Daily Archives: 12 June 2011

Is Unity The Real Issue For Kansas City, For Pentecost?

The Catholic Key has posted on the Five Point Plan, plus today: Bishop Finn’s homily at a Pentecost Mass dedicated to pray for unity. “Sweeping Changes and Reviews” is how the chancery press release is titled. But I’m not sure … Continue reading

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Alcohol–Time For A Reboot

America wades into the ethanol pool with their 5/30 editorial “How Old Is Old Enough.” In a laudable attempt to reduce drunk driving deaths among the young, have lawmakers created other problems? Do young people drink irresponsibly at least in … Continue reading

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Varietates Legitimae 46: “Necessary Prudence”

VL 46-51 covers the sub-topic “necessary prudence.” In other words, just because something can be done doesn’t mean it should be done. A first appeal to Vatican II and everybody’s favorite (and unique) nod to organic development: 46. “Innovations should … Continue reading

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