Daily Archives: 18 October 2012

More From The Cult of Celebrity

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I see David Gibson’s piece on Father Frank, freed. Entertaining, if not informative, are the comments. Including: Yes, we need Father Corapi back, and now Father (Groeschel) as well back on EWTN to be running full speed ahead!!!!!!!!! I guess … Continue reading →

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Built of Living Stones 110-114: Christian Funerals

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Some parishes celebrate dozens of funerals each year. It makes sense to ensure that the church building is well-designed for those liturgies. § 110 § The Order of Christian Funerals mark the final stage of the journey begun by the … Continue reading →

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Indulgent 2312

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I’m going to begin with what’s good about Kim Stanley Robinson’s new novel 2312. Ideas. Not all are original to the author, but that makes them no less awe-inspiring. On Mercury, close to a half million people live in a … Continue reading →

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Evangelii Nuntiandi 55: Unbelief in the Modern World

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Do you think the Church views unbelief as a problem new to this generation? Long before the cult of celebrity hit atheism, it was recognized as a challenge to the modern proclamation of the Gospel. 55. Also significant is the … Continue reading →

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