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Monthly Archives: November 2016
Misericordia et Misera 7: Celebrate, Know, and Spread the Word
Here is a link for the full document, Misericordia et Misera. Pope Francis explored in section 6 the preaching of the Word of God at Mass and in sacramental liturgies. The theme continues here, emphasizing the place of mercy in … Continue reading
Amoris Laetitia 240: The Need For Healing
More on old wounds: 240. Many people leave childhood without ever having felt unconditional love. Some have never really left childhood. This affects their ability to be trusting and open with others. A poor relationship with one’s parents and siblings, … Continue reading
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Misericordia et Misera 6: Encountering the Word
Follow this link for the full document, Misericordia et Misera. In the sixth section of his apostolic letter, Pope Francis cites two Vatican II documents in writing of the importance of the Word of God. For you liturgy geeks, Sunday’s important: … Continue reading
Amoris Laetitia 239: Old Wounds
Today and tomorrow we’ll look at the topic of emotional damage that hasn’t really healed, only inspired avoidance. With so much emphasis these days on emotional healing, it is surprising that so many people are still stuck in old habits … Continue reading
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Misericordia et Misera 5: Mercy in the Liturgy
We continue with Pope Francis’s apostolic letter. Follow this link for the full document, Misericordia et Misera. We begin with an appeal to continue the “new evangelization.” 5. Now, at the conclusion of this Jubilee, it is time to look … Continue reading
Amoris Laetitia 238: Can a Permanent Choice Be Reaffirmed?
Maybe people misinterpret that a renewal of choice implies a thought of not renewing. For whatever reason, the notion of renewal is sometimes avoided. It might be especially important to engage that renewal when forces from outside or within a … Continue reading
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Advent, Always
The 20th century French Jesuit Jean Daniélou on this season: We live always during Advent. We are always waiting for the messiah to come. The messiah has come, but is not yet fully manifest. The messiah is not fully manifest … Continue reading
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Amoris Laetitia 237: At The First Experience Of Dissatisfaction
On the topic of the quick exit from marriage: 237. It is becoming more and more common to think that, when one or both partners no longer feel fulfilled, or things have not turned out the way they wanted, sufficient … Continue reading
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Misericordia et Misera 4: Looking Back at the Jubilee
Continuing today with a look back on the Jubilee of Mercy in Pope Francis’s apostolic letter. Follow this link for the full document, Misericordia et Misera. 4. We have celebrated an intense Jubilee Year in which we have received the … Continue reading
Amoris Laetitia 236: Forgiveness
Once a crisis has hit, the aftermath can be just as unsettling. 236. Then there are those personal crises that affect the life of couples, often involving finances, problems in the workplace, emotional, social and spiritual difficulties. Unexpected situations present themselves, … Continue reading
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Misericordia et Misera 3: Joy and Encouragement
At the conclusion of the Jubilee of Mercy this past weekend, Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter. Follow this link for the full document, Misericordia et Misera. The point of being forgiven is not solely a legal wiping of the … Continue reading
Amoris Laetitia 235: Listing Typical Crises
Many of these challenges listed are successfully navigated by most couples. Still, the piling on of difficulties, and the unique approach of individuals can turn a mild obstacle into a full-blown crisis. Good counsel would help quite often. 235. Some … Continue reading
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Amoris Laetitia 234: Working Together
Picking up on yesterday’s theme, communication is likely the most essential piece of keeping a marriage healthy. 234. Crises need to be faced together. This is hard, since persons sometimes withdraw in order to avoid saying what they feel; they … Continue reading
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From the Healing Mass
One of my facebook friends snagged this image from last night’s Mass. My hammer dulcimer is totally obscured; I am not dozing off during the entrance song. It’s an interesting experience, this inclusion of charismatic healing with Mass. I was … Continue reading
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These Days in the Culture of Complaint
In an eight-year-old thread, a new visitor, David Meyer, left a comment addressed to a one-time visitor here from long ago. Comboxes on blogs are public spaces. Like an old town square. If one is sure somebody lives within earshot, … Continue reading →