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Every now and again people ask the question “Why do Catholics blog?” In particular, why do amateur Catholics (like your blogmeister) blog? After all, on what authority do they take up their pen (umm… keyboard?) and take it upon themselves … Continue reading →

I was listening to an America Magazine Podcast on which Deacon Greg Kandra was talking about his blog “The Deacon’s Bench”. One of the things they talked about was “to moderate or not to moderate?” Both the America magazine blog … Continue reading →

“Since we were wounded by sin, we must treat it with penance. But penance without fast is worthless. Then by fasting justify yourselves before God!” —St. Basil, Homily on Fast I, 3 One supposes that St Basil was not arguing … Continue reading →

…from a very interesting perspective. Michael Carden describes himself as “an out gay man, a biblical scholar and currently (Jan 2009) an honorary research advisor in the School of History, Philosophy Religion and Classics at University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia.” … Continue reading →

I received the following email from a reader who (for some reason) finds his computer does not let him communicate with this blog (perhaps it is a dissenting computer…?). He gave me permission to stick it up here for your … Continue reading →

This story in Cathnews is reporting that in 2007 there were 4,946 bishops in the Catholic Church. I guess that means that there must be very close to 5000 now? It kind of makes one wonder how they would ever … Continue reading →

To elicit debate and discussion. · Is it necessary for an individual Christian to belong to a congregation of other Christians in order to be truly Christian? · Is it necessary for any given congregation of Christians to belong to … Continue reading →

That’s interesting. And quite amazing. I didn’t know they could do this. I just received a text message to my mobile phone as follows: Msg from Vic Polic: Extreme weather in Vic experted Mon night & Tues. High wind & … Continue reading →

Okay, so it is making a bit of news around the traps today. According to a story in the Sydney Herald, “the Vatican” has “put a stop to a joint Pentecostal service planned by the Newcastle and Maitland Catholic and … Continue reading →

There is a classic scene in “Life of Brian” where they say: “Why do you keep going on about women, Stan?” and Stan (after a moment’s hesitation) says: “I want to be one.” PE wants to know why, in conversation … Continue reading →