To follow Jesus to the cross, perseverance is the way to salvation
Jesus is the one persecuted par excellence because the world struggles to accept his nature and message. The same sort falls to his disciples in every epoca. Yet, the Passion is the way to persevere in the faith and remain in the Church. The causes of the ecclesial crisis and its remedy: Mary. The necessary union of mercy and doctrine. Here is the meditation of Monsignor Nicola Bux, at the Daily Compass Day held on Saturday 28 September.
The unlearned lesson of the British child who refuses to die
NR, 4 years old, was taken off life support last April by decision of his doctors and judges but continues to live and is thriving. Consequently, the judge revoked his sentence but still does not understand the moral of the story, namely what love and ‘best interests’ really mean.
Fernandez appoints progressive theologians to change Church teaching on morality
The new Consultors of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith are progressive theologians who promise to change the Church's doctrine on contraception, homosexuality, marriage, theology of the body, to fundamentally change Catholic morality in general.
Pope’s call for cancelling poor countries debts rewards most corrupt governments
Cancelling the debt of the poorest states is one of the constants of solidarist thinking. But young Africans protest against corruption and oppose the indebtedness of their governments.
Italian city revives veneration of Precious Blood of Jesus relic
Terni, a town in Italy’s most central region, is hosting celebrations for the feast of the relic of the Precious Blood, preserved in the cathedral. The link with Saint Joseph of Cupertino, who venerated the precious relic. And the city liberated from the plague. A glimpse of "a fundamental devotion".
Vatican Note on Medjugorje a desire for control amid contradictions
The Vatican's nihil obstat to the ‘spiritual experience’ of Medjugorje changes very little for pilgrims, but from now on the messages will be scrutinised by the Pope's envoy. What concern is there if any, about the announced secrets? And how does one reconcile the refusal to establish the supernaturalness with the established authenticity of the first seven apparitions?
Vatican approves Medjugorje but the supernatural is overlooked
The Holy See awards the nulla osta in recognition of the 43 years of ongoing ‘spiritual experience’ in Herzegovina. Positive evaluation of the fruits and pilgrimages, but with the invitation not to meet the visionaries.
UK, ‘buffer zones’ imposed to defend abortion
Just as the trial of Adam Smith Connor, accused of silent prayer near an abortion clinic, is underway, the Labour government is making it compulsory across the UK to create buffer zones around abortion facilities to prevent pro-life presence.
The ‘farce’ Synod redefines sins according to political logic
The sin of ‘doctrine used as a stone thrown against’ and the sin against synodality. But also against migrants. The second session of the Synod opens up political or ideological content to call sin what is perhaps instead common sense. Does this mean we will have to ask for forgiveness for recalling a doctrinal principle by refuting those who want to change it?
Catholic Bishop and Macron agree to revamp Notre Dame
The competition to select the artists with whom Macron intends to overhaul the Parisian cathedral has reached its final stages. The call to break with the past, including the replacement of the stained glass windows, is also supported by Archbishop Ulrich. But there’s increasing resistance aiming to stop the destruction.
Paedophile priests cover up casts shadows over Prevost, cardinal who selects bishops
From the moment Robert Prevost was appointed prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in 2023, attempts to erase the clues about how he covered-up two priests accused of paedophilia in his diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, have multiplied. Including the ‘persecution’ of the alleged victims' lawyer. And the appointment of a ‘friendly’ bishop. New scandal in the Vatican.
Pope disconcerts faithful again stating all religions are equivalent
Speaking about interreligious dialogue with the youth in Singapore, Pope Francis puts all religions on an equal footing. But, it is the denial of Christ's claim to be ‘the way, the truth, the life’, the cancellation of the meaning of the Incarnation and Redemption.
