Monthly Archives: July 2014

Football Foam

Posted on 31 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

This is good news. The refs used that foam-out-of-a-can to mark defense of a free kick as well as ball placement in the World Cup. One of the early games I noticed the players were a bit stubborn, not moving … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Matthew 18:15-20

Posted on 31 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

This passage is much-loved by those who tout the apostolic authority of the Church. But for us ordinary lay folk, it is about as down-to-earth as it gets with regard to the matter of specks and planks. Jesus gives one … Continue reading →

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The Francis Effect Afield

Posted on 31 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

Interesting feature on the first woman picked to lead a Jesuit university. She declined the offer of a $600K house, choosing instead to remain in her family’s home. LeMoyne University will sell its president’s house.  

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DPPL 9-10: Piety and Religiosity

Posted on 31 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

Let’s look at a pair of terms today. What is “popular piety?” 9. The term “popular piety” designates those diverse cultic expressions of a private or community nature which, in the context of the Christian faith, are inspired predominantly not by the … Continue reading →

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Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Posted on 31 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

Over two nights my wife and I viewed another Shahrukh Khan vehicle, the popular film Jab Tak Hai Jaan. The more I see Mr Khan in film, the more impressed I am with him as an actor. I’ve been wondering: … Continue reading →

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Bloom Where Planted

Posted on 31 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

Archbishop John Nienstedt says a pope planted him in the Twin Cities. He’ll bloom where he’s planted. (Or wither on the vine?) Is he daring another pope to fire him? Bishops are readily available, it seems, to move up when … Continue reading →

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Ron Hansen @ America

Posted on 31 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

America intern Sean Salai has a nice brief interview of one of my favorite Catholic writers here. On Jesuit influence in his life: I pretty much hated school until I encountered Jesuit teaching in high school, I learned to love … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on Creativity III: On Transcendence

Posted on 31 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

In his Saturday meeting with priests from the diocese of Caserta, Pope Francis moves from creativity to transcendence. But he begins with simple relationships with others: But there is also another transcendence: opening oneself up to others, to one’s neighbor. … Continue reading →

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Sixteen Days

Posted on 31 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

The Premier League site is previewing teams for the upcoming season. My favorite side is featured today. (Or is that favourite?) I’ve long been a skeptic relying on “corporate” sites for following sports. I’ve never even visited the official NFL … Continue reading →

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On The Run Again

Posted on 31 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

A cardinal’s investigation leads to suspension of ordinations for a Paraguayan diocese. Some non-Paraguayan protest at the UCANews site, which picked up the story from CatholicCulture. It must be a fascinating tale of grooming that a priest booted out from … Continue reading →

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EG 266: A Richer Life in Christ

Posted on 31 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

Pope Francis, in Evangelii Gaudium, touts the importance of continuing and maintaining a personal relationship with Christ. How else can any individual hope to sustain credibility and energy? 266. But this conviction has to be sustained by our own constantly renewed … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on Creativity II

Posted on 30 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

In his meeting last Saturday with priests from the diocese of Caserta, Pope Francis shared that he finds creativity in prayer. In fact, he describes it as essential. People who do not pray have shut themselves off. Most would complete … Continue reading →

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DPPL 8: The Term “Devotions”

Posted on 30 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy (DPPL). What about the term “devotions?” 8. In the present context, this term is used to describe various external practices (e.g. prayers, hymns, observances attached to particular times or places, insignia, medals, habits or … Continue reading →

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EG 265: A Missionary’s Enthusiasm

Posted on 30 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

How can we develop and maintain the enthusiasm Pope Francis sees as very necessary tot he missionary impulse? In typical Ignatian fashion, we are invited to encounter Jesus. In this Jesus, we find friendship and love not only with him, … Continue reading →

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A Benedict Man?

Posted on 29 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

The Twin Cities’ Star Tribune asks if Archbishop John Nienstedt will be a Benedict man: But we also hope Nienstedt takes to heart the example of Pope Benedict. Eighteen months ago, Benedict concluded that he was not up to the … Continue reading →

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