Oct
23
Saint Augustine Against Literal Interpretation
October 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Sed verborum translatorum ambiguitates, de quibus deinceps loquendum est, non mediocrem curam industriamque desiderant. Nam in principio cavendum est ne figuratam locutionem ad litteram accipias. Et ad hoc enim pertinet quod ait apostolus: Littera occidit, spiritus autem vivificat. Cum enim figurate dictum sic accipitur tamquam proprie dictum sit, carnaliter sapitur. Neque ulla mors animae congruentius [...]
Oct
23
Shorter Lines at Communion Soon
October 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment
The United States Bishops are preparing a draft of a document, “Happy are Those who are Called to His Supper”, for their November meeting in Baltimore. According to this document, anyone who rejects the defined doctrines of the Church or her definitive teachings on moral issues should not receive Holy Communion (see the CNS story [...]
Oct
23
Like a Martyr
October 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment
The folks at NBC finally caved and have decided not to show Madonna bound to a cross and wearing a silver crown of thorns, according to a story at Catholic News Service. No doubt this will be hailed as an infringement of the First Amendment, even though the event was filmed in England where there [...]
