Daily Archives: 23 March 2015

The Conflicts of Columbus

Posted on 23 March 2015 by catholicsensibility

Max cited Christopher Columbus, and I can’t pass up an opportunity to set the record straight on science, exploration, and Christianity. As for Columbus – there were many sailors just before his era who were beginning to venture further out … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Deuteronomy 9:7-19

Posted on 23 March 2015 by catholicsensibility

The ninth chapter of Deuteronomy presents us with a turning-point moment in the history of Israel, and in the whole history of Judeo-Christian faith. Would God have replaced Abraham as the father of a nation, and put Moses in his … Continue reading →

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DPPL 255: Mass and Office for the Dead

Posted on 23 March 2015 by catholicsensibility

Let’s discuss “Other Suffrage,” and what falls under that heading in DPPL 255: 255. The Church offers the sacrifice of the Holy Eucharist for the dead not only on the occasion of their funerals, but also on the third, seventh, … Continue reading →

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