Daily Archives: 6 September 2012

Bishop Finn Guilty

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In waiving a jury trial, Bishop Finn and his lawyers placed the case before a judge. One guilty conviction resulted. Two years probation with suspended sentence. Eight conditions of the probation must be maintained, and after those two years, the … Continue reading →

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Evangelii Nuntiandi 15b: The Church Listens Unceasingly

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In part two of EN 15, the message is clear–interior renewal for us who believe: – The Church is an evangelizer, but she begins by being evangelized herself. She is the community of believers, the community of hope lived and … Continue reading →

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Shredded

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Bishop Daniel Conlon assesses it right: Our credibility on the subject of child abuse is shredded. The good news is that the bishops can only move up in estimation. I found it interesting that Bishop Conlon conceded that his ”close friends,” … Continue reading →

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Built of Living Stones 49: The Eucharist

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You have a blank sheet of paper for a new building. Where do you start? Sunday Mass is obvious. Would you believe the Easter Vigil, too? Let’s read: § 49 § The celebration of the Eucharist is the center of … Continue reading →

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