Daily Archives: 29 October 2021

CDWDS Decree on Magnum Principium 9-12: On Significant Adaptations

The Episcopal Conference approves the adaptations of the liturgical books according to the norm of law (cf. can. 838 § 2) And so, the following paragraphs are introduced. They include references to the 1994 CDWDS document on inculturation, examined here … Continue reading

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Drug Dealers

My wife added me to her AARP membership. Boy, are they pee-ohed about the lack of reining in drug prices in the US.  I know most commentators are referring to so-called Big Pharma in their news storties and commentaries today. … Continue reading

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Reconciliatio et Paenitentia 13, Part 3: Personal Repentance

In effect, to become reconciled with God presupposes and includes detaching oneself consciously and with determination from the sin into which one has fallen. This is illustrated by the recognition, the awakening of King David, as well as the lost … Continue reading

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CDWDS Decree on Magnum Principium 8: Episcopal Conferences

By far the largest “capital letter” section, “RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES OF THE EPISCOPAL CONFERENCES.” A bit more than half the document will address: Approving adaptations Preparing and approving translations And from there: Looking at language The translation process Drafting of … Continue reading

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