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The International Investigative Commission on Medjugorje met for its first session on 26 March 2010."
You can read some of father Topić observations in my previous post EASTER THIS AND THAT
The International Investigative Commission on Medjugorje met for its first session on 26 March 2010."
"The Commission, presided over by Cardinal Camillo Ruini, His Holiness' vicar general emeritus for the diocese of Rome, is composed of the following members: Cardinal Jozef Tomko, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples; Cardinal Vinko Puljic, Archbishop of Vrhbosna, president of the Bishops' Conference of Bosnia-Herzegovina; Cardinal Josip Bozanic, Archbishop of Zagreb and vice-president of the Council of European Bishops' Conference; Cardinal Julian Herranz, president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts; Archbishop Angelo Amato, S.D.B., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints; Msgr. Tony Anatrella, psychoanalyst and specialist in Social Psychiatry; Msgr. Pierangelo Sequeri, professor of Fundamental Theology at the Theological Faculty of Northern Italy; Fr. David Maria Jaeger, O.F.M., consultant to the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts; Fr. Zdzislaw Jozef Kijas, O.F.M. Conv., relator of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints; Fr. Salvatore M. Perrella, O.S.M., teacher of Mariology at the Pontifical Marianum Faculty of Theology; and Fr. Achim Schutz, professor of Theological Anthropology at the Pontifical Lateran University as secretary. Msgr. Krzysztof Nykiel, an officer of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith serves as additional secretary."
"Other experts have also participated in the commission's work: Fr. Franjo Topic, professor of Fundamental Theology in Sarajevo; Fr. Mijo Nikic, S.J., professor of Psychology and Psychology of Religion at the Philosophical and Theological Institute of the Society of Jesus in Zagreb, Fr. Mihaly Szentmartoni, S.J., professor of Spirituality at the Pontifical Gregorian University, and Sr. Veronica Nela Gaspar, professor of Theology at Rijeka."
"As announced previously, the work of the Commission will be carried out with the utmost reserve. Its conclusions will be submitted to the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith for study."
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Novena ai trenta martiri francescani di Siroki Brieg
Chi ricevesse la grazia per intercessione dei Martiri di Siroki Brijeg è pregato di darne comunicazione all’Associazione MEDUNARODNO KUMSTVO DJETETU HERCEG BOSNE UI.K. Stepinca, 12 – 88220 SIROKI BRIJEG (Bosnia-Erzegovina)
Queen of Peace Ministries & Medjugorje Conference
May 21 - May 23, 2010
Marian Conference 2010 -Medjugorje Centre of Canada
Wayne Weible will be the key-note speaker on the Marian Conference. His books are very popular with many of our readers. Please come and meet him, and listen to all the interesting talks. Our official spiritual director, Bishop Lacey, will be the main celebrant at the closing Mass on Sunday.
Place: Basilian Marian Shrine of Gratitude
Address: 3100 Weston Road, Toronto, ON
Date: May 22 & 23, 2010 (Victoria Day Weekend)
Time: 9am - 5pm
For more information and for tickets, click HERE for details.
Eucharistic Adoration with Medjugorje Music
There will be an eucharistic adoration, with Medjugorje music prayer on
Friday, April 23, 2010 at 8:45 pm - 9:45 pm.
Holy Mass will be held at 8pm.
It will be conducted with English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Through eucharistic adoration, prayers, reflections, we grow in holiness and with the blessing of Jesus in the blessed sacrament, we become united with HIM, and also with our Blessed Mother.
Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church
2755 Denison Street,
Markham, Ontario,
L3S 2J3
Canada
All are welcome.
"Let your prayer be a sign of surrender to God."
