DOCSLIB.ORG

Pope Benedict XVI, It Appears to Me That the Cardinals Have Chosen Someone Who Will Continue the Agenda of John Paul II

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Pope Benedict XVI, It Appears to Me That the Cardinals Have Chosen Someone Who Will Continue the Agenda of John Paul II Benedict XVI brings new style With the election of Pope Benedict XVI, it appears to me that the cardinals have chosen someone who will continue the agenda of John Paul II. In theological matters, I think we will see very much the same approach as in the past. John Paul II relied very heavily on Cardinal Ratzinger. He is an intellectual. Because he is an intellectual, a well-known and respected theologian, he will Bi-weekly news bulletin of the Catholic Diocese of Erie May 8, 2005 www.ErieRCD.org move very slowly and thoughtfully. But there will be progress. He may surprise people in some of his approaches. I think he will face three dis- Habemus Papam! Pope Benedict XVI tinct challenges. First, there is the lack of priestly voca- By Jason Koshinskie Bishop Donald tions in most parts of the world. There are FaithLife editor W. Trautman exceptions, such as parts of Africa. But overall, the church in the West, certainly in Europe and South The puffs of white smoke from America, needs more priests to maintain the Eucharist, which is the the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on heart of the Catholic Church. Benedict XVI is going to be faced with April 19, signifying the election of an immediate situation of trying to lead and motivate the church to a new pope, sent a wave of excite- call forth more vocations for the priesthood and religious life. ment through St. Peter’s Square The second challenge I see is to reclaim all of Europe, which was that was felt around the world. a Catholic continent. Now, by statistics of Mass participation, it has Soon after the white smoke slipped into secularism. The Catholic nation of Ireland has only one appeared, Cardinal Joseph seminary. That is astounding. What we used to see and remember as Ratzinger of Germany was the great faith of the Irish nation is now in serious jeopardy. France, announced as the newly elected pope. The election came after a Germany and all of Europe is the same way. We have to pray for the (CNS photo from Reuters) re-Christianization, the re-evangelization of Europe, which sent mis- short conclave, taking only four Pope Benedict XVI leads his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square sionaries to the United States and gave us our faith. ballots over two days to reach the at the Vatican April 24. To the sound of choirs chanting in Latin The third major challenge is the relationship of the Catholic two-thirds majority needed. Taking and the applause of the crowd, Pope Benedict emerged into a Church to Islam. We see Islam growing at a very fast pace, statisti- the name Benedict XVI, the new Holy Father appeared on the bal- sunlit St. Peter's Square for the inaugural Mass that marks the cally. The Catholic Church needs to bring the good news to Muslims formal start of his papacy. in a way that is not threatening and avoids confrontation. But we cony of St. Peter’s Basilica, smil- have an obligation to share the good news with all nations. There is ing and greeting the hundreds of common ground that we have to use to build bridges to Islam. thousands in the square below. His Ratzinger was behind his desk. eral languages and has traveled We just finished having 26 years of a charismatic pope where the first words to the world were hum- During the course of the meeting, extensively in his role as prefect papacy has been vested pretty much in an individual, in his personal- ble. the bishop’s briefcase emptied on for the doctrine of the faith. Pope ity, in his wisdom, in his holiness, in his goodness. His papacy has “After the great Pope John Paul the floor, spilling liturgical docu- Benedict XVI, 78, has also been identified with the person, but I think we have to now recognize II, the Lord Cardinals have elected ments and papers. Cardinal announced that he will visit his that the papacy may well be identified with the office more than the me, a simple and humble worker in Ratzinger got up from behind the homeland in August to attend this person. I’m not sure how the world, especially the media, will react the vineyard of the Lord,” Pope desk, walked around and got down year’s World Youth Day celebra- to that because they’re used to having John Paul II as superstar trav- Benedict XVI said. “I am consoled on the floor to retrieve the papers. tion in Cologne. eling throughout the world and truly cheering the people. But we by the fact that the Lord knows “I said to myself, ‘That’s the While it appears the cardinals might have to be content, not with personality, but with the under- how to act even with inadequate sign of a humble man,’” Bishop have elected someone who will standing of the office of the Holy Father. He is the teacher, the sanc- instruments and above all I entrust Trautman said. “Here’s the prefect continue the agenda of Pope John tifier, the shepherd of the church as a local bishop is. We have to learn myself to your prayers.” of the congregation for doctrine on Paul II, Bishop Trautman said the how to understand the office more than the personality. In a news conference shortly the floor picking up papers with world must be open to a different I pray for Pope