Category Archives: Ecumenism

A short film about Pope (Emeritus) Benedict’s life

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

This is a short film my teenage son put together as a sort of personal tribute to our beloved Pope Emeritus.

Posted in Church History, Conclave, Ecumenism, Famous Catholics, Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, Pope Benedict, Popes, Society of St. Pius X, World Youth Day | 7 Comments

Theomachs (again)

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

Heiromonk Seraphim Rose “Atheism, true ‘existential’ atheism burning with hatred of a seemingly unjust or unmerciful God, is a spiritual state; it is a real attempt to grapple with the true God Whose ways are so inexplicable even to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecumenism, Mission, Orthodox Church, People | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Crunch time?

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

In amongst our comments, JabbaPappa reports: Le Figaro – “Rome and Écône on the verge of reaching an agreement” From major French daily Le Figaro, in an article signed by its main religion correspondent, Jean-Marie Guénois: Rome and Écône on … Continue reading →

Posted in Church History, Church Politics, Church Teachings, Ecumenism, Interreligious relationship, Pope Benedict, Society of St. Pius X | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

I love the smell of schadenfreude in the morning…

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

The Thirsty Gargoyle has a rather excellent article about poor old Prof Dawkins’ faux-pas on the BBC on Monday morning. “Careful with that petard old chap…”

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Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor preaches unity in Chester

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

From the website of the Diocese of Shrewsbury: Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor has encouraged the Christians of Cheshire to strive for closer unity through prayer and grass roots initiatives. Speaking during a service of unity at Chester Cathedral on Sunday January … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Turkson on Assisi Event

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

Religions Key to Peace Movements Join Curia in Promoting Pilgrimage ROME, (Zenit.org).- The president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace is joining his voice to those who have clarified Benedict XVI’s hopes for the October meeting in Assisi, … Continue reading →

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The Life of St. Basil, fool for Christ, animated

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

I got to know Russian animation and cinema per chance and was immediately fascinated by them. But what strikes me most is the Russian way to present tradition in these modern media. The tradition, including Christianity, is presented as a … Continue reading →

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The Title “Catholic” and the Roman Church

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

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Posted in Church History, Church Teachings, Ecumenism | 1 Comment

Anglican – Roman Catholic International Commission meeting ends

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN UNITY: DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION (ARCIC III) The Anglican – Roman Catholic International Commission has completed the first meeting of its new phase (ARCIC III) at the Monastery … Continue reading →

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Pope: Ecumenical Pessimism Is Lack of Trust in God – Holy Spirit’s Power Shouldn’t Be Underestimated

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

This may seem out of date now, but it provides a nice counterpoint to Raven’s post from this morning: (H/T to Teresa) ROME, JAN. 25, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Though Christians are still far from the unity that Jesus prayed for at … Continue reading →

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Boarding the Barque of Peter

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

In England and Wales this year the numbers of participants in the rite of election were swelled by members of various Ordinariate groups as they set out on their journey from the Anglican communion to unity with the See of … Continue reading →

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Beginning of a week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

  BEGINNING OF WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY VATICAN CITY, 18 JAN 2011 (VIS) – The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, traditionally celebrated every year from 18 to 25 January, begins today. The theme chosen for 2011 is: … Continue reading →

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Assisi – The Holy Father to commemorate event that he missed in 1986.

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

The last Assisi ‘gathering’ in 1986, when a statue of Bhudda was placed over the tabernacle, and subsequently ‘incensed’ by Bhuddist monks, was, with the benefit of hindsight, considered to have been an unmitigated disaster in ecumenism – at least … Continue reading →

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The Roots of Liberal Theology

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

This essay was written by Rev. Thomas Slater, S.J. and published in the Irish Ecclesiastical Record, January, 1907. One who has been brought up in the old system of theology, and whose reading has for the most part been confined … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic Culture, Catholic Moral Teaching, Church Teachings, Devotion, Ecumenism, Heresies, Mysticism, Sacraments, Spiritual Life | Tagged , , , , | 37 Comments

Ecumenism is not compromise, says the Holy Father

Posted on November 19, 2010 by

In a November 18 address to members of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, Pope Benedict XVI underlined the importance of ecumenical work, yet cautioned that ecumenism cannot be seen as a political effort. The Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, … Continue reading →

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