Daily Archives: 16 May 2006

Bishop Switching: Bad Show

Posted on 16 May 2006 by catholicsensibility

Rock reports on a few bishop switches for US dioceses. The movement of a long-time bishop to Washington is partially understandable. But given the pope’s statement several days ago against “careerism” in the clergy … The priesthood is not a … Continue reading →

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Why Do People Believe The Da Vinci Code?

Posted on 16 May 2006 by catholicsensibility

I hope that this post isn’t a mistake. I don’t intend to debunk The Da Vinci Code here; that work has already been done very well by others. I would instead like to consider a thorny question asked on the … Continue reading →

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Making Progress In Chant II: Psalmody

Posted on 16 May 2006 by catholicsensibility

One widespread misconception (after the false notion of the primacy of hymnody) involves the use of the psalms in Catholic worship. On the 6-7 May weekend, I programmed “Shepherd Me O God” for Communion, where I think it belongs. The … Continue reading →

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