, according to reports by Magister it is "certain", that Prelate Ganswein will continue in his post as Private Secretary.
With that the speculation that he would be Bishop of Regensburg would also be obsolete.
New Security Measures
Magister reported also about Sandro Mariotti, the butler of the Pope and successor of the document thief Paolo Gabriele.
He has already filled in for this position in the past.
The office of the Pope is off limits for other persons than the two Papal Secretaries.
Finally Magister mentioned that the earlier housekeeper of the Pope, Ingrid Stampa, no longer has access to the Papal chamber since the scandal and document leaks.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Will the Pope's Private Secretary be Promoted Soon?
Rome -- There is Italian media speculation, that Msgr. Georg Ganswein (56) as Prefect of the Papal Household is immediately in the offing.
This would mean that Ganswein will probably give up his job for almost 8 years as Privat Secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, while he will be raised to the rank of Bishop and a person of close trust to the Holy Fathers. The press office of the Holy See has denied that the time is ripe for such a decision to take place.
Most personal speculations in the wake of the Vatileaks Affair had shown themselves to be weak.
Source...Bild.de
This would mean that Ganswein will probably give up his job for almost 8 years as Privat Secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, while he will be raised to the rank of Bishop and a person of close trust to the Holy Fathers. The press office of the Holy See has denied that the time is ripe for such a decision to take place.
Most personal speculations in the wake of the Vatileaks Affair had shown themselves to be weak.
Source...Bild.de
Yesterday He Was For Slaughtering Children -- Today He's a Cardinal
Mons. Rubén Salazar Gómez © JuanCardozo, Wikipedia, CC |
The Archbishop of Bogota recently defended slaughtering children. With pressure from the Vatican, he gave in. What he really thinks is no matter. The main thing is that his career goes on.
(kreuz.net, Bogota) Today the Old Liberal Archbishop Jesús Rubén Salazar Gómez (70) of Bogota has been named to Cardinal.
Until a week ago he defended -- against Catholic morality and the natural law -- the murder of unborn children, in so far as it is allowed by Colombian law.
Since 2006, the murder of children has been allowed in three cases, with danger to the life of the mother, in cases of severe handicap of the child and in cases of rape and incest.
Currently, the parliament is debating over the expansion of the murder of unborn children.
A Clear Yes for the Murder of Children
On November 13th the up and coming Prelate and President of the Bishops Conference, defending child slaughter for the Colombian newspaper 'El Tiempo'.
He formulated a clear "yes to the decriminalization of abortion in these three cases, which Colombian law allows."
Catholic pro-Life organizations have unleashed a storm against the Archbishop.
One Man, One Word
Finally the Vatican took action with a fig leaf action.
The Secretary of State demanded a correction from the Scandal-Archbishop. Thereupon, he sent a correct statement.
The murder of children is "a horrible crime" -- wrote Msgr. Salazar suddenly: a decriminalization is never acceptable.
Link to kreuz.net...
Friday, November 23, 2012
Obama Praises Coach Who Covered for Sexual Predators
An Entire Career Protecting Evil Men |
After years of protecting sexual predators and even piously bemoaning the fate of Joe Paterno, football's winningest defender of homosexual predators since the 50s goes into retirement. After working for one of the most decadent, Old Liberal, and frankly disobedient Modernist Monasteries in the world. Here's a good summary of the details on Pine Curtain. He gets recognition from Obama as well and the anti-Catholic New York Times doesn't make a single mention of his refusal to do the right thing.
John Gagliardi, who won more games (489) and coached more seasons (64) than anyone in the history of college football, announced his retirement Monday, nine days after wrapping up his 60th season at Division III St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn.
Coach John Gagliardi of St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., with some of the awards won by his teams and players. The 86-year-old Gagliardi, who had been one of two active head coaches in the College Football Hall of Fame, chose to retire after the Johnnies finished their first nonwinning season since 1986 at 5-5, and their first losing season in Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play (3-5) since 1973.
“I’ve been thinking about it all through my 80s, so six or seven years now,” Gagliardi said Monday in a telephone interview. “I don’t know. I just decided that enough is enough.”Despite all the fanfare, Josh Guimond is still missing since November 9th, 2002.
Josh Guimond Still Missing |
News Stories: Hollande Demands total Obedience to Gomorrah
Homosexual Totalitarianism in France
France. Yesterday, French President Fracoise Hollande withdrew his offer not to force French mayors to accept legally binding homosexual couplings. Hollande has reacted due to pressure from the all-powerful homosexual lobby. No one can fall back on his conscience -- thundered the speakstress of the Socialist government.
