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Making things more complicated? Holy Days of Obligation in the Extraordinary form

It’s not my worry, but it would seem to me that things get more complicated, rather than less, when you try to apply this new ruling from Rome. The Bishops Conference of England and Wales have received a clarification from … Continue reading →

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A true candidate for "that title"?

Warning to all American Catholics: That arch-pseudo-apostle from the Great South Land of the Holy Spirit is heading to the shores of “God’s Own Country” to bring them his own “Gospel according to Robinson”. While we Australians and Americans have … Continue reading →

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How beautiful it is when brothers dwell in unity…

Here in Australia it is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, with the theme “Pray Always”. If only these pictures were a true reflection of reality: One could almost imagine all the ancient wounds healed, could one not? Why … Continue reading →

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185 visitors in one day!

Lordy, someone must have stuck a stick in the hornets nest! 185 visits to Sentire Cum Ecclesia yesterday. You guys flatter me, but indeed you have to go and get a life… Me too for that matter… In fact, going … Continue reading →

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World Youth Day 'Have your say' Survey

Well, that was interesting. I just completed the online “World Youth Day ‘Have Your Say’ Survey”, a special individual survey for WYD participants. There should be some really good data generated from this survey. Australians are already world leaders in … Continue reading →

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A second opinion…

Having asked my Lutheran wife whether the Catholic Church was a false, anti-Christian religion, I thought I would seek a second opinion from a Catholic layman, a senior member of my “Reading Paul” class, and a leading member of his … Continue reading →

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"Drinks with God" – And Bishop Tim!

This looks really fun, more for Catholic Youth from those cool guys at the Thomas Moore Centre. Drinks with God – An evening where you can learn more about the Christian faith, whilst enjoying the company of your mates and … Continue reading →

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I asked my wife…

A rule among Catholics is that we always go to “higher authority” on any matter of doubt. “Higher Authority” in my household (“SWMBO” as Rumpole would say) is a woman of great character and confidence who knows her mind on … Continue reading →

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A comment on my Hymnody Blog about the WYD Music

Check it out here for the usual opinionated rambling.

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The Elephant is IN the Room! – Religion Report on the NSW Anglican – Catholic Covenant

I listen to the Religion Report on podcast, rather than live, so I often catch up with episodes about a month after they are broadcast. The episode for the 2nd April 2008 was, as far as I can gather, a … Continue reading →

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