Daily Archives: 25 August 2018

The Crafty Steward?

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One last bit about Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò. I’m sure by this time tomorrow a lot will have shaken out from his accused, his supporters and skeptics. Tonight, it looks not unlike this parable from Luke 16:1-9: Then Jesus said to … Continue reading →

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Viganò Bombs The Church

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Whispered here, and already in the fringe and conservative pajama news outlets online, a memo from the former nuncio (2011-2016) to the US, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò. I read through the memo, and there’s some significant dirt on people. There are … Continue reading →

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GeE 147: In Constant Prayer

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Let’s begin a theme that will capture our attention for this paragraph and ten that follow. Where does Pope Francis suggest we be? In Constant Prayer. Let’s begin: 147. Finally, though it may seem obvious, we should remember that holiness consists … Continue reading →

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On Irish Baptism

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I saw this msn piece on the confluence of baptism, state-sponsored Catholic schools, and parents looking out for their kids. It’s a curious thing for an American to read. State-sponsored Catholic schools prioritizing baptized children for admission and the “lies” … Continue reading →

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Aparecida 521-522: Working Across A Continent

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Obstacles today are huge. Our hope swells when we can work together across most distant locations to put plans into action. The bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean recognize a continent-wide effort is needed in many places: 521. The … Continue reading →

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