Daily Archives: 29 November 2020

Citizens And Police And All

Posted on 29 November 2020 by catholicsensibility

So, let me get this straight. People of color have been demonstrably abused by both citizens, police, and the legal system in the US from before the beginning. I don’t think there are any people who are truly denying things … Continue reading →

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Advent Lectionary: Isaiah 63:16b-17

Posted on 29 November 2020 by catholicsensibility

The Lectionary framers stitched together pieces of Isaiah to lead out the first reading of Advent in cycle B. This opening plea stood out for me: You, LORD, are our father, our redeemer you are named forever. Why do you … Continue reading →

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Fratelli Tutti 45: Three Factors

Posted on 29 November 2020 by catholicsensibility

Pope Francis lists three drawbacks to social media. First, that anonymous speech can embolden fringe opinions. There is no fear of a loss of respect, especially among the 1%: 45. This has now given free rein to ideologies. Things that … Continue reading →

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