Daily Archives: 12 September 2018

On Richard Clark

Though I have never met him face-to-face, I have a distance admiration for Richard Clark, soon-to-be archdiocesan music director in Boston. Frequent commentator Liam knows him well and alerts me to outstanding pieces of music he has composed. I hope … Continue reading

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GeE 165: More On Spiritual Corruption

Pope Francis cites Scripture, but the description is familiar to anyone who has experience with the Ignatian discipline of discernment of spirits. The path of sin for a believer is far different from that of someone blind to virtue. Perhaps … Continue reading

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Aparecida 546: The Struggle For Justice

Pope Benedict is quoted: 546. As we face such serious challenges, we draw encouragement from the words of the Holy Father: Certainly, the restoration of justice, reconciliation and forgiveness are the conditions for building true peace. The recognition of this … Continue reading

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