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Monthly Archives: February 2026
A Fidelity That Generates the Future 23: Priests for Mission, Not for the Self
Fidelity and mission will occupy our attention for paragraphs 23 through 26. Recent popes were not fans of the solo priest. I know a few clerics have built online followings, one that eclipse any quantity they could muster in a living … Continue reading
Dilexi Te 80: Popular Movements
It is not only the saints and religious orders that align with the needy of this world. As Pope Francis did before him, Pope Leo recognizes those who have recognized the importance of not only serving those in need, but … Continue reading
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A Fidelity That Generates the Future 22: Not Above
How do we get the clergy on board with Fidelity and synodality? 22. All this requires formation at every level, particularly in the initial and ongoing formation of priests. In an increasingly synodal and missionary Church, the priestly ministry loses … Continue reading
Dilexi Te 79: Our Highest Posture
Pope Leo name-drops a few saints for us. I slid links in the text: 79. We could also mention individuals such as Saint Benedict Menni and the Sisters Hospitallers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who worked alongside people with … Continue reading
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A Fidelity That Generates the Future 21: Opening Hearts to Synodality
As for the matter of Fidelity and synodality, Pope Leo suggests we’ve just begun a serious effort in synodality. Perhaps one of the larger obstacles is dealing with the hermeneutic of suspicion when it comes to reaching across the divides … Continue reading
Dilexi Te 78: Saint Dulce of the Poor
Pope Leo provides a brief introduction to a saint far less a celebrity than Mother Teresa. 78. In Brazil, Saint Dulce of the Poor — known as “the good angel of Bahia” — embodied the same evangelical spirit with Brazilian … Continue reading
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A Fidelity That Generates the Future 20: Of Synodality
Fidelity and synodality 20. I now come to a point that is particularly close to my heart. In speaking of the identity of priests, the Decree Presbyterorum Ordinis first highlights the link between the priesthood and the mission of Jesus Christ (cf. … Continue reading
Dilexi Te 77: Saint Teresa of Kolkata
77. Saint Teresa of (Kolkata), canonized in 2016, has become a universal icon of charity lived to the fullest extent in favor of the most destitute, those discarded by society. Indeed. She is likely one of the two most well-known … Continue reading
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A Fidelity That Generates the Future 19: Ignatius of Antioch
A musical reference nearly always gets my approval. We have one here: 19. A happy and eloquent icon of fidelity to communion is undoubtedly the one presented by Saint Ignatius of Antioch in his Letter to the Ephesians: “It is … Continue reading
More SSPX Bishops?
The SSPX wants more bishops. Nicole Winfield briefs the news and summarizes the past few decades of the on-and-off excommunication/schism with this branch of traditionalist Catholics. From the piece: Father Davide Pagliarani, the SSPX superior general, said he had written … Continue reading
Dilexi Te 76: At the Side of the Least Among Us
We will have a brief look at two saints in a bit of detail, one from Asia and another from South America in these four paragraphs (76-79), plus a few names dropped from other places in the world. These women … Continue reading
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A Fidelity That Generates the Future 18: The School of Synodality
Every priest is an individual Christian and human being. With that comes a unique blend not only of supernatural gifts but also mortal talents. A good bishop will take this into account for every cleric, blending into an effective diocesan … Continue reading
Beatitudes
From our friend Liam: (This past Sunday) in the Catholic Church and the many Protestant churches that use the Revised Common Lectionary, the Gospel portion is take from the fifth chapter of the Gospel of St Matthew: Seeing the crowds, … Continue reading
Dilexi Te 75: Pope Francis and Migrants
Pope Francis did not shy away from the issue of human migration. His stance was not a novelty for Catholicism. Church teaching on care for people is certainly not limited to a few saints. 75. The Church’s tradition of working … Continue reading
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Tales from the Occupied Zone
A parishioner described to me something a pilgrimage he made Sunday. First a trip with his protest sign to the ICE field office where loud noisy protests accompanied the constant coming and going of agents. Next, visits to the street … Continue reading →