Daily Archives: 21 December 2014

Synod on the Family 45: Courageous Pastoral Choices Needed

Why was this synod called? This paragraph tells us. Read the full synod document here to get the full story, but for today, let’s read of a certain necessity the bishops identified: 45. The necessity for courageous pastoral choices was particularly … Continue reading

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DPPL 167: Sacred Heart and the Popes

It seems appropriate we consider the Lord’s loving Heart during this lead-up to the Nativity feast. Popes have not neglected this aspect of Christianity: 167. The Roman Pontiffs have frequently averted to the scriptural basis of devotion to the Sacred … Continue reading

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