Daily Archives: 16 May 2021

Populorum Progressio 10: Cultural Conflicts

In 1967, Pope Paul discussed “Cultural Conflicts,” and he begins with a point we’ve seen Pope Francis make now and then, that elders possess wisdom that grounds subsequent generations. 10. Moreover, traditional culture comes into conflict with the advanced techniques … Continue reading

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Handing Off

Over at Where Peter Is, a small back-and-forth on the worth of a parish mission in response to a comment of mine: From your wife’s last point, it sounds like you need a good old parish mission! That will not … Continue reading

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Fratelli Tutti 173: Rule Of Law

As they pad their accounts with wealth, can the rich and powerful be held accountable for their errors? Pope Benedict XVI thought so: 173. In this regard, I would also note the need for a reform of “the United Nations … Continue reading

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