It'll be interesting to see how all of this plays out on the ground. I'm reminded of the anecdote of a visitor asking John XXIII how many people work at the Vatican, and the pope deadpanning: "About half."
Thank you - a great explainer. Though understandable , I dislike the Secretary of State as central coordinator as that dicastery tends to be the one most necessarily captive to Secular values and concerns
I am not schooled in Canon Law rather a life long Roman Catholic with 12+ years of Catholic education. This explanation, while understandable, I can’t help wonder why the Catholic Church had to be so academic. These writing do not offer transparency for the average reader. Difficult to understand but maybe that was the intention
terrific as usual, gentlemen! Thank you. One note from a proofreader: stationery, not stationary in the last paragraph. At least you know I read the whole thing!
Interesting to see in Article 93 that the Dicastery for Divine Worship has competency to deal with "the regulation and discipline of the sacred liturgy as regards the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite," considering that Traditiones custodes had previously argued that no such form exists. ;)
Although the Church is the Body of Christ it has many responsibilities which makes it appear a business rather than a spiritual beacon. I love the Church. I don’t always like the way she does business but I have to remind myself she is the Bride of Christ and God is in control.
It'll be interesting to see how all of this plays out on the ground. I'm reminded of the anecdote of a visitor asking John XXIII how many people work at the Vatican, and the pope deadpanning: "About half."
Thank you - a great explainer. Though understandable , I dislike the Secretary of State as central coordinator as that dicastery tends to be the one most necessarily captive to Secular values and concerns
The entire structure for the Argentinian is built on sand. "Amoris Laetitia" is his Achilles heel. A sea change in morality makes him an anti Pope.
Could you guys make a flow chart of this?
I am not schooled in Canon Law rather a life long Roman Catholic with 12+ years of Catholic education. This explanation, while understandable, I can’t help wonder why the Catholic Church had to be so academic. These writing do not offer transparency for the average reader. Difficult to understand but maybe that was the intention
Very interesting! May St. Joseph intercede for an effective, transparent, and holy Roman Curia!
terrific as usual, gentlemen! Thank you. One note from a proofreader: stationery, not stationary in the last paragraph. At least you know I read the whole thing!
A very astute friend of mine commented “ re-arranging the chairs on the deck of the Titanic “and we both love Pope Francis for the record.
Interesting to see in Article 93 that the Dicastery for Divine Worship has competency to deal with "the regulation and discipline of the sacred liturgy as regards the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite," considering that Traditiones custodes had previously argued that no such form exists. ;)
What happened to Eastern Churches?
Although the Church is the Body of Christ it has many responsibilities which makes it appear a business rather than a spiritual beacon. I love the Church. I don’t always like the way she does business but I have to remind myself she is the Bride of Christ and God is in control.