Daily Archives: 13 September 2018

Another Investigation

I notice a bishop has had his customary age-75 resignation accepted, and another bishop has been sent in to investigate and transition until a successor is appointed. I do not know Bishop Michael Bransfield. I did notice this brief bit … Continue reading

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GeE 166: Discernment

The final theme of Gaudete et Exsultate will be one dear to those even casually familiar with Ignatian Spirituality. Discernment will occupy our attention for the next several days here. The question we all want to ask, at one time or another: … Continue reading

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Aparecida 547: Conference Conclusion

We arrive at the conclusion of the Aparecida document. Over the next week, a final look at the 2007 conference which put evangelization in sharper focus for the bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean. The words of the Jerusalem … Continue reading

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