Wonderfully said, AED. Yes, we are in a very bad place, and I worry about my children as well. They all seem to be oblivious to what is going on around them.
I don't have children, but I do recall my father being VERY concerned about "stuff" in the 1970s and 1980s (which are like paradise by comparison to today). I remember wondering what he was so worried about: C'mon, Dad, calm down. Life is fun. It can't be 1955 forever! As an adult, I think -- yeah: 1955 to 1985 WERE very different. I now see how, in many respects, his worries were justified. The drastic changes in music, civility, sexual mores. I honestly didn't understand then. The '70s and to mid-'80s were fun because I was oblivious.
One of the conditions for the full regularisation of the SSPX is that they must stop questioning/ criticising Vatican II's problematic documents and liturgy. Of course, they can't agree to that. What is wrong is wrong. Recently, even Bp Schneider and Abp Vigano have spoken out about the problems with Vatican II. Oh, but you forget - the title 'Vicar of Christ' was dropped from the Pontifical yearbook recently. The way PF behaves, he must be someone else's vicar. +
Cdl Burke decries ‘distortion’ of sacraments during pandemic, loss of sense of sacred First Communion at home, Hosts in plastic bags, and distribution of the Eucharist using plastic gloves are manipulations, the cardinal emphasised. https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/c...ments-during-pandemic-loss-of-sense-of-sacred +
Bishop Schneider: There is no divine positive will or natural right to the diversity of religions 'There have been statements made by other Ecumenical Councils that have become obsolete and been forgotten or have even been corrected by the later Magisterium' By Bishop Athanasius Schneider Mon Jun 1, 2020 - 6:36 pm EST June 1, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – There is sufficient reason to suggest that a cause and effect relationship exists between the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration on Religious Freedom, Dignitatis Humanae, and the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, signed by Pope Francis and Sheik Ahmed el-Tayeb in Abu Dhabi, on February 4, 2019. On his return flight to Rome from the United Arab Emirates, Pope Francis himself told journalists: “There is one thing … I would like to say. I openly reaffirm this: from the Catholic point of view the Document does not move one millimeter away from the Second Vatican Council. It is even cited, several times. The Document was crafted in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council.” Dignitatis Humanae reaffirms the Church’s traditional doctrine, stating: “We believe that this one true religion subsists in the Catholic and Apostolic Church,” and it reasserts the “moral duty of men and societies toward the true religion and toward the one Church of Christ” (n.1). Unfortunately, just a few sentences later, the Council undermines this truth by setting forth a theory never before taught by the constant Magisterium of the Church, i.e., that man has the right founded in his own nature, “not to be prevented from acting in religious matters according to his own conscience, whether privately or publicly, whether alone or in association with others, within due limits” (ut in re religiosa neque impediatur, quominus iuxta suam conscientiam agat privatim et publice, vel solus vel aliis consociatus, intra debitos limites, n. 2). According to this statement, man would have the right, based on nature itself (and therefore positively willed by God) not to be prevented from choosing, practicing and spreading, also collectively, the worship of an idol, and even the worship of Satan, since there are religions that worship Satan, for instance, the “church of Satan.” Indeed, in some countries, the “church of Satan” is recognized with the same legal value as all other religions. The only condition that Dignitatis Humanae places on religious freedom is that “just public order” be observed (n. 2). And so a religion called “the church of Satan” is able to worship the Father of Lies, so long as they observe “public order” within due limits. Hence the freedom not to be prevented in choosing, practicing and spreading the worship of Satan, individually or collectively, would be a right that has its foundation in human nature, and is therefore positively willed by God. The dangerous ambiguity of this statement is concealed by the fact that it is part of a single sentence, whose first part obviously corresponds to the traditional and constant doctrine of the Church. This first part says: “in religious matters, no one should be forced to act against his conscience” (ut in re religiosa neque aliquis cogatur ad agendum contra suam conscientiam, n.2), i.e., no one should be forced against his will to believe in God and accept a religion, even the only true one religion, which is the Christian religion. Truth and error are being asserted in one and the same sentence — in the same breath, so to speak. The existence and exercise of free will and, consequently, the freedom from external coercion, are founded in human nature itself, and are therefore willed by God. The faculty to choose between good and evil, truth and error, between