'Weltbild' Business Leader Resigns
Germany. The business manager of the ecclesiastical Soft-Porn Publishing Concern 'Weltbild', Klaus Driever, is leaving the company. This was reported by the Church-tax agency 'KNA'. Driever worked there for 14 years. He is dissolving his contract amicably and early. 'Weltbild' has accepted his departure.
Vatican Crib Has Sponsor in Meantime
Vatican. This year the giant Nativity Scene in the St. Peter's Square will have a paid sponsor for the time being -- the southern Italian region Basilikata. It would like to be known as a tourist region and is allowed to set up a logo at the crib.
Anonymous 7,000 Euro Gift?
Germany. Two weeks ago a sacristan found a case with 6,860 Euro with small denominations in a church in Karlsruhe. It is unclear if the case was forgotten or it was an anonymous gift. Since Thursday it will be considered "lost property". If no one comes to claim it, the money will go to the Church.
That is the Rhetoric of Israeli Politicians
'As the television broadcaster 'Russia Today' reports, the Israeli Transport Minister Israel Katz, wants Gaza to be so severely bombed, "That the whole population will flee to Egypt". His colleague, the Minister for Domestic Security, Avi Dicther, advised advised Israeli forces to "newly form" Gaza, and "to clean it up with bombs". Interior Minister Eli Yishai said, "Infrstructure, public buildings and government buildings" must be destroyed. The aim of he operation is, "To put Gaza back in the Middle Ages, so that Israel can have forty years of peace". Micheal Ben-Ari, an official of the National Unity Party, openly called Israeli soldiers to murder Palestinians: "There are no innocents in Gaza. Mow them down!"'
Aus einem Artikel der iranischen Webseite ‘german.irib.ir’ vom 21. November
Link to kreuz.net....
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Assassination in the Parliament of Luxembourg
No to the abolition of the rights of parents to watch over the health of their children and no to dissipating tension in families.
(kreuz.net) Today at 1400 hrs the Parliament of Luxembourg is to proceed on the legal project, that proposes to modify the criminal abortion legislation.
This was reported by the blog 'federation-pro-europa-christiana.org/wordpress'.
With the help of an unworthy maneuver, the date for the discussion was not published until the last minute.
The project is dehumanizing.
It leaves the mother the complete impulse to decide over the life of her child.
The legislative proposal suffices, that where the mother ascertains that her pregnancy will put her "In an emergency situation", she may slaughter her innocent child.
Minors may abort against the wishes of their parents.
Only the social service is obligated to convince the minor mother, that she should inform her parents or legal guardian.
Link to kreuz.net...
(kreuz.net) Today at 1400 hrs the Parliament of Luxembourg is to proceed on the legal project, that proposes to modify the criminal abortion legislation.
This was reported by the blog 'federation-pro-europa-christiana.org/wordpress'.
With the help of an unworthy maneuver, the date for the discussion was not published until the last minute.
The project is dehumanizing.
It leaves the mother the complete impulse to decide over the life of her child.
The legislative proposal suffices, that where the mother ascertains that her pregnancy will put her "In an emergency situation", she may slaughter her innocent child.
Minors may abort against the wishes of their parents.
Only the social service is obligated to convince the minor mother, that she should inform her parents or legal guardian.
Link to kreuz.net...
15 Year Old Sentenced in Arson of Neustadt Cathedral
Vienna (kath.net) Because of arson at Neustadter Cathedral and severe property damage, a 15 year old has been condemned to a condition 20 month sentence. The National Court of Vienna/Neustadt gave a relatively mild sentence because of the "very youthful age" of the defendant and and his customarily orderly manner of life and finally his carpentry school. The defendant has received time to think it over, the judgement is still not executed. The Cathedral burnt in March of 2012, which kath.net reported, and has been closed till the completion of renovation at the end of September.
The youth had initially confessed to the Cathedral Provost after the act, and was forgiven by the Provost and recommended the possibility of accomplishing community service, continued ORF. In the negotiations the 15 year old had at first denied the act, then however the exact course of events fell to him. The judge explained in his sentencing, that the most significant concern of the boy had been that he didn't want his father to learn of it.
Link to kath.net..
Weltbild Business Manager Resigns
The ecclesiastical business has been under criticism for some time, because among other things they offer thousands of products on line with esoteric and erotic contents.
Augsburg (kath.net/KNA) Weltbild- Business Manager Klaus Driever is leaving the company. AS the Catholic publishing group has informed on Thursday in Augsburg, he is leaving his responsibilities for the second largest internet book seller's online part by his own desire for personal reasons. The man from Emslander has worked for more than 14 years for Weltbild, since 2001 he has been a member of management.
