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By Paul C. Vitz, The Catholic Thing - I write as a Catholic academic psychologist with much experience with clients, case histories, and the relevant research literature – and have published extensively in several areas related to questions raised about Amoris laetitia (AL)... Let me begin with some positive passages and a partial summary of AL. In the early sections, before we get to issues raised by Chapter 8....

By Shane Kapler, Catholic Exchange - The Assumption squares with the Christian reality that glory follows suffering (Mary’s share in Jesus’ Resurrection came only after she shared in His suffering upon the Cross [Lk.2:35; Jn.19:25-37].)  The Rapture on the other hand, holds out a false expectation regarding freedom from suffering and persecution.

By Msgr. Charles Pope - One of Jesus’ most central qualities was that He loved His Heavenly Father and was loved by Him. To put it colloquially, Jesus was crazy about His Father. He was always talking about Him. Jesus often sought remote places in order to be able to spend extended time with His Father.

Dr. Jacob Wood, CNA - Dr. Jacob Wood, an assistant professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, offers answers on some frequently-asked-questions about the ‘Filial Correction on the Spread of Heresies” a letter sent to Pope Francis by a group of bishops, priests, and scholars, who released the letter this past weekend.