Daily Archives: 14 June 2018

After An Error

PrayTell noticed this serious typo from the St Louis archdiocesan print organ reporting on a diaconate ordination. I thought the apology Liam linked there was appropriate. In part: The error embarrassed Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, the newly ordained deacons and … Continue reading

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GeE 77: The Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness

The fourth Beatitude reads: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” Pope Francis cites intensity, and I think that differs from a person who merely wants or prefers something: 77. Hunger and thirst … Continue reading

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Aparecida 446gh: Harmony and Large Group Events

One of the problems of youth ministry as it is conducted in the US is the lack of connection with adult Catholicism. I saw it in college campus ministry, often and especially where parishes and high schools were doing good … Continue reading

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