amoris laetitia

A biblical scene featuring John the Baptist in a red robe, speaking to King Herod and his court. A woman stands beside Herod, while another figure kneels on the floor. The text reads: "Kasper said that it is too difficult to make straight the way, so you should just desire to make it straight and not worry because it is the best you can do. So try some of that and see what you can do." The setting is ornate with rich colors, including reds, golds, and blues."

The Church of Wussies: this is why John the Baptist was Beheaded

By John B. Manos | August 29, 2017

I’ve gotten sick of hearing the phrase “oh, if they do that, it will cause a schism.”  Almost always there is some quasi-pastoral calculus as to why we should suffer a stupidity in order to keep the faithful in the Church. Communion in the hand, for instance. A stupid, mind-numbing, pernicious attack on true faith. Rather than correct…

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A historical scene depicting John the Baptist speaking with King Herod and his court. John is dressed in animal skins, while Herod sits on a throne wearing red robes. A woman, likely Herodias, is seated beside him. The text reads: "If Amoris had governed John the Baptist's talks with Herod... Look, Herod, it’s all dependant on to whom God spoke when he said these things. Just make a small manifestation of desire to change, and follow your conscience!" The scene is rich in colors with detailed historical attire."

Ad Absurdum: Contextualizing John the Baptist for Amoris Laetitia

By John B. Manos | February 26, 2017

At some point in this mess over the consternations on the problematic Amoris Laetitia, it occurred to me that John the Baptist and St. Thomas More have a lot to say about it. There are a lot of voices in the swirl…  well, every voice it seems besides that of Pope Francis. One can make the argument, and…

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