Daily Archives: 2 January 2026

In Unitate Fidei 11: The Demands of Following Christ

Posted on 2 January 2026 by catholicsensibility

The authentic Christian life does not end with an oath of religion made at one’s baptism and remembrances of baptism. For Christians who limit themselves to that, faith is nothing supernatural or salvific, but all about a membership card and … Continue reading →

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A Fidelity That Generates the Future 3: Attentive Reflection

Posted on 2 January 2026 by catholicsensibility

3. The Decrees Optatam Totius and  Presbyterorum Ordinis, firmly rooted in the Church’s doctrinal tradition regarding the sacrament of Holy Orders, demonstrated the Council’s attentive reflection on the topic of the ministerial priesthood and gave clear expression to its concern for … Continue reading →

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Curia Semper Reformanda Est

Posted on 2 January 2026 by catholicsensibility

Browsing through the RNS, I found this piece by Thomas Reese. I didn’t know that Pope John Paul IIhad curial reform on the agenda consistently in his early years, ’79, ’82, and ’85. (I wasn’t really paying attention in those … Continue reading →

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Dilexi Te 60: Trinitarians and Mercedarians

Posted on 2 January 2026 by catholicsensibility

In the last post’s comments, Liam was correct to point out a different context, or set of contexts, to the Bible’s interpretation of prisoners. Seems to me that ancient perspective might well apply a bit better to adult and child … Continue reading →

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