Daily Archives: 20 October 2012

Built of Living Stones 116: Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest

Most churches built these days are for large congregations. And most all of those communities have clergy serving. If there is no priest on Sunday, however, there are important guidelines to follow on who sits in which chair, and where: … Continue reading

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Evangelii Nuntiandi 57: The Duty to Preach to the Heart

Too often westerners, especially Americans speak of rights. The flip side to this is the reality of duty and responsibility. Both are needed. The Holy Father speaks of the right of every person to hear the Gospel: 57. Like Christ … Continue reading

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Falsification

Falsification is the principle by which a person tests her or his ideas for possible flaws. In a nutshell, a person considers a plan and then reflects on the possibilities that might derail the effort. Good scientists engage in it. … Continue reading

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