Daily Archives: 28 November 2013

Sun Blasts Comet

Comet ISON won’t be spraying pre-dawn skies as was hoped. Passing within a million miles of the sun was too much; BBC reported the 6,000-ft wide body was “largely destroyed.”  

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EG 3: Renewed Personal Encounter

The contrast between this document and 1947’s Mediator  Dei (written expressly for bishops, certainly not the laity and not even for priests) is amazing. Pope Francis addresses believers beyond the bounds of Roman Catholicism: 3. I invite all Christians, everywhere, at … Continue reading

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Aparecida 2-3: Notes of Gratitude

2. We were joyfully gathered together with the Successor of Peter, Head of the College of Bishops. His Holiness Benedict XVI has confirmed us in the primacy of faith in God, in his truth and love, for the good of … Continue reading

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Happy “Ghastly” Thankgiving

Which is your favorite thanksgiving song? Perhaps this “ghastly” arrangement of NUN DANKET? It’s a guilty pleasure to link it because the commentary is just so … And it goes to show you that not all young people have abandoned … Continue reading

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Mediator Dei 36

Liturgy is not about either/or, but both/and: 36. In the spiritual life, consequently, there can be no opposition between the action of God, who pours forth His grace into (human) hearts so that the work of the redemption may always abide, … Continue reading

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