the only one and true religion and other religions, is founded in human nature. However, one cannot conclude from the existence of the faculty to choose between good and evil, between truth and error, that there follows the natural right to choose, execute and spread error, i.e. a false religion. Immunity from external coercion in accepting the only one true Faith is a natural right. It is also a natural right not to be forced to carry out evil (sin) or error (false religion). However, it does not follow from this that God wills positively (natural right), that man should not be prevented from choosing, carrying out and spreading evil (sin) or error (false religion). One has to keep in mind this fundamental distinction between the faculty to choose and do evil, and the right to choose and do evil. God tolerates evil and error and false religions; He even tolerates the worship of the so-called “church of Satan.” However, God’s tolerance or allowance (His permissive will) of evil and error does not constitute in man a natural right to choose, practice and spread them, i.e. it does not constitute God’s positive will. Christian Apologists in the first centuries told the pagan civil authorities that, if Christians would worship a false religion, the State could forbid such a religion. The key point in the first-century Christian apologetics was this: to prove the truth of the Christian religion and the falsehood of pagan religions. Tertullian said that all pagan , i.e. non-Christian religions, are “worshipping a lie, and they commit the crime of real irreligion against the truth” (Apologeticum, 24). How can immunity from coercion in choosing and committing a crime against the truth be a right based on man’s nature itself and, therefore, positively willed by God? St. Melito of Sardis, a holy bishop and apologist from the second century, said: “The greatest of all errors is this: when a man is ignorant of God, and in God’s stead worships that which is not God” (Eus. h.e. 4, 26) There are two distinct realities. It is one thing to force someone against his conscience to accept a religion and carry out religious acts. It is another to proclaim a natural right, positively willed by God, to choose, practice and spread error and false religions, as in the case, for instance, of choosing, practicing and spreading the religion of the “church of Satan.” For anyone who is intellectually honest, and is not seeking to square the circle, it is clear that the assertion made in Dignitatis Humanae, according to which every man has the right based on his own nature (and therefore positively willed by God) to practice and spread a religion according to his own conscience, does not differ substantially from the statement in the Abu Dhabi Declaration, which says: “The pluralism and the diversity of religions, color, sex, race and language are willed by God in His wisdom, through which He created human beings. This divine wisdom is the source from which the right to freedom of belief and the freedom to be different derives.” How can this fact be explained, given that the aforementioned problematic statement in Dignitatis Humanae was made by an Ecumenical Council? The first basic thing to consider is the fact that both Popes of the Council — John XXIII and Paul VI — and Vatican II itself, clearly stated that, unlike all previous Councils, it had neither the aim nor the intention to propose its own doctrine in a definitive and infallible way. Thus, in his address at the solemn opening of the Council, Pope John XXIII said: “The main purpose of this Council is not, therefore, the discussion of one or another theme of the fundamental doctrine of the Church.” He added that the character of the Council’s magisterium would be “predominantly pastoral” (October 11, 1962). For his part, Pope Paul VI said in his address at the last public session of the Council, that Vatican II “made its program” from “the pastoral character” (7 December 1965). Furthermore, in a note made by the Council’s Secretary-General, on November 16, 1964, one reads: “Taking conciliar custom into consideration and also the pastoral purpose of the present Council, the sacred Council defines as binding on the Church only those things in matters of faith and morals which it shall openly declare to be binding.” full article at: https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinio...us-view-that-god-wills-diversity-of-religions (Emphasis in red is mine - SgC) +
During Pope Francis's visit to Bahrain next month Nov. 3-4, he will meet with the Iman for whom one of the structures (the Muslim building) is named after. wikipedia page on the Abrahamic Houses https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrahamic_Family_House: The Abrahamic Family House (Arabic: بيت العائلة الإبراهيمية) is an interfaith complex on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. The undertaking was inspired by the Document on Human Fraternity signed by Pope Francis on behalf of the Catholic Church and Ahmed El-Tayeb on behalf of the al-Azhar Mosque on Feb. 4, 2019 in Abu Dhabi. It will house the St. Francis of Assisi Church, Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque and Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue. ____________________________________________________________ Vatican releases program of Pope Francis’ visit to Bahrain The Holy See Press Office publishes the schedule, logo, and motto for Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Bahrain on 3-6 November, where he will attend the “Bahrain Forum for Dialogue”, under the motto “Peace on earth to people of goodwill”. By Devin Watkins Pope Francis is set to make an Apostolic Visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain on 3-6 November 2022, to encourage the country’s small Catholic flock and to attend the “Bahrain Forum for Dialogue: East and West for Human Coexistence”. Ahead of his departure, the Holy See Press Office released the program for the papal visit to the Middle East country, along with the logo and motto. Interreligious aspect to visit The Bahrain Forum for Dialogue will also see the participation of Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Egypt’s Al-Azhar Al-Sharif. The Pope and the Sheikh met last month in Kazakhstan for the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. Over 200 other religious leaders from various parts of the globe are also scheduled to attend the forum, held on 3-4 November and hosted by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa. Overview of papal schedule According to the program, Pope Francis departs Rome’s Fiumicino Airport at 9:30 AM on Thursday, 3 November, and lands in the central Bahrain city of Awali at the Sakhir Air Base at around 4:45 PM (GMT+3). He will then make a courtesy visit to King Hamad at the Sakhir Royal Palace and meet with Bahrain’s authorities, civil society, and diplomatic corps. On Friday morning, the Pope will attend the closing session of the Bahrain Forum for Dialogue. Later, in the afternoon, he will meet privately with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, then hold an audience with the members of the Muslim Council of Elders (of which Sheikh Ahmed is the Chairman). Afterwards, Pope Francis turns his attention to Christians living in Bahrain, as he holds an ecumenical meeting and prayer for peace in the Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral in Awali. On Saturday, the Holy Father celebrates Mass in the Bahrain National Stadium in the morning for the country’s Catholic population, which numbers around 161,000 faithful. He holds a meeting with young people at the Sacred Heart School in the afternoon. The Pope wraps up his Apostolic Visit on Sunday morning with a prayer meeting with local Bishops, priests, consecrated persons, seminarians, and pastoral workers at the Sacred Heart Church in Manama. The papal plane then takes the Pope and his entourage back to Rome for an arrival at Fiumicino Airport around 5 PM. Listen to our report Motto and logo The motto for the Apostolic Journey to Bahrain is “Peace on earth to people of goodwill”, which is taken from the Gospel of Luke, 2:14. The visit’s logo consists of the flags of the Holy See and the Kingdom of Bahrain, which are represented in stylized form as two hands open towards God. According to the Holy See Press Office, the logo symbolizes “the commitment of peoples and nations to encounter each other free from prejudice and in a spirit of openness as brothers and sisters”. An olive branch extending upwards from the hands symbolizes peace, “the fruit of fraternal encounter”. The words “Pope Francis” appear below the symbol in the color blue, to show that the Visit is entrusted to “Our Lady of Arabia”, the patroness of the Cathedral, which was a gift of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the local Catholic Church. Official logo of Pope's Visit to Bahrain Detailed schedule Thursday, 3 November 2022 ROME – AWALI 09:30 Departure by airplane from Rome/Fiumicino International Airport to Awali 16:45 Arrival at Sakhir Air Base in Awali 16:45 OFFICIAL WELCOME 17:30 COURTESY VISIT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF BAHRAIN at Sakhir Royal Palace 18:10 WELCOME CEREMONY in the courtyard of Sakhir Royal Palace 18:30 MEETING WITH THE AUTHORITIES, CIVIL SOCIETY, AND THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS Friday, 4 November 2022: AWALI 10:00 CLOSING OF THE "BAHRAIN FORUM FOR DIALOGUE: EAST AND WEST FOR HUMAN COEXISTENCE" at Al-Fida' Square of Sakhir Royal Palace 16:00 PRIVATE MEETING WITH THE GRAND IMAM OF AL-AZHAR in the Papal Residence within the grounds of Sakhir Royal Palace 16:30 MEETING WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE MUSLIM COUNCIL OF ELDERS at the Mosque of Sakhir Royal Palace 17:45 ECUMENICAL MEETING AND PRAYER FOR PEACE in Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral Saturday, 5 November 2022 AWALI 08:30 HOLY MASS at Bahrain National Stadium 17:00 MEETING WITH THE YOUTH in Sacred Heart School Sunday, 6 November 2022 AWALI – MANAMA – AWALI – ROME 09:30 PRAYER MEETING AND ANGELUS WITH BISHOPS, PRIESTS, CONSECRATED PERSONS, SEMINARIANS, AND PASTORAL WORKERS in Sacred Heart Church in Manama 12:30 FAREWELL CEREMONY at Sakhir Air Base in Awali 13:00 Departure by airplane from Sakhir Air Base to Rome 17:00 Arrival at Rome/Fiumicino International Airport ____________________
I just came across this video here, figured it may be appropriate and show who the real patriarch of this “family house” is:
