December 14, other ways . . .
Why can there not be more than one way to look at and live those parts of the catholic tradition that are not “essential”. In fact, there already are. There…
Why can there not be more than one way to look at and live those parts of the catholic tradition that are not “essential”. In fact, there already are. There…
There are a number of folks who for any number of reasons feel unwelcome or not accepted at their local parish. These reasons include, but are not limited to, being…
Some interesting things happening. First off, the NCR (National Catholic Reporter) in an editorial came out in favor of women’s ordination. This is a courageous step, although the way these…
Today, 12 November, the day the Nation officially celebrates Veterans’ Day this year, I am sitting here reflecting on my time as an Active Duty Army Chaplain (Catholic), I’ve got…
I’m down for maintenance this weekend, so I did not write a homily. But during mass this evening I noticed some interesting things. In today’s Old Testament and Gospel readings…
Recently I have had some correspondence with clergy of other traditions who were raised catholic but who, for whatever reasons, went to other traditions and married, became ordained clergy, and…
It seems to me that there might be something in what Jesus is saying about “mere human tradition” – In today’s Gospel Story (Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23) Marks explains some…
I am a bit discouraged by a lot that is going on in the Church these days. Things like Bp Blair and the whole LCWR issue, the appointment of the…
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