RE: The Montanist Heresy
Posted: 6/29/2004 8:36:37 PM
By: Comfortably Anonymous
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As for the charge of Charismaticism being "Montanism revisited", that really is a seriously flawed accusation.  Montanists were ascetic hermits who rejected the authority of the Church in favor of a "special divine revelation" they claimed they received personally.  Thewy did not speak as in prophecies "The Lord says to you....." but as though they themselves were God "I say to you..." They also rejected the trinity. We do none of that.   They were anti-intellectuals: we have many fine intellectuals and theologians in our movement. [B]Furthermore, the Montanist heresy was a HERESY, whereas the Charismatic Renewal has the blessings and support of the Holy See. [/B]

Charismatic Catholics are a growing lay apostolate within the Catholic Church, and most Charismatic Catholic groups are in total obedience to Rome, operating with the official approval of the Vatican and the Pope. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal presents no new doctrine. Instead, members emphasize the teachings of the Catholic Church and often focus on ecumenical outreach, as well as maintaining some amazing missionary movements. Charismatics have a calling to the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Some charismatics function within their parish. Others, in addition to living out a faith life in their parishes, have formed covenant communities. For more info, go here.
http://www.iccrs.org/
For a link to the fraternity of communities, go here: www.catholicfraternity.net
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