Updated 12/23: Fr. Hardon on the new catechism and more

It seems like the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1994) is constantly touted as the norm for teaching the faith.  This goes unchallenged by just about everyone, but it is interesting that Fr. Hardon took issue with the text:

http://catholicism.org/49274.html

Father John a Hardons 1990 Commentaries on the Doctrinal and Moral Disorders in the Church

Update is part II

Father John a Hardon Part II

Something similar happened with the Youcat,  but not to the extent of a Father Hardon questioning the text.  The authors of this youth catechism even got Pope Benedict to endorse it... but as you will find listening to this talk there are some real issues

The solution is simple,Cardinal Burke reminded us recently of the Catechism of Pius X

"St. Pius X saw with clarity how religious ignorance not only leads individual lives, but also to the decay of society and a lack of balanced thinking in the most serious problems," said Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura at event surrounding the Catechism of St. Pius X 100 years after its publication, by the Kulturkreis of John Henry Newman on the 24th of May.  It was organized in Seregno.

Read the rest HERE

Juventutem Chicago Meeting talks 3/26

Over Lent I was blessed to attend, as a Sursum Corda Milwaukee Chapter representative, the Juventutem Chicago Chapter meeting at St. John Cantius.  Some good food, some networking and great food also followed.  But most importantly I was able to hear two great talks given by two fantastic priests Fr. C. Frank Phillips and Fr. Armand de Malleray.


The first talk given was by Fr. Phillips who is the Pastor of St. John Cantius, as well as the Founder of The Canons of St. John Cantius.  This community that he founded is dedicated to restoring the sacred to every aspect of the Churches life.  The canons celebrate Mass in both the ancient and new rites with a true sense of reverence and a firm adherence to the teachings put forth by Sacrosanctum Concillium. In the following talk, Father addresses his history with the Parish, the founding of the Canons and his great hope for the future of the Church and how a return to sacredness is key.


The second talk was delivered by the keynote speaker Fr. Armand de Malleray (FSSP), who is the Chaplin to Juventutem international.  The talk is primarily concerned with the founding of Juventutem, which is a ministry of young adults for young adults, and for the whole church.  His view on how the groups can grow and spread are included in the talk. He also takes a number of questions from those attending on various topics.  I do hope you will enjoy!

+Please Pray, Pray, and Pray some more for the young adult groups like Juventutem and Sursum Corda (ICKSP)+

Seat of Wisdom, Pray for Us!!

No Fear

So the Holy Father is foregoing a number of security measures during his trip to WYD over the next week.  Is anyone else just a little more concerned on the matter?  Maybe I’m just a worry wart
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h/t Terrence Berres too funny

Im not sure if there is a reasoning behind him foregoing the security, perhaps it has to do with his his trust in providence.  Maybe he just wants to be closer to people.  I think both are admirable and commendable.  Having said that I am just a little afraid for him in this situation.   Rio is not Madrid as could be seen in the overpowing of the crowd to get to the Fiat the Pope was riding in (that’s right a Fiat, I guess safety has a name and its submission to God’s will literally. 

I just hope that he recognizes that he is no longer just the Bishop of little ole Buenos Aires but the supreme pontiff over the whole church.  His safety is important to all of us.  Please say a prayer for his and everyone’s safety at WYD.

+JMJ+