(Our Lady Queen of Peace of Medjugorje's Message, 06/13/1985)
Prima riunione della Commissione Internazionale d’inchiesta su Medjugorje
La Commissione Internazionale d’inchiesta su Medjugorje si è radunata per la sua prima sessione il 26 marzo scorso. Lo rende noto un comunicato della Sala Stampa vaticana. La Commissione, presieduta dal cardinale Camillo Ruini, vicario generale emerito del Papa per la Diocesi di Roma, è composta dai seguenti membri: cardinale Jozef Tomko, prefetto emerito della Congregazione per l’Evangelizzazione dei Popoli, cardinale Vinko Puljić, arcivescovo di Sarajevo, presidente della Conferenza episcopale di Bosnia ed Erzegovina, cardinale Josip Bοzanić, arcivescovo di Zagabria, vicepresidente del Consiglio delle Conferenze Episcopali d’Europa, cardinale Julián Herranz, presidente emerito del Pontificio Consiglio per i Testi Legislativi, mons. Angelo Amato, prefetto della Congregazione delle Cause dei Santi, mons. Tony Anatrella, psicoanalista e specialista in Psichiatria sociale, mons. Pierangelo Sequeri, docente di Teologia Fondamentale presso la Facoltà Teologica dell’Italia Settentrionale, il padre gesuita A. Maria David Jaeger, consultore del Pontificio Consiglio per i Testi Legislativi, il padre francescano conventuale Zdzisław Józef Kijas, relatore della Congregazione delle Cause dei Santi, il padre servita Salvatore M. Perrella, docente di Mariologia presso la Pontificia Facoltà Teologica “Marianum”, e il rev. Achim Schütz, docente di Antropologia Teologica presso la Pontificia Università Lateranense, in qualità di segretario. Mons. Krzysztof Nykiel, officiale della Congregazione per la Dottrina della Fede, funge da segretario aggiunto. Ai lavori della Commissione hanno partecipato anche alcuni esperti: il rev. Franjo Topić, docente di Teologia Fondamentale a Sarajevo; il padre gesuita Mijo Nikić, docente di Psicologia e Psicologia delle Religioni presso l’Istituto Filosofico e Teologico della Compagnia di Gesù a Zagabria, il padre gesuita Mihály Szentmártοni, docente di Spiritualità presso la Pontificia Università Gregoriana, e suor Veronica Nela Gašpar, docente di Teologia a Rijeka. Come annunciato in precedenza, il lavoro della Commissione si svolgerà in rigoroso riserbo. Le conclusioni saranno sottoposte alle istanze della Congregazione per la Dottrina della Fede.
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Emanuel Medjugorje
omenica 18 aprile dalle 9 di mattina alle 21, presso il Palasharp di Milano, giornata di preghiera organizzata dall’Associazione onlus MIR I DOBRO (“Pace e bene” in lingua croata). E’ l’undicesimo anno che il Palasharp vede lo svolgersi di questo evento. Quest’anno saranno presenti anche tre dei veggenti di Medjugorje, Marjia, Jakov e Ivanka. La giornata sarà guidata da padre Miljenko Steko, vice parroco di Medjugorje, e avrà come tema “Maria madre del sacerdote”. Il tema fa riferimento a uno dei messaggi della Madonna ed è stato scelto anche per la corrispondenza con l’Anno Sacerdotale in corso, indetto dal Pontefice, e che si concluderà il 19 giugno
Monday, April 12, 2010
CDF GUIDELINES ON SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS
Guide to Understanding Basic CDF Procedures concerning Sexual Abuse Allegations
The applicable law is the Motu Proprio "Sacramentorum sanctitatis tutela" (MP SST) of 30 April 2001 together with the 1983 Code of Canon Law. This is an introductory guide which may be helpful to lay persons and non-canonists.
A: Preliminary Procedures
The local diocese investigates every allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by a cleric.
If the allegation has a semblance of truth the case is referred to the CDF. The local bishop transmits all the necessary information to the CDF and expresses his opinion on the procedures to be followed and the measures to be adopted in the short and long term.
Civil law concerning reporting of crimes to the appropriate authorities should always be followed.
During the preliminary stage and until the case is concluded, the bishop may impose precautionary measures to safeguard the community, including the victims. Indeed, the local bishop always retains power to protect children by restricting the activities of any priest in his diocese. This is part of his ordinary authority, which he is encouraged to exercise to whatever extent is necessary to assure that children do not come to harm, and this power can be exercised at the bishop's discretion before, during and after any canonical proceeding.
