Theologian Alice von Hildebrand Reflects on the Lie of Feminism

ST. LOUIS: Theologian Alice von Hildebrand reflects on the lie of feminism in a letter addressed to Credo.

Proverbs embody peasants’ wisdom. A Spanish one that I treasure is the following: LA MENTIRA Y LA TORTA, GORDA. Both “lie and cake” should be big. History confirms the truth of this claim: gigantic lies have every chance of being swallowed. Hitler drew thunder of applause when he once declared that on the way to National Socialism, NOT A DROP OF BLOOD HAS BEEN SHED.

Renewal of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious Begins

Archbishop J. Peter Sartain who recently addressed the priests and seminarians here in St. Louis has been appointed to lead the renewal of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR).

In April 2008, Pope Benedict XVI commissioned the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) to conduct an assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, an umbrella group composed of the major superiors of about 80% of religious congregations of women here in the United States. The assessment was undertaken by the CDF because of concerns with doctrinal errors found in addresses at LCWR assemblies, in their policies of Corporate dissent from the Holy See, and in evidences of radical feminism incompatible with Catholic faith.

Shakespeare's Catholicism

 



Following the Sunday Matinee performance of The Winter's Tale at Mustard Seed Theater, Dr. Randy Rosenberg, who now holds the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Endowed Chair in Catholic Thought at Fontbonne, led a discussion of Shakespeare's Catholicism and The Winter's Tale.

In Shakespeare's original, the play was set in pre-Christian Sicilia and Bohemia. In this production, the play is set in modern times, and appropriately-enough in the Pacific Northwest. In the original, Shakespeare had contrasted the kings of "urban" Sicilia and "pastoral" Bohemia. This is translated by the director as a contrast between the CEO of an an unnamed Seattle technology company and the Chief of an Alaskan Indian tribe. If Shakespeare for you always means 16^th century costumes and settings, you might be put off. But it does work and is a reasonable take on the original. I'm sure there will be more on this in the comments though.

The show runs through Sunday, April 29^th , so you have plenty of time to see it. Teens on up should appreciate it. Dr. Rosenberg has very kindly provided his introductory remarks for us, which are below. If you have not seen the play, this doesn't give too much away so no worries about spoilers. Some of the comments on this post might give a lot away, so if you're planning to see the show you might want to skip the comments until after. Then come back here and share your thoughts!

Professor Robert George of Princeton Law Will Speak in St. Louis on Religious Freedom

Professor Robert George of Princeton Law will speak in St. Louis at 6 PM Sunday, November 25^th on the outlook for religious freedom in the US. Professor George was recently appointed by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) to the U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom. Speaker Boehner says “Dr. George is a respected and leading voice for religious freedom, and I’m pleased that he will bring his passion for this issue and legal expertise to the commission.  No person should live in fear of persecution for worshiping as they see fit or be forced by government mandate to disavow or compromise their faith.  He will be a great resource in the House’s effort to defend this fundamental human right."