Benedict XVI and pledge my total support and the after the election, Erie Bishop me. It’s an insight that I treasure. style of leadership and personality. cooperation of this diocese. We can rejoice and give thanks to God Donald Trautman said Pope It’s a keyhole through which to “We’ll have the same thought- for the life and ministry of John Paul II and the outpouring of affec- Benedict’s words were not pious look to see the personality of the ful theological framework to be tion and accolades. It’s a wonderful thing to be a Roman Catholic rhetoric. person. And if this well-respected sure, but we must concentrate not having had the great outpouring of the world recognizing John Paul “That’s truthful and that’s sin- head of a congregation is that on the personality but on the office II. But we also have to recognize where we are today and the task that cere,” Bishop Trautman said. humble to help a lowly bishop pick that he holds,” Bishop Trautman the Lord gives us. I want to call us to an understanding that Jesus is “That’s how he sees himself. We up papers off the floor, I think that said. “The Petrine office is an the shepherd of the church and he’s promised us the gift of the Holy are blessed in having a truly holy bodes very well for his papacy. office of teaching, sanctifying and Spirit in good days and bad days, for all days. So we have reason to and humble pontiff.” He’s a kind, gentle, humble ser- shepherding God’s people. I think rejoice, and I am confident that Pope Benedict XVI will be inspira- That humbleness was evident vant of the Lord.” he will continue reaching out to tional and guide us. in May 1994 when Bishop Bishop Trautman says that the people. I think he will touch Trautman and Cardinal William Pope Benedict XVI’s extensive people in a new perhaps but differ- Keeler of Baltimore met with then- service in the Vatican means he is ent way. We have to give this man Cardinal Ratzinger in his Vatican well-positioned and well-versed opportunity to accustom himself to Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, STD, SSL office. Recalling the meeting, with the issues facing the Catholic the Petrine office, which is so new Bishop of Erie Bishop Trautman noted Cardinal Church today. He is fluent in sev- to him now.” Editor’s note: Joseph Campbell is a student in Rome at the time Blessed John II passed away most certainly did toll for seminarian from the Erie Diocese study- XXIII went to his eternal rest. Last but not me and for the whole world. Shortly after ing at North American College in Rome. least, Fr. David Poulson, pastor of St. the first peal rang forth from the big In his Reflections From Rome series, he Michael, Fryburg, along with Fr. Rick bronze bell, millions worldwide felt the Conciliazione, the main street leading to writes about witnessing the events at the Tomasone, pastor of St. John the Baptist in loss of a great moral leader, pivotal world St. Peter Square, simply to witness the Vatican from John Paul II’s death through Erie, studied in Rome during the occur- figure and beloved spiritual father. The crowd of people. I was invigorated by their Benedict XVI’s election. To read more and rence of not only one but two papal funer- stark silence of the crowd placed me in the faith and filled with zeal by their witness to to view his photos, go to als and elections. They said farewell to presence of God and made me aware of the Gospel. Luke’s famous Gospel verse, www.ErieRCD.org. both Paul VI and John Paul I, while usher- the significance of what had just occurred. “they left everything and followed him,” ing in the reign of our late Holy Father, During the days that followed, I was (Lk 5:11) was realized in the lives of these Part I – The Holy Father’s Vigil John Paul the Great.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • A Pope of Their Own
    Magnus Lundberg A Pope of their Own El Palmar de Troya and the Palmarian Church UPPSALA STUDIES IN CHURCH HISTORY 1 About the series Uppsala Studies in Church History is a series that is published in the Department of Theology, Uppsala University. The series includes works in both English and Swedish. The volumes are available open-access and only published in digital form. For a list of available titles, see end of the book. About the author Magnus Lundberg is Professor of Church and Mission Studies and Acting Professor of Church History at Uppsala University. He specializes in early modern and modern church and mission history with focus on colonial Latin America. Among his monographs are Mission and Ecstasy: Contemplative Women and Salvation in Colonial Spanish America and the Philippines (2015) and Church Life between the Metropolitan and the Local: Parishes, Parishioners and Parish Priests in Seventeenth-Century Mexico (2011). Personal web site: www.magnuslundberg.net Uppsala Studies in Church History 1 Magnus Lundberg A Pope of their Own El Palmar de Troya and the Palmarian Church Lundberg, Magnus. A Pope of Their Own: Palmar de Troya and the Palmarian Church. Uppsala Studies in Church History 1.Uppsala: Uppsala University, Department of Theology, 2017. ISBN 978-91-984129-0-1 Editor’s address: Uppsala University, Department of Theology, Church History, Box 511, SE-751 20 UPPSALA, Sweden. E-mail: [email protected]. Contents Preface 1 1. Introduction 11 The Religio-Political Context 12 Early Apparitions at El Palmar de Troya 15 Clemente Domínguez and Manuel Alonso 19 2.
