Daily Archives: 25 August 2012

Evangelii Nuntiandi 3: The Modern Message

Posted on 25 August 2012 by catholicsensibility

The Gospel is not mutable, and Christ doesn’t change, but Paul VI correctly assesses that 1973-75 is a moment different from other moments of history. The point of examining evangelization anew is not to change the message but to alter old … Continue reading →

Posted in Evangelii Nuntiandi, evangelization | Leave a comment

More Foundation Novels

Posted on 25 August 2012 by catholicsensibility

When the “second” Foundation trilogy came out in the late 1990’s, I was looking forward to the reads with great enthusiasm. I enjoyed the original novels, certainly. And while the original author was now dead, the Asimov estate had engaged … Continue reading →

Posted in On My Bookshelf, science fiction | Leave a comment

Built of Living Stones 31: Participation

Posted on 25 August 2012 by catholicsensibility

Liturgical participation is the hallmark of the conciliar reform of Catholic worship. It’s not a surprise it figures so highly in BLS. § 31 § The church building fosters participation in the liturgy. Because liturgical actions by their nature are … Continue reading →

Posted in Built of Living Stones, USCCB documents | 5 Comments