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#91
Traditional Catholic Discussion / Re: Beware of independent "pri...
Last post by Maximilian - May 13, 2024, 06:28:56 PMWonderful, thanks!
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He sounds a lot like my own pastor, who, thanks be to God, is still alive. But what will we do when this old generation passes away?
A tip: to read the whole article, click on the "Printer" icon at the top right.
He sounds a lot like my own pastor, who, thanks be to God, is still alive. But what will we do when this old generation passes away?
#92
The Alps / ¡Viva la Hispanidad!
Last post by Heinrich - May 13, 2024, 06:09:24 PM #93
Buy/Sell/Trade / FS: 33 of 36 vol.s Complete wo...
Last post by Hannelore - May 13, 2024, 05:58:04 PM33 of 36 volumes. Complete works, missing Oliver Twist, Christmas Books, and A Child's History of England. Covers are green faux leather with gilt titles and decoration, and ribbon bookmarks. Most novels are in 2 volumes. Top edges of most books are lightly speckled and one book has some wear. Price includes media mail shipping in the lower 48 states. Asking $260.
#94
Coffee and Donuts / I've changed my forum name
Last post by Hannelore - May 13, 2024, 05:22:42 PMPlease don't be confused. Just felt like a change. Changed from Bernadette in case anyone is wondering.
#95
General Catholic Discussion / Re: Message to Vigano and Burk...
Last post by Michael Wilson - May 13, 2024, 05:22:14 PMOne of the major reasons for the loss of faith before VII and definitely afterwards, was the laxity in the lives of the clergy and religious; there is an old adage in Catholicism which states: "A loss of faith is preceded by a loss of virtue". The modernist leaders such as Teilhard de Chardin; Henry de Lubac; Hans Urs Von Balthasar, Paul VI, were leading less than virtuous lives before the Council; the promulgation of the Conciliar decrees and even more the "spirit of Vatican II" was an excuse of the clergy and laity to live as they pleased.
#96
Traditional Catholic Discussion / Re: Beware of independent "pri...
Last post by Michael Wilson - May 13, 2024, 05:14:07 PMFr. Francis Hannifin (1912-2001)
Here is his biography online in the Angelus, written by Fr. Timothy Pfeiffer SSPX.
http://www.angelusonline.org/index.php?section=articles&subsection=show_article&article_id=2062
Here is his biography online in the Angelus, written by Fr. Timothy Pfeiffer SSPX.
http://www.angelusonline.org/index.php?section=articles&subsection=show_article&article_id=2062
#97
General Catholic Discussion / Re: Message to Vigano and Burk...
Last post by Heinrich - May 13, 2024, 04:58:31 PMQuote from: KreKre on May 13, 2024, 03:30:21 PMIn a vast, vast majority of cases, when someone committed heresy, he wasn't even aware of it. The Inquisition brought it to his attention and he recanted it and repented. And that was it, a soul was saved.
Yes, there were abuses of authority, some inquisitors prosecuted innocent people to steal their wealth, Pope Sixtus IV even warned about that. An institution with such great power is always prone to attracting corrupted individuals, and if there is not sufficient vigilance, abuse will happen. But that was an exception, not the rule, and this should not reflect the whole institution, just the corrupted individuals (just like pedophile priests do not reflect the entire Catholic Church). Overall, the Inquisition did a lot more good than the worst of its members did harm.
The Inquisition was usually very popular with the general public. It was the fairest court in Europe, the Inquisitors were meticulous, always interested in finding out the truth, and whenever there was doubt, they typically erred on the side of mercy. In cases where the general public was displeased with the Inquisition, it was more often because they thought that the Inquisitors were too lenient (because they wouldn't allow the mob to lynch the accused), and very rarely did anyone think they were too strict.
Their reputation as cruel and murderous fanatics is very undeserved, and mostly due to Protestant propaganda. Ironically, the Protestants were much more keen on burning witches, which was most often done by an angry, unruly mob and without a proper and fair trial.
For being new, you make yourself right at home with a familiar posting style. Have you filled out the new member questionnaire?
#98
Coffee and Donuts / Re: Members You Wish Would Com...
Last post by Heinrich - May 13, 2024, 04:56:02 PM #99
Arts and Leisure / Re: What are you currently rea...
Last post by Hannelore - May 13, 2024, 04:39:17 PMDavid Copperfield, read by one of my favorite narrators, Tadhg Hynes. I have nearly all of his solo works from audible.
#100
General Catholic Discussion / Re: Message to Vigano and Burk...
Last post by KreKre - May 13, 2024, 03:30:21 PMIn a vast, vast majority of cases, when someone committed heresy, he wasn't even aware of it. The Inquisition brought it to his attention and he recanted it and repented. And that was it, a soul was saved.
Yes, there were abuses of authority, some inquisitors prosecuted innocent people to steal their wealth, Pope Sixtus IV even warned about that. An institution with such great power is always prone to attracting corrupted individuals, and if there is not sufficient vigilance, abuse will happen. But that was an exception, not the rule, and this should not reflect the whole institution, just the corrupted individuals (just like pedophile priests do not reflect the entire Catholic Church). Overall, the Inquisition did a lot more good than the worst of its members did harm.
The Inquisition was usually very popular with the general public. It was the fairest court in Europe, the Inquisitors were meticulous, always interested in finding out the truth, and whenever there was doubt, they typically erred on the side of mercy. In cases where the general public was displeased with the Inquisition, it was more often because they thought that the Inquisitors were too lenient (because they wouldn't allow the mob to lynch the accused), and very rarely did anyone think they were too strict.
Their reputation as cruel and murderous fanatics is very undeserved, and mostly due to Protestant propaganda. Ironically, the Protestants were much more keen on burning witches, which was most often done by an angry, unruly mob and without a proper and fair trial.
Yes, there were abuses of authority, some inquisitors prosecuted innocent people to steal their wealth, Pope Sixtus IV even warned about that. An institution with such great power is always prone to attracting corrupted individuals, and if there is not sufficient vigilance, abuse will happen. But that was an exception, not the rule, and this should not reflect the whole institution, just the corrupted individuals (just like pedophile priests do not reflect the entire Catholic Church). Overall, the Inquisition did a lot more good than the worst of its members did harm.
The Inquisition was usually very popular with the general public. It was the fairest court in Europe, the Inquisitors were meticulous, always interested in finding out the truth, and whenever there was doubt, they typically erred on the side of mercy. In cases where the general public was displeased with the Inquisition, it was more often because they thought that the Inquisitors were too lenient (because they wouldn't allow the mob to lynch the accused), and very rarely did anyone think they were too strict.
Their reputation as cruel and murderous fanatics is very undeserved, and mostly due to Protestant propaganda. Ironically, the Protestants were much more keen on burning witches, which was most often done by an angry, unruly mob and without a proper and fair trial.