Category Archives: One Man & One Woman

Did Pope Francis appoint a commission to overturn ‘Humanae vitae’?

Posted on 15 June 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I’ve been receiving angry, anxious, frustrated and even panicky emails about a “commission” which was allegedly appointed by Pope Francis to “reinterpret” Paul VI’s important and prophetic (as well as hated by libs and feared) encyclical Humanae vitae. My sources tell … Continue reading →

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Obligatory reading? Differing suggestions.

Posted on 8 June 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I’m sure you are all wondering what is going on at the Fishwrap (aka National Schismatic Reporter – aka National Sodomitic Reporter these days.  A quick scan of their stories includes: When women become a clear and present danger at … Continue reading →

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ASK FATHER: Near occasions of sin when dating

Posted on 18 May 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Fr. Donald F. Miller C.S.R.R. wrote in the pamphlet “Questions Young People Ask About Marriage” among other things that dating with no intention of marriage in a reasonable time is a near occasion of sin [high … Continue reading →

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ASK FATHER: Two-phase wedding? First in church, then at the beach?

Posted on 21 April 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… QUAERITUR: I have a question regarding the situation of two Catholics being married by an unapproved minister. Would any law prevent the couple from contacting the parish and explaining what they want to do, then following the course … Continue reading →

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Fascinating exchanges over the meaning of ‘Amoris laetitia’ – Is some clarity emerging?

Posted on 14 April 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

If you haven’t been following this, you might tune in. Pope Francis’ document Amoris laetitia has sparked sharp divisions and debates.  The sides have drawn up pretty much into two camps… well… three if you count the uninformed, which is pretty large. … Continue reading →

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ASK FATHER: About delegation and the proper form of SSPX marriages

Posted on 13 April 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader… I recently read your post regarding the recently-announced changes to the validity of marriages witnessed by SSPX priests, and I am confused. How does this change anything? Doesn’t Canon 1108 already give bishops and pastors the power … Continue reading →

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Maltese Bp. Scicluna: The Church’s teachings on contraception has softened

Posted on 10 April 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

UPDATE 10 April: A friend in Rome texted me that he had heard that Malta Today retracted the article about Scicluna.  I went to look at found this.  The story was still indexed, but you couldn’t reach it. ___ ORIGINALLY Published … Continue reading →

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SSPX reaction to Pope Francis’ move on validity of marriages

Posted on 4 April 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the wake of Pope Francis’ decision to have diocesan ordinaries see to validity of SSPX marriages (HERE) the SSPX issued a statement at their website (HERE) At first the SSPX communiqué rehashes what the Holy Father did.   Then… […] The Society … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis provides for valid SSPX marriages

Posted on 4 April 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

UPDATE 6 April: I want to make a point.  Specific marriages (that is, involving real people not theoretical cases) are assumed to be valid, unless they are declared by a tribunal not to have taken place at all.  Some marriage … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Card. Burke about the future of the Five Dubia about ‘Amoris laetitia’

Posted on 25 March 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At St. Raymond of Penafort Church in Virginia (which if I am not mistaken was built by my my friend Fr. James Gould), another Raymond, Card. Burke, answered a question about the Five Dubia submitted by the Four Cardinals about the … Continue reading →

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