Driever has left the firm prematurely and separated in the most amicable terms, it said. The publishing group laments his departure. Driever's responsibilities will be divided between the two other business managers. Weltbild has been under criticism for the longest time, because it offers thousands of products with esoteric and erotic contents for sale.
Link to kath.net...
Augsburg (kath.net/KNA) Weltbild- Business Manager Klaus Driever is leaving the company. AS the Catholic publishing group has informed on Thursday in Augsburg, he is leaving his responsibilities for the second largest internet book seller's online part by his own desire for personal reasons. The man from Emslander has worked for more than 14 years for Weltbild, since 2001 he has been a member of management.
Driever has left the firm prematurely and separated in the most amicable terms, it said. The publishing group laments his departure. Driever's responsibilities will be divided between the two other business managers. Weltbild has been under criticism for the longest time, because it offers thousands of products with esoteric and erotic contents for sale.
Link to kath.net...
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Converted Muslims Are Secretly Baptized in Vienna -- Msgr Franz Schlegl on World Prayer Day for Persecuted Christians
(Vienna) On the 4th of November 2012 Msgr. Mag. Franz Schlegl preached for persecuted Christians. Msgr. Schlegl is a priest of the Roman Rite and an Archpriest of the Byzantine Rite (Ukrainian Communion) of the Archdiocese of Vienna.
At the outset Dr. Elmar Kuhn, the General Secretary of Christian Solidarity International Austria spoke of a "dramatic scale of Christian persecution". Kuhn reported the current case of a Pakistani Christian who had been given a prison sentence for "ridicule" involving "blasphemy against the Prophet". Although he had completed his sentence, the Muslim prison director refused to let him free, because he had continued to hold fast to his belief in Christ.
Msgr. Schlegl spoke in his sermon about the Christian persecution, of which the media does not report. "Whichever picture of human rights, whichever picture of democracy our responsible journalists of our media", when there are attacks and violence to Christians "are hardly talked about in the media". Every five to ten minutes somewhere in the world a Christian is killed because of his faith. In 50 nations of the world there are more than 100 million Christians persecuted for their faith, mishandled, discriminated, and threatened with death. Nine of ten of those persecuted for their beliefs are Christians. But that does not merit a line of the news value and also in the newspapers not a line." With the exception of North Korea, he People's Republic of China and some of the other communistically inclined states, "the persecution of Christians takes place primarily in Islamic countries. The 'Arab Spring' has become a Christian crucifixion." Christians are valued in states like Somalia and Nigeria "as vermin, that must be destroyed, as trash that must be taken out".
Msgr Schlegl explained that Muslims, who have converted to the Catholic Faith, in agreement with Archbishop Christoph Cardinal Schönborn do not have to participate in the catechumen celebration, "very simply, because it is dangerous. Then their preparation for baptism and the baptism inclusively held in secret so that they don't have to fear for their lives."
"That is happening to us today that Christians, in following the Lord are ready to die as martyrs. That is the biggest difference. The Muslims also say, their fighters are martyrs. As a Christian I am prepared to die for my Christian faith, but I am never prepared to murder for my Faith. And those who call themselves martyrs, because they set off an automobile in the air and rip 100 or 50 people to death: what does that have to do with martyrdom. That is naked violence."
Link to katholisches...
Sorry, his sermon is only in German.
At the outset Dr. Elmar Kuhn, the General Secretary of Christian Solidarity International Austria spoke of a "dramatic scale of Christian persecution". Kuhn reported the current case of a Pakistani Christian who had been given a prison sentence for "ridicule" involving "blasphemy against the Prophet". Although he had completed his sentence, the Muslim prison director refused to let him free, because he had continued to hold fast to his belief in Christ.
Msgr. Schlegl spoke in his sermon about the Christian persecution, of which the media does not report. "Whichever picture of human rights, whichever picture of democracy our responsible journalists of our media", when there are attacks and violence to Christians "are hardly talked about in the media". Every five to ten minutes somewhere in the world a Christian is killed because of his faith. In 50 nations of the world there are more than 100 million Christians persecuted for their faith, mishandled, discriminated, and threatened with death. Nine of ten of those persecuted for their beliefs are Christians. But that does not merit a line of the news value and also in the newspapers not a line." With the exception of North Korea, he People's Republic of China and some of the other communistically inclined states, "the persecution of Christians takes place primarily in Islamic countries. The 'Arab Spring' has become a Christian crucifixion." Christians are valued in states like Somalia and Nigeria "as vermin, that must be destroyed, as trash that must be taken out".
