Daily Archives: 11 September 2014

About Those Couples

Posted on 11 September 2014 by catholicsensibility

Twenty couples will exchange marital vows Sunday, witnessed by Pope Francis. CNS has a feature story on it. I sure hope not too much is made of the falling skies of various situations of some of the couples: cohabiting, children, … Continue reading →

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DPPL 55: Centered on the Saving Action of Christ

Posted on 11 September 2014 by catholicsensibility

In theory, the Liturgy expresses the will of Christ: 55. Any unilateral exaltation of popular piety which fails to take account of the Liturgy, is inconsistent with the fact that the essential elements of the Liturgy derive from the will … Continue reading →

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Q and A

Posted on 11 September 2014 by catholicsensibility

Phil Lawler asks the question: How has it come to pass, that a parade organized to honor the patron saint of Ireland has furnished the occasion for a major symbolic victory in the fight to overthrow Christian moral standards? The … Continue reading →

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Aparecida 75 – Civil Society

Posted on 11 September 2014 by John Donaghy

Participatory democracy involves more than voting in elections. The bishops see the importance of organized groups that are not part of the government, what is often called civil society. These play a role similar to the “intermediate institutions” that Alexis … Continue reading →

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