Comments on: Light on the Dark Ages http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/ Mike Aquilina's Blog Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:36:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rebekah Sheldon http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/comment-page-1/#comment-88025 Rebekah Sheldon Tue, 01 May 2007 15:44:15 +0000 http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/#comment-88025 Cool!!! I am a physics major, but I have been dying to know everything about the early medieval ages, especially the conversion to christianity. It can be slightly frustrating at times, because some modern scholars don't even seem to understand what Christianity is about in the church across the street, much less what happenned 1000 years ago... Does anyone have anymore book recommendations, and caveats, etc.? Cool!!! I am a physics major, but I have been dying to know everything about the early medieval ages, especially the conversion to christianity. It can be slightly frustrating at times, because some modern scholars don’t even seem to understand what Christianity is about in the church across the street, much less what happenned 1000 years ago…
Does anyone have anymore book recommendations, and caveats, etc.?

]]> By: Mike Aquilina http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/comment-page-1/#comment-52339 Mike Aquilina Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:13:45 +0000 http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/#comment-52339 I'll stay in the hospital, with Mother Teresa, St. Peter, and St. Francis. They make for better company than any of us will find if we make a church of one. The medicine is there, if the patient chooses to take it. But we're all free to refuse treatment. And I think this is probably a good place to end this thread. I wish you well, Mr. Welch. I’ll stay in the hospital, with Mother Teresa, St. Peter, and St. Francis. They make for better company than any of us will find if we make a church of one. The medicine is there, if the patient chooses to take it. But we’re all free to refuse treatment. And I think this is probably a good place to end this thread. I wish you well, Mr. Welch.

]]> By: John Welch http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/comment-page-1/#comment-52324 John Welch Sun, 11 Mar 2007 03:50:41 +0000 http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/#comment-52324 Then your patron is Sinner Peter? Satan has great faith that God exists, as Satan discussed scripture with God and Christ. Satan would be in your Catholic hospital of sinners? Human mistakes are different from 1700 years of consistently murderous dogma. That makes the Vatican a hotel for sinners, with no prescribed medication . John Then your patron is Sinner Peter? Satan has great faith that God exists, as Satan discussed scripture with God and Christ. Satan would be in your Catholic hospital of sinners?
Human mistakes are different from 1700 years of consistently murderous dogma. That makes the Vatican a hotel for sinners, with no prescribed medication .
John

]]> By: Mike Aquilina http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/comment-page-1/#comment-52138 Mike Aquilina Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:28:40 +0000 http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/#comment-52138 The Prince of Peace established the Catholic Church. And he established it as a hospital for sinners, not a hotel for saints. The Prince of Peace established the Catholic Church. And he established it as a hospital for sinners, not a hotel for saints.

]]> By: John Welch http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/comment-page-1/#comment-52120 John Welch Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:04:42 +0000 http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/#comment-52120 I appreciate the discussion, but you are the one attributing "fools" as a term. Objectively, the Protestants have acted as murderously as Catholics , I agree. Anglicans are "catholic,apostolic", hence Episcopals, then Baptists, etc etc. Truly, Jesus spoke of the narrow road and few finding it. The Kaiser Wilhelm church ruins stand in Berlin as a record of church doctrine, not just "human nature". If you were the Prince of Peace, would you accept or reject the Catholic Church? John I appreciate the discussion, but you are the one attributing “fools” as a term. Objectively, the Protestants have acted as murderously as Catholics , I agree. Anglicans are
“catholic,apostolic”, hence Episcopals, then Baptists, etc etc. Truly, Jesus spoke of the narrow road and few finding it.
The Kaiser Wilhelm church ruins stand in Berlin as a record of church doctrine, not just “human nature”. If you were the Prince of Peace, would you accept or reject the Catholic Church?
John

]]> By: Mike Aquilina http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/comment-page-1/#comment-51793 Mike Aquilina Sat, 10 Mar 2007 11:38:35 +0000 http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/#comment-51793 If you're trying to make a case for Christian pacifism, this isn't the way to do it. You're calling your opponents "fools," which Jesus said is tantamount to murder. If you're going to start eliminating churches that harbor any violent men, you'll pretty soon be standing alone in your own place of worship. Martin Luther and John Calvin were as violent as any cardinal ever was. The problem isn't with the college of cardinals or the Catholic Church. The problem is with the human heart. Moreover, the most articulate voices of Christian pacifism have been Roman Catholics. I edited a collection of essays by one of them, John J. Hugo. Mr. Welch, you can do much better than this. Take a deep breath. If you’re trying to make a case for Christian pacifism, this isn’t the way to do it. You’re calling your opponents “fools,” which Jesus said is tantamount to murder. If you’re going to start eliminating churches that harbor any violent men, you’ll pretty soon be standing alone in your own place of worship. Martin Luther and John Calvin were as violent as any cardinal ever was. The problem isn’t with the college of cardinals or the Catholic Church. The problem is with the human heart. Moreover, the most articulate voices of Christian pacifism have been Roman Catholics. I edited a collection of essays by one of them, John J. Hugo. Mr. Welch, you can do much better than this. Take a deep breath.

