Homily for today ~ Matthew 6:1-6. 16-18
To fast is another word for self-discipline. We all need to practise self-discipline, for if we do not we shall run to fat and be fit for nothing. Discipline in
The context of Pope Francis's impromptu remarks is abortion of foetuses with conditions such as Dowm Syndrome. I think it's a mistake to invoke Nazi eugenics here. First, we are dealing with the free
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Human beings as human beings distinguish between death by natural causes and death at the hands of another human being. Historically humanity has expressed a natural drive to find cures for tho
"as far as is humanly possible" -- I'd add, "as far as is humanely possible." Note that some embroyos may be condemned to torture in the womb, with no chance of survival. So "safe" could be not just f
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“Well of course the CDF condemns abortion in all circumstances.” Good. That is the core of the Declaration.
As a part of Church teaching it facilitates looking forward. It provides one of
I stumbled on an excellent article on abortion in the Oxford Companion to Christian Thought (2000), which pleads convincingly for a middle ground amid the clash of absolutisms. If Pope Francis starts
We need the icy clarity of seasoned moral theologians such as Richard McCormick: https://ejournals.bc.edu/ojs/index.php/ctsa/article/view/2647/2296
Of course this essay is a discussion between four m
World media, including this site, often welcome Pope Francis's off-script off-the-cuff obiter dicta, in so far as they may reveal the real Francis, even if his Vatican handlers rush in to tidy them up
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June 20 2018Homily for today ~ Matthew 6:1-6. 16-18 To fast is another word for self-discipline. We all need to practise self-discipline, for if we do not we shall run to fat and be fit for nothing. Discipline in
‘more tolerant, open and respectful’ – really??
June 14 2018The context of Pope Francis's impromptu remarks is abortion of foetuses with conditions such as Dowm Syndrome. I think it's a mistake to invoke Nazi eugenics here. First, we are dealing with the free
‘more tolerant, open and respectful’ – really??
June 14 2018#20 Human beings as human beings distinguish between death by natural causes and death at the hands of another human being. Historically humanity has expressed a natural drive to find cures for tho
20 June, 2018. Wed. of Week 11
June 20 2018Dear Fr, I am Fr Joseph shaju, a catholic priest from OMD congregation in need of your daily reflections for the holy mass. Thank you
37th Anniversary of Ordination
June 17 2018Ad Multos Annos, Michael A. and maybe, just maybe, fewer nurse's summons at 04.27 !
‘more tolerant, open and respectful’ – really??
June 14 2018"as far as is humanly possible" -- I'd add, "as far as is humanely possible." Note that some embroyos may be condemned to torture in the womb, with no chance of survival. So "safe" could be not just f
‘more tolerant, open and respectful’ – really??
June 14 2018#17 “Well of course the CDF condemns abortion in all circumstances.” Good. That is the core of the Declaration. As a part of Church teaching it facilitates looking forward. It provides one of
‘more tolerant, open and respectful’ – really??
June 14 2018I stumbled on an excellent article on abortion in the Oxford Companion to Christian Thought (2000), which pleads convincingly for a middle ground amid the clash of absolutisms. If Pope Francis starts
‘more tolerant, open and respectful’ – really??
June 14 2018We need the icy clarity of seasoned moral theologians such as Richard McCormick: https://ejournals.bc.edu/ojs/index.php/ctsa/article/view/2647/2296 Of course this essay is a discussion between four m
‘more tolerant, open and respectful’ – really??
June 14 2018World media, including this site, often welcome Pope Francis's off-script off-the-cuff obiter dicta, in so far as they may reveal the real Francis, even if his Vatican handlers rush in to tidy them up
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