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MIND OF THE CHURCH
God cannot deny Himself,
nor can truth ever be in opposition to truth...
Either the dogmas of faith
are not understood and explained
in accordance with the mind of the church
or unsound views are mistaken for
the conclusions of reason.
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- First Vatican Council
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But is it 'Disobedience'?
Non-compliance or Disobedience? A conversation with my students might go something like follows, Socratic style...
Joanne Baker
Sep 20, 20244 min read
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Can We Attend an SSPX Mass?
If you do not have access to FSSP or IKC Masses, would it be morally permissible to attend Traditional Masses offered by SSPX?
Joanne Baker
Aug 24, 202413 min read
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Dissent or Defense of the Truth?
When does our defense of the truth become the sin of dissent against magisterial teaching?
Joanne Baker
Jul 21, 20246 min read
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When Magisterium Errs: 'Obsequium Religiosum'
Of the three categories of magisterial teaching, one is not protected by the promise of infallibility, and may therefore err.
Joanne Baker
Jul 14, 20247 min read
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Cut off from Christ Pt. 2: Schism
How does one judge whether we are fighting evil or legitimate authority? It is the difference between virtuous fortitude and schism.
Joanne Baker
Apr 26, 202412 min read
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'Nulla Salus' Pt. 2: Outside the Church
How one can be united to Christ without being a visible member of His Church: Suprema Haec Sacra
Joanne Baker
Feb 13, 202411 min read
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'Nulla Salus' Pt. 1: No Salvation Outside the Church
This dogma must be understood in that sense in which the Church herself understands it. For, it was not to private judgments that Our...
Joanne Baker
Feb 13, 20245 min read
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Principles of Sacred Music
How emotions are ordered is so crucial in the moral life that anything like music which influences them, should be given careful thought.
Joanne Baker
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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Mary Co-redemptrix - Is the Title Traditional?
“Jesus extended Mary’s maternity to the entire Church…as a mother, not a goddess," the Pope said, “not as a co-redeemer." Is this doctrine?
Joanne Baker
Jan 10, 20247 min read
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What (you didn't know) Vatican II Said About the Sacred Liturgy
The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy is in some ways a surprise. I would not expect to find in this document...
Joanne Baker
Jan 1, 20229 min read
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Vatican II: The Tumult and the Hermeneutics
P. Benedict provides a window into understanding this ecumenical Council and its tumultuous aftermath.
Joanne Baker
Dec 15, 20216 min read
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Notes on Magisterium
Authoritative Magisterial acts, Kinds of assent required, and Categories of Magisterial teachings
Joanne Baker
Dec 3, 20214 min read
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(Part 2) Holy Communion for the Divorced and Remarried?
Divine law requires that they live as brother and sister. How do we understand the Bishops letter saying that when this is not feasible, one
Joanne Baker
Dec 7, 20197 min read
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Holy Communion for the Divorced and Remarried? Part 1
Some say it is just a matter of discipline and so can change... Dr. Joseph Arias responds.
Joanne Baker
Nov 27, 20191 min read
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Papal Infallibility
"What exactly does papal infallibility mean and are there any limits to this?" Joanne M.M. Baker looks at Fr. Brian Mullady's answer.
Joanne Baker
Nov 19, 20193 min read
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Capital Punishment: Change in Doctrine?
The Catholic Church has traditionally taught that it can be justified. Now the Pope says it is an intrinsic evil...
Joanne Baker
Nov 14, 20191 min read
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