This thesis examines the legend of the Italian virgin martyr, Saint Maria Goretti (1890-1902). Her legend states that she died at the age of eleven protecting her virginity from her assailant Alessandro Serenelli who stabbed her numerous times, and that she granted him forgiveness before she died. Hence, she has been promoted as an example of purity and mercy. The continued relevance of Saint Maria Goretti is demonstrated by the fact that her figure was used to promote the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis and first announced in March 2015. The aim of the current study is to examine how Maria Goretti has been portrayed in the Catholic tradition. This is done by analysing Maria Goretti’s official representation found in the papal discourse about her (which consists of homilies, discourses, Angelus, messages and a letter), as well as by analysing the devotional discourse which in this study is comprised of two books that belong to the genre of hagiography. The chosen books: St. Maria Goretti, by Marie Cecilia Buehrle (1950), and St. Maria Goretti: In garments all red, by Fr. Godfrey Poage, C.P. (1950) can be included among the classics written about Saint Maria Goretti in English. I deploy a thematic narrative analysis as method in which I’m concerned with content in terms of themes, and with the ways in which characters are represented. Uncovering the themes that are discussed in the papal discourse and the devotional discourse about Saint Maria Goretti contributes to a better understanding of her representation and, in some measure, to a reconsideration of what she represents. A part of this thesis focuses on the aspects of Maria Goretti’s representation that can be considered problematic because of the claim that it is preferable to choose to be killed rather than to be raped. Therefore, it becomes necessary to include the discourse that treats Goretti’s story from a critical point of view which in this study embraces ethical, psychological, and feminist perspectives. The legend of Maria Goretti has been the object of arguably many studies. This thesis, nonetheless, contributes with a more detailed analysis of the discourse about Maria Goretti at the official level as well as the devotional level. I also seek to give insight into the genre of hagiography and to elucidate that the edeavour of portraying a wholly virtuous individual does not come without it’s complications in terms of the interpretations that can be made of the images that are conveyed. The analysis shows, among other things, that the representation of Maria Goretti misses aspects of reality and the complexity and multifariousness of the subject of sexual violence. I argue that a wholesome and more comprehensive representation of Saint Maria Goretti should include expert knowledge of sexual violence, especially that which can be found within the field of psychology.

This thesis examines the legend of the Italian virgin martyr, Saint Maria Goretti (1890-1902). Her legend states that she died at the age of eleven protecting her virginity from her assailant Alessandro Serenelli who stabbed her numerous times, and that she granted him forgiveness before she died. Hence, she has been promoted as an example of purity and mercy. The continued relevance of Saint Maria Goretti is demonstrated by the fact that her figure was used to promote the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis and first announced in March 2015. The aim of the current study is to examine how Maria Goretti has been portrayed in the Catholic tradition. This is done by analysing Maria Goretti’s official representation found in the papal discourse about her (which consists of homilies, discourses, Angelus, messages and a letter), as well as by analysing the devotional discourse which in this study is comprised of two books that belong to the genre of hagiography. The chosen books: St. Maria Goretti, by Marie Cecilia Buehrle (1950), and St. Maria Goretti: In garments all red, by Fr. Godfrey Poage, C.P. (1950) can be included among the classics written about Saint Maria Goretti in English. I deploy a thematic narrative analysis as method in which I’m concerned with content in terms of themes, and with the ways in which characters are represented. Uncovering the themes that are discussed in the papal discourse and the devotional discourse about Saint Maria Goretti contributes to a better understanding of her representation and, in some measure, to a reconsideration of what she represents. A part of this thesis focuses on the aspects of Maria Goretti’s representation that can be considered problematic because of the claim that it is preferable to choose to be killed rather than to be raped. Therefore, it becomes necessary to include the discourse that treats Goretti’s story from a critical point of view which in this study embraces ethical, psychological, and feminist perspectives. The legend of Maria Goretti has been the object of arguably many studies. This thesis, nonetheless, contributes with a more detailed analysis of the discourse about Maria Goretti at the official level as well as the devotional level. I also seek to give insight into the genre of hagiography and to elucidate that the edeavour of portraying a wholly virtuous individual does not come without it’s complications in terms of the interpretations that can be made of the images that are conveyed. The analysis shows, among other things, that the representation of Maria Goretti misses aspects of reality and the complexity and multifariousness of the subject of sexual violence. I argue that a wholesome and more comprehensive representation of Saint Maria Goretti should include expert knowledge of sexual violence, especially that which can be found within the field of psychology.