B: Procedures authorized by the CDF
The CDF studies the case presented by the local bishop and also asks for supplementary information where necessary.
The CDF has a number of options:
B1 Penal Processes
The CDF may authorize the local bishop to conduct a judicial penal trial before a local Church tribunal. Any appeal in such cases would eventually be lodged to a tribunal of the CDF.
The CDF may authorize the local bishop to conduct an administrative penal process before a delegate of the local bishop assisted by two assessors. The accused priest is called to respond to the accusations and to review the evidence. The accused has a right to present recourse to the CDF against a decree condemning him to a canonical penalty. The decision of the Cardinals members of the CDF is final.
Should the cleric be judged guilty, both judicial and administrative penal processes can condemn a cleric to a number of canonical penalties, the most serious of which is dismissal from the clerical state. The question of damages can also be treated directly during these procedures.
B2 Cases referred directly to the Holy Father
In very grave cases where a civil criminal trial has found the cleric guilty of sexual abuse of minors or where the evidence is overwhelming, the CDF may choose to take the case directly to the Holy Father with the request that the Pope issue a decree of "ex officio" dismissal from the clerical state. There is no canonical remedy against such a papal decree.
The CDF also brings to the Holy Father requests by accused priests who, cognizant of their crimes, ask to be dispensed from the obligation of the priesthood and want to return to the lay state. The Holy Father grants these requests for the good of the Church ("pro bono Ecclesiae").
B3 Disciplinary Measures
In cases where the accused priest has admitted to his crimes and has accepted to live a life of prayer and penance, the CDF authorizes the local bishop to issue a decree prohibiting or restricting the public ministry of such a priest. Such decrees are imposed through a penal precept which would entail a canonical penalty for a violation of the conditions of the decree, not excluding dismissal from the clerical state. Administrative recourse to the CDF is possible against such decrees. The decision of the CDF is final.
C. Revision of MP SST
For some time the CDF has undertaken a revision of some of the articles of "Motu Proprio Sacramentorum Sanctitatis tutela", in order to update the said Motu Proprio of 2001 in the light of special faculties granted to the CDF by Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI. The proposed modifications under discussion will not change the above-mentioned procedures (A, B1-B3).
Just a piece of tissue, eh, Planned Parenthood? | Fallible Blogma
The baby pictured was born prematurely at 25 weeks (he survived!). That is still in the second trimester for those that haven’t done the math.
How can any rational, loving person believe that this is just a “piece of tissue” inside of a woman’s body? How can an organization tell young, confused women that this is just a “piece of tissue” and that it isn’t a baby until birth? And do so all under the ruse of trying to help women, abusing the trust of their medical license, and then taking both the woman’s money and her child’s life?
Pontiff grieves with Polish people over crash victims :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)
Thousands visit Shroud of Turin on opening weekend :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)
Church's mission is to announce God's merciful love, teaches Pope Benedict :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)
Vatican City, Apr 11, 2010 / 10:56 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy Father welcomed Divine Mercy Sunday from the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, focusing his address before the Marian prayer on Sunday's reading from the Gospel of John. In his words, he acknowledged the value of Thomas' doubt for Christians today and reflected on Jesus' imparting of the Holy Spirit and the mission of the Church.
St. John's account which narrates Jesus' visit to the disciples in the Cenacle after his resurrection, said the Pope, is "rich" with "mercy and divine goodness."
Benedict XVI quoted St. Augustine who explained the scene in which Christ's body, "inhabited by divinity," is not impeded from entering the closed doors of the Upper Room. St. Gregory the Great, he noted, described the Redeemer's arrival in a state of glory, with an uncorruptible and palpable body.
Once in the room, Jesus allows the "incredulous" Thomas to verify the signs of the passion present on Jesus' body, recalled the Pope, adding that the "divine compliance" of Jesus in permitting Thomas to touch him continues to be as profitable for us as it was for the other disciples.
"In fact, touching the wounds of the Lord, the doubtful disciple cures not only his, but also our diffidence," he observed.
