Indulgences and lay participation in the Way of the Cross
An article discusses indulgences tied to the Stations of the Cross and whether laypeople may lead or participate if a priest is absent. It cites sources on plenary indulgences for acts on the Way of the Cross and notes conditions for proper observance. It also covers early African and Dominican church figures, and a Catholic cab driver scenario regarding moral cooperation and avoiding aiding sin.
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Holy See
Bonzelet
Pastoral Comanion
Ariest
Noldin
Contested Religious Rights in Public Health Debate
The piece critiques Archbishop Glenn Archer's stance on hospital religious rights and church-state separation. It argues for First Amendment protections and cites Jefferson to oppose forced religious intolerance. It traces Moravian church history and mentions Luther and Thirty Years War dynamics.
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Archer
Congress
Neice
Planned Parenthood
Thomas Jefferson
POAA
Glenn Archer
Moravian Brethren Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Founding
The 150 Moravian churches in the United States celebrate the movement’s anniversary, noting its Protestant roots older than Luther. It traces to John Huss a Bohemian reformer excommunicated in 1414 and executed in 1415 after controversial Wycliffe-inspired writings.
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United States
Luther
John Hus
Huss
Hus
John Wycliffe
Wyclif
Wicliffe
Wiclif
England
Wycliffe
Bohemia
Moravians in New York and the Constance Council
A historical overview of the Moravian church and the Council of Constance. The article discusses the Great Western Schism, Hus, and the questioning of ecumenical status, then traces Moravian origins in 1748 in New York, early recognition by Parliament, mission work, and modern membership and structure. It notes Bethlehem and Nazareth PA as early Moravian centers and ongoing global reach.
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Council of Constance
Constance
Jerome
Prague
Hus
Hefele
Holy See
Moravian Brethren
United States
U. S
Georgia
Pennsylvania
David Nitschmann
Bethlehem
Philadelphia
Nazareth
Lititz
Salem
N. Car
Mission Lands
Evangelical Sect Practices Infant Baptism and Communion
A spokesman describes the sect as simply and broadly evangelical, in harmony with Protestants. Infant baptism is practiced by sprinkling and there is a rite of confirmation for instructed adults. Holy communion, about six times a year, is open to communicants from other sects as well.
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Ives
Princeton
Hodern
Dual forms of Communion in Catholic practice
The doctrine favored Communion under both bread and wine, a custom long upheld in Catholic rites and still practiced in many Eastern rites in union with Rome. Lay Catholics may receive under both forms, though early Church practice often gave one form, with home self administration during persecutions.
Protestant Reform Models and Early Protestant Figures
Monsignor Matthew Smith argues that the Moravian Brethren and reformers like Luther and Zwingli show varied paths to Protestantism. He contrasts Wycliffe Hus and 16th century reformers who used political power to advance reforms with earlier dissenters who lacked broad followings. He suggests Hus and Wycliffe were more reformers than separatists, while later reformers canonized abuses for political ends.
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Luther
Melanchthon
Zwingli
Calvin
King
Henry Will
Cranmer
Knox
Painies
Wycliffe
Oe Dee
Italy
Gove
Wtill
Hus
Wicliffe
Matthew Smith
Debates Over Protestant Orthodoxy Split in Theological Debate
Two authoritative journals discuss whether the 1920s Fundamentalist defeat in U S Protestantism could reverse. Pierre Janet criticizes Liberal modernism while Hordern argues orthodox Catholic style claims, noting Fundamentalism lingers despite changing times and church leadership.
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U.S
Pierre Janet
Tablet
London
Lf Freres
Union
Chesterton
Distinct Relationship in Trinity Questions and Answers
A concise religious primer by Levus M. Riorpan Pa.D. detailing the three persons of the Blessed Trinity and their roles. It explains the First Person as Father, the Second as the only begotten Son, and the Third as the Holy Spirit with spiration from the Father and Son.
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Pa.d
God
Father
Son
Lord
Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
John iii
Weain
John i
Christ
St. John
Saul
Barnabas
Church of God
Vatican Austria Upgrade Diplomatic Ties Elevate Roles
Vatican City and Austria raise diplomatic relations to full ambassadorial level. The Austrian Legation to the Holy See becomes an Embassy and Vienna’s Apostolic Internunciature is raised to a Nunciature. Foreign Minister Karl Gruber and Pius XII met as Archbishop Giovanni Dellepiane transitions to Nuncio. Ambassador Kripp becomes full Ambassador.
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Austria
Vatican City
Republic of Austri
Ibastt
Holy See
Apostolic Internunciature
Vienna
Karl Gruber
Pius XII
Giovanni Dellepiane
Kripp
Feeney Named Coadjutor for Portland Maine
Bishop Daniel J Feeney has been named Coadjutor with succession to Bishop Joseph McCarthy of Portland Maine. Feeney, a native of Portland, previously served as pastor in Presque Isle and as superintendent of schools from 1926 to 1929.
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Daniel J.feeney
Joseph . McCarthy
Portland
Maine
Feeney
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Presque Isle
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Mass
Sulpician Seminary
Grand Seminary
Montreal
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Minister Praises Works Of Dead Canadian Priest
Ottawa reports Father Philip C Harris, noted for fostering Catholic Protestant harmony, died while vacationing in Florida. The Rev R C Eakin of Metcalfe Ont lauds Harris for promoting amity across creeds and credits him with building a curling rink and recreation center transforming local relations over 30 years.
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Ottawa
Philip C. Harris
Metcalfe
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Catholic Digest
East 8Th Street
St. Paul
Minnesota
Rosary Drives Mission Appeal and Desert Contemplation
A 1920s plea describes a $5 donation to Holy Father's Missions and notes two Sisters of the Sacred Heart heading to the Sahara to open a contemplative house near Pere de Foucauld's martyr site. It advocates devotion and offerings as tools for faith and conversion in the East.
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Holy Father
World Mission
Sisters of the Sacred Heart
Sahara Desert
Pere de Foucauld
East
Cana
Holy Fathers Missions appeal notes Catholic sacrifices
A faith column urges readers to support the Holy Father's Missions with small sacrifices. It highlights Catholic families aiding missions in India and China, praising donors like Mrs. N. S. and Mrs. R. R. It urges readers to send one cent or more to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and lists contact details for donation.
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China
Holy Father's Missions
R. R
Holy Father
Fulton J. Sheen
Society For the Propagation of the Faith
E. 38Th St
New York
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