Daily Archives: 26 March 2012

Lies, Darned Lies, and Abductions

Posted on 26 March 2012 by catholicsensibility

I attended an Iowa campus ministers’ meeting today. One of the points touched on was the value of mentoring young people. Young people in ministry have a fire and a drive. They want to do great things, and sometimes the … Continue reading →

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Precious and Pescador

Posted on 26 March 2012 by catholicsensibility

Two songs with different pedigrees: gospel and Spanish folk. Our third consecutive 5 versus 12 match-up. “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” was reportedly the favorite hymn of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. It has some recognition in mainstream Catholic circles, … Continue reading →

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GDC 195-196: “Catechesis and popular devotion”

Posted on 26 March 2012 by catholicsensibility

These two sections fall under the heading of “Catechesis and popular devotion,” referenced in previous documents: the General Catechetical Directory 6; Evangelii Nuntiandi 48; and Catechesi Tradendae 54. I’ll let you read through the sections, then I’ll offer a concern or … Continue reading →

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Hypervelocity Planets

Posted on 26 March 2012 by catholicsensibility

An illustration of human willful ignorance of the vastness of space. This Universe Today piece titled “Can ‘Warp Speed’ Planets Zoom Through Interstellar Space?” Astronomer Avi Loeb: These warp-speed planets would be some of the fastest objects in our Galaxy. … Continue reading →

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GIRM 379-381: Masses for the Dead

Posted on 26 March 2012 by catholicsensibility

Catholics do foster that connection with the dead. It’s a good thing for those on Earth, as it affords a ministry of comfort and reflection. 379. The Church offers the Eucharistic Sacrifice of Christ’s Pasch for the dead so that, … Continue reading →

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