On Factions: When Reverence Becomes Resistance by Nicholas Bezzina

Our speaker for October was Nicholas Bezzina, one of the Instituted Acolytes serving at St. John Henry Newman and he will share his journey of faith, including his experience with traditionalist circles.As the world spirals out of control and cultural foundations constantly being eroded, many are flocking into the Church to find stability. However, even the Church is not immune to its members forming cliques, factions, and political parties.What is obedience? When does fidelity devolve into factionalism? How do we guard against factionalism? And what kind of authority does the Church wield regarding discipline and worship? These are some of the questions Nick addressed in his talk.Additional Resources:Donum Veritatis (Instruction on the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian, May 24, 1990⁠) by the Congregation of the Doctrine of Faith[Apostolic Letter] Ordinatio Sacerdotalis (On Priestly Ordination, May 22, 1994) by Pope St. John Paul II[Encyclical] Casti Connubii (On Christian Marriage, December 31, 1930) by Pope Pius XI4th Session of the Council of Trent - Decree Concerning the Canonical Scriptures (April 8, 1546)If you find Theology on Tap OC helpful, please prayerfully consider giving a one-time or recurring tax-deductible donation to our apostolate by texting CHEERS2JESUSto 84576 or by visiting our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donation page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.And to sign up for our future events and receive updates (including ⁠⁠⁠⁠St. John Henry Newman Catholic Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s Friday Newsletters), go to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule of Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page.Follow us @theologyontapoc in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