Daily Archives: 11 September 2009

Too Strict For Maturity?

Posted on 11 September 2009 by

PewSitter linked this WaTimes story on Denver’s Redemptoris Mater Seminary. While I realize there’s a desire among some for more rigor in seminaries (especially perhaps from those who will not return to one or ever attend one) does the strict … Continue reading →

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Preseason Baptism

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There are so many levels on which to comment on this story, I don’t know where to start. 1. A coach getting ten of his players baptized before football season: is there some need of divine intervention on the playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Liturgy, Sports | 3 Comments

Inviting Artists: Why Only The Pope?

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Google News reports the first papal invitation in 45 years to convene artists for a meeting. Nice locale: the sublime setting of the Sistine Chapel. Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, the president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, said the Roman Catholic … Continue reading →

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