Daily Archives: 7 February 2014

Mediator Dei 176

Remember, this document is written to and for bishops. Keeping that in mind … 176. In keeping with your pastoral solicitude, Venerable Brethren, do not cease to recommend and encourage these exercises of piety from which the faithful, entrusted to … Continue reading

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EG 75: In The City

With this post, Pope Francis’ look at cities in Evangelii Gaudium comes to an end. Cities are places of grave sin against people: 75. We cannot ignore the fact that in cities human trafficking, the narcotics trade, the abuse and exploitation of minors, … Continue reading

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Montana Teaching

People across the Catholic ideological spectrum are questioning the decision to fire the pregnant teacher in Montana. I’m not even going to tell you what I think. You regular readers know what I think. Another pr disaster that spreads ripples … Continue reading

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