St. Paul tells the Corinthians: “God is not the author of confusion but of peace” (1 Cor. 14:33). Yet, there has been so much confusion coming from the Vatican and its ambiguous exhortations that many cardinals, priests and scholars have asked ‘why?’. Most recently, the three-year-long meeting about how bishops should meet (called the Synod on Synodality), has remarkably been extended an additional three years. This is despite an “overwhelming lack of enthusiasm”[1] shown by the faithful. Abp. Charles Chaput helps answer the question ‘why?’, by carefully studying one source common to the most confusing works: Cdl. Victor Manuel Fernandez.[2] Then, complimenting the archbishop’s assessment is a close analysis of the highly controversial Amoris Laetitia’s Chapter 8. Chapter 8 is widely attributed to Cdl. Fernandez.[3] Finally, considering these and other credible sources, one is left to wonder: is the ambiguity intended to implicitly change Church teaching?
[1] “The Vatican (still) isn’t listening”, Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture, 21 Mar 2025.
[2] “The Cost of “Making a Mess”, Charles J. Chaput, First Things Magazine, 22 Dec 2023.
[3] “The Doctrinal Implications of Amoris Laetitia’s Chapter Eight”, E. Christian Brugger, Fr. Peter Ryan, Catholic World Report, 19 Mar 2025.
L'articolo The Joy of Discovery with Hal Fletcher – March 26, 2025 – Confusing Teachings & The Vatican proviene da Radio Maria.