Msgr Schlegl explained that Muslims, who have converted to the Catholic Faith, in agreement with Archbishop Christoph Cardinal Schönborn do not have to participate in the catechumen celebration, "very simply, because it is dangerous. Then their preparation for baptism and the baptism inclusively held in secret so that they don't have to fear for their lives."
"That is happening to us today that Christians, in following the Lord are ready to die as martyrs. That is the biggest difference. The Muslims also say, their fighters are martyrs. As a Christian I am prepared to die for my Christian faith, but I am never prepared to murder for my Faith. And those who call themselves martyrs, because they set off an automobile in the air and rip 100 or 50 people to death: what does that have to do with martyrdom. That is naked violence."
Link to katholisches...
Sorry, his sermon is only in German.
Record Number of New Entrants in the Seminary of the Old Rite Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest
(Gricigliano) The Institute of Christ the King and Sovereign Priest has shown a record number of new entrants to the institute's own seminary. The new year shows 20 candidates, who will begin their academic year 2012/2013. Msgr Micheal Schmitz offered this in the November Letter of the Institute.
The Institute of Christ the King and Sovereign Priest, canonically instituted in 1990 is a society of Apostolic and Papal right. The founder is the Champagne, France born priest Gilles Wach. He was responsible for clerical professions of the priestly society Opus Sacerdotal founded in Lourdes in 1964, who during the confused post-Conciliar period seeked to strengthen an unabbreviated continuation of the faith under the motto Doctrina, Fortitudo, Pietas.
The Way of Traditional Priestly Formation -- Once to Africa and Back
In the 80s of the previous century Msgr Gilles Wach found himself incardinated in the Archdiocese of then Archbishop of Genoa, Giuseppe Cardinal Siri in Italy, as the situation in French seminaries was no longer satisfactory to ensure a priestly formation with the significance of Catholic Tradition. After a call for help to the former Prefect of the Congregation of Faith, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, and the then emeritus Prefect of the Congregation of Clergy, Silvio Cardinal Oddi, it came to the founding of a new society which was obligated to offer the Tridentine Mass in 1988.
The canonical recognition of the Society of Apostolic Life followed in 1990 through the then Bishop of Moil in Gabun, because of the difficulties then for communities connected to Tradition. Msgr Cyraique-Simeon Obama had been a student of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre in Libreville. Since then, Msgr Wach became General Prior of the Institute.
Establishment of the General House of the Priestly Seminary in Gricigliano
With the help of Augustinus Cardinal Mayer OSB structures were found in Tuscany which were lent by the Benedictine Abbey of Fontgambault. In 1991 the then Archbishop of Florence, Silvano Cardinal Piovanelli published the necessary decree for the foundation of a General House and a priestly seminary for the Institute. Thus the new society could come from Africa to Europe and settle in the small town of Pontassieve in the Archdiocese of Florence. In Gricigliano, a part of the city is located the Gernal House and the Seminary of St. Philipp Neri of the Institute. Since then the Institute has experienced enormous growth.
The Institute numbers 61 priests, six deacons and more than 80 seminarians. Msgr Wach found important support in the building of a community which brings the Institute to the German speaking areas. The settlement of the German District of the Institute is located in Bavarian, Gmain. The Institute follows the form of Choirmasters and Monastic Scholars.
The 2008 Recognition of the Soceity of Apostolic and Papal Right
In 2006 the Institute established the Heart of Jesus Society as a lay association of the faithful for the spiritual support of the Institute. In 2008 the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest was recognized by the Papal Commission Ecclesia Dei as a Society of Apostolic Life and Papal Right. The Institute celebrated the Holy Mass and cared for the Liturgy of the Hours completely in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. A female branch of contemplative sisters also belongs to the community.
The Mission of the Institute of Christ the King and Sovereign Priest " is the honor of God and the sanctification of priests in the service of the Church and souls. Its specific aim is missionary: to spread the reign of our Lord Jesus Christ in all spheres of human life. Our work is carried out under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception, to Whom the Institute is consecrated."
Link to Katholisches...
The Institute of Christ the King and Sovereign Priest, canonically instituted in 1990 is a society of Apostolic and Papal right. The founder is the Champagne, France born priest Gilles Wach. He was responsible for clerical professions of the priestly society Opus Sacerdotal founded in Lourdes in 1964, who during the confused post-Conciliar period seeked to strengthen an unabbreviated continuation of the faith under the motto Doctrina, Fortitudo, Pietas.
