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Monthly Archives: September 2020
Redemptoris Missio 89: Loving As Jesus Loved
When Pope John Paul II describes “Loving the Church and Humanity As Jesus Did,” we’re continuing along that path of imitation. The first notion to be explored is “apostolic charity.” We’re not talking about charity as much as caritas. This isn’t … Continue reading
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Another Saint Michael Prayer
As I write, most of the world has moved past the observance of the Archangels. I was browsing a bit on PrayTell and found this post mentioning this devotion which includes this prayer: O glorious prince Saint Michael, chief and … Continue reading
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Books On Games
May I make a confession? I’m thinking of retreating to YA fiction for a good long time. Last year I read Louis Sachar’s The Cardturner. A friend of mine at the bridge club recommended it. He’s older than I am. It’s … Continue reading
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Redemptoris Missio 88: Living The Mystery Of Christ
Living the Mystery of Christ, “the One who was sent” An essential characteristic of missionary spirituality is intimate communion with Christ. We cannot understand or carry out the mission unless we refer it to Christ as the one who was … Continue reading
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Mammonized
Who was it that said that little dollop about faith and disbelief? For the person of faith no proof is necessary; for the non-believer, no proof will be enough. Probably Chesterton. Anyway, the same kind of thing seems to apply … Continue reading
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Saint Priorities
Like many Catholics, I have a fascination with saints. As a critically minded believer, I think these role models are underutilized in the modern Church. Some of the better examples of this poverty are found in liturgy. Some of it … Continue reading
Redemptoris Missio 87: Missionary Spirituality
Are we ready to explore a final chapter? Pope John Paul II, by titling this “Missionary Spirituality” implies there is a place for the mystic in the mission. That notion is intriguing, as it suggests an orientation outside of human … Continue reading
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On A Justice
I see much hand-wringing on the political situation surrounding the latest nomination to the SCOTUS. It’s lamentable that so much ideology is invested in a judiciary, one way or the other. Like some people, I don’t think this is really … Continue reading
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Forced Exit
Somebody asked me, “Who’s Becciu?” The only thing I knew about him was how to pronounce his last name–assuming it’s Italian. The tale of his departure from the active cardinalate is whispered here. Apparently, it’s about finances. Maybe a decade ago … Continue reading
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Redemptoris Missio 86: A New Springtime
Optimism underscores Pope John Paul II’s vision for the future. How else could he write that “God Is Preparing a New Springtime for the Gospel”? If we look at today’s world, we are struck by many negative factors that can … Continue reading
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Jesus And Religious Leaders
Beginning with this weekend and stretching through the Sundays of the month of October, the Lectionary goes with a different focus in Matthew’s Gospel. After his entry into Jerusalem, Jesus directs his parables to the religious leaders–at least as the … Continue reading
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Redemptoris Missio 85cd: Do We Have Mutuality Between Churches?
Finishing up section 85 discussing giving and receiving. Pope John Paul II is worried about older churches focusing on the so-called new evangelization. We should be more concerned about churches that have lost any missionary emphasis and become institutions focused … Continue reading
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The Music Of Strangers
The 2016 documentary is on a few streaming platforms. It explores the collaborative project begun more than two decades ago by musical superstar Yo Yo Ma. The focus is on his life and the mostly more tragic and troubled lives … Continue reading
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Scripture for the Sick or Dying: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10
The Lectionary for ritual Pastoral Care of the Sick includes a reading that is also included in the Lectionary for the Order of Christian Funerals, with six verses selected from the fifth chapter of St. Paul’s second letter/epistle to the … Continue reading
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Redemptoris Missio 85ab: Giving And Receiving
Not Only Giving to the Missions But Receiving From Them As Well Cooperating in missionary activity means not just giving but also receiving. All the particular churches, both young and old, are called to give and to receive in the … Continue reading
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Catholic Sensibility 