Tabrenacle placement with regard to church doctrine.
Question from on 04-23-2007:
I have a friend who is very upset with the local diocese because of the placement of the Tabernacle in all the churches here. He thinks that it should be placed in the center of the Sanctuary and anything else is disrespectful and disobedient. I have read and believe otherwise. Could you give me your opinion and how it relates to Vatican ll.
Also, he believes that we should only receive the Body of Christ and the Blood is not right or necessary.
Next. he believes that church music should be in the balcony and anything else is wrong and a distraction. I have always thought that Vatican ll was intended to bring the community closer to the mass and Christ.
He also thinks that anyone who has learned CCD since Vatican ll has been educated incorrectly and they are wrong about their practices and beliefs, including priests! Any answers or direction for reading will be appreciated. Thanks.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 05-06-2007:
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal #315 states regarding the location of the tabernacle: "It is preferable that the tabernacle be located, according to the judgment of the diocesan bishop, a. Either in the sanctuary, apart from the altar of celebration, in a form and place more appropriate, not excluding on an old altar no longer used for celebration, b. Or even in some chapel suitable for the faithful's private adoration and prayer and organically connected to the church and readily visible to the Christian faithful."
The reception of Holy Communion under one or both species is permitted in many circumstances. One receives the Lord completely under one species, although the symbolism is fuller when both the Body and Blood of Christ are both received.
I do believe that it is wrong for the musicians to appear to be on stage. They should seem to be part of the assembly. Being in a choir loft is fine, although other arrangements are also fine, depending upon the arrangement of the church.
I would suggest reading the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. It is published as a thin book in English by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (www.usccb.org).
Canonization of Saints
Canonization of Saints
Question from on 04-23-2007:
I have two questions:
(1) When a saint is canonized by the Pope, is that an act of ex cathedra, extra-ordinary infallibility? It certainly could not be an act of ordinary infallibility because there is no defined Tradition of the Church addressing the individual's sanctity prior to the act of canonization. Your thoughts please.
(2) I understand that the "devil's advocate" has been removed from the canonization process. Does this cast any doubt on the infallibility of the Pope's canonizations? Could it be while many theologians once considered canonizations to be infallible acts that they no longer are infallible acts as at least some of the investigation and care into examining the person's life has been removed?
Thanks.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 05-06-2007:
The canonization of a saint does not constitute a definitive (infallible) statement, although it is certainly an authoritative statement that requires religious assent by the faithful.
The role of highlighting possible doubts regarding a cause for canonization falls to the "promotor of justice." Two theological censors are also required to review all writings of the person. There is further review by consultors at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
I am not sure about the credibility of your sources of information.
Question from on 04-23-2007:
I have two questions:
(1) When a saint is canonized by the Pope, is that an act of ex cathedra, extra-ordinary infallibility? It certainly could not be an act of ordinary infallibility because there is no defined Tradition of the Church addressing the individual's sanctity prior to the act of canonization. Your thoughts please.
(2) I understand that the "devil's advocate" has been removed from the canonization process. Does this cast any doubt on the infallibility of the Pope's canonizations? Could it be while many theologians once considered canonizations to be infallible acts that they no longer are infallible acts as at least some of the investigation and care into examining the person's life has been removed?
Thanks.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 05-06-2007:
The canonization of a saint does not constitute a definitive (infallible) statement, although it is certainly an authoritative statement that requires religious assent by the faithful.
The role of highlighting possible doubts regarding a cause for canonization falls to the "promotor of justice." Two theological censors are also required to review all writings of the person. There is further review by consultors at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
I am not sure about the credibility of your sources of information.
Canonization of Saints
Canonization of Saints
Question from on 04-23-2007:
I have two questions:
(1) When a saint is canonized by the Pope, is that an act of ex cathedra, extra-ordinary infallibility? It certainly could not be an act of ordinary infallibility because there is no defined Tradition of the Church addressing the individual's sanctity prior to the act of canonization. Your thoughts please.
(2) I understand that the "devil's advocate" has been removed from the canonization process. Does this cast any doubt on the infallibility of the Pope's canonizations? Could it be while many theologians once considered canonizations to be infallible acts that they no longer are infallible acts as at least some of the investigation and care into examining the person's life has been removed?
Thanks.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 05-06-2007:
The canonization of a saint does not constitute a definitive (infallible) statement, although it is certainly an authoritative statement that requires religious assent by the faithful.
The role of highlighting possible doubts regarding a cause for canonization falls to the "promotor of justice." Two theological censors are also required to review all writings of the person. There is further review by consultors at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
I am not sure about the credibility of your sources of information.
