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Category Archives: Lighter fare
Where is Sr. Joan?
Sr. Joan Chittister must be conflicted. On the one hand she is a Dorothy Day Wannabe. She’s a global community organizer! She’s a defender of the oppressed! On the other hand, Dorothy Day was dead set against the ordination of … Read More
When TEOTWAWKI comes, will you have had enough coffee?
It is “Cyber Monday”, as the online retailers are calling it! I guess this is a secular money day of obligation. Okay… now that you are online… buy some … [CUE MUSIC] Mystic Monk Coffee! There are so many good … Read More
You never know what is in the closet …
… until you start digging around. A priest friend showed me this treasure: Discuss. UPDATE: But wait! There’s more! UPDATE: Yes, it is supposed to be St. Isidore of Seville as “patron of the internet”. A couple problems manifest themselves … Read More
Remember that horrid bronze statue of John Paul II in Rome? UPDATE!
Remember the gawdawful bronze statue of John Paul II in front of Rome’s Stazione Termini that was unveiled some time back? Public outcry and a sense of humanity required a revision. What it looked like: We were not sure who it … Read More
Duhhhh…. Nice try, Fishwrap!
It seems that the National catholic Fishwrap took exception to my little dig. Heh heh. Michael Sean Winters got all excited and thought he scored a point. He is baiting me, of course, but I’ll take the bait this time. … Read More
I have a dream …. Find a home for Roy!
In another post, I wrote about Sr. Maureen Fiedler’s Fishwrap column about Mr. Roy Bourgeois and the grave injustices done to him by the Vatican’s male oppressors and their Maryknoll minions. I was so moved by her piece, so disturbed … Read More
Posted in Liberals, Lighter fare, Linking Back, Magisterium of Nuns, Women Religious
Tagged equality, Roy Bourgeois, Sr. Maureen Fiedler
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24 Comments
Benedict’s little dig at liberals
In his new book the Holy Father has a dig at liberals. I am sure this was directly at the Fishwrap. Aren’t you? o{];¬) In some portrayals of the figure of Jesus, the emphasis is placed almost exclusively on the … Read More
Posted in Benedict XVI, Liberals, Lighter fare
Tagged Benedict XVI, infancy, Jesus of Nazareth, liberals
29 Comments
29 Comments
Benedict’s little dig at modernist theologians
In his new book in the infancy of the Lord, Pope Benedict as a little dig at modernist theologians – perhaps too wrapped up in the historical-critical method: The answer given by the chief priests and scribes to the wise … Read More
Posted in Benedict XVI, Liberals, Lighter fare
Tagged modernists, Scripture, Scripture scholars
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3 Comments
The dangers of liturgical dance
From the always amusing Eye Of The Tiber: Liturgical Dancer Tests Positive For Performing-Enhancing Drugs It is being reported this morning that world-renowned liturgical dancer Doris Griffin has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. A USCCB spokesman said that trace amounts … Read More
Oh PLEEEEZZE let this be true! Mexican company Bimbo may save Twinkies
I am not making this up. This is not a fluff piece. From HuffPo (if they can be believed about anything): Bimbo & Twinkies: Mexican Mega Bakery May Save Brands From Hostess Liquidation Grupo Bimbo, a Mexican company that is … Read More