    [Show full text]
  • Annuntio Vobis Gaudium Magnum; Habemus Papam: Eminentissimum
    overcome the consequences of the conflicts from the turn of 1980s and Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum; 1990s". habemus Papam: The issue of the Ukrainian Catholic Church is at the core of the "conflicts" Eminentissimum ac Reverendissimum Dominum, to which Hilarion was referring. Although it was unbanned following the Dominum Georgium Marium collapse of the Soviet Union, it was left without its original churches, which had been seized by the Communists under Soviet rule and later Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae Cardinalem Bergoglio transferred to the Orthodox Church. qui sibi nomen imposuit Franciscum. Still, "on several occasions, Pope Francis has shown spiritual sympathy towards the Orthodox Church and a desire for closer contacts," Hilarion Statement on our new Pope from Metropolitan William said. It is his hope that under the new pontificate "relations of alliance will develop and that our ties will be strengthened." Congratulations to our newly-elected Pope Francis I. The first modern-day Pope born outside of Europe, the first Jesuit, and the first to be named after Saint Francis, Pope Francis has been very supportive of the Eastern Catholic Churches in Latin America during his tenure as Archbishop of Buenos Aires in his native Argentina. For this, we are especially thankful. Bishop Gerald Dino of Phoenix and I are in Rome and will represent our Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Church at his enthronement at Saint Peter's Basilica on Tuesday, March 19. You can already feel the joy, hope and excitement for the future. As we begin to remember his name in the litanies of the Divine Liturgy and in our daily prayer, we ask that our new Pope receives strength from the Father and wisdom from the Holy Spirit.
    [Show full text]
  • July-August 2012
    The Maronite Voice A Publication of the Maronite Eparchies in the USA Volume VIII Issue No. VII July - August 2012 Where In The World Would You Find the Freedom That We Have In This United States of America? Dear Friends: s you know, both myself and Bishop Gregory were in Lebanon Afor approximately three weeks in June to attend the Annual Maronite Bishops’ Synod and various meetings. It was a great experience for both, receiving and sharing ideas with other Maronite Bishops from around the world. On my return, as the plane flew over American soil, I began to reflect on the various countries which we passed over. My heart went out to the people of Syria, Iraq and Jordan in the Middle East where there is persecution and heartache. I realized more and more, in that part of the world where Jesus began His teachings, the people endure much danger and are even losing the faith that has been instilled in them from Apostolic times. This is due to the environment in which they live. Except for Lebanon, there is no freedom, no liberty, no justice for all, as we enjoy in this great country. I begin to ask, do our people appreciate what we have in this great land? Yes, we are not perfect, but we must remind our immigrants and natural citizens alike, that despite our defects, where in the world would you find the freedom that we have in this United States of America? Let us thank God for his goodness to all of us for we are able to live in the land of the " FREE and the HOME of the BRAVE." During this time of the year as we celebrate the Fourth of July, let us thank God for all those who continue to work and sacrifice to make this the greatest country in the world.
    [Show full text]
  • A Christian's Pocket Guide to the Papacy.Indd
    1 WE HAVE A POPE! HABEMUS PAPAM! THE PAPAL OFFICE THROUGH HIS TITLES AND SYMBOLS ‘Gaudium Magnum: Habemus Papam!’ Th ese famous words introduce a new Pope to the world. Th ey are spoken to the throng that gathers in St. Peter’s Square to celebrate the occasion. Th e Pope is one of the last examples of absolute sovereignty in the modern world and embodies one of history’s oldest institutions. Th e executive, legislative, and juridical powers are all concentrated in the Papal offi ce. Until the Pope dies or resigns, he remains the Pope with all his titles and privileges. Th e only restriction on A CChristian'shristian's PPocketocket GGuideuide ttoo tthehe PPapacy.inddapacy.indd 1 22/9/2015/9/2015 33:55:42:55:42 PPMM 2 | A CHRISTIAN’S POCKET GUIDE TO THE PAPACY his power is that he cannot choose his own successor. In other words, the papacy is not dynastic. Th is task belongs to the College of electing Cardinals, that is, cardinals under eighty years old. Th ey gather to elect a new Pope in the ‘Conclave’ (from the Latin cum clave, i.e. locked up with a key), located in the Sistine Chapel. If the Pope cannot choose his own successor he can, nonetheless, choose those who elect. A good starting point for investigating the signifi cance of the Papacy is the 1994 Catechism of the Catholic Church. It is the most recent and comprehensive account of the Roman Catholic faith. Referring to the offi ce of the Pope, the Catechism notes in paragraph 882 that ‘the Roman Pontiff , by reason of his offi ce as Vicar of Christ, and as pastor of the entire Church has full, supreme, and universal power over the whole Church, a power which he can always exercise unhindered.’3 Th is brief sentence contains an apt summary of what the history and offi ce of the papacy are all about.
