Sainte, Catholique, Apostolique, Traditionnelle, Une, Romaine, Reine, Eglise, Xti du Christ † Tradition † Sede Vacante
The Right of Conclave by the College of Bishops In an Imperfect General Council (I.G.C.) Table of Contents Introduction I. Doctrinal Foundations of Hierarchical Continuity and Papal Election a) Powers of the College of Bishops in the Absence of Papal Authority b) Infallibility of the Unanimous College Continuer à lire →
General Conclusion “The Catholic Church resembles a spring: the more one pushes it down, the more it springs back with vigour” (P.L.) The Catholic Church, founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ as a visible and perfect society, necessarily subsists until the end of time, indefectible in its hierarchical constitution Continuer à lire →
Lay Simony on Indolent Clergy Problem of laymen exerting undue influence by their financial contributions, governing in fact certain indolent priests, in contempt of episcopal authority. Table of Contents Introduction The State of the question Definition of the problem according to traditional Catholic doctrine Millenary historical roots Current Continuer à lire →
The Jurisdiction of Suppliance during a Period of Prolonged Vacancy of the Apostolic See Table of contents: Introduction – Definition and importance of the jurisdiction of suppliance. – Context of the prolonged vacancy and promise of Christ. Doctrinal Foundations – The Church as a perfect and indefectible society. Continuer à lire →
Doctrine of the Indefectibility of the Catholic Church Table of Contents Introduction Definition of Indefectibility Scriptural and Traditional Foundations 3.1 Scriptural Foundations 3.2 Traditional Foundations Aspects of Indefectibility Continuity of Ecclesiastical Authority in Times of Crisis 5.1 Principle of Devolution, Supplied Jurisdiction and Role of Faithful Bishops 5.2 Continuer à lire →