Bishop Fisher on Conscience and Authority

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This article is a little long, but very excellent
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Three acts of conscience

The Catechism distinguishes three acts or dimensions of conscience: the perception of the principles of morality; their application in the given circumstances by practical discernment of reasons and goods; and finally, judgment about concrete acts yet to be performed or already performed. These require a little unpacking. …
 
Absolutely this was a great article…the whole discussion about conscience the Church is currently having is great…I would suggest Card.Ratzingers article on the same issue, although I cant give you a link right now, I think it is on EWTN’s website. Anyway, Gaudium et Spes 16 certainly opened up an important discussion.
 
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