Daily Archives: 9 November 2015

The Fruits of Trent, Plus Opinionology

AL suggested something of an anti-traditional crusade on my part. I don’t deny that I find many aspects of traditional Catholicism lacking: the promotion of uniformity, poorly performed chant, clericalism, opposition to key movements from Vatican II, an adversarial tack … Continue reading

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Extra-Liturgical Chatter

I read Andrew Mountain’s brief reflection here on PrayTell. It’s somewhat personally relevant, as the mid-morning Mass at my new parish exemplifies this quality. After reading friend Charles’ comment, I noticed the CMAA echo chamber is in full reverb over … Continue reading

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Seeing Red

Wait, let me guess … Pentecost? Good Friday? Some Pacific Northwest martyr? Readers know I’m not inclined to defend corporations, even ones with local roots. But if a few non-conscientious objectors in the War on Christmas are demanding “Bible verse … Continue reading

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Laudato Si 148: Finding a Fruitful Ecology Amid Disrepair

The encyclical letter Laudato Si is available here on the Vatican website. It is not only the wealthy and powerful who are able to sustain a certain graciousness in life: 148. An admirable creativity and generosity is shown by persons … Continue reading

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