Devotional literature, including devotional hyperbole, is fine, as I noted above, but I'm interested in a properly theological (faith seeking understanding) treatment of the problem. I would also suggest that devotional literature is more for the personal inspiration of devout people and may not serve well as a sound basis for general po…
Devotional literature, including devotional hyperbole, is fine, as I noted above, but I'm interested in a properly theological (faith seeking understanding) treatment of the problem. I would also suggest that devotional literature is more for the personal inspiration of devout people and may not serve well as a sound basis for general policy (as Bonaventure has it, as Pius X apparently understood, but maybe not fully, and as (some of) his successors seem certainly not to understand or be the least bit concerned about).
Devotional literature, including devotional hyperbole, is fine, as I noted above, but I'm interested in a properly theological (faith seeking understanding) treatment of the problem. I would also suggest that devotional literature is more for the personal inspiration of devout people and may not serve well as a sound basis for general policy (as Bonaventure has it, as Pius X apparently understood, but maybe not fully, and as (some of) his successors seem certainly not to understand or be the least bit concerned about).