Monthly Archives: November 2005

Indeed, I Heard It

As I reported in my last post, the priests of Missouri were asked to preach their homily on embryonic stem cell research in order to urge the people not to sign the petition to permit state funding for it. Well, … Continue reading

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This Sunday’s Homily

Well, since I’m in Missouri this weekend, I guess that I know what the homily will be about, at least partially. I am happy to see the bishops of this state taking a stand on an important moral issue. I’m … Continue reading

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Down the Slippery Slope

A euthanasia group is under investigation after having possibly euthanized a healthy patient. According to this story, the woman had a fake medical report saying that she had cirrhosis of the liver, and she used it to obtain euthanasia. Even … Continue reading

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Romanitas in Action

Long live Pope Benedict XVI! We now see him in action dealing with heterodoxy. This action reminds me of Fr. Rob Johansen’s post on Romanitas. He has not only restored the control of the bishop over the Franciscan bascillicas that … Continue reading

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I Am Home

I am here typing this from my Dad’s computer in Sikeston, Missouri. My sister was even able to make it. She is a first-year medical resident and doesn’t get much time off. I am thankful for that right now. It’s … Continue reading

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Thoughts from a Liturgical Crank

I’ve heard bits and pieces about the November USCCB meeting. I have to admit that I’m only somewhat interested in it. As suggested by Karl Keating and Jeffrey Mirus, it seems that they spend too much time on things that … Continue reading

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Losing the Battle

I just thought of something else regarding the article I mentioned in my last post. The author mentions that people get away with being critical of Church teaching by using their code language rather than stating exactly what they think. … Continue reading

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This Looks Familiar

I was surfing Catholic Exchange, and I noticed this article, which was a critique of a New York Times Editorial by Peter Steinfels. As I read the quotes from Steinfels, I realized that the article was referring to an article … Continue reading

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On the Love of God

I am currently reading Peter Kreeft’s book entitled The God Who Loves You. I haven’t read much of him lately, so I’m glad to have this opportunity. Often times, I have a bad habit of reducing this all-important fact to … Continue reading

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Equating Program with Goal

Sorry I haven’t posted in a while. I have been meaning to post this one for days. Bishop Vasa of Baker, Oregon is my kind of bishop. I wish there were more like him. I see in Karl Keating’s … Continue reading

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