Daily Archives: 29 August 2009

Nickless and dotCommonweal: Viable or Vital?

Posted on 29 August 2009 by

A strange quote from dotCommonweal on Northwest Iowa’s Bishop Walter Nickless: The Catholic Church does not teach that government should directly provide health care … Any legislation that undermines the vitality of the private sector is suspect. The private sector … Continue reading →

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A Notable Funeral and Eulogy

Posted on 29 August 2009 by

A high-profile funeral was celebrated today. I did not see any of it; Saturdays have developed into quite busy days, and today was no exception. As a liturgist, I’d like to offer a few comments on some aspects I’ve heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Liturgy | 24 Comments