Daily Archives: 25 November 2013

On My Bookshelf: Ignatian Humanism

I’ve just finished this inspirational book by theologian Ronald Modras. It’s taken me about six weeks, but don’t let that guide your possible opinion of the work. This is a book that has accompanied me during my online experience of … Continue reading

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Isaiah 43:22-28

The beginning of Isaiah 43 is one of the most gentle and tender passages in the Bible, the inspiration for many songs. But the end of the chapter is blunt, God telling his people he forgave their sins because they … Continue reading

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Mediator Dei 33

The experience of liturgy seems less an opportunity for the intellect, for personal or even communal knowledge, and more as an experience that leads to concrete expression in the world. In a word, virtue. Good liturgy leads to virtue. 33. … Continue reading

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