In the DDF document released today, Cardinal Fernández writes that “when an expression requires many, repeated explanations to prevent it from straying from a correct meaning, it does not serve the faith of the People of God and becomes unhelpful.” Well said. But consider all
@FeserEdward Fernandez's point is *not* well taken: These titles have an easily understood ends with relation to Christ - it's their operations that are debated (active vs. passive. debitum, function vs intrinsic, etc.) Their basic meaning are easier to understand than even some dogma.
@WordHandedDown I did not say anything one way or another about the Marian titles. My comment was simply about the more general point made in the sentence I quoted.
@FeserEdward By Fernandez's standard virtually all teachings that Protestants object to should be suppressed
@FeserEdward @FrTotleben92742 In fairness, what Fernández is speaking to is the suitability of a particular “expression” – a term – the use of which must repeatedly be explained. That’s a bit different from whether entire documents, or statements, may require explanation.
@FeserEdward If Catholics keep getting collectively dumber and dumber, more of the Faith will be officially declared "unhelpful." Sad.
@FeserEdward What are your thoughts about the rejection of the titles?
@FeserEdward "For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?" (1 Cor, 14,8).
@FeserEdward Capitulating to the Protestants has served the Church so well since VII that we should keep doing it 🤦♂️
@FeserEdward Years of causing confusion for Catholics, but now the term Co-redemptrix and Mediatrix of all graces is inappropriate because we would need to explain it to some Protestants.
@FeserEdward Agree 100% regarding the shit show created by the effete and homosexual Judas-priests is immensely larger and far far more damaging than any confusion over Co-Redemptrix
@FeserEdward Sorrynotsorry Smoochie Fernandez shouldn’t be making any statements other than his resignation. It’s gotta be some kind of blasphemy to allow guys like this to make any judgements concerning Our Lady.
@FeserEdward He is being consistent. His base supports his every move.
@FeserEdward It will never be applied consistently.
@FeserEdward I always appreciate your balanced takes.
@FeserEdward Well said.
@FeserEdward Great points, thank you!
@FeserEdward @FrKocik “Synodal”