Daily Archives: 27 February 2014

Letter To Artists 3a-b: In The Service of Beauty

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Section 3 is titled, “The artistic vocation in the service of beauty.” We hear a lot about beauty and art these days. Some people wonder if the two are connected any longer. After an initial citation: 3. A noted Polish … Continue reading →

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Aparecida 38-39: Cultural Challenges

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In paragraph 38, the bishops lay part of the blame for the erosion of the tradition of popular at the feet of mass media. Mass media offers fantasy-filled images – but they lack a unifying meaning. They merely offer more … Continue reading →

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Frontline on Catholic Scandal

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I missed the airing time on tv the other night, so I watched the Frontline program “Secrets of the Vatican” online this morning. A lot of journalistic work went into this. Some big people come off looking very bad. As … Continue reading →

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EG 95: Workers Examining Actions and Motives

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Pope Francis seems to be speaking to some believers. Is his criticism fair of those who value the liturgy itself as something akin to the whole world? Or do the preoccupied have a just focus? Weigh in in the comments … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Wisdom 1:12-16

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Let’s wrap up our three-part look at Wisdom 1:1-16, a rather long Lectionary passage in the Rite of Penance (#111). When I was reflecting on this passage earlier this week, it struck me as a possibly good choice for a … Continue reading →

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Resignation Valid

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Pope Emeritus Benedict lays down the law on his resignation: There is absolutely no doubt regarding the validity of my renunciation of the Petrine ministry. … (T)he only condition for validity of my resignation is the complete freedom of my … Continue reading →

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