Pope makes complete overhaul of Vatican liturgical congregation

[zab]

Thank you for the article. That puts things in perspective a lot more. I’d wager most people have never heard of these men so it is easy to inject a false view of their agenda.

You’re welcome!

 

[Convert_in_99]

In my understanding of Catholicism, the Pope’s authority is absolute and final when he speaks ex Cathedra and when he speaks for the Church as a whole in council. Not even the first Vatican council goes so far as to say he is authoritative whenever he says anything on faith and morals. When either of those 2 scenarios occur, the RCC makes it very clear. I am not pope bashing or proselytizing.

FYI, whenever anyone questions the Pope, it is not automatically questioning his authority. In the Pope’s personal views, he can err. This is quite consistent with the teaching of your faith. For instance, in my religion, clergy can criticize the ecumenical Patriarch and still respect his authority (so long as it is done responsibly).

I was certainly not insinuating you had done these things. It was in response to some posters at the beginning of the thread. Sorry you took it that way. :console:

 

[Convert_in_99]

MODERATOR NOTICE

This thread is wandering. Return to the topic of the original post.

This is not a thread about the authority of the Holy Father.

Sorry.

 

[Jon_Mallory]

I was certainly not insinuating you had done these things. It was in response to some posters at the beginning of the thread. Sorry you took it that way. :console:

Thanks for clarifying. Now let’s take the conversation away from the Pope as Robert Bay wrote.

 

[Convert_in_99]

Thanks for clarifying. Now let’s take the conversation away from the Pope as Robert Bay wrote.

Yes. As I was saying earlier, I’m trusting in God to guide Francis in these decisions. I think it is insulting to automatically assume he’s wrong in his judgement simply because we feel that the pope is “too liberal” or our viewpoints are “more conservative” than his. Liberal does not always equal “bad.” This is the pope we are speaking of, not some political figure. God does have a hand in this, as the Holy Spirit guides the Church in all things. Let’s give him and his decisions in appointing these men a fair chance!

 

[Jon_Mallory]

A purge in the Vatican’s liturgy department? Not quitecatholicherald.co.uk/commentandblogs/2016/10/29/a-purge-in-the-vaticans-liturgy-department-not-quite/

youtube.com/watch?v=9rJFdmmqj_s

I found this video of Cardinal Arinze describing liturgical dance enlightening. “Liturgical dance” is nothing more than graceful movements. It has nothing in common with the “dance” Americans and Europeans think of when they hear the word.