Daily Archives: 11 November 2023

Another Bishop Forced Out

Posted on 11 November 2023 by catholicsensibility

Tyler, Texas is awaiting a new bishop. Joseph Strickland is now emeritus, a decade before his planned retirement day. I found this testimony rather sad. Seven years ago, something dark descended upon the Diocese of Tyler. … He has been … Continue reading →

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Christifidelis Laici 15c: Living in the World

Posted on 11 November 2023 by catholicsensibility

In fact the Council, in describing the lay faithful’s situation in the secular world, points to it above all, as the place in which they receive their call from God: “There they are called by God.” [Lumen Gentium 31] I … Continue reading →

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GIBB 20-21: Celebration of a Blessing, Structure

Posted on 11 November 2023 by catholicsensibility

CELEBRATION OF A BLESSING will occupy our examination for sections 20 through 38. Here we begin with a TYPICAL STRUCTURE: 20 The typical celebration of a blessing consists of two parts: first, the proclamation of the word of God, and second, … Continue reading →

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