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December 17, 2010. The Vatican has accused China of oppressing religious freedom and says that attempts to control the conscience of its citizens and interfere in the internal affairs of the Catholic Church does no credit to Beijing. In a strongly worded statement, the Vatican said their attitude is a sign of fear, weakness and intransigent intolerance. The report also states that Beijing has “unilaterally damaged the climate of trust and dialogue” that had developed between the Vatican and the government.

via Vatican denounces the “intransigent religious intolerance” of the Chinese Government.

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Conferences #96 – Fr. Peter Fehlner at Washington Theological Union ( 57min) >>> Play

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In this 3rd talk of the Newman-Scotus Symposium presented by the Conventual Franciscans at the Washington Theological Union on Oct 22-24, 2010, Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner gives a talk titled “Scotus and Newman in Dialogue – Scotus Metaphysician – Newman Phenomenologist.” He  points out that Newman agreed and even specifically refers to Scotus’ opinion of the motive for the incarnation, that is, the Franciscan Thesis, the Absolute Primacy of Christ, that Christ would have come even if Adam had not sinned. And in regard to the Immaculate Conception, which Scotus was so prominent in giving a theological basis, is key to understanding the difference between Protestants and Catholics and why Catholics are orthodox. Also, both Scotus and Newman have been accused by Harold Weatherby of being the seeds (more…)

Marycast #126 ( 10min) Play – On March 25th, 2010, Feast of the Annunciation, a Day of Dialogue will be held in Rome on the timeliness of a papal declaration of the 5th Marian Dogma, Coredemptrix, Mediatrix and Advocate. The event will be sponsored and moderated by the Vatican Forum of Inside the Vatican magazine and and St. Thomas More College.  It will include discussions from an international group of several major Marian theologians, bishops and cardinals.

Dr. Miravalle addresses the many reasons why it is an appropriate time to proclaim the dogma and addresses  some objections. He also asks us to pray for the success of this historic event.

ZENIT – Is the Time Ripe for a 5th Marian Dogma?.

To ask questions regarding Mary, email Dr Mark Miravalle: marycast@airmaria.com

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Homily #080608 ( 15min) Play – In this segment of homilies Fr. Angelo reflects on Our Lord’s dialogue with the Pharisees and His correction of their errors, when He says: ” I did not come to call the righteous but sinners,? and how we cannot write people off like the Pharisee’s did.
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