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New Motu Proprio; Establishment of Pontifical Latin academy.
Topic Started: Saturday, 10. November 2012, 17:49 (381 Views)
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LITTERAE APOSTOLICAE
MOTU PROPRIO DATAE

"LATINA LINGUA"


De Pontificia Academia Latinitatis condenda

1. Latina Lingua permagni ab Ecclesia Catholica Romanisque Pontificibus usque est aestimata, quandoquidem ipsorum propria habita est lingua, qui eandem cognoscendam et diffundendam assidue curaverunt, cum Evangelii nuntium in universum orbem transmittere valeret, quemadmodum in Constitutione Apostolica Veterum sapientia Decessor Noster beatus Ioannes XXIII iure meritoque edixit.

Enimvero inde a Pentecoste omnibus hominum linguis locuta et precata est Ecclesia. Attamen christianae communitates primorum saeculorum linguam Graecam Latinamque affatim usurpaverunt, cum illis locis in quibus morabantur universalia essent communicationis instrumenta, quorum ope Christi Verbi novitas hereditati obviam ivit Romani et Hellenistici cultus.

Romano Imperio occidentali exstincto, Romana Ecclesia non modo lingua Latina uti perrexit, verum etiam quodammodo custos eiusdem et fautrix fuit, sive in Theologiae ac Liturgiae, sive in institutionis et scientiae transmittendae provincia.


2. Nostris quoque temporibus Latinae linguae et cultus cognitio perquam est necessaria ad fontes vestigandos ex quibus complures disciplinae ceteroqui hauriunt, exempli gratia Theologia, Liturgia, Patrologia et Ius Canonicum, quemadmodum Concilium Oecumenicum Vaticanum II docet (cfr Decretum de Institutione sacerdotali, Optatam totius, 13).

In hac praeterea lingua, ut universalis Ecclesiae natura pateat, typica forma sunt scripti liturgici libri Romani Ritus, praestantiora Magisterii pontificii Documenta necnon sollemniora Romanorum Pontificum officialia Acta.


3. In hodierno tamen cultu, humanarum litterarum extenuatis studiis, periculum adest levioris linguae Latinae cognitionis, quae in curriculis philosophicis theologicisque futurorum presbyterorum quoque animadvertitur. Sed contra, in nostro ipso orbe, in quo scientia ac technologia praecipuum obtinent locum, renovatum culturae et linguae Latinae studium invenitur, non illis in Continentibus dumtaxat quae proprias culturales radices in patrimonio Graeco et Romano habent. Id diligentius est animadvertendum eo quod non modo academiarum provincia et institutionum implicatur, sed ad iuvenes inquisitoresque etiam attinet, qui ex diversissimis Nationibus et traditionibus proveniunt.


4. Quapropter necessitas instare videtur ut linguae Latinae altius cognoscendae eiusque congruenter utendae fulciatur cura, sive in ecclesiali sive in patentiore cultus campo. Ut hic nisus extollatur et evulgetur, consentaneum prorsus est docendi rationes adhibere aptas ad novas condiciones et provehere item necessitudines inter Academicas institutiones et inquisitores, ut copiosum ac multiforme Latini cultus patrimonium efferatur.

Ad haec proposita assequenda, Decessorum Nostrorum semitas calcantes, hasce per Litteras Apostolicas Motu Proprio datas hodie Pontificiam Academiam Latinitatis condimus, quae Pontificio Consilio de Cultura erit obnoxia. Eam regit Praeses, quem Secretarius iuvat et ii a Nobis nominantur, dum Consilium Academicum illis auxilium fert.

Opus Fundatum Latinitas, quod Pauli PP. VI chirographo Romani Sermonis die XXX mensis Iunii anno MCMLXXVI est constitutum, exstinguitur.

Decernimus ut hae Litterae Apostolicae Motu Proprio datae, quibus ad experimentum in quinquennium adnexum Statutum comprobamus, per editionem in actis diurnis "L’Osservatore Romano" evulgentur.


Datum Romae, apud Sanctum Petrum, die X mensis Novembris, in memoria Sancti Leonis Magni Papae, anno MMXII, Pontificatus Nostri octavo.