Question from on 04-23-2007:
I have two questions:
(1) When a saint is canonized by the Pope, is that an act of ex cathedra, extra-ordinary infallibility? It certainly could not be an act of ordinary infallibility because there is no defined Tradition of the Church addressing the individual's sanctity prior to the act of canonization. Your thoughts please.
(2) I understand that the "devil's advocate" has been removed from the canonization process. Does this cast any doubt on the infallibility of the Pope's canonizations? Could it be while many theologians once considered canonizations to be infallible acts that they no longer are infallible acts as at least some of the investigation and care into examining the person's life has been removed?
Thanks.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 05-06-2007:
The canonization of a saint does not constitute a definitive (infallible) statement, although it is certainly an authoritative statement that requires religious assent by the faithful.
The role of highlighting possible doubts regarding a cause for canonization falls to the "promotor of justice." Two theological censors are also required to review all writings of the person. There is further review by consultors at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
I am not sure about the credibility of your sources of information.
RE; PROTESTANTS AND HOLY TRINITY
RE; PROTESTANTS AND HOLY TRINITY
Question from on 04-29-2007:
The majority of the Protestants do BELIEVE in the TRINITY. The few sects that do not are: Church of God-Abrahamic Faith (different groups are called Church of God, some are Trinitarian), Apostolic, Oneness Pentecostals. The Groups who are considered non christians who hold to no trinity are: Jehovah Witness, Christadelphians, Armstrong Worldwide Church Of God splinter groups Philadelphia Church of God, etc. The Original WorldWide CoG accepted Biblical Doctrine in late 1990s.
Answer by Matthew Bunson on 05-06-2007:
Thank you for reiterating my point in the previous posting.
Question from on 04-29-2007:
The majority of the Protestants do BELIEVE in the TRINITY. The few sects that do not are: Church of God-Abrahamic Faith (different groups are called Church of God, some are Trinitarian), Apostolic, Oneness Pentecostals. The Groups who are considered non christians who hold to no trinity are: Jehovah Witness, Christadelphians, Armstrong Worldwide Church Of God splinter groups Philadelphia Church of God, etc. The Original WorldWide CoG accepted Biblical Doctrine in late 1990s.
Answer by Matthew Bunson on 05-06-2007:
Thank you for reiterating my point in the previous posting.
Holy Bible
Holy Bible
Question from on 04-29-2007:
What Holy Bible would you recommend for Catholics to use Thank you
Answer by Matthew Bunson on 05-06-2007:
This is a good question. It has been asked recently, so I apologize for repeating my suggestions. There are many versions of the Bible currently available, of varying quality and more important varying Catholicity. I would suggest a few study Bibles that you might find useful. These include: the Ignatius Study Bible, edited by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch; the Catholic Answer Bible; and the Navarre Bible. You might also find helpful Damasus Winzen’s Pathways in Scripture. Given the number of translations that are available, with formal approval by the Church, there are a number of options available to you in terms of Bibles. I should add that scholarly opinion varies as to the best and most reliable translations – not to mention the underlying methodologies in the translations (e.g., dynamic equivalence). Having noted these factors, I would personally suggest the Revised Standard Version (RSV) – Catholic Edition, available from Ignatius Press. Another popular Catholic bible is the Douai-Rheims or Douai-Challoner Bible. There is also the Catholic Answer Bible by Our Sunday Visitor that relies upon the NAB. Readers no doubt have their own preferences.
Question from on 04-29-2007:
What Holy Bible would you recommend for Catholics to use Thank you
Answer by Matthew Bunson on 05-06-2007:
This is a good question. It has been asked recently, so I apologize for repeating my suggestions. There are many versions of the Bible currently available, of varying quality and more important varying Catholicity. I would suggest a few study Bibles that you might find useful. These include: the Ignatius Study Bible, edited by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch; the Catholic Answer Bible; and the Navarre Bible. You might also find helpful Damasus Winzen’s Pathways in Scripture. Given the number of translations that are available, with formal approval by the Church, there are a number of options available to you in terms of Bibles. I should add that scholarly opinion varies as to the best and most reliable translations – not to mention the underlying methodologies in the translations (e.g., dynamic equivalence). Having noted these factors, I would personally suggest the Revised Standard Version (RSV) – Catholic Edition, available from Ignatius Press. Another popular Catholic bible is the Douai-Rheims or Douai-Challoner Bible. There is also the Catholic Answer Bible by Our Sunday Visitor that relies upon the NAB. Readers no doubt have their own preferences.
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