Orthodoxy and Catholicism

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Thank you FathersKnowBest for the Dave Armstrong book recommend for FireFromHeaven (Orthodoxy and Catholicism: A Comparison - by Dave Armstrong). I am going to utilize that suggestion for myself too.

I have many of Armstrong’s books (and enjoyed everything of his that I have read) but I was unaware of this one. I will purchase and read this.

Last night I went to the James Likoudis free EWTN interview (here) on Eastern Orthodoxies because of this thread. Even though I had heard it 2 or 3 times before, I was immediately drawn in and listened to it again. I learn more every time I hear it.

FireFromHeaven, with the EWTN link above and the Fr. Fortescue book links earlier (here and here), you can begin your study immediately if you are inclined to do so.
 
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Thank you FathersKnowBest for the Dave Armstrong book recommend for FireFromHeaven (Orthodoxy and Catholicism: A Comparison - by Dave Armstrong). I am going to utilize that suggestion for myself too.

I have many of Armstrong’s books (and enjoyed everything of his that I have read) but I was unaware of this one. I will purchase and read this.

Last night I went to the James Likoudis free EWTN interview (here) on Eastern Orthodoxies because of this thread. Even though I had heard it 2 or 3 times before, I was immediately drawn in and listened to it again. I learn more every time I hear it.

FireFromHeaven, with the EWTN link above and the Fr. Fortescue book links earlier (here and here), you can begin your study immediately if you are inclined to do so.
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I read somewhere (can’t remember if it was Dave’s blog, fb page, or somewhere else) that Dave Armstrong is updating his Orthodoxy and Catholicism: A Comparison, and is enlisting the help of an EO friend of his in preparing the revision. I can’t remember when exactly he said (or if he even did say a date at all) it would be coming out though.
 
I recently found out about a talk concerning this very topic coming up at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

I’ll post the info. here if any interested.

Also you may have friends in the area or even outlying area (i.e. Pittsburgh) that would benefit from you notifying them of this.

God bless.

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Franciscan University of Steubenville
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
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Seminar to Address Intricacies of the Eastern Schism
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STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville will host a seminar, Understanding the Eastern Schism, on Friday, January 31, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Seminar Room of the St. Joseph Center. Talks will be given by guest scholars James Likoudis and Dr. Robert Fastiggi.
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Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Eastern Schism, the path to reconciliation, and the role of the pope, says Rob Palladino, director of Chapel Ministries at Franciscan University, which is a sponsor of the seminar.
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Likoudis, a former college professor and a nationally known writer, will speak at 7:00 p.m. His talk, “At the Origins of the Byzantine Greco-Slav Schism,” will trace the separation of the Greek and Russian Churches from the Catholic Church back to the 9th and 11th centuries.
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At 8:00 p.m., Fastiggi will speak on “The Authority of the Roman Pontiff and Other Points of Division Between Orthodox and Catholics Today.” A professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan, Fastiggi will explain some of the dividing issues from a Catholic perspective, such as divorce and remarriage, contraception, the dogmatic status of purgatory and the Immaculate Conception. He will also take note of some recent dialogues between the Holy See and the Orthodox.
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A panel question-and-answer session with the speakers will follow the presentations.
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The conference is sponsored by Franciscan University’s Chapel Ministries, Students for Catholic Liturgy, Society of Blessed Theodore Romzha, and the Ut Unum Sint Society for Christian Unity.
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Hello, thought I would jump in here. I am an Oriental Orthodox Christian coming into communion with Rome. Not sure how long the journey will take but it will happen.

The Orthodox, Apart from Traditions, Liturgical Pratice, and customs, have the following disagreements with Rome.
  1. Papal Supremacy and Papal Infalliability.
  2. Immaculate Conception of St Mary the Theotokos (Mother of God)
  3. Purgatory and Indulgences.
  4. The Filioque.
Now As an Orthodox coming into communion with Rome I have held these disagreements in my past, however I now have realised that the supposed “Disagreements” are actually expressions of the same thing. For Instance, The Western Church Waited until the Vatican First Council to define the Mother of God’s Assumption into heaven, however the Eastern Tradition has always celebrated this Feast day as the Dormination of the Theotokos, followed by the Assumption of the Theotokos.

As an orthodox coming into communion with Rome I can state that the biggest difference between us now isn’t theological, but rather liturgical. Both Eastern Rite Catholics, Traditional Catholics, and Orthodox are absolutely horrified at the abuses that have started happening in the Post-Modernism Catholic Church. Will these disappear over time? Absolutely. But it is our Obligation to defend the Tradition and faith of the apostles, under pain of death if necessary. This is one of the Reasons for Light of the East by Pope John Paul 2 I believe. The Eastern Rite Church is a rock to help fight against modernisms, and abuses.
 
Church, Papacy and Schism. A Theological Perspective. by Philip Sherrard

Philip was a close friend of Bishop Kallistos Ware and a collaborator on the translation of the Philokalia into English. The above mentioned book is excellent as a grounding in the thelogical basis for the schism.
 
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Does anyone know of any goo books or web sites outlining the disagreements between the Orthodox and Catholic churches from a Catholic perspective? From an Orthodox perspective?
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I was recently sent an essay by Fr. V. Potapov titled, “Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy.” Although littered with generalities, there were a few salient points I’m considering.
 
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I was recently sent an essay by Fr. V. Potapov titled, “Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy.” Although littered with generalities, there were a few salient points I’m considering.
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My mistake that I didn’t mention this article is from an Orthodox perspective. I read the OP on my phone without my glasses…:o
 
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