    [Show full text]
  • Modern Alternative Popes*
    Modern Alternative Popes* Magnus Lundberg Uppsala University The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) is arguably the most important event in modern Catholicism, and a major act on the twentieth-century religious scene at large. On several points, the conciliar fathers made changes in how the Catholic Church perceived the modern world. The language in the decrees was different from earlier councils’, and the bishops opened up for ecumenism and interreligious dialogue, seeing at least “seeds of truth” in other religious traditions. The conciliar fathers also voted in favour of liberty of religion, as meaning something more than the right to practise Catholic faith. A very concrete effect of the Council was the introduction of the New Mass Order (Novus Ordo Missae) in 1969 that replaced the traditional Roman rite, decreed by Pius V in 1570. Apart from changes in content, under normal circumstances, the new mass should be read in the vernacular, not in Latin as before. Though many Catholics welcomed the reforms of Vatican II, many did not. In the period just after the end of the Council, large numbers of priests and nuns were laicized, few new priest candidates entered the seminaries, and many laypeople did not recognize the church and the liturgy, which they had grown up with. In the post- conciliar era, there developed several traditionalist groups that criticized the reforms and in particular the introduction of the Novus Ordo. Their criticism could be more or less radical, and more or less activist. Many stayed in their parishes and attended mass there, but remained faithful to traditional forms of devotions and paid much attention to modern Marian apparitions.
    [Show full text]
  • Letter to Obama Administration from 67 National Organizations, Requesting a Review of U.S
    Letter to Obama Administration from 67 national organizations, requesting a review of U.S. policy on landmines and cluster bombs. February 10, 2009 The Honorable Barack Obama President of the United States of America 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: In early December, as half of the world’s governments signed the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Oslo, a spokeswoman for your Transition Team said that you would “carefully review the new treaty and work closely [with] our friends and allies to ensure that the United States is doing everything feasible to promote protection of civilians.” We welcomed this statement. We write now to urge you to launch a thorough review within the next six months of past U.S. policy decisions to stand outside the treaty banning cluster munitions, as well as the treaty banning anti‐personnel landmines. We expect that such a review will give appropriate weight to humanitarian and diplomatic concerns, as well as to U.S. military interests. The closest allies of the United States negotiated the Convention on Cluster Munitions based on their conclusion that these indiscriminate and unreliable weapons pose an unacceptable threat to civilian populations during and long after combat operations have ceased—in much the same way as do landmines. British Foreign Minister David Miliband, representing the world’s third largest user of cluster munitions in the past decade, asked states at the signing conference to “tell those not here in Oslo that the world has changed ... that a new norm has been created.” He went on to say: “Our global community must continually keep challenging itself about the way it behaves.
    [Show full text]
  • Final Statutes 2019
    STATUTES OF THE EPARCHY OF SAINT MARON OF BROOKLYN EPARCHY OF SAINT MARON OF BROOKLYN OFFICE OF THE BISHOP 109 Remsen Street Brooklyn, New York 11201-4212 Tel: (718) 237-9913 Fax: (718) 243-0444 [email protected] www.stmaron.org DECREE OF PROMULGATION Perfect justice and equity cannot be achieved in this world, but the Church throughout history has always sought to shepherd her children with practical precepts through Holy Councils and Sacred Canons. In recent times, to keep us on the path of light and good order, the Holy See has given us the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and having taken these into consideration, the Maronite Church has given us a code of Maronite Particular Law. For the sake of clarity, uniformity, and impartiality, the Statutes of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn have been formulated to guide the clergy, religious, and laity, in our Eparchial mission of sanctifying, teaching, and governing the Christian faithful in our Eparchy. These Statutes have been revised and reformulated based upon the precepts of the Holy Scriptures, and the norms established by the Holy See, the Maronite Church, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and prior Eparchial legislation. Also considered, were the customs of our Church in the United Sates and, perhaps most importantly, years of real pastoral experience. Sincere thanks and appreciation are extended to the priests on the committee who have compiled this work: Monsignor Peter Fahed Azar, Reverend Simon El Hajj, Reverend Vincent Farhat, Very Reverend Dominique Hanna, and Chorbishop Michael G.
