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04/28/2012
Behind Vatican II was the false philosophy of the 18th century “Enlightenment.” This makes a Catholic agreement with Conciliar churchmen impossible.
Behind Vatican II was the false philosophy of the 18th century “Enlightenment.” This makes a Catholic agreement with Conciliar churchmen impossible.
Benedict XVI’s basic error in philosophy is Kantian subjectivism. But no subject can change or influence the objective truths of the Faith.
Benedict XVI tries to interpret Vatican II and Tradition so as to make them compatible, but God’s Truth cannot be bent.
Benedict XVI’s papacy is driven by a false vision of reconciling the Catholic Faith with modern (Enlightenment) thinking. They are irreconcilable.
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.