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Quebec Priest Contests Church Teaching on Homosexuality in Fight Against Homophobia BIG BLUE WAVE - May 17, 2013 ... stance presupposes that homosexuality is not an innate orientation, but an acquired one. Which Scientists oppose. For them, homosexuality is innate. That's what Jacques Balthazar, for example, wishes to demonstrate in his book Biology of Sexuality , which relies on research done at the University of Liège in Belgium. Let's go further. In the hypothesis that homosexuality is acquired, we can think of several factors that explain it: absence of the father, same-sex ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bigbluewave/Miiq/~3/FpolkVHCe5M/quebec-priest-contests-church-teaching.html
Priest: No Experience Necessary THE DIGITAL HAIRSHIRT - May 14, 2013 ... are Latino, 10% are Asian, and 5% are black 9% are converts, with the average age of reception into the Church being 24 34% have a relative who was a priest or religious in 81% of cases, both parents were Catholic 4% have served in the US Armed Forces; 13% had a parent who spent his career in the military 68% regularly prayed the Rosary, and 62% regularly participated in Eucharistic adoration, before entering the seminary ordinands typically first began to consider the ...http://digihairshirt.blogspot.com/2013/05/priest-no-experience-necessary.html
Drawing the Circle Wide THE WILD REED - May 9, 2013 ... number of faith traditions – Christian, Jewish and Wiccan. With me representing local Catholics supportive of marriage equality were Jim Smith of C4ME-MN and DignityUSA and Joan Howe Pullis of Pax Christi Catholic Community. Above left: Standing at left with Robin Mavis and David Lohman. You may recall that David is the gifted songwriter and musician who worked with local Catholics this time last year in the making of a music video for his song "For All the Children." For a ...http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2013/05/drawing-circle-wide.html
Former OFM General Minister to US Sisters: 'Keep Hope' NCR Online A FRIAR'S LIFE - May 8, 2013 ... wants to remind people that the "mission of the church has to embrace everybody." That means "we're not going to exclusive, we don't exclude others," Rodriguez said. "The mission of the church is always inclusive. It doesn't exclude anyone." Rodriguez spoke to NCR shortly before celebrating Mass Tuesday for the sisters gathered in Rome, who were meeting under the aegis of the International Union of Superiors General, a membership group for some 2,000 leaders of Catholic ...http://afriarslife.blogspot.com/2013/05/former-ofm-general-minister-to-us.html
The Attack Is Underway in Columbus FR. Z'S BLOG (OLIM: WHAT DOES THE PRAYER REALLY SAY?) - April 25, 2013 ... means you can't choose your priest based on their adherence to Roman Catholic teaching about sexual ethics, " Blomberg added. He said one case that would be considered, if the ordinance's constitutionality were challenged, is the U.S. Supreme Court's 9-0 decision in Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC . The court recognized the "interest of religious groups in choosing who will preach their beliefs, teach their faith, and carry out their mission" when it ruled government entities could not use employment ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wdtprs/DhFa/~3/--KAR91z_Ec/
Morning Roundup - Feria in Paschaltide - Feria Quarta Infra Hebdomadam I Post Octavam Paschae - Missa 'Quasi Modo' - Apr TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS IN MARYLAND - April 10, 2013 ... (Wesley J. Smith) > ;> ; NHS Back Door Euthanasia Payments to End Orbis Catholicus Secundus (John Sonnen) > ;> ; Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church on "Traditionalists" Psallam Domino (Kate Edwards) > ;> ; Tenebrae/30 - Psalm 15 RORATE CÆLI > ;> ; A strong and determined Pontiff SHIRT OF FLAME (Heather King) > ;> ; DIVINE MERCY Te Deum laudamus! (Diane M. Korzeniewski, OCDS) > ;> ; Red martyrdom still happens today... The Catholic Thing > ;> ; The Light of the World (Anthony Esolen) The ...http://tlm-md.blogspot.com/2013/04/morning-roundup-feria-in-paschaltide_10.html
Catechism for the Year of Faith FAITH AND REASON - April 9, 2013 ... authority and mission, orientation and goal: In order to shepherd the People of God and to increase its numbers without cease, Christ the Lord set up in his Church a variety of offices which aim at the good of the whole body. The holders of office, who are invested with a sacred power, are, in fact, dedicated to promoting the interests of their brethren, so that all who belong to the People of God . . . may attain to salvation. 879 Sacramental ministry in the Church, then, is ...http://faithandreasonblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/catechism-for-year-of-faith_9.html
"Walking Miracle" CATHOLIC SENSIBILITY - April 6, 2013 http://catholicsensibility.wordpress.com/2013/04/06/walking-miracle/
Reconciliation Lectionary: John 20:19-23 CATHOLIC SENSIBILITY - April 6, 2013 ... individual experience of God's mercy, Christ stands within the inmost recesses of our being. It is not merely a child's piety that acclaims, "Jesus lives in me!" It is an act of faith. That faith directs us outward, out from the inner turmoil, fears, and self-centeredness that even a sincere penitent can find herself or himself caught up with. I believe the Lord is calling us all–not just the disciples of the upper room, and not just the clergy–to spread the presence of Christ and ...http://catholicsensibility.wordpress.com/2013/04/06/reconciliation-lectionary-john-2019-23/
Does a California Bill Really Classify Pedophilia As a "Sexual Orientation"? Fr. Z's Blog (olim: What Does the Prayer Re WHERE THE RUBBER HITS THE ROAD - April 6, 2013 Does a California bill really classify pedophilia as a "sexual orientation"? Fr. Z's Blog (olim: What Does The Prayer Really Say?)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/oOuOI/~3/F5SOENThc9s/does-california-bill-really-classify.html
