Daily Archives: 12 May 2014

Freedom To Fail

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Early in their latest book, Michael White and Tom Corcoran drop the bonbon that a huge majority of churches in the US are shrinking. Maybe the number is ninety percent. Or very close to it. Here in the Archdiocese of … Continue reading →

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Dies Domini 51: A Celebration Involving All

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Participation in the liturgy, is defined yet again as an act that involves “all.” 51. There is a need too to ensure that all those present, children and adults, take an active interest, by encouraging their involvement at those points … Continue reading →

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EG 167: The Way of Beauty

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Pope Francis picks up on a proposition of synod, something of the artistry of faith. It’s not about the rational truth all the time: 167. Every form of catechesis would do well to attend to the “way of beauty” (via … Continue reading →

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