John Henry Newman - life and work in the context of the struggle for the universality of the Church ThDr. JUDr. Květoslav Tomáš Krejčí, M.Phil. (Oxon), Ph.D. In the absence of any Czech language monograph since 1939 (or 1947), the thesis presents a summary of the life and work of John Henry Newman (1801-1890). It also contains an original Czech translation of selected writings. Due to its character of a thesis in history of theology, the work also introduces Newman as a writer. A particular attention is given to the reception of Newman's thought in France and Germany, his relationship with Catholic modernism and liberal theology as well as to Newman's impact on the documents of Vatican II.

This thesis deals with events during the Czech Catholic exile in Italy with a focus on the 1960's. It provides a closer look at the institutional and discursive changes that took place at the time of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) and the subsequent stay of Cardinal Josef Beran in Rome (1965-1969). The work focuses mainly on the development of the publishing house Christian Academy, the Velehrad Center and the Nepomucenum Papal College where the leading figures of Czech Catholic exile, mostly priests, worked. By using the method of historical discourse analysis the work studies how the pro-conciliary orientation which defined itself in opposition towards conservative tendency in the Church became increasingly predominant in the exile environment. Last but not least, the work also shows how the form of Catholic exile discourse in Italy was influenced by the changing relationship between papal diplomacy and Communist Czechoslovakia.

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This thesis examines Charles V's inability to take decisive military action against the Protestant threat in Germany before 1546. It treats modern historiography on Charles V in Germany. The thesis offers a new theory concerning religious motivation for the delay. Charles was a man of deep and devoted faith in the Catholic Church and consequently, was unable to accept the possibility that any individual would doubt or abandon that persuasion without calculated intention or gross error. Charles was influenced by the Humanistic cries for reform in his age. As a result, Charles, a strong advocate for reform, declined military action before a meaningful outlet to address reforms and air grievances could be convened. But Charles was influenced by tradition, particularly the universality of faith and political unity of Christendom that could save the Church from the heretic and the Turk. Charles also felt himself personally responsible to avoid all conflicts that might endanger unity by creating a schism within Christendom. The evidence will be drawn both from the emperor's own words and deeds derived from primary source material and personal correspondence of Charles V between himself and those persons most likely have intimate knowledge of Charles's own thoughts. These include his personal advisors, Gattinara and Granvelle, and family members: Philip, his son, Mary, his sister, and Ferdinand, his brother. The unpublicized and private correspondence is less likely to be tainted by rhetoric and propaganda than are public declarations and correspondence. Instances not covered by these will be based on an interpretation of Charles's deeds. This thesis will therefore establish Charles's decisions regarding the Protestants in the context of his own convictions.

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La presente ricerca si concentra sul gruppo dei santi martiri nell’affresco del Giudizio Universale dipinto da Michelangelo Buonarroti per la parete d’altare della Cappella Sistina. Il gruppo riveste un ruolo importante nella composizione sia per quanto concerne l’inedita iconografia e rilevanza nel contesto dell’Ultimo Giudizio sia per ciò che riguarda i significati dell’affresco. La presente indagine si propone attraverso una ricostruzione della committenza papale dell’opera, divisa tra Clemente VII e Paolo III, di contestualizzare la presenza dei martiri nell’iconografia del Giudizio ponendola a confronto con la tradizione figurativa precedente e relazionando, infine, il tema del martirio ai protagonisti di questa commissione, nel più ampio quadro della Chiesa del XVI secolo. / This research focuses on the martyrs’ group depicted by Michelangelo Buonarroti in the Sistine Chapel’s Last Judgment. This group has an important role in the composition thanks to its new iconography in the Last Judgment subject and to its significance in the meaning of the fresco. This thesis, reconsidering the papal patronage of pope Clement VII and Paul III, wants to underline martyrs’ role in Last Judgment iconography, comparing it with the previous figurative tradition and to relate the theme of martyrdom with the protagonists of this artistic commission into the wider context of sixteenth century Church.

