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Cy Kellett: Hugh Barbour: Hugh Barbour: And then, just pay attention to those readings as they apply to your life today, the particular challenges that you have. He has sermons and everything. Telling them the dangers about that medium astrology stuff. Well, St. June 25th. Also suggest something for the future. They are all objects, and though they differ in size and proximity, they do not influence our free will at all. Fr. with gratitude for the opportunity to do so. The Church Fathers were willing to impose strong sanctions against astrology to protect their flocks. But their individual existence is second to it. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of 12 stars. It was just as scientific in the sense of being limited to the realm of matter, the material causes than as is modern science. Okay, so-. In the context of a unique life, it is a useful tool to explore the disposition and character of a person, so that better choices can be made for their own good and the good of others.. For, having shown them a plan of the position of the stars, like dice-players, they introduce Fate, a flagrant injustice. Fr. Then we have, in Savoy, we have St. [inaudible 00:16:23], funny name. And it places all this in context of a relationship with the God who loves us. We can only presume two conclusions either this person is (1) a charlatan who has no relationship to God and is interested in humiliating his marks, or (2) hes both crazy and ignorant of God and his own abilities.. I have never seen anyone benefit from astrology. [and] I turned my thoughts to those that are born twins, who generally come out of the womb so near one to another that the small distance of time between them (however much force [astrologers] may contend that it has in the nature of things) cannot be noted by human observation or be expressed in those [planetary] figures which the astrologer is to examine that he may pronounce the truth. Fr. Please, give us that five star review. Angel Numbers | Zodiac | Tarot | Symbolism Were really grateful when you do, givecatholic.com. May the Almighty God forgive me in all the ways I have red and believed the astrologers (horoscope) in Jesus Name Amen. The actual simple astrology as they practiced then, that God gives signs through the heavens that indicate some disposition of his will and all that. NIHIL OBSTAT: I have concluded that the materials And so, they know that it had to be around where Iraq and Iran are right now. We love to hear from you, to hear about an episode youd like to hear. They also hold both legs tightly together, which explains the name of this zodiac sign. Hugh Barbour: GREAT GOD. [24][25] While Hood's presentation was innovative, his astrological information was largely standard and was taken from Gerard Mercator's astrological disc made in 1551, or a source used by Mercator. TheCatechism of the Catholic Churchstates, All forms of divination are to be rejected: recourse to Satan or demons, conjuring up the dead or other practices falsely supposed to unveil the future. But we have to really resist those temptations, because God is our father and he loves us. This is the result of our parents following astrology for many years, Better late than never were likewise the discoverers of this curious art [astrology], on that account also condemned by God (Idolatry9 [A.D. 211]). Theres a big stain glass window depicting working people doing their work, and the signs of the Zodiac. Our choice is to accept His work ( Romans 6:23 . When a teen and young adult, I was the youngest of 5 and lived at home. Fr. Fr. The idea of God horrifies them. Copyright 2023 EWTN News, Inc. All rights reserved. The Catechism of the Catholic Church maintains that divination, including predictive astrology, is incompatible with modern Catholic beliefs [35] such as free will: [4] All forms of divination are to be rejected: recourse to Satan or demons, conjuring up the dead or other practices falsely supposed to "unveil" the future. I experienced it first hand. Fr. What do they say in reality? The decans each appeared, geocentrically, to rise consecutively on the horizon . Copyright 2023 Relevant Radio - All Rights Reserved, https://relevantradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/astrology.mp3. And of course, now the North Star is a different one than it was then, but in any case, because things kind of shift. St. Augustus says, and to define the meaning in it, says, Direct our life for this day.. She was with child and wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give. Astrology is like a drug. Astrologers are professional flatterers, reassuring their readers and clients how unique and interesting they are while taking their money. Fr. [Under the influence of demons] men form the material of their apostasy. You could also check the readings for the Office of Readings and Liturgy of the Hours, if you know how to do that. Youve never thought of it. The Catholic Church teaches against the use of horoscopes and other such fortune-telling practices such as astrology, palm reading, clairvoyance, ouija boards, and mediums because they