Daily Archives: 10 November 2023

Christifidelis Laici 15b: Defining Secular Character

Posted on 10 November 2023 by catholicsensibility

In some church circles, the adjective “secular” isn’t well regarded. In the context of the lay apostolate, what does it mean? An exclusion from the clergy and its concerns? Lesser expectations? Everybody wants an explanation: To understand properly the lay … Continue reading →

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Overplayed, Roaring Twenties Edition

Posted on 10 November 2023 by catholicsensibility

It was well over a decade ago when a ban on ESCR was narrowly voted down in my then-state, Missouri. I summarized my concerns way back when. We were treated to weeks of talks and pitches to vote against it. … Continue reading →

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Bad Catholic Vocab 1: Failed Vocations

Posted on 10 November 2023 by catholicsensibility

I don’t hear this term as much as I used to. Maybe because we Catholics are having difficulties with the whole vocation thing. The presumption is that every priest and religious is called to some permanent state. When a spouse … Continue reading →

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GIBB 19: Explaining

Posted on 10 November 2023 by catholicsensibility

Is there really a need for “instruction” and to “explain the meaning?” 19 The participation of the faithful will be the more active in proportion to the effectiveness of their instruction on the importance of blessings. During the celebration of … Continue reading →

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