General Questions about the Princely Family of Monaco - Page 11

leahteresa · #**201** 07-13-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyMacAlpine

I have attended Catholic Mass's since I was a teenager even though I wasn't officially accepted into the Catholic Church until this year. I am allowed to take communion haveing been accepted into the Church. I have a child that is seen as illegitamate.

Thanks for answering my question, I really did not know how that worked.

LadyMacAlpine · #**202** 07-13-2005, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by leahteresa

Thanks for answering my question, I really did not know how that worked.

You are welcome any time.

LadyMacAlpine · #**203** 07-13-2005, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tosca

I think God is far too inteligent to attach any importance to our differences. Right?

I'm not sure I fully understand that sorry.

michelleq · #**204** 07-13-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Reina

Right! It is pretty sad that the "Church" has all these rules and traditions when it does not align with what God says! In most non-denominational churches nowadays, children who are born out of wedlock are not looked down upon and that goes for the parents too. Of course we encourage all to live chaste and wait until marriage, but when ppl make mistakes we encourage them repent, let God love and heal, and go on to do what He has called you to do! Because "we all sin and fall short of the glory of the Lord!"

I am not Catholic; I attend a Non-Denominational Church. My question is this; isn't there a sect (Can't think of a better word, please pardon) of Catholics that are more Charismatic? Does some of the Belgium Royals attend this type of Catholic Church even though they definitely support the Pope?

Emily · #**205** 07-13-2005, 08:55 PM

I believe you are referring to a sect called Opus Dei. As I understand it Princess Astrid of Belgium and some other members are members. Can anyone else clarify? I know I read this in a post somewhere....

Emily · #**206** 07-13-2005, 08:55 PM

....sorry, I meant to write and some other BRF are members...

michelleq · #**207** 07-13-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Emily

I believe you are referring to a sect called Opus Dei. As I understand it Princess Astrid of Belgium and some other members are members. Can anyone else clarify? I know I read this in a post somewhere....

Thanks Emily! I found an "Unofficial Reference" on the Web. Here is the link.

http://www.mond.at/opus.dei/opus.dei.uo.faq.html

**Tosca** · #**208** 07-16-2005, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LadyMacAlpine

I'm not sure I fully understand that sorry.

Reina understood it very well. Anyway by saying that I meant that your daugther may be considered as illegitimate by the Church - I'd better say its representatives -, but God has no illegitimate children.

Ciao!

**Tosca** · #**209** 07-16-2005, 03:47 AM

Source: "FAMIGLIA CRISTIANA" (Catholic mag ) #20 July 17th 2005.

ANNUlMENT: The sentence by which an ecclesiastic tribunal (Sacra Romana Rota ) declares that a marriage has never taken place, since this has been lacking in its most important requirements.

All common-law spouses or those who married in a civil ceremony have to marry in the Church in order to be allowed to take the sacraments.

Divorced people that remarried in a civil ceremony are not admitted to either take the communion, or be godparents or witnesses at weddings. They also cannot be absolved in a confession.

Well hopefully I made it clear enough. I recall that in 1984 when Caro and Stefano got married, that magazine called him a "concubine" and her a "public sinner".

Grace, correggimi se sbaglio, visto che il tuo inglese è migliore del mio, perché quella ( immagino tu intuisca di chi sto parlando ) non capisce una beneamata "mazza", nonostante tutta la "cacca" che si da, e crea solo dei casini . Bacioni.

Hannelore · #**210** 07-17-2005, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Emily

I believe you are referring to a sect called Opus Dei. As I understand it Princess Astrid of Belgium and some other members are members. Can anyone else clarify? I know I read this in a post somewhere....

Belgian royals are roman catholic and sincere in their belief (not just going to church on their marriage). Astrid has been in touch with the charismatic movement, but she nor any other member of the BRF are part of Opus Dei or any other group/sect. Those are rumours spread by a few journalists who have always tried to shed a negative light on the Belgian monarchy.

The belgian royals are sincere in their faith, and certainly consider it as something personal. They have respect for people without a religion, or who belief something else then they do.

iowabelle · #**211** 08-03-2005, 02:22 PM

So, what is Albert going to have Stephanie do? It seems like he is supportive of her work with AIDS/HIV charities.

I read somewhere that Stephanie was going to assume Caroline's work (and I guess Caroline was going to retire? That sounds silly.).

michelle · #**212** 08-03-2005, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by iowabelle

So, what is Albert going to have Stephanie do? It seems like he is supportive of her work with AIDS/HIV charities.

I read somewhere that Stephanie was going to assume Caroline's work (and I guess Caroline was going to retire? That sounds silly.).

:) You never retire of a job as a princess :)
Stephanie is involved in many obligations in the principality ( charities, the Circus Festival - which she probably will be head of now and so on)
Caroline and Stephanie always shared the duties due to their interests.
It was said that Stephanie will now assume the role of a some kind of Minister for Social Affaires ...but I think we'll see...
As it is Stephanie who lives in Monaco it'll possibly be her who'll assume the Monaco First Lady role most of the time...anyway Caroline is always present when needed.

iowabelle · #**213** 08-03-2005, 07:34 PM

I thought that maybe Caroline was going to pull back a little and concentrate on her family (EA needs to be concentrated on!).

But I didn't believe that she'd just disappear and allow Steph to do everything. I think Caroline has too commanding a personality for that (the curse of the first-born and elder daughter, I'm one too).

But it's wonderful if Albert carves out a special role for Stephanie, especially if it's something she'd like to do. I was afraid that she'd be cast adrift after her father's death.

michelle · #**214** 08-04-2005, 10:41 AM

During her speach at the 'Aids evening 05' Stephanie said.

" My dear Albert, tonight I want to thank you. You are always by my side and you're always there to support me, no matter what it is. I love you."

...then, as Albert smiled she wiped away a tear ....

monaco70s · #**215** 08-04-2005, 11:20 AM

Thanks for telling us about her speech. An emotional one :)

Princess BellyFlop · #**216** 08-04-2005, 01:13 PM

I hope that her feeling supported by her brother will help her spread her wings.

lynda · #**217** 08-04-2005, 01:48 PM

Albert and his baby sister Stephanie have a wonderful rapport. I am sure he will guide her to where she needs to be.

The articles I have read thus far regarding the AIDS benefit was a success and Stephanie thanked her brother for supporting her.

There is no doubt in my mind she will be doing many great things in Monaco since her brother has inherited the throne.

I am so happy for Stephanie; I agree she will now spread her wings.

michelle · #**218** 08-04-2005, 02:58 PM

Completly agree with you, Lynda...:-)