La version intégrale de cette thèse est disponible uniquement pour consultation individuelle à la Bibliothèque de musique de l’Université de Montréal (http://www.bib.umontreal.ca/MU). / Qui était "Jacotin"? Quels sont encore les mystères de sa biographie? Quelle a été sa contribution au panorama musical de la Renaissance? Et pourquoi le connaît-on si mal, lui dont l’oeuvre – dans son ensemble stylisée et élégante – semble avoir connu de son temps un succès considérable? À l’heure actuelle, l’oeuvre attribuée à "Jacotin" est pratiquement tombée dans l’oubli et l’identité du ou des compositeurs à qui nous la devons fait toujours l’objet de spéculations parmi les spécialistes. Ainsi, ces compositions n’ont jamais retenu toute l’attention qu’elles méritent. Les chansons n’ont été éditées en notation moderne qu’en 2004 ; l’oeuvre latine, elle, n’a pas encore fait l’objet d’une édition critique, ni d’une étude. Plus généralement, l’oeuvre attribuée à "Jacotin" n’a pas été étudiée intégralement. Pourtant, celle-ci aurait beaucoup à nous apprendre des différences et interactions stylistiques entre les Pays-Bas, la France et l’Italie aux XVe et XVIe siècles, puisque les candidats au titre de compositeur(s) potentiel(s) furent actifs tant à Paris et Anvers qu’à Naples, Ferrare, Rome et Milan. L’œuvre latine attribuée à "Jacotin" témoigne en outre des différentes activités et services de son ou ses auteurs, certains motets (notamment Beati omnes qui timent Dominum, Interveniat pro rege nostro et Michael archangele) s’inscrivant possiblement dans le cadre de cérémonies qui prirent place à la cour royale d’Angleterre sous le règne d’Henry VIII (1491-1547, reg. 1509-1547), ainsi qu’à celle de France sous ceux de Louis XII (1462-1515, reg. 1498-1515) et François Ier (1494-1547, reg. 1515-1547). Les motets de "Jacotin" constituent donc des maillons essentiels dans l’histoire du genre, tant en France que, plus généralement, en Europe. Cette thèse tente dans un premier temps d’élucider le problème identitaire qui affecte "Jacotin" depuis plus de deux siècles. Ainsi, la première partie est consacrée à la prosopographie des chantres de la Renaissance clairement identifiés sous ce diminutif. De concert avec l’examen des sources musicales et l’étude de leurs schémas de diffusion, l’analyse des oeuvres elles-mêmes permet ensuite leur attribution à quatre musiciens bien distincts, à savoir : Jacques de Nieuport (v. 1435-v. 1475), Jacques Frontin (v. 1450/55-?1519), Jacques Godebrye (v. 1460-1529), et Jacques Lebel (v. 1494-v. 1556). Dans un second temps, cette thèse propose pour la première fois une transcription critique de l’oeuvre latine de "Jacotin", transcription qui vient compléter l’édition critique de ses chansons publiée par Frank Dobbins en 2004. Ainsi, l’oeuvre complète attribuée à "Jacotin" est enfin disponible en notation moderne, pour les chercheurs comme pour les interprètes. / Who was "Jacotin"? What mysteries of his biography remain? What was his contribution to the musical panorama of the sixteenth century? And why do we know so little about a figure (or figures) whose work – for the most part stylish and elegant – seem to have encountered considerable success in his time? At present, the oeuvre attributed to "Jacotin" is almost completely forgotten and the identity of the composer(s) to whom we owe it is still the subject of speculations among scholars. Thus, these compositions have never received the attention they deserve. The chansons were not edited in modern notation until 2004 ; the Latin works have not yet been the subject of a critical edition, nor of a study. More generally, the compositions attributed to "Jacotin" have not been exhaustively studied. Yet, they have much to teach us about the stylistic differences and interactions between France, the Netherlands and Italy during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, as the potential candidates for the title of composer(s) were employed in Paris, Antwerp, Naples, Ferrara, Rome and Milan. The Latin works ascribed to "Jacotin" also reflect their author(s) numerous activities and services, as some motets (Beati omnes qui timent Dominum, Interveniat pro rege nostro and Michael Archangele, notably) were possibly part of ceremonies that took place at the royal court of England under the reign of Henry VIII (1491-1547, r. 1509-1547), as well as that of France under the reigns of Louis XII (1462-1515, r. 1498-1515) and François I (1494-1547, r. 1515-1547). The motets of "Jacotin" constitute therefore essential links in the history of the genre, both in France and, more generally, in Europe. This study attempts first to solve the identity problem that has been affecting "Jacotin" for over two centuries. Thus, the first part is devoted to the prosopography of Renaissance singers clearly identified under this nickname. In conjunction with the examination of the musical sources and the study of their patterns of diffusion, the analysis of the Latin works then allows their attribution to four different authors, namely: Jacques de Nieuport (c. 1435-c. 1475), Jacques Frontin (c. 1450/55-?1519), Jacques Godebrye (c. 1460-1529), and Jacques Lebel (c. 1494-c. 1556). In a second step, this study proposes for the first time a critical edition of the Latin works attributed to "Jacotin", which complete the critical edition of his chansons published by Frank Dobbins in 2004. As a result, the complete work preserved under this nickname is finally available in modern notation, for both performers and scholars.

