"People, both those who label themselves liberals or conservatives or whatever, just don’t get Pope Francis…..because they still don’t understand that he is a Jesuit; and his tactics are Ignatian-Jesuit."
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No Hope for Ireland. (Or is there?)
"I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 The internet is full of voices, many despaired, over Ireland's overwhelming vote to overturn the law protecting their tiny, pre-born citizens from abortion. The… Continue reading No Hope for Ireland. (Or is there?)
A Time to Change
Obnoxious! I was accused of being obnoxious! I was accused of being an obnoxious Pope defender. And it was a much loved Priest friend (not my confessor/spiritual director) doing the accusing. It wasn't the first time the accusation had been hurled at me. Nor was it the first time the accusation had been hurled at… Continue reading A Time to Change
Pope Francis Decreed Something New!
Back in March, Pope Francis decided that we would have a new memorial feast to celebrate Mary, and the Congregation of Divine Worship issued the decree for the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, and placed it on the liturgical calendar for the Monday following Pentecost Sunday. The same Congregation said that the feast was to… Continue reading Pope Francis Decreed Something New!
ONLY LOVE CAN SAVE US
"Only the commandment of love, in all its simplicity - steady, humble, unassuming but firm in conviction and in commitment to others - can save us." - Te Deum homily of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, May 25, 2012 As Pope Francis speaks from a new and much larger pulpit, it is easy to forget not only… Continue reading ONLY LOVE CAN SAVE US
THE CRACKED SPINE 