    [Show full text]
  • TOGETHER CAN DO ANNUAL REPORT 2018 All Who Believed Were “ Together and Had All Things in Common.” ­ — ACTS 2:44 a World of Change Happens When We Work Together
    WITNESS WHAT TOGETHER CAN DO ANNUAL REPORT 2018 All who believed were “ together and had all things in common.” — ACTS 2:44 A world of change happens when we work together. Working with the world’s most vulnerable people, we show individuals, families and communities the path to empowerment, how to stand strong and take the future into their own hands. Working together as one human family, we act boldly and immediately to help eradicate poverty, hunger and disease. Provide shelter. Alleviate suffering. Spur independence. And uphold the dignity of people in crisis, people with disabilities, women, children and youth. Shaping the world begins with being who God calls us to be—people who, together, put their brothers and sisters in Christ first. Our Mission Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching in all we do: PROMOTE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies. SERVE CATHOLICS IN THE UNITED STATES as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world. As part of the universal mission of the Catholic Church, we work with local, national and international Catholic institutions and communities, as well as other organizations, to assist people on the basis of need, not creed, race or nationality.
    [Show full text]
  • JOHN 2:5) the Servants Fill the Water Jars with Water, Preparing for the First Miracle of Jesus at Cana
    Volume 17 | Issue 1 | February 2020 Following the words of Mary, “Do whatever he tells you.”(JOHN 2:5) the servants fill the water jars with water, preparing for the first miracle of Jesus at Cana. Maronite BISHOP’S MESSAGE The Christian Vocation to Holiness 4 by Bishop A. Elias Zaidan SCHEDULES Bishop A. Elias Zaidan 6 Bishop Gregory J. Mansour Lenten Observances 2020 Christ the Healer and Great Lent 8 by Fr. David A. Fisher Catholic Extension Society Issues Grant 13 Challenge to Maronite Eparchies in 2020 15 Ordinations WORKER IN THE VINEYARD Educator Turned Deacon: Relationships are 16 vital in schools, parishes. by Brandon Shuleeta LIVING CHURCH Saint Anthony of the Desert Church 18 Fall River, Massachusetts by Antoinette Zeina Cincinnati to Host the 57th NAM Convention 20 Cover: Mosaic from the Church of the Holy Savior in Chora. Preserved in the Kariye Museum in Istanbul, Turkey. 2 | THE MARONITE VOICE THE MARONITE VOICE A bi-monthly publication of Saint Maron Publications under the auspices of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn and Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles. ISSN 1080-9880 Publishers Caring for the Elderly in Lebanon Most Reverend Gregory John Mansour 22 Most Reverend A. Elias Zaidan Editor Msgr. Peter Vaccari to Lead Catholic Near Chorbishop John D. Faris 23 East Welfare Association Managing Editor Rev. Aaron Sandbothe Art and Design Director 24 Maronite Young Adults at the March for Life Ms. Glory Rasi — Washington, DC Production Coordinator by Hana Chemaly, MYA from Cincinnati, OH Subdeacon Michael Maynes Parish News Editors Dr. Mabel George Howard (Eparchy of Saint Maron) Visit to Caritas Lebanon’s Food Processing [email protected] 27 Plant in Deir El-Ahmar by Deacon Joseph Chebli Rev.
