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December 15, 2005
5th Semester down, 11 more to go...
Well, I have completed yet another semester in my journey to the Holy Priesthood. This was probably my best Semester yet, as I know understand just how important philosophy is in the life of the Church. After taking Faith and Reason with the Rev. J. Michael McDermott, SJ (member of the International Theological Commission), I see that in the end, all theological problems are philosophical problems. How one answers the basic problems of life sets up how one will answer the deep problems of theology.
I also have gone to see the Chronicles of Narnia Movie. It was pretty good, and I was able to pick up on a number of theological ideas in the movie. If one was not Catholic, or at least some traditionalist Christian, it would be difficult to see the symbolism. For a Catholic, it should be deeper then just some movie about a lion but if one is not, I could see how this would be just another Harry Potter type movie. I recommend the movie highly.
Our Most Supreme Lord Pontiff, Benedict XVI, has also been doing some interesting things lately. I notice he has appointed a friend of Traditionalism to the Secretary ship for the Congregation of Divine Worship. A new Papal Nuncio should be announced for the United States within two months, and it appears that a shift in Curial Positions is soon coming. His long awaited Encyclical can also be released any day, as it was officially promulgated on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The Holy Father has been very busy.
I have to admit, though, I am a bit disappointed. A new Archbishop was announced today for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, and yesterday the Diocese of Marquette had their Bishop's retirement accepted and a new Bishop appointed immediately. Youngstown has been vacant longer, so I am disappointed that the See of Youngstown has not been filled yet. I am sure that God has a plan though, but I hope it isn't too far off in the future.
If you haven't figured out yet, I am home in Youngstown again. I am glad to be home and free of academic requirements for a few weeks. I am hoping to get a few things read and study up on things a little. I am looking forward to Christmas; it is my favorite holiday next to Easter. I am hoping it snows.
Well, I have bored you enough. Maybe I will post my paper I wrote for Faith and Reason on the Encyclical Letter Fides et Ratio by our Late Holy Father, John-Paul II. I will have to look it over first. I got an A on it, so it must not have THAT many heresies in it.
To my friends around the world, from Rome to Omaha, from Charlotte to Toledo, from Phoenix to Columbus, and from Fort Worth to Charleston have a blessed Christmas, and I hope you all got there safe. To those in Youngstown, I will probably be seeing you soon...
Posted by cr3do1 at December 15, 2005 07:53 PM
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You should post the paper. I, for one, as a great admirer of "Fides et Ratio" would definitely read it (and enjoy doing so).
Posted by: Jillian at December 16, 2005 09:25 PM
Welcome home! I hope to see you tomorrow!
Posted by: Colleen at December 16, 2005 09:43 PM
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