The Way of Traditional Priestly Formation -- Once to Africa and Back
In the 80s of the previous century Msgr Gilles Wach found himself incardinated in the Archdiocese of then Archbishop of Genoa, Giuseppe Cardinal Siri in Italy, as the situation in French seminaries was no longer satisfactory to ensure a priestly formation with the significance of Catholic Tradition. After a call for help to the former Prefect of the Congregation of Faith, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, and the then emeritus Prefect of the Congregation of Clergy, Silvio Cardinal Oddi, it came to the founding of a new society which was obligated to offer the Tridentine Mass in 1988.
The canonical recognition of the Society of Apostolic Life followed in 1990 through the then Bishop of Moil in Gabun, because of the difficulties then for communities connected to Tradition. Msgr Cyraique-Simeon Obama had been a student of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre in Libreville. Since then, Msgr Wach became General Prior of the Institute.
Establishment of the General House of the Priestly Seminary in Gricigliano
With the help of Augustinus Cardinal Mayer OSB structures were found in Tuscany which were lent by the Benedictine Abbey of Fontgambault. In 1991 the then Archbishop of Florence, Silvano Cardinal Piovanelli published the necessary decree for the foundation of a General House and a priestly seminary for the Institute. Thus the new society could come from Africa to Europe and settle in the small town of Pontassieve in the Archdiocese of Florence. In Gricigliano, a part of the city is located the Gernal House and the Seminary of St. Philipp Neri of the Institute. Since then the Institute has experienced enormous growth.
The Institute numbers 61 priests, six deacons and more than 80 seminarians. Msgr Wach found important support in the building of a community which brings the Institute to the German speaking areas. The settlement of the German District of the Institute is located in Bavarian, Gmain. The Institute follows the form of Choirmasters and Monastic Scholars.
The 2008 Recognition of the Soceity of Apostolic and Papal Right
In 2006 the Institute established the Heart of Jesus Society as a lay association of the faithful for the spiritual support of the Institute. In 2008 the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest was recognized by the Papal Commission Ecclesia Dei as a Society of Apostolic Life and Papal Right. The Institute celebrated the Holy Mass and cared for the Liturgy of the Hours completely in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. A female branch of contemplative sisters also belongs to the community.
The Mission of the Institute of Christ the King and Sovereign Priest " is the honor of God and the sanctification of priests in the service of the Church and souls. Its specific aim is missionary: to spread the reign of our Lord Jesus Christ in all spheres of human life. Our work is carried out under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception, to Whom the Institute is consecrated."
Link to Katholisches...
Australian Courts Open up the Flood Gates for Sex-Abuse Claims
In the spotlight ... The commission will investigate all institutions and was sparked by allegations of abuse and cover-up by the Catholic Church in the Hunter Valley. Photo: AFP |
Edit: A friend just sent this in the e-mail. Let's hear it for objectivity in reporting by Austrialia's gloating and malignant Syndney Morning Herald as it heralds what will be a colossal and unjust blow against the Church in Australia. Listening to some of the Australian bloggers, they seem absolutely demoralized. These demonic media campaigns are very effective at causing despair in some circles. We hope those effected by them do not give up hope.
Remember, priestly abuse is actually rare and the ones who are largely responsible for it (but also get away with it) are Leftists.
We've also noticed the unequal treatment in the media. The anti-Catholic media bosses don't give as much time to the protestant churches, Sesame Street, Jewish rabbis or atheistic university professors.
[Alleged] VICTIMS of sexual abuse would be able to sue the Catholic Church for compensation as a result of the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Child Sexual Abuse, legal experts say.
And any victim of sexual abuse would be able to give evidence, if they wished. A discussion paper released late on Monday by the commission secretariat says the commission's findings ''may extend to ensuring that there are no obstacles to the making of claims and that there is sufficient support for victims of abuse in pursuing those claims''.Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/victims-to-be-able-to-sue-church-20121119-29mdn.html#ixzz2CpIF4flu
Monday, November 19, 2012
The First Thanksgiving Was Catholic
Imperial Flag of Spain |
Edit: the first thanksgiving was in 1565 near St. Augustine Florida. This gets brought up every year in some places, but not nearly enough, and it is with the Catholic significance of this event, which commemorated our victory over the aggressive and hostile Hugenot threat in the New World.
Rather than a Puritan feast. We have a Catholic Feast, and a good reason to go to Mass and to be thankful for God's generosity and mercy.
Pseudo-Paella |
This feast also embraces diversity, since it celebrates the glories of Hispanic civilization. What better time to enjoy a Spanish dish after Mass, Vespers and Benediction?
