“The church of the first century was a magnet to males. Jesus’ strong leadership, blunt honesty, courage, risk-taking and heroic sacrifice mesmerized men. Today’s church does not mesmerize men;
As you say, "None of them is beyond the extended reach of God’s love." Every one of us, without exception, depends on God's mercy. That's what the Christian funeral rite is about.
There could be a p
The reference to "priest pedophile buried in the dead of night" reminds me of one such priest buried in the small hours of the morning by the lights of a hearse after a rushed funeral Mass. If I recal
Sean - appreciate your take on this year's Republican presidential campaign. Just imagine how embarrassed I and millions and millions of Americans must feel. Please say an Ave for us. Kayo
This Sunday’s gospel gives us that wonderful parable of the Prodigal Son. He abandoned the father, and wasted his legacy, but when he came home he was welcomed with open arms by his loving, forgiv
That's a touchy subject. Who in their right mind would question a burial? This Brenda Power who is suggesting that some sort of familial retribution be laid at the casket of a dearly departed is a s
The author makes an interesting point. But it may have answered its own question in the first couple of paragraphs. "The church of the first century was a magnet to males. Jesus’ strong leadership
True enough Sara. I'm 43 but grew up in a household where we still raised a pig and kept laying hens for food. We had no indoor toilet so we went outside and used an outhouse. This throw-away-socie
My mother was a good money manager and cook. She knew how to use every bit of an animal so there was no waste. If we had a chicken -the crate was used for soup. If we had ham -she made pea and ham s
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Why Men Dislike Going to Church
March 3 2016“The church of the first century was a magnet to males. Jesus’ strong leadership, blunt honesty, courage, risk-taking and heroic sacrifice mesmerized men. Today’s church does not mesmerize men;
Burying the Dead; Corporal Work of Mercy or ‘succour to murderous thugs’?
March 3 2016As you say, "None of them is beyond the extended reach of God’s love." Every one of us, without exception, depends on God's mercy. That's what the Christian funeral rite is about. There could be a p
Burying the Dead; Corporal Work of Mercy or ‘succour to murderous thugs’?
March 3 2016The reference to "priest pedophile buried in the dead of night" reminds me of one such priest buried in the small hours of the morning by the lights of a hearse after a rushed funeral Mass. If I recal
And we thought our political debates were dire ……
March 4 2016Sean - appreciate your take on this year's Republican presidential campaign. Just imagine how embarrassed I and millions and millions of Americans must feel. Please say an Ave for us. Kayo
Rejoice in difference, Struggle against Division
March 1 2016This Sunday’s gospel gives us that wonderful parable of the Prodigal Son. He abandoned the father, and wasted his legacy, but when he came home he was welcomed with open arms by his loving, forgiv
Burying the Dead; Corporal Work of Mercy or ‘succour to murderous thugs’?
March 3 2016That's a touchy subject. Who in their right mind would question a burial? This Brenda Power who is suggesting that some sort of familial retribution be laid at the casket of a dearly departed is a s
Why Men Dislike Going to Church
March 3 2016The author makes an interesting point. But it may have answered its own question in the first couple of paragraphs. "The church of the first century was a magnet to males. Jesus’ strong leadership
04/March 2016. Friday in the 3rd Week of Lent
March 4 2016I want to thank you so much for blessing me. God Bless you--Maureen Schilter
Rare Steak not rare enough
February 21 2016True enough Sara. I'm 43 but grew up in a household where we still raised a pig and kept laying hens for food. We had no indoor toilet so we went outside and used an outhouse. This throw-away-socie
Rare Steak not rare enough
February 21 2016My mother was a good money manager and cook. She knew how to use every bit of an animal so there was no waste. If we had a chicken -the crate was used for soup. If we had ham -she made pea and ham s
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