Daily Archives: 9 July 2014

Reconciliation Lectionary: Psalm 123

Posted on 9 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

This is one of the shorter pieces in the Psalter, a humble prayer for those on pilgrimage to Jerusalem. (Cf. Psalms 120-134) The entire psalm text is given as an option in the rite at number 144. The antiphon is: … Continue reading →

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Aparecida 52-55: Positive Aspects of Cultural Change

Posted on 9 July 2014 by John Donaghy

The critique of cultural change with its emphasis on individualism has been strong, yet the bishops see that recent cultural changes also have some positive aspects. In paragraph 52, they write:  Among the positive aspects of this cultural change is … Continue reading →

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Partners in Prayer and Ministry

Posted on 9 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

One of my parishioners serves on the Honduras Ministry Committee. Our connection is through our former staff member, John Donaghy. The pitch: We are looking for ways to created greater solidarity with our sister parish in Dulce Nombre de Maria. … Continue reading →

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EG 232: Ideas Serve; Reason Doesn’t Rule

Posted on 9 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

Pope Francis put ideas in their place: 232. Ideas – conceptual elaborations – are at the service of communication, understanding, and praxis. The problem of applying reason alone: Ideas disconnected from realities give rise to ineffectual forms of idealism and … Continue reading →

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