BENEDICTUS PP XVI


Source: http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2012/11/a...tablishing.html


Rough Google Translation:

Apostolic Letter
MOTU PROPRIO

"Latin"


The Pontifical Academy of Latin specimen

1. Latin by the Catholic Church and Roman Pontiffs until the highly valued, since the language is their own, and to spread the knowledge of the person who constantly strove, in the whole world with the Gospel message and to transmit force, as in the Apostolic Constitution of Ancient Wisdom predecessor Blessed John 23 has rightly stated .

Indeed, all of the languages ​​spoken by the Pentecost church and prayed. However, plenty of the Christian communities of the early Greek and Latin language, usurped the places where they were staying with them would be the universal means of communication, of which with the help of the Word of Christ went to meet the newness of the inheritance of the Hellenistic and the Roman worship.

Died, the Roman empire by the west, went to the Church of Rome, not only to make use of the Latin language, but also in a certain way and the keeper of the PROTECTRESS was of the same, whether in the theology and liturgy, whether in the institution and of the knowledge of the transmission to the Province.

2. In our time the knowledge of the Latin tongue, and the service is extremely necessary in order to investigate the sources from which they draw a number of other accounts of discipline, for example Theology, Liturgy, and the Right of the Canonical patrology, just as the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council teaches 2 (cf. Decree on the training of priests, which is desired of the whole, 13) .

In addition to the language, to the universal nature of the church is open, the typical form of writing is the liturgical books of the Roman Rite, as well as important documents solemn pontifical Magisterium official Journal of the Roman Pontiffs.

3. Yet in today's culture, literature rarefication human studies, there is a lesser risk of Latin knowledge in the course of philosophical theologicisque future presbyters also noticed. On the contrary, in our own world, in which knowledge and technology hold the place of the principal, was renewed the study of culture and the Latin language is to be found, not only to them, which their own cultural roots of the continents in the patrimony of the Greek and Roman have. It is careful to note that not only the province of the universities and institutions involved, but also to young inquisitoresque concerns that arise from the different countries and traditions.

4. Hence the need to press it to his knowledge of Latin and higher utilization consistently supported care, whether in the Church or in the wider field of culture. To this effort, and even its appreciation, is entirely consistent with the use of teaching methods appropriate to the new conditions and to promote relations between the University and also the institutions and researchers, as a large and multiform Latin culture heritage transport.

To the attainment of these objectives, treading the paths of our predecessors, today the Pontifical Academy of Latin has been given to these by the apostolic letter we store the Motu Proprio, which shall be subject to the Pontifical Council for Culture. It was ruled by the President, the Secretary, and it helps those of us that are named, while the Council of the Academy of assistance to them.

The work is based on the Latin, that Paul VI. 6 a written language of the Romans on 30 June 1976 is set out.

Of this Apostolic Letter given as Motu Proprio We decree, by which joined to the whole, for an experiment in the five-year statute of completely approved of, by the edition of the registers, in the proceedings of "L'Osservatore Romano" even its.

Given in Rome, at Saint Peter's, on 10 day of the month of November, in the memory of Pope Saint Leo the Great, in the year 2012, the eighth of our pontificate.


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A more lucid synopsis can be found on VA News
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Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday issued the Motu Proprio Latina Lingua, which establishes the new Pontifical Academy for Latin. The Academy is meant to promote the knowledge and study of the Latin language and Latin literature, from classical times to the present day.
“The Latin language has always been held in high regard by the Catholic Church and the Roman pontiffs,” writes Pope Benedict.
He pointed out Latin and Greek were used in the early Church, being the universal languages of the time, and since then the Church has made Latin “her own language.”
The Holy Father writes, “After the demise of the Roman Empire, the Church of Rome not only continued to make use of the Latin language, but also became in a way its guardian and promoter, both in theology and liturgy, and in formation and the transmission of knowledge.”
Pope Benedict said a good understanding of Latin is more necessary than ever in the Church, due to its importance in studying Theology, Liturgy, Patristics, and Canon Law.
He said a “superficial” knowledge of Latin can be detrimental to the philosophical and theological training of future priests.
However, the Academy is also meant to serve the wider society.
“in our own times…there is a renewed interest in the Latin language and classical culture, and not only on those continents that have their cultural roots from the Greco-Roman heritage,” Pope Benedict writes. “Such interest is all the more significant because it involves not only the academic world, but also young people and scholars from very diverse nations and traditions.”
The new Pontifical Academy will be under the Pontifical Council for Culture, and replace the Latin Foundation established by Pope Paul VI. The President of the Academy will be Professor Ivano Dionigi, while the Secretary will be Father Roberto Spataro, S.D.B.
Its mandate includes producing publications, hosting conferences and seminars, and promoting Latin in the new media.
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Gerard

About as significant as yesterday's newspaper.

