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Reflections and Statements (Various Topics)

On the Development of Doctrine

General Principles From the 5th century on recognition of true doctrinal Delvelopment.
From Commonitorium,by Vincent of Lerins (priest monk, died before 450)

Regulations for Doctrinal Examination Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
1997 Vatican Letter  

JOINT DECLARATION  ON THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION
Lutheran World Federation and the Roman Catholic Church

Forming A Catholic Conscience

Probabilism: The Right to Know of Moral Options.  Father Philip Kaufman, OSB; monk of Saint John’s Abbey discusses the Catholics right to make moral decisions of conscience. (Book excerpt)

Catholic Just War Theory Guidelines

U.S. Bishops Call For Changes in Relations With Holy See

Calling For more openness and less subservience, almost 40 U.S. Bishops endorsed a statement to the United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops  requesting fundamental changes in how U.S. Bishops react to Vatican directives 

Why Do I Stay?  Why one women  remains a member of the Catholic Church.
By Ingrid H. Shafer, Ph.D

A Letter to Lutheran Friends and Clergy to Lutherans explaining his decision to convert to Catholicism. by Pastor Richard J. Neuhaus

The Busy Christian's Guide to Catholic Social Teaching

In Memorium

Memorial Tribute - Father Raymond Brown, S.S.
Compiled by Edward L. Pothier