Daily Archives: 9 May 2018

Scriptures For Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying

Posted on 9 May 2018 by catholicsensibility

The wedding and funeral readings remain the most visited links on this site, long after friends and foils have abandoned me for facebook, other blogs, and even real life. Ages ago (it seems) I blogged extensively on the Pastoral Care … Continue reading →

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GeE 36: Contemporary Gnosticism

Posted on 9 May 2018 by catholicsensibility

Pope Francis defines Contemporary Gnosticism: Gnosticism presumes “a purely subjective faith whose only interest is a certain experience or a set of ideas and bits of information which are meant to console and enlighten, but which ultimately keep one imprisoned in … Continue reading →

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Aparecida 423: Battling Head-On

Posted on 9 May 2018 by catholicsensibility

In this paragraph, a few observations on the Church’s ideal role: 423. In Latin America and the Caribbean, the Church must urge a head-on battle against drug consumption and trafficking, insisting on the value of prevention and reeducation, and supporting … Continue reading →

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