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I’m reading that great “classic” on modern Roman Catholic culture called “Why Catholics Can’t Sing : the culture of Catholicism and the triumph of bad taste” by Thomas Day. Published in 1990, it is a little dated now—but only in … Continue reading →

That the world at large may have something against which to judge the claims of Rev. David Palmer with regard to the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act (today being amended in the State Parliament of Victoria) herewith the letter to … Continue reading →

I found this picture on the Net from the Pope’s Easter ceremonies. That mitre might’a fallen over his eyes if it weren’t for his ears. Which reminds me of a joke. (I don’t tell many here, so bear with me). … Continue reading →

I am, naturally, limited in what I can say on the matter for professional reasons. What little I do say must not be taken in any way as an official statement of my employer. I noted late this evening David … Continue reading →

Ah, Monty Python. A quote for every occasion. Here’s today’s, from the (in)famous “Michelangelo and the Pope” skit: Pope: Now, a last supper I commissioned from you, and a last supper I want! With twelve disciples and one Christ! Michelangelo: … Continue reading →

I have posted a new chapter in my “Year of Grace” conversion retro-blog, for those of you who are following this story.

I’m embarrassed now. After having quoted Cardinal Martini with a degree of approval (see my blog: “Spelling out the principal of the lesser evil”), I now have read the full interview, courtesy of Sandro Magister. It makes rather uncomfortable reading—especially … Continue reading →

Over at “Always Yes”, Tom Pietsch has posed a question that deserves an answer: “The very idea of a few hundred Australian [Lutheran] delegates voting in a Toowoomba auditorium on whether the Bride of Christ has been sexist for its … Continue reading →

Perhaps it is his impending nuptials that lead Tom Pietsch, the young Lutheran seminarian and blogger at “Always Yes”, to muse on global warming and all things apocalyptic. I have been meaning to blog on this one myself for a … Continue reading →

The news today is that “the Holy See is preparing a document on the use of condoms to prevent the transmission of the HIV virus” (Catholic World News). This follows the discussion which appeared in the Italian daily La Repubblica. … Continue reading →