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Daily Archives: 13 July 2012
C of E hijinx: an object lesson in Church and State
A couple points to start this off. The liberal element in the Church, progressivists, the Fishwrap and Bitter Pill types, want the Catholic Church to become, at the least bad end of the scale, like the Church of England or … Continue reading
13 July: St. Ezra, Old Testament Prophet
Some of you may not know that Holy Church considers many Old Testament figures to be saints. You can find them commemorated in the pages of the Martyrologium Romanum. Today, for example, we have… 2. Commemoratio santi Esdrae, sacerdotis et … Continue reading
Of Darwinian Struggles and The De-Selection of Dear Friends
I think it was the comedian George Carlin who said that looking for happiness in possessions is like trying to satisfy hunger by taping sandwiches to your body. Have you ever wanted to turn the key and walk away from … Continue reading
Congressman introduces Religious Freedom Tax Repeal Act
From the CNS comes this: New proposal would remove mandate’s penalties for religious employers WASHINGTON (CNS) — Saying that the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 28 decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act “leaves intact a grave assault to religious … Continue reading
Cathedral Parish: “We welcome drop ins!”
I missed this the other day. From the UK’s best Catholic weekly, The Catholic Herald: Worshippers attending Mass at Brentwood Cathedral in Essex had a rude experience when a large block of ice fell through the roof during the Eucharistic … Continue reading
Will entrenched Curia mandarins allow Greg Burke to do his job?
At CWR there is an article about the appointment of my friend Greg Burke as the Holy See’s new “director of communications”. My emphases and comments. The Vatican’s real communication problem Greg Burke is an excellent choice for a tough assignment. But … Continue reading