Daily Archives: 25 November 2008

The Weigel Verdict: Stupid

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Count George Weigel as the latest member of the Bishop Trautman Club. His assessment of Election Day: “tribal” Catholics are stupid. Maybe we’re too stupid to realize that FOCA might well be DOA. This kind of pro-life cred will flush … Continue reading →

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“The Beatles Are Just Alright With Me”

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The Vatican media organ, L’Osservatore Romano, observed the feast of Saint Cecilia, virgin, martyr, and patron of music by observing that the Beatles are okay with them. I wonder if the favorite John Lennon quote hit home with anybody: Christianity will go. … Continue reading →

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PCS 115-116 Introductory Rites for Anointing

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 Outside of Mass, anointing of the sick begins with a ritual greeting 115. The priest greets the sick person and others present. One of the greetings in no 81 may be used. A reverent setting for the Eucharist should be … Continue reading →

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Snacking on the Word: Tobit 1:6-8

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From one of my favorite books, the title character’s description of good Jewish generosity. Not one, but three tithes: I, for my part, would often make the pilgrimage alone to Jerusalem for the festivals, as is prescribed for all Israel … Continue reading →

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