Daily Archives: 29 October 2017

Pope Francis Address to CELAM 10: A Sacrament of Hope

Yet more from Pope Francis’ address to the bishops of Latin America. Hope is a difficult concept for many of us. Faith we often buttress with facts. We convince ourselves that God is real, and we Christians devote much to … Continue reading

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Inmates

I see that football owner has now apologized for a second time that “inmate” comment. A few more-or-less related comments: I don’t know that Mr McNair engaged in a malaprop (prison and asylum don’t quite sound the same) as much … Continue reading

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Aparecida 246-247: Places of Encounter

Today we consider those “places of encounter with Jesus Christ.” Pope Benedict assists us in these two sections. 246. Due to the invisible action of the Holy Spirit, the encounter with Christ takes place in faith received and lived in the … Continue reading

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