In 'Letters From Rome on the Council' by Johann Joseph Ignaz von Döllinger, readers are presented with a series of insightful letters discussing the proceedings of the Vatican Council of 1869-1870. Döllinger's literary style is characterized by its clarity and meticulous attention to detail, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the decisions made during the council. This book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Catholic Church and its doctrines, offering a firsthand account of a significant moment in ecclesiastical history. Johann Joseph Ignaz von Döllinger, a prominent German theologian and historian, was known for his critical approach to Catholic doctrine and his opposition to the doctrine of papal infallibility. His scholarly expertise and firsthand involvement in the Vatican Council lend credibility to his observations and reflections in 'Letters From Rome on the Council'. Döllinger's reputation as a respected scholar within the Catholic Church adds weight to the insights he shares in this work. I highly recommend 'Letters From Rome on the Council' to readers interested in exploring the history of the Catholic Church and the debates surrounding papal infallibility. Döllinger's letters offer a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Church history and provide valuable insights into the dynamics of theological debate during the era of the Vatican Council.

Through his prolific writing, Cardinal John Henry Newman guided Catholics to a deeper understanding and love of the Faith, and his writings continue to move and inspire us today. He combined his profound intellect with the loving heart of a pastor, using both to help Christians enter into a relationship with God, opening their hearts to the love and mercy of the Father’s heart. Through this curated collection of essays, sermons, poems, hymns, and letters, you will not only be informed and inspired but will experience Saint John Henry Newman’s pastoral care for the entire Body of Christ. “He has not created me for naught. I shall do good, I shall do His work; I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it, if I do but keep His commandments and serve Him in my calling.” — John Henry Newman

Published in 1875, this book presents an insightful firsthand account of the Vatican I Council proceedings from the perspective of the leading theologian, Johann Joseph Ignaz von Döllinger. His letters provide an informative and critical analysis of the council's direction, decisions and impacts on the Catholic Church. A must-read for students of Vatican history and theology, researchers, and scholars. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pope Francis's Apostolic letter surveys the ancient ministry of catechist beginning with those men and women who helped the Apostle Paul through to the many catechist Saints and Blesseds who advanced the Church's mission over the centuries. Recognizing the work of catechists around the world this document establishes the lay ministry of catechist for "men and women of deep faith and human maturity, active participants in the life of the Christian community, capable of welcoming others, being generous and living a life of fraternal communion" who have received suitable formation.

The Byzantine Empire - the Christianized Roman Empire - very soon defined itself in terms of correct theological belief, 'orthodoxy'. The terms of this belief were hammered out, for the most part, by bishops, but doctrinal decisions were made in councils called by the Emperors, many of whom involved themselves directly in the definition of 'orthodoxy'. Iconoclasm was an example of such imperial involvement, as was the final overthrow of iconoclasm. That controversy ensured that questions of Christian art were also seen by Byzantines as implicated in the question of orthodoxy. The papers gathered in this volume derive from those presented at the 36th Spring Symposium of Byzantine Studies, Durham, March 2002. They discuss how orthodoxy was defined, and the different interests that it represented; how orthodoxy was expressed in art and the music of the liturgy; and how orthodoxy helped shape the Byzantine Empire's sense of its own identity, an identity defined against the 'other' - Jews, heretics and, especially from the turn of the first millennium, the Latin West. These considerations raise wider questions about the way in which societies and groups use world-views and issues of bel