Here's an excerpt from an article with some editing:
By Virginia Linn / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Forget the turkey, the silly Pilgrim hats and the buckles. Forget Plymouth Rock and 1621.
The man resposible was Spanish Admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles, who came ashore on Sept. 8, 1565. This is where he, 500 soldiers, 200 sailors, 100 civilian families and artisans, and the Timucuan Indians who occupied the village of Seloy gathered at a makeshift altar and said the first Christian Mass. And afterward, this is where they held the first Thanksgiving feast.
The Timucuans brought oysters and giant clams. The Spaniards carried from their ships garbanzo beans, olive oil, bread, pork and wine.
It all happened in this bucolic 300-acre Catholic mission and shrine that offers a quiet respite amid the frenetic tourist activity of St. Augustine, the oldest European settlement in the United States. A replica of the Rustic Altar sits next to the shore in the general area where archaeologists believe the Mass took place.
Michael Gannon, former director of the mission and University of Florida distinguished service emeritus professor of history, presented the celebration in his meticulously researched book, "The Cross in the Sand," in 1965 and has argued that this feast should be recognized as the first Thanksgiving.
Each year the city's founding on Sept. 8 is celebrated with much pageantry, including cannon fire, a mayor's proclamation, speeches by historians and Mass at the Rustic Altar. A grass-roots group and city commission have been set up to plan festivities to celebrate the city's 450th anniversary in 2015.
After Juan Ponce de Leon discovered the peninsula, named it La Florida ("Land of Flowers") and claimed it for Spain in 1513, the Spanish Crown tried without success to permanently colonize the land. By 1564, the French had established a fort and colony on the nearby St. John's River. King Philip II named Menendez governor of Florida and commissioned him to establish a permanent settlement and gain control of the territory. After a failed attempt to cross the sea because of bad weather, Menendez landed at a harbor in Northern Florida on Sept. 4, 1565, that he named San Agustin (St. Augustine) in honor of the saint upon whose feast day, Aug. 28, he had first sighted land near Cape Canaveral.
The fleet's chaplain was a secular priest named Francisco Lopez de Mendoza Grajales, who not only was the fleet's spiritual leader, but also kept a log describing the historic passage and landing.
"On Saturday the 8th, the general landed with many banners spread, to the sounds of trumpets and salutes of artillery," according to a translation of what Father Lopez wrote. "As I had gone ashore the evening before, I took a cross and went to meet him, singing the hymn 'Te Deum Laudamus.' The general, followed by all who accompanied him, marched up to the cross, knelt and kissed it. A large number of Indians watched these proceedings and imitated all they saw done."
The Spanish named the landing spot Nombre de Dios, or "Name of God," and it became missionary headquarters in the new land. Father Lopez was named pastor of the new settlement.
"The Timucuans were gentle people in terms of manner and disposition," Mr. Johnson said. "They didn't have any reason to believe that the Spanish were enemies." Menendez wanted to find a way to co-exist with the native people in a peaceful way, he said. "He treated the chief as he himself wanted to be treated."
Admiral Mendez |
Edit: While it is true that they lived in peace with the Indians, they wanted to drive the French out of Florida. There were already substantial settlements of Hugenots, which can be read about in more detail at Tradition in Action.
Link to Spanish Cuisine blog from which the photo was stolen.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Up to 500,000 Demonstrate in France Against Gomorrah
Edit: Although the media are saying thousands, there may be as many as half a million protesting this. Here is a report from La Parisienne, courtesy of Gallia Watch, apparently not everyone in France is as "enlightened" as those in the United States, which overwhelmingly gave its approval for such things amid massive voter fraud:
Certainly the French Bishops deserve much credit for this one. Their response has been steady, united and consistent leading up to this event. It's certainly more than can be said of the US Bishops who singularly failed to make a victorious showing during the US Fall elections. One commenter on Gallia Watch soberly replies:
Here's a video outlining what's happened:
GalliaWatch: Thousands Demonstrate against Gay Marriage and Adoption
Also, France recently voted to make abortions "free" for all including teenages.
Le Parisien reports that between 6,000 and 8,000 persons demonstrated in Marseille, proving that there are more than just drug dealers in the beleaguered city. However, counter-demonstrators unfurled a banner that read:
"Your model of society is dead, welcome to Sodom and Gomorrha".
Certainly the French Bishops deserve much credit for this one. Their response has been steady, united and consistent leading up to this event. It's certainly more than can be said of the US Bishops who singularly failed to make a victorious showing during the US Fall elections. One commenter on Gallia Watch soberly replies:
I think the resistance to this in the US has pretty much collapsed. The Cold War is long over, it's time to recognize that the US is essentially neo-Bolshevist and is the great revolutionary threat in the world today.
