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To: Dr. Brian Kopp
There are some good points in this and some things are important (ad orientem for example), but it would be a gross oversimplification and overreaction to call this anywhere near a reunion. As far as I know, the real obstacle, if not a stumbling stone, is the jurisdicitonal role of the pope.

Once that is overcome (and this will require compromise or redefinition, or both), there is the issue of the next Ecumenical Council being summoned by the pope and the impossible attempt of mending and reconciling the theological rift.

The Church will not be united until both "lungs" profess the same faith, which means all theological issues must be resolved, prior to reunification.

6 posted on 09/24/2009 12:10:59 AM PDT by kosta50 (Don't look up, the truth is all around you)
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To: kosta50

Your are correct, it is premature to express such jubilation.

On the other hand, whn two people are in love, they normally end up together despite often significant odds. When two people merely share interests, the prospect for their partnership is still remote.

The renewed atmosphere in East-West relationship suggests that maybe, hopefully, the two Churches are falling in love again, not merely decide to co-operate. So it is big news.

Watch the reunion with SSPX. If it is implemented in full in this pontificate, the road to the East-West reunification will be much clearer.


11 posted on 09/24/2009 7:36:25 AM PDT by annalex (http://www.catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.php)
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