Tag Archives: charity

WDTPRS: Holy Family (Novus Ordo): children first learn who God is by knowing their parents

Posted on 8 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The place God Incarnate chose to begin manifesting His sacrificial love, which reached its culmination on the Cross, was the family home.
Together with Mary and His earthly father Joseph, Christ began to reveal something of the unity of … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Should I divorce my spouse to protect him from my long dormant, unknown herpes?

Posted on 27 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have been married for 12+ years faithfully. To the best of my knowledge my husband has also been faithful. He says as much and I believe him. Recently I was diagnosed with genital herpes. As you may … Continue reading →

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How to treat sinners

Posted on 16 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A quote via Good Jesuit Bad Jesuit from St. Ignatius of Loyola which reminds me of how imperfect I am in charity.
“Treat sinners as a good mother treats her child when sick; she bestows on him many more caresses than … Continue reading →

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Some food for thought about how to approach priests concerning liturgical aberrations

Posted on 2 February 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is something from a priest reader I think is appropriate right now.  A little food for thought.
My emphases and some editing.
A story came to me in the last week or so which struck me as potentially helpful for your … Continue reading →

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