Submitted by Filipe dos Santos (fsantos@pucsp.br) on 2018-08-13T13:06:18Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Luiz Albertus Sleutjes.pdf: 1364866 bytes, checksum: 2d925068a38b0bae73c681e94b144fbd (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-13T13:06:18Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Luiz Albertus Sleutjes.pdf: 1364866 bytes, checksum: 2d925068a38b0bae73c681e94b144fbd (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-06-15 / Pope Francis, in the Encyclical Laudato Si, assumes a position of those who want to promote dialogue with all those who struggle and engage in caring for Mother Earth, one of the signs of the times, in order to solve the challenges of both social order and of ecological order. Thus, to rethink the theology of creation in its entirety is intended to combat an excluding model acquired by nations over time, especially in the last three decades. This exclusion generates more and more hostility in the common house. Starting from these presuppositions, this work aims to establish a theological reflection on the christian practice and at the same time to offer a theological-ethical collaboration, starting from the dialogue with other knowledge; therefore, it is a question of presenting the coordinates of an ecology that integrates efforts in the political, philosophical and economic field, in the light of the signs of the times. The problematic of this work is based on the following question: What are the theological and pastoral ramifications of Laudato Si in relation to ecclesial conversion and its contribution in the elaboration of ethical proposals to society? To this end, the assumed hypothesis is based on the assumption that the Encyclical Laudato Si contributes both to ecclesiological conversion and to the presentation of ethical principles and attitudes that promote social justice. These proposals go beyond those put forward by the UN, at the conclusion of the Climate Conferences or also called Conferences between the Parties (COPs). Therefore, the research is in the line of theological reflection on Christian practice, moral theology, from an eco-theology. The general objective of this work is to present the limits and possibilities of the dialogue between the integral ecology of Laudato Si and the aspirations of contemporary society in COPs 20 and 21. As specific objectives are: to contemplate reality in its challenges and impulses. In a second moment, discern how society is organized: politics; how one thinks this question: philosophy and the way in which things are produced and consumed: the economy. Finally, propose some reactions that aim to promote the integrality, care and cultivation of life: a celebration to change the look, a prayer for conversion. This research assumes as methodology the bibliographic research coming from different authors, (final considerations) in order to think the reality in the light of the interdependence of the knowledge with a view to finding solutions that are collective. Sustaining the life of everything and everyone depends on reviewing the conduct of this generation to care for and guard the common home in a healthy way and deliver it to the next generations / O papa Francisco, na Encíclica Laudato Si, assume uma postura de quem quer promover o diálogo com todos aqueles que lutam e se engajam pelo cuidado com a mãe Terra, um dos sinais dos tempos, a fim de resolver os desafios tanto de ordem social quanto de ordem ecológica. Assim, repensar a teologia da criação em sua integralidade tem como intenção combater um modelo excludente adquirido pelas nações ao longo do tempo, sobretudo nas três últimas décadas. Essa exclusão gera cada vez mais hostilidade na casa comum. Partindo desses pressupostos, este trabalho visa estabelecer uma reflexão teológica a respeito da prática cristã e ao mesmo tempo oferecer uma colaboração de cunho ético-teológico, a partir do diálogo com outros saberes; logo, trata-se de apresentar as coordenadas de uma ecologia que integre esforços no campo político, filosófico e econômico, à luz dos sinais dos tempos. A problemática deste trabalho parte da seguinte questão: Quais os desdobramentos teológicos pastorais da Laudato Si com relação à conversão eclesial e sua contribuição na elaboração de propostas éticas à sociedade? Para tanto, a hipótese assumida parte do pressuposto de que a Encíclica Laudato Si contribui tanto com a conversão eclesiológica quanto a apresentação de princípios e posturas éticas que promovam a justiça social. Essas propostas vão além das apresentadas pela ONU, na celebração das Conferências sobre o Clima ou também denominadas Conferências entre as partes (COPs). Por isso, a pesquisa se dá na linha da reflexão teológica sobre a prática cristã, a teologia moral, a partir de uma eco-teologia. O objetivo geral deste trabalho é apresentar os limites e as possibilidades do diálogo entre a ecologia integral da Laudato Si e as aspirações da sociedade contemporânea nas COPs 20 e 21. Como objetivos específicos têm-se: contemplar a realidade em seus desafios e impulsos. Num segundo momento, discernir como a sociedade está organizada: a política; como se pensa essa questão: a filosofia e o modo como nela as coisas são produzidas e consumidas: a economia. Por fim, propor algumas reações que visam promover a integralidade, o cuidado e o cultivo da vida: um celebrar para mudar o olhar, um orar para converte-se. Essa pesquisa assume como metodologia a pesquisa bibliográfica oriunda de diferentes autores, (considerações finais) a fim de pensar a realidade à luz da interdependência dos saberes com vistas a encontrar soluções que sejam coletivas. A sustentação da vida de tudo e de todos depende da revisão da conduta desta geração para cuidar e guardar a casa comum de maneira saudável e entregá-la às próximas gerações