attempt to take the place of God. Thank god I was able to fight my way out of that. [22] Catherine de Medici paid Michael Nostradamus in 1566 to verify the prediction of the death of her husband, king Henry II of France made by her astrologer Lucus Gauricus. [16][17] The friar Laurens Pignon (c. 13681449)[18] similarly rejected all forms of divination and determinism, including by the stars, in his 1411 Contre les Devineurs. Because Gods providence is, regarding human beings, regarding persons, human beings, and angels is always individual. For the judge and the judged are made so by Fate, the murderers and the murdered, the wealthy and the needy[all are] the offspring of the same Fate (Address to the Greeks8 [A.D. 170]). They [astrologers] have fabricated books which they call books of [astrological] tables, in which they show stars, to which they have given the names of saints. Knowledge can be abused. Now I had also repudiated the lying divination and impious absurdities of the astrologers . we dont want to give any hint that his love is not enough for us or that we want to take care of things on our own and not rely on him as our father. Improvidence, however, can constitute a lack of responsibility., Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 2115. Prosper two. God has a providential message from heaven to each of us thats speaking to the scriptures and the sacramental signs and the communion of saints. Hugh Barbour: Cy Kellett: She was it all. A typical demon/devil is capable of using deductive reasoning along with his vast body of knowledge to fairly accurately predict the future and how you are likely to respond. There are 12 constellations within the zodiac family: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aquarius, and Pisces. And since astrologers reject the ideas of virtue and sin, they cannot even come to grips with the fundamentals of good character and moral choices. "Traditional Catholics can be very passionate but they're not a threat and they're not a group who should be targeted. Cy Kellett: Fr. [4], The first astrological book published in Europe was the Liber Planetis et Mundi Climatibus ("Book of the Planets and Regions of the World"), which appeared between 1010 and 1027 AD, and may have been authored by Gerbert of Aurillac. Mother Teresa was a virgin and she was quite Catholic. And so consequently, the appearance of things in the heavens is not precisely the way they actually relate to us, because it looks to us like the sun is going around us, because the distance so great and our speed is so great. By consulting a horoscope to show ourselves our path in life, we usurp the place of God in whose hands we should place our concerns allowing Him to lead us down the path of holiness in discerning his will for us. But four centuries ago, the idea of a heliocentric solar system was so controversial that the Catholic Church classified it as a heresy, and warned the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei to abandon it. But if you said, Well, why dont you look in the readings and martyrology and pray to the saints who were venerated that day, and then look at the readings and ask for the insight you need in order to perform your duties, and love those around, you and stay on the right path as best you can?. Every morning theyd open the paper to see what it [their horoscope] says but they never opened the Bible. His providence watches over and guides everything: "No creature is invisible before Him: all are bare and uncovered to His eyes" (Hebrews 4:13). Recently, I received some free life advice at Starbucks, courtesy of the horoscopes baristas had clipped from the newspaper and taped to the back of the espresso machine. Thanks so much for listening. monetization of National Catholic Register RSS feeds is strictly prohibited. Because of this common pagan belief, the Old Testament contains repeated injunctions against star-worship (Deut. Thats a lot. His wisdom "extends from end to end mightily and governs all well" (Wisdom 8:1). Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and explaining the Catholic faith. A surprising look at astrology, next with Father Hugh. The result My life just becoming a mess. Fr. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. Discover the Mystical History of Astrology: From Star Maps to Horoscopes Your email address will not be published. Cy Kellett: . We need your financial support. . How impotent [the astrologers] system is for comparing the forms and dispositions of men with names of stars! based upon visible signs in the present, you can predict whats going to happen in the future. [14][15] The fourteenth century skeptic Nicole Oresme however included astronomy as a part of astrology in his Livre de divinacions. The Bible tells us that Satan seeks to destroy us. Opponents of the Catholic church, however, will often point to all the astrology and astrological symbols that are connected with the history of the Catholic Church to suggest that we dont reject astrology completely. Astrology can induce fatalism that destroys peoples confidence in their power of choice.
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