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02/07/2009
The heroism portrayed in the first movement of Beethoven’s third Symphony inspires the idea of Catholic heroes making war for the Church.
The heroism portrayed in the first movement of Beethoven’s third Symphony inspires the idea of Catholic heroes making war for the Church.
Maybe a Freemason made possible in 1805 one of Napoleon’s most famous military victories of all – victories over the old Christian order.
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.