]]> By: John Welch http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/comment-page-1/#comment-51751 John Welch Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:21:31 +0000 http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/#comment-51751 This is the first site I found:Cardinal Seán’s BlogCardinal Seán shares his reflections & experiences. 22 November 2006 Message To Archdiocese of Boston Brothers & Sisters In The Military, Their Families And Our Military Chaplains…………Also This Week: Tributes To & Reflections On Those Serving Our Country By Fr. Rich Erikson & Others Posted in: Main — Cardinal Sean @ 4:33 pm A message to our Archdiocese of Boston brothers and sisters in the military, your families and the chaplains, priests and religious who serve those in the military. As Thanksgiving and the Christmas Season is upon us, I have given much thought to, and have prayed for, our brothers and sisters from the Archdiocese of Boston now serving in the military, overseas and in the United States, their families and to the many priests and religious who serve as military chaplains and serve to attend to the spiritual and religious needs of those in the armed forces. I encourage everyone in the Archdiocese to be mindful of your circumstances and service and to pray for you each and every day, not just when we read the news online, pick up a newspaper or watch television. To our brothers and sisters serving in the military: While our country navigates its way through the murky waters of war and international conflict in the name of freedom and peace, we thank you and pray for you each and every day, especially during this time of year when so many of you are away from home and separated from your families. The heavy burden of ensuring, maintaining and fostering peace and freedom falls on your shoulders here on earth. That indeed is a heavy burden. Your service is often heroic. Throughout the history of our country, we have witnessed the sacrifices of the men and women who protect and serve our nation to ensure that we may enjoy the privilege of freedom, including the religious freedom that brings us hope, strength and personal peace in our lives. We are grateful for your many sacrifices. We are mindful of those who have given their lives and for those who continue to serve our country so valiantly. We also pray for the many servicemen and servicewomen who have returned home from distant lands after suffering physical or psychological harm. Our chaplains have told me that our present conflict has resulted in a very high number of amputees. May God grant you courage and strength." In World War II, Cardinals of the Nazis and Allies sent Catholics to kill Catholics, and bomb churches of the mother of Christ. If Christ was sheltering in such a church, Cardinals would support killing him. John John This is the first site I found:Cardinal Seán’s BlogCardinal Seán shares his reflections & experiences.

22 November 2006
Message To Archdiocese of Boston Brothers & Sisters In The Military, Their Families And Our Military Chaplains…………Also This Week: Tributes To & Reflections On Those Serving Our Country By Fr. Rich Erikson & Others
Posted in: Main — Cardinal Sean @ 4:33 pm
A message to our Archdiocese of Boston brothers and sisters in the military, your families and the chaplains, priests and religious who serve those in the military.

As Thanksgiving and the Christmas Season is upon us, I have given much thought to, and have prayed for, our brothers and sisters from the Archdiocese of Boston now serving in the military, overseas and in the United States, their families and to the many priests and religious who serve as military chaplains and serve to attend to the spiritual and religious needs of those in the armed forces.

I encourage everyone in the Archdiocese to be mindful of your circumstances and service and to pray for you each and every day, not just when we read the news online, pick up a newspaper or watch television.

To our brothers and sisters serving in the military:

While our country navigates its way through the murky waters of war and international conflict in the name of freedom and peace, we thank you and pray for you each and every day, especially during this time of year when so many of you are away from home and separated from your families.

The heavy burden of ensuring, maintaining and fostering peace and freedom falls on your shoulders here on earth. That indeed is a heavy burden. Your service is often heroic. Throughout the history of our country, we have witnessed the sacrifices of the men and women who protect and serve our nation to ensure that we may enjoy the privilege of freedom, including the religious freedom that brings us hope, strength and personal peace in our lives. We are grateful for your many sacrifices.

We are mindful of those who have given their lives and for those who continue to serve our country so valiantly. We also pray for the many servicemen and servicewomen who have returned home from distant lands after suffering physical or psychological harm. Our chaplains have told me that our present conflict has resulted in a very high number of amputees. May God grant you courage and strength.”
In World War II, Cardinals of the Nazis and Allies sent Catholics to kill Catholics, and bomb churches of the mother of Christ. If Christ was sheltering in such a church, Cardinals would support killing him.
John
John

]]> By: Mike Aquilina http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/comment-page-1/#comment-51414 Mike Aquilina Sat, 10 Mar 2007 01:42:25 +0000 http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/#comment-51414 No cardinals I know. You've been reading too many comic books. No cardinals I know. You’ve been reading too many comic books.

]]> By: John Welch http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/comment-page-1/#comment-51365 John Welch Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:42:04 +0000 http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/#comment-51365 My error, but cardinals are willing to cause Catholics to die in battles, and very rarely their own death. "Such killing is our doing, not Christ’s or His Church’s." Yes, there is a distinction between His Church and the universal church, as between Christ and Satan. Jesus said "..your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning.." John 8.44 My error, but cardinals are willing to cause Catholics to die in battles, and very rarely their own death.
“Such killing is our doing, not Christ’s or His Church’s.” Yes, there is a distinction between His Church and the universal church, as between Christ and Satan. Jesus said “..your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning..”
John 8.44

]]> By: Mike Aquilina http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/comment-page-1/#comment-50552 Mike Aquilina Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:12:10 +0000 http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2006/04/27/light-on-the-dark-ages/#comment-50552 Christ came to save sinners, even murderers. He does not approve murder, but it should be no surprise to anyone that His Church has included all manner of sinners, even murderers. Wherever two or more are gathered, there are two or more sinners — whether you call the assembly the Catholic Church or anything else. We humans are never short of reasons for killing one another. Such killing is our doing, not Christ's or His Church's. And please get your facts straight: The Cardinal's red hat symbolizes his willingness to have HIS OWN BLOOD shed for Christ. Christ came to save sinners, even murderers. He does not approve murder, but it should be no surprise to anyone that His Church has included all manner of sinners, even murderers. Wherever two or more are gathered, there are two or more sinners — whether you call the assembly the Catholic Church or anything else. We humans are never short of reasons for killing one another. Such killing is our doing, not Christ’s or His Church’s. And please get your facts straight: The Cardinal’s red hat symbolizes his willingness to have HIS OWN BLOOD shed for Christ.

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