Daily Archives: 7 December 2013

Mediator Dei 59

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Pope Pius XII criticizes many of the future conciliar reforms, developments that were carefully considered and based in sound theology: 59. The Church is without question a living organism, and as an organism, in respect of the sacred liturgy also, … Continue reading →

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Longing For The Past

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I see two Pope Benedict images posted yesterday on the Chant Café. PrayTell linked and translated this piece on the lament of Georg Gänswein: I must be honest with myself about this. It is an ache, finding my way with … Continue reading →

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EG 12: God’s Agency in Evangelization

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More strains of Ignatian spirituality here. Pope Francis mentions personal generosity: 12. Though it is true that this mission demands great generosity on our part, it would be wrong to see it as a heroic individual undertaking, for it is … Continue reading →

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