Daily Archives: 28 August 2021

Podcasting The Psalms

Posted on 28 August 2021 by catholicsensibility

They gave me the keys to the parish podcast this summer. What do I know? Basic Scripture stuff. The Psalms. Last week’s on the 34th was my best, I think. I haven’t done voice audio for years–it goes back to … Continue reading →

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Augustine On A Higher Glory

Posted on 28 August 2021 by catholicsensibility

It is a higher glory still to stay war itself with a word, than to slay men with the sword, and to procure or maintain peace by peace, not by war. I thought Pope Francis’ citation of today’s saint deserved … Continue reading →

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Season Of Saint Michael

Posted on 28 August 2021 by catholicsensibility

I was reading about two bishops. One is encouraging Pope Leo’s St Michael Prayer, and the other is forbidding it. The last time I had this discussion in person, we pondered the request that came in. I observed that it … Continue reading →

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Fratelli Tutti 260: An Unfit Instrument

Posted on 28 August 2021 by catholicsensibility

260. In the words of Saint John XXIII, “it no longer makes sense to maintain that war is a fit instrument with which to repair the violation of justice”. [Pacem in Terris] That reference is the 1963 encyclical letter, written … Continue reading →

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