Daily Archives: 9 April 2007

Pretty Pictures From Space–Film Noir Edition

Posted on 9 April 2007 by catholicsensibility

I leave you with these images from Earth spacecraft far, far from home. First, the crescent Saturn in the infrared, courtesy of Cassini: Then Callisto, moon of Jupiter, from New Horizons, which is now leaving Jupiter and heading for Saturn: … Continue reading →

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Blogs That Make You Think

Posted on 9 April 2007 by catholicsensibility

Tagged by Tony, (Sorry, man, I’ve been a little busy lately to read my blogroll) I offer five blog sites that “make me think.” In no particular order: dotCommonweal, for their variety of presenters and mostly thoughtful comboxes. If I … Continue reading →

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Reading Right

Posted on 9 April 2007 by catholicsensibility

I enjoy a regular dose of conservative writing. The folks at First Things provide food for thought, as well as occasional entertainment, including today’s “debate” on the Bush II presidency. You may well ask what a self-professed liberal is doing … Continue reading →

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The Origins of Easter, Sunday and Season

Posted on 9 April 2007 by catholicsensibility

A good question (a few, actually) from the comment box on Easter Vespers: I do not understand what an Easter Vesper is. Could someone please explain that to me? And what does Easter have to do with the resurrection of … Continue reading →

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What Science Is and What It Is Not, part 1

Posted on 9 April 2007 by catholicsensibility

Some conservatives especially seem to have great difficulty with the splintering of classical understandings of learning and science. It is true that in the past there was not so much a separation between various learning disciplines. A scientist was trained … Continue reading →

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Ad Gentes 37

Posted on 9 April 2007 by catholicsensibility

Ad Gentes treats the topic of Christian communities applying themselves to the missionary effort: But since the People of God lives in communities, especially in dioceses and parishes, and becomes somehow visible in them, it is also up to these … Continue reading →

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Code of Conduct

Posted on 9 April 2007 by catholicsensibility

Secular bloggers have beaten us to the punch. Any thoughts of a more stringent code for St Blog’s? Or are we already doing the job?

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Jeanne d’Arc Relics Faked

Posted on 9 April 2007 by catholicsensibility

Relics of St Jeanne, authenticated by the Church over a century ago and housed in a French museum, have been uncovered as fakes. I admire the sleuthing that went into the discovery, including these findings: * The remains include burned … Continue reading →

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Ad Gentes 36

Posted on 9 April 2007 by catholicsensibility

Ad Gentes topic of the day: cooperation, first of church members with missionary activity: As members of the living Christ, incorporated into Him and made like unto Him through baptism and through confirmation and the Eucharist, all the faithful are … Continue reading →

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Drop In, Scroll Down, Comment Often, As You Wish

Posted on 9 April 2007 by catholicsensibility

I’m grateful for Neil’s insightful and frequent posts on Triduum. If any readers put themselves on surfing hiatus last week, please scroll down to them, they are well worth your while. Over the next few days, we’ll wrap up the … Continue reading →

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