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Smile, Martians, You’re on HiRISE Camera
MRO will test its powerful camera this week. Here’s a nice single-page graphic.
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Gaudium et Spes 32
Section 32 concludes Chapter 2 of Gaudium et Spes, which was titled “The Community of (Hu)mankind.” If there has been a bias toward the greater social needs in sections 23-32, it was because of the overall thrust of the chapter, … Continue reading
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Gaudium et Spes 31
Gaudium et Spes 31 approves of education, social service, and civic involvement. We need great souls, too. Isn’t it the truth? In order for individual(s) to discharge with greater exactness the obligations of their conscience toward themselves and the various … Continue reading
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Gaudium et Spes: Individualism and the Individual
Susan explains her difficulty with a sense of Gaudium et Spes we’ve seen these past several days. Perhaps it’s partly because of my commentary, and partly because of a perception of a social justice sensibility amongst Catholics. Let’s see if … Continue reading
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Catholic Sensibility 
Rock Lobster
It’s a fantastic party tune, but I doubt they’ll be dancing to it in LA. I doubt a traditionalist has ever danced to it. Do you know the tune? You should. But I doubt it would pass inspection for liturgy, … Continue reading →