Daily Archives: 21 July 2014

Double Comet

Posted on 21 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

When I saw this development–the target of the space probe Rosetta is a double comet–I wondered if this will make landing the probe more difficult. Then I thought about this celestial body, Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. Will one lobe get named Churyumov … Continue reading →

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Progressive Preaching

Posted on 21 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

The bishop of my first see has decided to end lay preaching in that diocese. I found a curious statement by the journalist: The reversal is perhaps the starkest example yet of the contrasting stewardship of Matano with his predecessor, … Continue reading →

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On Reading the Bible and Other Matters

Posted on 21 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

I felt a bit of trepidation in engaging our guest Atheist Max on this site. My observation of him at RNS was that he was a persistent, if not aggressive poster. Some of you readers offered caution as well. I do … Continue reading →

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EG 252-253: Islam

Posted on 21 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

Pope Francis, in Evangelii Gaudium, speaks of our Muslim sisters and brothers: 252. Our relationship with the followers of Islam has taken on great importance, since they are now significantly present in many traditionally Christian countries, where they can freely worship … Continue reading →

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As A Bird

Posted on 21 July 2014 by catholicsensibility

One of the challenges this past year in my experience with the Spiritual Exercises in daily life involved the use of imagination. When I was younger–mid-twenties–I found it easier to place myself in the picture with the Lord. This past … Continue reading →

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