Daily Archives: 5 July 2015

More Jesuits On The Moon

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Near the western limb of the moon is a feature named for the Jesuit scientist Francesco Maria Grimaldi. Right, the basin is imaged from above by Lunar Orbiter 4 back in the 60’s. From the Earth, it appears as a dark … Continue reading →

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Dives in Misericordiae 8c: Eschatological Mercy

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The last paragraph of this section began to look at the conclusion of human need, the “end of time,” if you will. We are not yet at that point. St John Paul reminds us of the importance of mercy as … Continue reading →

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PS 106: Popular Piety During the Easter Season

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Remember, you can check the full document Paschale Solemnitatis on this site, among many on the internet. We discussed something of today’s topic in our examination of the Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy. There is the principle that … Continue reading →

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Laudato Si 19: Heading Into The Review

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The encyclical letter Laudato Si is available here on the Vatican website. Along with paragraphs 17-18, this section serves as an introduction to Chapter One. I doubt one can find much dissent, especially among Christians, with the analysis that the … Continue reading →

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