Monthly Archives: September 2021

Kindness is Prayer

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Gen 1:27

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Vatican Council II: An Insider’s Diary

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

My Time after the Council Part 4 Executing the Council leads to an execution! by Dr. Anthony Massimini, Ph.D. Preparing to Return to Philadelphia    A week or so after Kennedy’s visit, I defended my dissertation and was awarded my Doctor’s … Continue reading →

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Vatican Council II: An Insider’s Diary

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

My Time at the Council Part 3 The First Session Ends, Pope John Dies Behind the scenes accounts of being a “periti” or theological advisor to the Cardinal Archbishop of Philadelphia, then a private viewing of Pope John’s body laid … Continue reading →

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Vatican Council II: An Insider’s Diary

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

My Time at the Council Part 2  The Council in session by Anthony, Massimini , Ph.D.         Progressives vs. Conservatives    On October 13, 1962, Vatican II started its official work.  The day was short and dramatic. The council fathers took … Continue reading →

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Vatican Council II: An Insider’s Diary

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

My Time at the Council Part 1 by Anthony, Massimini , Ph.D. Announcing the Council      In 1959, when Pope John XXIII announced to a meeting of cardinals in Rome that he wanted to call an ecumenical council, he was met … Continue reading →

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