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Peregrinus "bothered" by my remark about Salvation

In the com-box of the previous post, Peregrinus says: I am bothered also by this statement of yours: “Does it not rather suggest (as in fact is the case) that all mankind can only be saved a) through knowing Jesus … Continue reading →

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"There's no pleasing some people": the new Good Friday Prayer for the Jews

(I have modified this from the original post yesterday which I did in a rush at the end of the day–sorry about the original mistakes). Within the Jewish community (and it is very diverse) there are some who expressed concern … Continue reading →

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More on Listening to the Pope (or not, as the case may be)

Fr James Schall commenting on Zenit a few days ago: Briefly, the Pope is the only universal voice in the world today. This is the uncanny genius of founding the Church on the Rock of Peter. What is most embarrassing … Continue reading →

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The Holy Father Outlines My Life's Agenda…

…and the Church’s too, while he was at it. To the participants in the 6th Meeting of the 11th Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops (ain’t that a mouthful!) he said: Among the Ecclesial Community’s … Continue reading →

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I feel a bit like this…

…trying to organise the Catholic Muslim Youth Friendship Night. Hat tip to the Ironic Catholic again.

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Giving up for Lent?

Answering the phone and going to meetings. I wish.

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Help Needed from Melbourne Readers

Long in the planning, but only now heading toward fruition, is a “Catholic Muslim Youth Friendship Night” in Melbourne at the Archdiocesan centre on March 9th. You can get all the details here from the Commissions “Newsblog”. Difficulty is, I’m … Continue reading →

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Spengler and First Things?

No one knows who Spengler is, of course, but it is no secret that he comes from the camp generally (and dismissively) called the “Neo-Cons” and that his religious sympathies are vaguely for Catholicism and particularly for Pope Benedict. It … Continue reading →

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Puppet Penance

I found this on The Ironic Catholic . I really needed the laugh at this stage of the day… I offer it here for all those heading into the box to be shriven today.

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Pope Speaks Wisely to Universities, and Even Jesuits Approve!

Sorry folks, I apologise for the silence in the last few days. It’s a wonder any of you are still around. I’ve been having computer problems, and work has been getting in the way of blogging. I know, I know, … Continue reading →

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