Archdiocese of Goa cites Nostra Aetate without Ad Gentes 7

Religious Harmony in Goa- Priests and their Flock lead by example

Goa has always won accolades and appreciation from all over the world for its picturesque natural landscapes, mesmerizing never-ending beaches, enthralling culture, scrumptious cuisine, and outstanding hospitality. Goa is equally known for its deep sense of spirituality. The towering churches built in Baroque, Neoclassical, and Gothic architecture and the relic of St. Francis Xavier in Bom Jesus basilica, Old Goa attract devotees of every faith in large numbers. Mangeshi, Shatadurga, Kamakshi temples and Safa mosque have their own significance and devotion. Living in harmony without any religious divide and sharing in the joy of each others religious festivals have been part and parcel of Goan culture. In my childhood, I along with my other Catholic friends would partake in festive meals and enjoy fireworks during Ganesh Chaturti and Diwali. And the same would be done by my Hindu friends during Christmas and other parish feasts in our village. But this age-old tradition of participation, especially visits to Hindu brethren on Ganesh festival by some priests and laity, has lately drawn some criticism from some ignorant and divisive online media and by certain sections of society terming it as idolatry. 

Jesus Christ is the ultimate model and inspiration for inter-religious harmony. Being a Jew, he transcended and reached out to others outside of his own culture. His encounter with the Syro-Phoenician and Samaritan woman, the parable of the Good Samaritan, the praise of the Roman officers faith are striking examples showing Jesus openness to non-Jewish people.  During the time of St. Paul, the Christians of Rome did not live in a Christian society either. He wrote to them, Live in peace with all if possible, to the extent that it depends on you (Romans 12:18). These words inspire us to do all we can to defuse tensions and to avoid conflicts and foster peaceful coexistence. 

The Vatican II declaration, Nostra Aetate, clarifies the churchs position. It reads: The Catholic Church rejects nothing, which is true and holy in these religions. She looks with sincere respect upon these ways of conduct and of life, these rules and teaching, which though differing in many particulars from what she holds and sets forth, nevertheless often reflect a ray of the Truth, which enlightens all people.  In his audience talk on 3rd April 2019, Pope Francis said, No one should be afraid that God has allowed there to be different religions in the world, But we should be frightened if we are not doing the work of fraternity, of walking together in life” as brothers and sisters of one human family. 
Goa has always shown the way to the rest of the country with regard to religious harmony. Participating in each others religious festivals has been the essence of our culture. Participation doesnt necessarily mean worshipping and veneration but rather sharing in the joy. Putting the mind of Christ and understanding the renewed teachings of the Church will help every Catholic to spread the Good News of Christ effectively and efficiently. Let us share this joy of the Gospel with the brethren of other faiths through our words, thoughts and actions. 

Rather than getting carried away with images, videos and news items that smack of fanaticism and divisiveness we should appreciate those who move out to build bonds of friendship and harmonious Human Society. Photos and videos can be misinterpreted, which has been purposely done in the news items circulated on social media regarding priests visiting hindu brethren. When we look at the Priest Praying in the picture the focus is not on who he is praying to but who he is praying for. A priest who has surrendered his life to Lord Jesus Christ will never commit idolatry but surely with the heart of his Lord will pray to One Almighty God for all his brothers and sisters around him. And that is what we are called to do ‘pray for each other’. Let us be messengers of God’s Love and kindness to all and build harmonious small human communities around us. 

By Fr. Onasis D’Cruz
Edited and Adapted by DCSCM, Goa.  

 https://archgoadaman.com/2022/09/09/religious-harmony-in-goa-priests-and-their-flock-lead-by-example/

https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/diocese-defends-clergy-visits-to-hindu-idols

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With Vatican Council II (Irrational) for Scott Hahn and Michael Lofton the Bible has made a mistake ?. There are two versions of John 3:5? One of the past and one of the present.Two versions of the Bible?.

 With Vatican Council II (Irrational) for Scott Hahn and Michael Lofton the Bible has made a mistake? There are two versions of John 3:5? One of the past and one of the present.Two versions of the Bible?.

I interpret the Council with the Rational Premise, Feeneyism. Invisible cases of LG 8, 14 and 16 are invisible in 2022.So the Council does not contradict John 3:5(all need the baptism of water for salvation).There is no new version.