    [Show full text]
  • Kurjer Białostocki»
    1920–1946 роки 593 Damian Siebieszuk The election and coronation of Pius XII in the view of «Kurjer Białostocki» Based on the «Courier Bialystok» events related to the election and coronation of the new Primate of the Catholic Church, Pope Pius XII is considered. Keywords: Pope, Pius XII, Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli, Kurier Białostocki Даміан сіебiєшук вибір і коронація Пія XII у світлі «кур’єру бялостоцького» У статті на основі «Кур’єру Бялостоцького» простежуються події, пов’язані з підбором і коронацією нового Предстоятеля Католицької церкви папи Пія XII. Ключові слова: Папа, Пій XII, Еудженіо Марія Джузеппе Джованні Пачеллі, кур’єр Білосток It should be noted that the issue was taken in unparsed scientific field and the source research was carried out on the basis of modern historical descrip- tions of Pius XII. The subject was raised by: P. Blet, K. Deschner, P. Hauser, S. Peeking, J. Kelly, K. Panus, �. �ieliński, J. Cornwell. The editorial office of the «Courier Białystok»1 was located in Białystok2. Initially at 10 Pieracki Street4. Then, it was moved to a different address, namely the 1 Kupiecka Street. The newspaper cost 10 grosz, the price did not change, and its layout underwent slight modifications. The first mention of the raised topic appeared on the «Courier’s» pages on March 1, 1939. In an article entitled «The conclave deliberations have begun»4 citing on the Vatican statements of 28 February 1939, the readers were informed of the general meeting of cardinals planned for the following day, during which it was agreed to elect a new pope within 4 – 5 days.
    [Show full text]
  • Feast of the Holy Cross 14 SEPTEMBER BISHOP’S MESSAGE the Conception and Birth of the 4 Blessed Virgin Mary by Bishop Gregory J
    Volume 17 | Issue 4 | August 2020 Feast of the Holy Cross 14 SEPTEMBER BISHOP’S MESSAGE The Conception and Birth of the 4 Blessed Virgin Mary by Bishop Gregory J. Mansour 6 Bishops Schedules The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 8 Her Praises in the Ancient Church by Father David A. Fisher 11 NAM News The Old Testament and Our Maronite Church 12 (Part 1) by Father Anthony J. Salim WORKER IN THE VINEYARD Families turn to nuns to help elderly in 14 North Jackson, Ohio by Brandon Shulleeta LIVING CHURCH The Basilica and National Shrine of 16 Our Lady of Lebanon: A Reminder in America of Lebanese Devotion to Our Lady by Anna Salloum Front Cover: Apse mosaic of the Crucifixion, Basilica San Clemente; Rome, Italy 2 | THE MARONITE VOICE THE MARONITE VOICE A bi-monthly publication of Saint Maron Publications under the auspices of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn and Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles. ISSN 1080-9880 Publishers Most Reverend Gregory John Mansour MYA to Hold Virtual Retreat Most Reverend A. Elias Zaidan 18 Editor Chorbishop John D. Faris Managing Editor 19 Ordinations Rev. Aaron Sandbothe Art and Design Director Ms. Glory Rasi Production Coordinator Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon Subdeacon Michael Maynes 22 2019 Financial Reports Parish News Editors Dr. Mabel George Howard (Eparchy of Saint Maron) Our Eastern Code of Canon Law Turns 30 [email protected] 28 by Father Jobe Abbass, OFM Conv. Rev. Pierre Bassil (Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon) [email protected] Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn Feature Writers 30 Anna Salloum 2019 Financial Reports Brandon Shulleeta • In order to be considered for publication, all submissions must be Parish News in electronic format and signed by 34 the author with contact information.
    [Show full text]
  • Flags of the Pope's Swiss Guard Since 1798 Emil Dreyer
    Page 427 Emil Dreyer: Flags of the Pope’s Swiss Guard since 1798 Abstract: A chronological history of the flags of the Pope's Swiss Guard since the establishment of the Roman Republic in 1798 until today is presented and richly illustrated. Up to the first half of the 19th century only colour drawings can he used as a pictorial testimony of the guard’s flags, since no original flag from before that time is known to have survived. The flags used to he striped in the Medici livery colours blue, red and yellow and had the Pope's and the commander's arms painted on them. When a Pope or commander changed, the new arms were painted covering the old ones, so the flag fabric was rarely made new. A new flag design by Robert Diirrer with a white cross throughout was accepted in 1913 and blessed by Pope Pius X on 5 May 1914. Changes of a Pope and/or commander were now reflected on the flag by cutting out the old personal emblems and replacing them bv the new ones, the basic design remaining unchanged, hut in the course of the 20th century flags were made completely new more often. Original flag photographs document the history of the guard’s flags since the middle of the 19th century until present times with the flag under Pope Benedict XVI and commander Elmar Mdder. In a second part of this work the various flags of the veteran ’s association of the Pope’s Swiss Guard, founded in 1921, are presented.
    [Show full text]