Putting the scene in perspective, the Holy Father explained that the Risen Christ's visit was not limited to the Cenacle, "but goes beyond, so that everyone may receive the gift of peace and life with the 'Creating Breath.'"
In Jesus' words and actions in the locked upper chamber, he establishes the mission of the Church ever aided by the Holy Spirit, which is, the Pope said, "to carry out to all the glad announcement, the joyous reality of the merciful Love of God ..."
Pope Benedict concluded his words by encouraging priests, "in light of this word," to follow the example of St. Jean Vianney in helping people to "perceive the merciful love of the Lord" whose announcement and a "witness to the truth of Love" is important also today.
"In this way we will make ever more familiar and close He that our eyes haven't seen, but of his infinite Mercy we have absolute certainty."
Beginning the Regina Caeli prayer, he asked for the intercession of the Virgin Mary, Queen of the Apostles, in "sustaining the mission of the Church."
In his post-prayer address, he remembered those from Poland who died in a tragic plane crash on Saturday morning in Russia. He also welcomed the opening of the exposition of the Shroud of Turin and wished a blessed Divine Mercy Sunday to all.
Divine Mercy in Surmanci , yesterday!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
You are invited to read an article on News For Growing Christians
Who Is the face behind the "Friend of Medjugorje" To many he is no friend of Medjugorje
By Ministryvalues.com
April 9, 2010
ho is the man behind the mask known as the "Friend of Medjugore"? The founder and operator ofMedjugorje.com/ Caritas of Birmingham insists on calling himself "A friend of Medjugorje" rather than by his own name. Maybe it is just us but this curious&...
http://ministryvalues.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=974&Itemid=125
Tin has also sent you this message: I pay 10 euro for site for one year / and I have an online store.
READ SOME OF IT HERE
Is the man behind the mask known as the \"Friend of Medjugore\"? The founder and operator ofMedjugorje.com/ Caritas of Birmingham insists on calling himself \"A friend of Medjugorje\" rather than by his own name. Maybe it is just us but this curious business of referring to oneself in the third person, as the \"Friend of Medjugorje\" does throughout his web site, is beginning to creep us out. From the onset the third person references on his web site create an aura of obfuscation and an unsettling lack of transparency. rnThe \"Friend of Medjugorje\" it tuns out is named Terry Colafrancesco. He may refer to himself as a friend of Medjugorje but the more we peel away the layers we are beginning to discover that many people who are devoted to the Medjugorje movement think he is anything but a friend. rnrnNone of us are perfect and we encourage everybody to feel free to let us know the short comings of Ministryvalues.com but please could Terry drop the whole \"Friend of Medjugorje\" creepiness. The mission of Medjugorje.com to spread \"Our Lady\'s\" messages is admirable, but if Mr.Colafrancesco could just introduce himself to his audience on his website as \"Hi I\'m Terry Colafrancesco\", it would make a whole lot of people more comfortable.rnrnAsided from the third person issue many people are now also beginning to raise more serious questions about the business practices and evangelical methods of the organizers behind the website Medjugorje.comrnrnA number of years ago Father Svetozar Kraljevic, OFM wrote an open letter expressing his concerns about the organization run by Terry Colafrancesco.rnrn\"Dear brothers and sisters, Here in Medjugorje, in the name of the priests who are working in the parish with pilgrims who are coming from all over the world, I express my deep concern for the organization called CARITAS from Birmingham, Alabama. It appears that the organization does not follow good practice of Church discipline as well as the discipline of its members in regard to their ways in which they are organized within. We are afraid that there might be elements of a lack of respect for family relationships, mutual respect, respect for the church authority, respect for the families where the members come from, respect for property of family members who are there now and those who were there and left the community.\"rnrn And now, yesterday, Medjugorje.com of Birmingham, in a lengthy statement on their web site, announced a fund raising plea for $200,000 + to meet their annual operating needs to run their web site. Click here for more detailsrnrnThe number seemed stupendously high to us given what we know a little bit about running our own web site ministryvalues.com. Our monthly out of pocket cost to run ministryvalues comes to a whopping total of $14.99 to pay our web hosting bill.
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