NOVEMBER 2013 1993 Tamil Missal translation fraud Lay Catholics win court case against Church In the year 1993, a fraud was perpetrated on the faithful of the Catholic Church in Tamil Nadu. This fraud was… Read More ›
Liturgical Abuses
Tamil version of Catholic prayer book banned
Tamil version of Catholic prayer book banned Source: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-07/chennai/43773705_1_tamil-version-vatican-translation HENNAI: A civil court here has banned the use of a 1993 Tamil translation of Catholic prayer book ‘Missal’ (‘Thiruppali book’) until prior approval is obtained from the Vatican. Noting that… Read More ›
Court restrains bishops from using liturgy book
Court restrains bishops from using liturgy book Source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/court-restrains-bishops-from-using-liturgy-book/article5322683.ece November 7, 2013 10:22 IST Judge terms the translation as improper, incorrect, illegal and unbiblical A City Civil Court has granted a permanent injunction restraining Roman Catholic Bishops and priests from… Read More ›
‘Court has no say in religious matters’
‘Court has no say in religious matters’ Source: http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Court-has-no-say-in-religious-matters/2013/11/07/article1876367.ece Published: 07th November 2013 08:01 AM The order that has restrained the usage of a Tamil translation of the Roman Missal has brought out a keenly contested issue of law: whether… Read More ›
Translation row on ‘Body of Christ’ triggers ecclesiastical, legal debate
Translation row on ‘Body of Christ’ triggers ecclesiastical, legal debate Source: http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Translation-row-on-Body-of-Christ-triggers-ecclesiastical-legal-debate/2013/11/07/article1876366.ece Published: 07th November 2013 08:01 AM What is the appropriate translation for the ‘Body of Christ’? That appears to be the bone of contention. While several… Read More ›
Missal version without holy see nod: Petition
Missal version without holy see nod: Petition Source : http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Missal-version-without-holy-see-nod-Petition/2013/11/07/article1876368.ece Published: 07th November 2013 07:52 AM A civil court here has restrained churches from using a 1993 Tamil translation of the Roman Missal, terming it “unbiblical and ultra vires” of… Read More ›
Can’t follow 1993 version of Tamil Missal as court says it is unbiblical
Can’t follow 1993 version of Tamil Missal as court says it is unbiblical Source: http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Can%E2%80%99t-follow-1993-version-of-Tamil-Missal-as-court-says-it-is-unbiblical/2013/11/07/article1876216.ece The Roman Missal is the liturgical book of the Catholic Church, which details procedures for the celebration of Holy Mass in churches. In a judgment… Read More ›
Orans position for the Our Father
Orans position for the Our Father http://www.saint-mike.net/qa/lit/viewanswer.asp?QID=90 September 16, 2004 Is there any guide concerning the deacon assuming the orans position for the Pater Noster? I know the USCCB decided not to vote on this issue for the laity,… Read More ›
Leading “Catholic” dissenters & heretics
JULY 26, 2013 Leading “Catholic” dissenters & heretics I. FROM A DISSENTING ORGANIZATION: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger’s Preparation for the Papacy HOW “THE VATICAN’S ENFORCER” RAN THE CONGREGATION FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH (1979 – 2005) Individuals notified,… Read More ›
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament “Not to oppose error is to approve it, and not to defend the truth is to suppress it” – Pope St. Felix III Note: In this report I may occasionally use bold… Read More ›