Here's a video outlining what's happened:
GalliaWatch: Thousands Demonstrate against Gay Marriage and Adoption
Also, France recently voted to make abortions "free" for all including teenages.
Hungary's Prime Minister: "A Europe Governed by Christian Values Would Regenerate"
Edit: Hungary has been challenging the established order now for some time, invoking St. Stephen, King of Monarchy, and attempting to abolish abortion. What else is in store? Also, remember, this man isn't Catholic, but protestant, but he's defending a Catholic order all the same. The following is an attempt to translate the article from InfoCatolica with some help from google:
The presentation of the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, at the XIV Congress of Catholics and Public Life on "Hope and Christian Response to the Crisis", did not disappoint the expectations of the public, with a standing ovation that broke the silence that had followed his conference. Orban said that European economic depression does not respond to a "situation", but is a result of a crisis of spiritual order. Specifically, what is happening in Europe is the result of the forgetfulness of Christian values that were the basis of their prosperity.
(CEU / InfoCatolica) The Hungarian Prime Minister wondered how it was possible that the collapse of the European dream of union based on Christian beliefs was still driven by them. "The European crisis," he said, "has not come by chance but by the carelessness, neglect of their responsibilities by leaders who have questioned precisely those Christian roots, that is, the driving force that allowed European cohesion, family, work, credit ... These values were the old continental economic power, thanks mainly to the development which in those days was done in accordance with principles."
As an example of the economic collapse that led to the crisis, he cited a change in direction of the credits previously granted to persons accredited, as responsible, but have come to offer to those who were not. There was a credit, yes, explained Viktor Orban, but even this was subject to the "standards" of Christianity. Thus, in a "Christian Europe" the excesses that caused the current difficulties, would not have been possible, he said. "A Christian Europe would have noticed that every euro is worked for. A Christian Europe would not have allowed entire countries sink into slavery to credit."
Loans with usury, uncollectible lead to debt slavery
He recalled how the Old Testament prohibited usury and how the Church has always rejected the abusive charging interest ... until the Reformation which gave way to greed, so that now the credits have been stripped of their moral dimension and entire countries have become enslaved by debts. "The yoke is no longer the sword to become debt," he added. This has become a more acute crisis in which political leaders have begun to forget the human aspects to be forced to pay the debts of the former, who in turn, have safeguarded their personal interests placed in large companies or institutions after "a career" in politics, said the prime minister of Hungary. The new leaders look with scorn and mock Christian values, especially for the defense of life, family.
The Example of Hungary
Orban has stated his belief that behind every successful economy there is "some kind of spiritual driving force." "A Europe governed according to Christian values would regenerate" stressed in the light of this reasoning."
He gave the example of his country, Hungary, explaining that a poor country like Hungary with a legacy of communism and where the average pension is 250 euros, has begun to rebuild morally. Calling to mind that their first king, St. Stephen offered the crown to the Virgin Mary, dying without issue.
Your new constitution is based on the dignity, freedom, family, nation, fidelity, and love, with the express obligation to help the poor. That is, it is based on Christian values, something that has deeply angered the European left that came to condemn in the Parliament in Strasbourg , because it wants to make Europe a continent where atheist family concept is replaced by individualism.
As a result of his own experience, Viktor Orban proposed a renewal of culture and politics based on Christian values and, more precisely, in the description that St. Paul makes where charity rejoices with the truth. "We must make our that message and not see another way ..." Orban said at the end of his lecture, enthusiastically acclaimed by the audience for a few long minutes of applause.
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The presentation of the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, at the XIV Congress of Catholics and Public Life on "Hope and Christian Response to the Crisis", did not disappoint the expectations of the public, with a standing ovation that broke the silence that had followed his conference. Orban said that European economic depression does not respond to a "situation", but is a result of a crisis of spiritual order. Specifically, what is happening in Europe is the result of the forgetfulness of Christian values that were the basis of their prosperity.
(CEU / InfoCatolica) The Hungarian Prime Minister wondered how it was possible that the collapse of the European dream of union based on Christian beliefs was still driven by them. "The European crisis," he said, "has not come by chance but by the carelessness, neglect of their responsibilities by leaders who have questioned precisely those Christian roots, that is, the driving force that allowed European cohesion, family, work, credit ... These values were the old continental economic power, thanks mainly to the development which in those days was done in accordance with principles."
