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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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Hi! I'm Joanne Baker, a mother of 9 whose passion is
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Theologiae of St.
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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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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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Cut Off from Christ Pt. 1: Heresy
Can a pope become a heretic and therefore be outside of the Church? Formal manifest heresy, excommunication, and pride.
Joanne Baker
Mar 6, 202410 min read
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Idolatry in the Vatican? An Exercise in Judgment
It is a sin to judge people rashly or without authority, so what do we do when faced with a situation like the pachamama in the Vatican?
Joanne Baker
Jan 24, 20247 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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(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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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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Study Group (Segment 4/4): On Criticizing the Pope
Segment 4/4 on Scandal and Piety. This is the LAST segment of our discussion of the text: Is it Virtuous to Criticize the Pope?
Joanne Baker
Jul 9, 20191 min read
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Study Group (Segment 3/4): On Criticizing the Pope
This is Segment 3/4 of our discussion of the paper: "Is it Virtuous to Criticize the Pope?" by Joanne M.M. Baker, published by HPR.
Joanne Baker
Jul 1, 20191 min read
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Study Group (Segment 2/4): On Criticizing the Pope
This is Segment 2/4 of our discussion of the paper: "Is it Virtuous to Criticize the Pope?" by Joanne M.M. Baker, published by HPR.
Joanne Baker
Jun 14, 20191 min read
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Study Group Video: On Criticizing the Pope (Segment 1/4)
This is Segment 1/4 of our discussion of the paper: "Is it Virtuous to Criticize the Pope?" by Joanne M.M. Baker, published by HPR.
Joanne Baker
Jun 4, 20191 min read
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Is It Virtuous to Criticize the Pope?
When is it virtuous to criticize someone, especially one to whom we owe reverence? We look at the Thomistic moral principles.
Joanne Baker
May 6, 20191 min read
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