Daily Archives: 15 May 2013

When the People Do Not Love the Shepherd

Some Catholics have a problem with the perceived imbalance of this “limited” petition from Eucharistic Prayer II: Remember, Lord, your Church, spread throughout the world, and bring her to the fullness of charity, together with Francis our Pope and N. … Continue reading

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Psalm 36

The 36th Psalm doesn’t appear at all in the RomanĀ Catholic Lectionary for Sundays and feasts. It makes but one appearanceĀ among the daily readings, Thursday of the 16th week of Year 2. It’s a special text for me (because of the … Continue reading

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Pacem In Terris 57-59: The Spiritual Good

Today in Pacem in Terris, a word first to clergy: 57. In this connection, We would draw the attention of Our own sons to the fact that the common good is something which affects the needs of the whole (person), … Continue reading

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