The Papacy & Ecumenism
Fr. Williamson discusses briefly discusses the origins of the Papacy, its role, the doctrine of infallibility, the election of Pius X, Archbishop Lefebvre’s doctrinal stance,
Fr. Williamson discusses briefly discusses the origins of the Papacy, its role, the doctrine of infallibility, the election of Pius X, Archbishop Lefebvre’s doctrinal stance,
Fr. Williamson goes on to explain Church history according to the “Seven Ages” of Ven. Holzhauser, reflections on modern art, the history of the Crusades,
Fr. Williamson discusses the nature of the priesthood, how Christ is a priest, the “priesthood” of the people, validity of the New Rite of ordinations,
Fr. Williamson tackles the question of obedience, the hierarchical nature of the Church, when disobedience can be legitimate, what St. Thomas Aquinas said on this
Fr. Williamson gives a definition of the Mass, mentions Sacrosanctum Concilium, the liturgical movement, brief history of the Traditional Latin Mass, how the New Mass
Bishop Williamson explains what the role of the SSPX is in today’s Crisis, parallels it with the English Reformation, discusses Neo-Modernism, reasons for the Consecrations
Then Fr. Williamson explains the nature of the Crisis in the Church, the Protestant Revolution, the nature of democracy, the book “Rhine Flows into the
Bishop Williamson ends these talks giving the historical context for the Syllabus of Errors, the confrontation the Church made with the modern world, defense of
Bishop Williamson preaches on the definition of heretic, how science is misused, what true love is, religious indifference and the message of Akita.
Bishop Williamson gives a commentary on Wagner’s “Ring” cycle, explains the nature of original sin, the father’s authority, true modesty for girls, and Kantian philosophy.
To a doubting French journalist the author of “Eleison Comments” expresses confidence that the imminent Motu Proprio will do much good.
Indeed, it both declares that the Tridentine Mass was never banned, and permits Latin rite priests to use it, whenever and wherever.
By overloading our eyes and ears, said Kafka, the cinema overwhelms our minds. Minds being overwhelmed means that lies triumph.
In his outstanding Encyclical of 100 years ago, Pius X nailed the deadly error of modern times: minds’ independence from their object.
Despite many Catholics’ reservations as to the content and motivation of the Motu Proprio, one may still believe it will do good.
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