Author Archives: Schutz

Pope Benedict XVI, having heard of the difficulties your humble correspondent has been facing in recent weeks, has come to the defence of his loyal son by offering a few thoughts of his own on the motto “Sentire Cum Ecclesia” … Continue reading →

Well, well, well. The things you find on the net when you Google… Here is a real rip-snorter from the Superior General of the Jesuits, Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach – none other than the “Black Pope”. He’s due for replacement, I … Continue reading →

While Pastor Weedon and I were discussing progression in sanctification, the Holy Father was preparing his Wednesday Audience on St Gregory of Nyssa’s treatment of exactly the same doctrine. Here it is from September 5. And here is the Pope’s … Continue reading →

There is an interesting article in the Aug 27 – Sept 3 edition of America Magazine by Richard R. Gaillardetz about the CDF document “Responses to Some Questions Regarding Certain Aspects of the Church“. Apart from being a concise summary … Continue reading →

These guys are cool. “Carolina Cannonball” left a message in the Com-box, and I followed her profile links to this blog. Check out the chipmunk’s reaction to the Motu Proprio. Carolina’s personal blog is The Crescat

Okay, dear Reader, we’re going to have a go at interactive essay writing. In this exercise, I stick up ideas for inclusion in my essay to be published in Catholica Australia defending the attitude of “Sentire Cum Ecclesia” and you … Continue reading →

Well, did you? I was too busy blogging, and then suddenly realised I had missed the big moment. They say that there were expectations that tonight’s episode would break ratings records for the show, as it broadcast the video of … Continue reading →

What a strange world cyberspace is. One minute I am raised to the level of defender of magisterial Catholicism in Australia, the next moment, I am hailed as the proposer of a model for a new Australian Constitution! Having blogged … Continue reading →

I wondered what sent SCE’s readership through the roof yesterday, and went hunting. Seems I have Brian Coyne to thank once more for promoting my site. Cheers Brian! You will note that Brian has issued me an invitation: If you’d … Continue reading →

Interesting to compare the Holy Father’s comments about the invalidity of calling God “Mother” with this promotional video for Ebenezer Lutheran Church (“Her Church”) in San Francisco. Also it is interesting that the Holy Father expressly said that “we can … Continue reading →