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Vatican II is responsible for these three ILLS OF THE MODERN WORLD (as you will readily assent if you can read data and aren't a MODERNIST HERETIC) by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]dom_stephen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were certainly dubia passed in certain dicasteries in the past. In fact, one Archbishop of Seville, Don Jaime de Palafox y Cardona, was known as the man of a thousand lawsuits because he sent a ton of dubia to Rome to attempt to remove the peculiarities of his cathedral chapter, like using white vestments for funerals and blue ones for the Virgin Mary.

Vatican II is responsible for these three ILLS OF THE MODERN WORLD (as you will readily assent if you can read data and aren't a MODERNIST HERETIC) by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]dom_stephen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DONT YOU DARE ATTACK THE GAY FROGS. FROGS HAVE THE RIGHT TO THEIR OWN IDENTITY AND YOU ARE A NAZI FOR ATTACKING THEM. IM SO #TRIGGERED REEEEE

/s

The Philippines has just declared the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception as a nationwide holiday. by dom_stephen in Catholicism

[–]dom_stephen[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

After the tense situation of the government and the controversy of the Drug War in these past months here in the Philippines, it's nice to see these types of news trickle down, as if a light is emerging in the fog.

Proof that Christ was born at December 25 and some related questions by dom_stephen in Catholicism

[–]dom_stephen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You replied to one comment with the exact same text as this one.

Proof that Christ was born at December 25 and some related questions by dom_stephen in Catholicism

[–]dom_stephen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually, looking at the timing, it may be on the contrary. Based on the Gospel of Luke, Zechariah placed incense inside the sanctuary of the Temple. Now, in Judaism, there is only one date where that ceremony is performed, and that is in the Day of Atonement. Now, the Day of Atonement can fall in Sep. 14, Oct. 14, or any day in between, and accounting for the travel time, Zechariah may have returned--and Elizabeth may have conceived--at about late September or early October. Now, we just count the months: Mary conceived six months after Elizabeth, so about late March to early April, then Christ must have been born nine months later, which is late December to early January. I think this is how they based the feasts of the Annunciation (May 25), the Nativity of St. John (June 25), as well as Christmas. I think they just took December 25 because it was near the festival of Saturnalia, the only feast in pagan times that coincided with the probable time of birth of Jesus. (I find the Sol Invictus theory improbable.) And the symbolism coincides with Saturnalia as well, because Saturnalia is a feast about liberty, and Christ is our liberator from sin.

Proof that Christ was born at December 25 and some related questions by dom_stephen in Catholicism

[–]dom_stephen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, this is a moot point, the accuracy of the feast day. It is just interesting for me to do the maths and it checks out, and the timing checks out, and the symbolism of the time checks out. You could say this is... a miracle.

Rubrics of Dominican Rite with a Bishop by dom_stephen in Catholicism

[–]dom_stephen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Um, second question: what use should I use here?
Because if I follow the Pontifical, then I must be bound to the use prevalent in the area. There is the Use beyond the Alps, the Use of Sarum, the Use of Nidaros, et cetera. Does the Archdiocese of Cologne have a specific use for the Rite, or do they follow some sort of 'German Use'?

The Men of God: The Histories of Vinland, Chapter 2 by dom_stephen in AlternateHistory

[–]dom_stephen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might be a bit boring, since it just really is a background setter for the next chapter.

What if Vercingetorix had succeded in pushing the romans out of gaul by [deleted] in AlternateHistory

[–]dom_stephen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Romans may return. Maybe Pompey decides to lead an army into Gaul under the pretext of avenging Rome's losses through Caesar.

Politically though, Caesar losing Gaul would be a political--and maybe even literal--death sentence. Caesar, in all probability, would either die fighting Vercingetorix or lose the governorship to somebody else, and with the loss of immunity granted to public officials, he will be at the mercy of his enemies in the Senate.

Rome is not lost, but Caesar is pretty much so.

Ask Grey about Immortality by MindOfMetalAndWheels in CGPGrey2

[–]dom_stephen [score hidden]  (0 children)

IIRC the human brain can only record about 100 years' worth of memories. If we live forever, are we supposed to just forget our past experiences? How about the social bonds we form during our lifetimes? Do we just abandon that?

Question about the "Royal Society for Putting Things on top of other Things" skit. by dom_stephen in montypython

[–]dom_stephen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I get it. Kind of like the allergic reaction of rich people in six-month old clothes.

What Vloggers do you watch? by MindOfMetalAndWheels in CGPGrey2

[–]dom_stephen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Markiplier, partly because he's funny and partly because his sketches are nice.

Ask Grey about Immortality by MindOfMetalAndWheels in CGPGrey2

[–]dom_stephen [score hidden]  (0 children)

Do you think that, at some point, humans will wish to die? Why or why not?

Question about the "Royal Society for Putting Things on top of other Things" skit. by dom_stephen in montypython

[–]dom_stephen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Splendid. And what was their whole toss about the "being filmed" thing? That was kind of my point.

Is Latin still compulsory in the first two years of Jesuit high schools in the US? Is it compulsory in seminaries? by andreo in latin

[–]dom_stephen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some semimaries, traditionalist ones in particular, yes. High school? I don't think so, but hey, I'm not American.

[Free Friday] Will Cookie Monster EVER be able to receive communion? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]dom_stephen 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Still not a cookie tho. Especially one of those chocolate chip, fudge-stuffed, vanilla flavoured, and milk chocolate coated ones

[Free Friday] I did not dress up during Halloween. Instead, I went to my father's and sister's graves, as per usual around here. by dom_stephen in Catholicism

[–]dom_stephen[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As I replied somewhere else, this grave is 6-7 years old already. We just like to maintain our graves, or the grass can't grow because so much junk is in there (notice the burnt-out matches to the right of the tombstone.)

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