Daily Archives: 8 September 2021

Some Biology

A friend in social media alerted me to a Catechesis on the Human Person penned by Bishop Michael Burbidge. I suspect other people may be better qualified to discuss this document from a different perspective, but let me offer mine, plus … Continue reading

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Via Pulchritudinis: Introduction

Starting our examination of this 2006 document, let’s look at three things. First, the title as given: The Via Pulchritudinis, Privileged Pathway for Evangelization and Dialogue The English translation: the way of beauty. As we get deeper into the document, we’ll see … Continue reading

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Eucharist Document Opinions

So the USCCB is still writing a document on the Eucharist? I thought that had been tabled. Fr Thomas Reese has some suggestions here. I agree with a few, including deep-sixing Aristotelian philosophy. I believe that the bread and wine … Continue reading

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Fratelli Tutti 271: Religions At The Service Of Fraternity In Our World

A shirt final eighth chapter looks at Religions at the Service of Fraternity in our World. Pope Francis suggests that the commonality of the varieties of religious belief is that human beings are part of the family of God. If we … Continue reading

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