But for them LG 8, 14 and 16 are physically visible.This is Cushingism. Cushingism says what is invisible is visible and Feeneyism says what is invisible is visible. So there are two different premises.There have to be two different inferences. Two different conclusions too. The conclusion for them is that Vatican Council II( Cushingite) is a rupture with John 3:5.It says there are exceptions. For me Vatican Council II(Feeneyite) is not a rupture with John 3:5.There are no visible examples of non Catholics saved outside the Church in 2022.

They are politically correct.They avoid trouble. They simply infer that LG 8,14 and 16 are physically visible examples of salvation outside the Church. So the old exegesis of John 3:5 is contradicted.

Now in the Catholic Church we have two interpretations of John 3:5- probably, yours and mine. It is definitely theirs and mine.

From a magic bag they have brought out visible exceptions for the Athanasius Creed too. The Great Commission would have to fall too.Visible exceptions for the Great Commission?. Where are they? Who do you know who will be saved outside the Catholic Church without faith and the baptism of water and without mortal sins of morals? No one.There are no visible exceptions for the Great Commission for me.

The Athanasius Creeds says all need Catholic Faith to go to Heaven and does not mention any exceptions.It is the same with the Nicene Creed. I believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

 But in Scot Hahn and Michael Lofton biblical scholarship Jesus’ teaching in John 3:5 and Mark 16:16 has to be put aside.Otherwise they would be Feeneyite on extra ecclesiam nulla salus (EENS).The Left will object.How could they be allowed to teach theology? The bishop will not permit it.

All the apologists at EWTN love the innovation.It is official  heresy and schism created with Cushingism.But it allows them to continue.

They need the fake premise and inference. They need the fake reasoning in their Bible exegesis.Then there is a break with the centuries-old interpretation of John 3:5 etc, which did not mention any known exceptions.

Michael Lofton in his theological series the other day said the Bible had no mistakes for him and Scott Hahn. He asked if Vatican Council II indicated otherwise.He  restricted his comments to Dei Verbum only.

He did not refer to Ad Gentes 7 and Lumen Gentium 14.They support extra ecclesiam nulla salus.  They also refer to being saved in invincible ignorance and the baptism of water.

AG 7 and LG 14 can be interpreted with Feeneyism or Cushingism. With Feeneyism AG 7 does not contradict Matt 3:5. With Cushingism there are alleged known exceptions in the present times. These are people who do not have to be Catholic and who will go to Heaven or are in Heaven.

So now there are two interpretations of John 3:5; with and without exceptions.

Michael Lofton in a new program on outside the Church there is no salvation yesterday could not discuss Ad Gentes 7 and Lumen Gentium 14.All need faith and baptism for salvation. The Church is necessary. He wants to remain politically correct with EWTN. For them LG 14 and LG 16 would be saying there are practical exceptions for all needing faith and baptism for salvation. For me there are no practical exceptions. LG 14 and LG 16 are references always to hypothetical cases.

So I still affirm the old theology with Vatican Council II (Feeneyite) and they affirm a New Theology which has exceptions for EENS with Vatican Council II (Cushingite).

With the New Theology Scott Hahn and Michael Lofton put aside the ecumenism of return and replace it with the New Ecumenism and New Ecclesiology.

They break away from the traditional exegesis of Scripture. They now endorse the official hermeneutic of rupture with the past. They are supported by the cardinal and archbishops of the Congregation for the Doctrine for the Doctrine of the Faith, Vatican.

Their errancy in Scripture emerges with their irrational interpretation of Vatican Council II.I avoid it.

With the False Premise and Inference their concept of Evangelisation and mission cannot be ecclesiocentric. It is not that of St. Joan of Arc or the Vendees. It is Christocentric without being ecclesiocentric.

They are like Pope Paul VI, who did not interpret the Council rationally.

So at the Novus Ordo main line Catholic Church there is a development of doctrine with Cushingism. There is a break with the ecclesiology of the pre-1965 Missal which was Feeneyite. Even at the FSSP Mass, the homilies are Cushingite. So they are approved by the Left.

 The SSPX though goes back to Tradition in their homilies. But they too interpret Vatican Council II with Cushingism and not Feeneyism. They are as Cushingite as Bishop Barron or Cardinal Walter Kasper.

This is the same liberal interpretation of Scripture by Scott Hahn and Michael Lofton. -Lionel Andrades

 SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Peter Kwasniewski wants to remain politically correct like the popes

https://eucharistandmission.blogspot.com/2022/09/peter-kwasniewski-wants-to-remain.html