Quick Takes MEDICAL MATINS - April 4, 2013 ... humble," one third year said in closing, using the word 'humble' for the first time. "Pride is your biggest enemy third year." 4 The end of the ERHS (endocrine/reproduction/human sexuality) block was the "HS" component, and I am really striving to let everything roll off my back instead of getting depressed about all the sin/mess/wounds/errors/backwardness currently accepted as love/awesome/healthy/normal/progressive, especially touching sexual "orientation," sex "changes," ...http://medicalmatins.blogspot.com/2013/04/quick-takes.html
Pope Francis Tells Vatican to Prepare for Change CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 22, 2013 ... and corruption" within the administration of the Holy See. The cardinals presented the full version of their report to Benedict in December, and he handed it over to his successor when he resigned at the end of last month. Pope Francis was urged to act quickly on reforming the Curia by Claudio Hummes, a Brazilian cardinal whom he counts as an old friend. "Reform should begin with choosing the right people for the orientation of the Church that the Pope wants – a ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/pope-francis-tells-vatican-to-prepare.html
The Rediscovery of Dignity in Sacred Music FR. Z'S BLOG (OLIM: WHAT DOES THE PRAYER REALLY SAY?) - March 20, 2013 ... emphasis in two main directions, both essential to the full participation of the faithful in the Mass. First, we are witnessing a renewal in singing the Mass. This means singing the Ordinary parts: Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, and the Agnus Dei. There are eighteen Mass settings of Gregorian chant Ordinaries in the Liber Usualis, the liturgical book containing the complete Latin settings of Gregorian chant for every Mass of the year. The easiest Mass settings are Mass XVI and Mass XVIII which can be ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wdtprs/DhFa/~3/PdomS0iI8Yg/
CNA: "Oriented Toward Gregorian Chant" NEW LITURGICAL MOVEMENT - March 19, 2013 ... in two main directions, both essential to the full participation of the faithful in the Mass. First, we are witnessing a renewal in singing the Mass. This means singing the Ordinary parts: Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, and the Agnus Dei. There are eighteen Mass settings of Gregorian chant Ordinaries in the Liber Usualis, the liturgical book containing the complete Latin settings of Gregorian chant for every Mass of the year. The easiest Mass settings are Mass XVI and Mass XVIII which can be sung ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNewLiturgicalMovement/~3/FH8c18o2p_8/cna-oriented-toward-gregorian-chant.html
Stations of the Cross: Day Three, THE THIRD STATION: Jesus Falls the First Time IN SPIRITU ET VERITATE - March 18, 2013 Stations of the Cross: Day Three, THE THIRD STATION: Jesus Falls the First Time Opening Prayer: ACT OF CONTRITION My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In His name, my God, have mercy. Amen. Jesus Falls ...http://inspirituetveritate.blogspot.com/2013/03/stations-of-cross-day-three-third.html
The Continuity of Authentic Reform LEX ORANDI, LEX CREDENDI - March 17, 2013 ... Mass, the copes for the solemn celebration of Vespers and the attire he wore for his Urbi et Orbi addresses were not about him; it was about the office of Vicar of Christ. As someone on Twitter wrote, "Christ did not negate the gift of the precious oil from the woman who anointed his head and feet." Furthermore, when Judas rebuked Jesus for allowing this waste when the money could have been used for the poor, Christ turned to him and said, "The poor you will always have with you; you will not ...http://benedictgal-lexorandilexcredendi.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-continuity-of-authentic-reform.html
Cardinal Virtues VOX NOVA - March 11, 2013 ... of cardinals. Everything I've heard about Vatican politics suggests an ongoing, drawn-out battle between the Italians and everyone else. While it would probably be a tad oversimplified to portray this conclave as Italy vs. the world, it does on some level appear to be shaping up to be a showdown between the curial cardinals and all the rest. Some have suggested this is already playing out in the tension between the "Vatican-based cardinals" who "want to get everything over with quickly" and ...http://vox-nova.com/2013/03/11/cardinal-virtues/
Cardinal O'Brien Trades in His Scarlet Zuchetto for a Scarlet "A" THE DIGITAL HAIRSHIRT - March 3, 2013 ... attraction is a child molester waiting to happen, by sheer virtue of his orientation. In reading this, however, I do feel sympathy for the younger priest who is about to or has already "fallen below the standards expected of [him] as a priest." He does not have an elevated position and, chances are, is not about to retire. He has yet many years to deal with his mistakes, potential or realized. But . . . that is also the good news. He has the time now to change and re-establish ...http://digihairshirt.blogspot.com/2013/03/cardinal-obrien-trades-in-his-scarlet.html
Coming to His Senses YOUR DAILY TRIPOD - March 2, 2013 ... above to change some behavior or attitude in yourself. Ask God to help you with this resolve. Conclude with a familiar prayer that you ...http://yourdailytripod.blogspot.com/2013/03/coming-to-his-senses.html
RESOURCING BENEDICT XVI'S THE SPIRIT OF THE LITURGY by Uwe Michael Lang MONKS AND MERMAIDS (A BENEDICTINE BLOG) - March 2, 2013 ... bound up with the messianic expectation of Israel.10 Bouyer observes that this direction of prayer towards the Holy of Holies in the Temple of Jerusalem gave Jewish synagogue worship a quasi-sacramental quality that went beyond the mere proclamation of the word. This sacred direction was highlighted by the later development of the Torah shrine, where the scrolls of the Holy Scripture are solemnly kept. The Torah shrine thus becomes a sign of God's presence among his people, ...http://fatherdavidbirdosb.blogspot.com/2013/03/resourcing-benedict-xvis-spirit-of.html
