Daily Archives: 21 March 2014

The Armchair Liturgist: Stations of the Cross

Posted on 21 March 2014 by catholicsensibility

The pastor forwarded an email from one of our students asking about Friday stations during Lent. Are they “traditional,” we were asked. Does a priest lead them? Good questions. What constitutes a “traditional” way of the cross? For many people, … Continue reading →

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Christian Looks at Scripture and Salvation

Posted on 21 March 2014 by catholicsensibility

My occasionally-frequently commenting friend Dick Martin is back in the comboxes. Rather than let the commentary stand there with Romans 6:3-9, I thought I’d pull it out and respond here. From Wednesday: This passage is talking to those who have … Continue reading →

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Letter To Artists 15: The Creator Spirit and Artistic Inspiration

Posted on 21 March 2014 by catholicsensibility

When Pope John Paul speaks of “the Creator Spirit and artistic inspiration” it’s pretty clear we can’t and don’t bypass the human imagination as a means for God’s grace to work in the world. 15. Often in the Church there … Continue reading →

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EG 118: Faith Not Limited to European Culture

Posted on 21 March 2014 by catholicsensibility

Someone else here remarked a number of weeks ago how Pope Francis seemed to cite documents of bishops’ conferences from around the world, unlike his predecessors. 118. The Bishops of Oceania asked that the Church “develop an understanding and a … Continue reading →

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