Pope Francis is positioning Care for Creation and the Poor as central to Catholicism right now. He has amplified the voice of a younger generation who can see the fruits of disparity the world over -
“No one can merit the initial grace which is at the origin of conversion. Moved by the Holy Spirit, we can merit for ourselves and others all the graces needed to attain eternal life, as well as nec
# 11 to 13
The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (JD) is indeed a step forward.However there is one very important but overlooked sentence in the JD – “It does not cover all t
Wisdom!
Take one minute to list as many people you can think of in our world today who you consider to be wise, in any sphere of life.
Now take one minute to list as many people as you can think of wh
Here is the issue Mary @3 - you like the maverick but what you have here is more or less the highest order of the protection of the status quo. That is what we are dealing with. The Roman Catholic C
It is fair to say that the general consensus on this parable is 'be prepared stay awake’ but we all slumber because we are all vessels (Lamp holders) made of clay.
All those who have heard the invi
Unitatis redintegratio # 6 also admits church formulations of doctrine may have been inadequate. This gives a powerful impetus to ecumenical dialogue and especially to deeper understanding of the key
"Christ summons the Church to continual reformation as she sojourns here on earth. The Church is always in need of this, in so far as she is an institution of men here on earth. Thus if, in various ti
Con Devree: "what has been achieved is merely friendly relations and a modus vivendi among communities that remain divided."No, there is also a theological encounter, as the document mentions: "We r
There is something shocking - disgusting, even - about a celebrant at the altar consecrating the bread and wine while on auto-pilot: mechanical, wooden, spiritless, devoid of emotion... And it would b
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November 9 2017Pope Francis is positioning Care for Creation and the Poor as central to Catholicism right now. He has amplified the voice of a younger generation who can see the fruits of disparity the world over -
Celebrating the Reformation Centenary – a homily
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Celebrating the Reformation Centenary – a homily
November 1 2017# 11 to 13 The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (JD) is indeed a step forward.However there is one very important but overlooked sentence in the JD – “It does not cover all t
12 November 2017. 32nd Sunday in Ord Time
November 12 2017Wisdom! Take one minute to list as many people you can think of in our world today who you consider to be wise, in any sphere of life. Now take one minute to list as many people as you can think of wh
I cannot teach anyone anything; I can only make them think. (Socrates).
November 4 2017Here is the issue Mary @3 - you like the maverick but what you have here is more or less the highest order of the protection of the status quo. That is what we are dealing with. The Roman Catholic C
12 November 2017. 32nd Sunday in Ord Time
November 12 2017It is fair to say that the general consensus on this parable is 'be prepared stay awake’ but we all slumber because we are all vessels (Lamp holders) made of clay. All those who have heard the invi
Celebrating the Reformation Centenary – a homily
November 1 2017Unitatis redintegratio # 6 also admits church formulations of doctrine may have been inadequate. This gives a powerful impetus to ecumenical dialogue and especially to deeper understanding of the key
Celebrating the Reformation Centenary – a homily
November 1 2017"Christ summons the Church to continual reformation as she sojourns here on earth. The Church is always in need of this, in so far as she is an institution of men here on earth. Thus if, in various ti
Celebrating the Reformation Centenary – a homily
November 1 2017Con Devree: "what has been achieved is merely friendly relations and a modus vivendi among communities that remain divided."No, there is also a theological encounter, as the document mentions: "We r
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November 1 2017There is something shocking - disgusting, even - about a celebrant at the altar consecrating the bread and wine while on auto-pilot: mechanical, wooden, spiritless, devoid of emotion... And it would b
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