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- Yes, I guess so. (9%, 1,716 Votes)
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Monthly Archives: June 2014
Brick by Brick: Fort Worth, TX … Rio Rancho, NM … Minneapolis, MN
I have had the following bits of good news, for your Brick by Brick file. First, Some encouraging news from the Diocese of Fort Worth that I hope you will share with your readers: Bishop Olson will be in choir … Read More
My View For Awhile
Home again, home again… is how the rhyme goes, I believe. Last night Acton U closed up. Over 1000 people came from over 60 countries. I am always amazed by the diversity of the participants. The other days I was … Read More
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Acton U 2014: Day 3
A bit of a round up from last night. We had as our evening speaker, after supper, Andy Crouch. Afterward, a little pack went for adult beverages and discussion of the burning topics of the day. This morning it was … Read More
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The unsurprising erosion continues
It’s like watch a sink hole expand. From AP: Presbyterian Pastors Can Preside at Gay Marriages DETROIT — The largest Presbyterian denomination in the U.S. will allow pastors to preside at gay weddings in states that recognize same-sex marriage. The … Read More
Archbp. Cordileone at the March for Marriage
From Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s address at the March for Marriage in Washington DC: And let us not forget: we must also proclaim this truth especially with love for those who disagree with us on this issue, and most of all, … Read More
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“Reception of the Body of Christ when one is publicly unworthy”
My friend Fr. Gerald Murray, a canonist, has a good piece at The Catholic Thing about Communion for the divorced and remarried. Excerpts: Denial of Holy Communion to the divorced and remarried, however, is not based on an assumption that everyone … Read More
Acton U 2014: Day 2
We are in the second full day of Acton U. Yesterday was tiring, but great. This morning we had Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form for the Feast of Corpus Christi. We considered for a moment having a short … Read More
Pope Francis: canceling stuff right and left
Apparently His Holiness of our Lord is drawing X’s through his appointment book. Everything must go! Wednesday audiences, daily semi-public Masses, etc. In addition to clearing his book for July, tonight in Rome he has chosen not to accompany the … Read More
22 June: Manhattan, NYC – Holy Innocents – Talk by dom Alcuin Reid
I received word of a great opportunity for those of you within striking distance of Manhattan. This, from a friend: Dom Alcuin Reid, noted author and liturgist, will present a talk this Sunday, June 22nd, at the Church of the … Read More
Acton U 2014: Day 1
The day began for some of us with Holy Mass in the older, traditional Roman Rite. Breakfast is being consumed. Interesting line up today including talks on social justice, freedom of conscience, biblical theology of law. UPDATE: Getting Social Justice … Read More
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