As an example of the economic collapse that led to the crisis, he cited a change in direction of the credits previously granted to persons accredited, as responsible, but have come to offer to those who were not. There was a credit, yes, explained Viktor Orban, but even this was subject to the "standards" of Christianity. Thus, in a "Christian Europe" the excesses that caused the current difficulties, would not have been possible, he said. "A Christian Europe would have noticed that every euro is worked for. A Christian Europe would not have allowed entire countries sink into slavery to credit."
Loans with usury, uncollectible lead to debt slavery
He recalled how the Old Testament prohibited usury and how the Church has always rejected the abusive charging interest ... until the Reformation which gave way to greed, so that now the credits have been stripped of their moral dimension and entire countries have become enslaved by debts. "The yoke is no longer the sword to become debt," he added. This has become a more acute crisis in which political leaders have begun to forget the human aspects to be forced to pay the debts of the former, who in turn, have safeguarded their personal interests placed in large companies or institutions after "a career" in politics, said the prime minister of Hungary. The new leaders look with scorn and mock Christian values, especially for the defense of life, family.
The Example of Hungary
Orban has stated his belief that behind every successful economy there is "some kind of spiritual driving force." "A Europe governed according to Christian values would regenerate" stressed in the light of this reasoning."
He gave the example of his country, Hungary, explaining that a poor country like Hungary with a legacy of communism and where the average pension is 250 euros, has begun to rebuild morally. Calling to mind that their first king, St. Stephen offered the crown to the Virgin Mary, dying without issue.
Your new constitution is based on the dignity, freedom, family, nation, fidelity, and love, with the express obligation to help the poor. That is, it is based on Christian values, something that has deeply angered the European left that came to condemn in the Parliament in Strasbourg , because it wants to make Europe a continent where atheist family concept is replaced by individualism.
As a result of his own experience, Viktor Orban proposed a renewal of culture and politics based on Christian values and, more precisely, in the description that St. Paul makes where charity rejoices with the truth. "We must make our that message and not see another way ..." Orban said at the end of his lecture, enthusiastically acclaimed by the audience for a few long minutes of applause.
Link...
Frontal Attack: "Dominus Jesus" is "Unfortunately Formulated"
Kardinal Kurt Koch © +ecumenix, Flickr, CC BY-NC |
Fidelity to the Pope and to the Conciliar Magisterium is only expected of the Society of St Pius X -- not Old Liberal Curial Cardinals, who are undermining the Faith.
(kreuz.net) The statement in 'Dominus Jesus" that Protestants are not churches in the proper sense, is a stumbling block and an "unfortunate formulation".
This is what Old Liberal Cardinal Kurt Koch -- President of the Pontifical Office for Unity said at an event of the Old Liberal 'Focolare Movement' in Bern according to reports by the Swiss weekly 'Reformierte Press'.
'Dominus Jesus' is a declaration by the Congregation of Doctrine and the Faith in August of 2000. It was signed by then Cardinal Ratzinger.
A Piece of Bread
Cardinal Koch answered in the negative, if he found it correct to refuse Reformed Christians Communion.
"I would never refuse this to anyone who came to Communion. I've never personally done this."
For the Reformed their Supper is a piece of bread, that recalls Holy Thursday.
A Charter for Hocus Pocus Communion?
Cardinal Koch only wants to "speak" to the Reformed Christians who snap up Communion.
The 'Reformed Press" asked if this statement by the Cardinal is a "charter for Swiss priests", to give their hocus pocus Communion to people who don't believe in it?
Link to kreuz.net...
Vatican: Priests Must be Recognizable by Their Clothing
Vatican City (kathnet/KAP) The Vatican has called upon active priests, to wear their priestly clothing in service and in public. With a circular letter in October, which has now been made known, Cardinal Secretary Tarcisio Bertone reminded his priestly colleagues of valid ecclesiastical norms.
Especially in a secular world it is important that a priest can be visibly recognizable as a man of God and servant of the Church, is how it has been relayed to Roman ecclesiastical circles.
According to a Church canon 284, clerics are encouraged, "in accordance with the norms given by the Bishops' Conference and the justifiable locale customs to wear appropriate clothes."
The Italian Bishops' Conference has prescribed the cassock or the clerics -- black or dark grey suit with white priest's collar (see photo). The Roman Diocesan Director has disseminated these norms for all priests who are active in their area.
It is not entirely clear who the recipient for this new decree is. There Bishops and Monsignore are almost continuously directed according to clerical dress codes, may be meant as an example and a signal for priestly guests, who visit Rome, say observers.
Link to kath.net...
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