Gerry
"The institutional and charismatic aspects are quasi coessential to the Church's constitution" (Pope John Paul II, 1998).
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P.S.

The words above give away a mindset where the only church ever to have existed is the Roman one, no inclination of an Orthodox one, never mind an Antioch one.

Gerry
"The institutional and charismatic aspects are quasi coessential to the Church's constitution" (Pope John Paul II, 1998).
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“The Latin language has always been held in high regard by the Catholic Church and the Roman pontiffs,” writes Pope Benedict.

Including Pope Peter?
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Pope Benedict said a good understanding of Latin is more necessary than ever in the Church, due to its importance in studying Theology, Liturgy, Patristics, and Canon Law.

How come the medical profession manage to share their knowledge, world wide? I doubt whether many doctors of medicine also have degrees in Latin.
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He said a “superficial” knowledge of Latin can be detrimental to the philosophical and theological training of future priests.
Why can it be detrimental?
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However, the Academy is also meant to serve the wider society.
“in our own times…there is a renewed interest in the Latin language and classical culture, and not only on those continents that have their cultural roots from the Greco-Roman heritage,” Pope Benedict writes. “Such interest is all the more significant because it involves not only the academic world, but also young people and scholars from very diverse nations and traditions.”
Who will pay for the "wider society" to have use of the new Academy?
Keep the Faith!

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Te Deum laudamus
To God be praise.

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Edited by CARLO, Saturday, 10. November 2012, 22:43.
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Taedium plaudamus
Let us approve the boredom
"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance - that principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer
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Tedium interficit!
Boredom kills!

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How will the Acadamy help spread the Faith ,help the return of the lapsed, help the return of Schismatic Churches, even affect the Catholic Oriental Rites?
Sometime ago an Oriental Bishop had to demand simultaneous translation becaue he didn't understand Latin. To me, it is an utter waste of effort, time and money which could be used more effectively elsewhere!


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Good to see Rome is getting right to the heart of the matter at last. This move has electrified the laity. They are talking of little else in the clubs and pubs of Caerphilly. This will have them flocking back to the pews. Well done

John
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Sunday, 11. November 2012, 22:58
Good to see Rome is getting right to the heart of the matter at last. This move has electrified the laity. They are talking of little else in the clubs and pubs of Caerphilly. This will have them flocking back to the pews. Well done

John
Caerphilly!

Ah yes, a place that's only claim to fame is a cheese that tastes awful and is made nowhere near Caerphilly!

:lol:

Good to hear from you John!

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A grave slur on the birthplace of the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance - that principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer
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Hi Carlo hope you are well. Your gibe at Caerphilly has a great deal of truth in it which is why it stings a bit! Bernard gives one redeeming feature and I would add a truly remarkable castle at the centre of town and surrounding scenery which redeems the admitted drabness of the town centre. But most of all-- and to return to theme-- I think the vibrant, thriving parish with lovely church, a hall which is at the centre of town life, busy Masses with regular christenings, organised pilgrimages and a general feel good factor are more important than some distant ivory tower pontifical whatever. I feel these people in the Vatican should get out more and realise what the Church is all about these days

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Hi John and I am well thanks if a little over busy with the usual this and that!

All tongue in cheek about Caerphilly and it's good to hear that your parish (like mine) is flourishing.

However the Vatican's actions here are most welcome to those who care about such things and successful parishes are in no way linked to a sense of contempt for tradition, Latin or those Catholics who take an interest in such matters.

I know you appreciate that really! :smoker:

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Tuesday, 13. November 2012, 20:44
Hi John and I am well thanks if a little over busy with the usual this and that!

All tongue in cheek about Caerphilly and it's good to hear that your parish (like mine) is flourishing.

However the Vatican's actions here are most welcome to those who care about such things and successful parishes are in no way linked to a sense of contempt for tradition, Latin or those Catholics who take an interest in such matters.

I know you appreciate that really! :smoker:

Oremus


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Parden the pun: despite the flourishing parish in Caerphilly, the Catholics may be cheesed=off with the Vatican.

How many are: "those"?

We may strongly disagree with your views but certainly don't hold the views nor the persons who hold them in contempt.
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