Monthly Archives: July 2010

John Henry Newman. Part One – The Man

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Gertrude

In a matter of weeks the Holy Father will come to Birmingham to beatify the Ven. Cardinal John Henry Newman. Views on this saintly man are varied with many Catholics knowing very little about him. To non-Catholics his authorship of … Continue reading →

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Practicing, but nowhere near perfect!

Posted on July 31, 2010 by joyfulpapist

From time to time, I fall into the sin of the contented Pharisee – ‘Lord,  I thank thee that I am not as others are… extortioners, unjust, adulterers.’ It is so easy to compare myself favourably with those in public … Continue reading →

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On being rescued: part 2.

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Brother Burrito

(For “On being rescued: part 1”, follow this link ) 6/7/89, a date, and a series of consecutive digits, of enormous significance to me. Was it a message from God? I bought books on numerology, astrology, divination, demonology and many … Continue reading →

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The Mediaeval Rosary

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Gertrude

 One of our first posts on Catholicism Pure and Simple introduced us to the Holy Rosary. This much loved devotion is always associated with St. Dominic – and rightly so. It was Alan of Rupe who started the first … Continue reading →

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Oremus pro eo

Posted on July 26, 2010 by mmvc61

by MMVC The following heart-warming item was recently published on Zenit, an online Catholic news agency (www.zenit.org) that provides up to date coverage on the Holy Father, life in the Holy See and events of specific interest to the Church: … Continue reading →

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The Suffering Church

Posted on July 23, 2010 by The Raven

The Catholic Herald carries a story about the increasingly perilous position of Christians in Pakistan, where Christians and the Church are coming under increasing attack by people describing themselves as Moslems. The situation is not helped by Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, … Continue reading →

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St Mary Magdalen

Posted on July 22, 2010 by mmvc61

She has loved much Today is the feast of St Mary Magdalen. Who is this woman whose story more than any other in the gospels speaks to us of the Mercy of God? From fragments of scripture, an image emerges. … Continue reading →

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Black humour

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Brother Burrito

A medical colleague sent me this. It is a computer generated cartoon movie depicting a “professional” conversation between two junior doctors. It is amazingly true to life. Can I ask you to watch it first-stay with it to the end, … Continue reading →

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DIOCESE IN COMPENSATION CLAIM APPEAL

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Gertrude

Perusing the Catholic Press this weekend the following was in the inside pages of ‘The Universe” and I think is worthy of some debate. A Catholic diocese has launched an appeal after being found liable for running a boys’ school … Continue reading →

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Become one body, one spirit in Christ

Posted on July 20, 2010 by joyfulpapist

The headline is the title of the resource that is apparently on its way to teach us about the new translation of the missal. Here’s the website: http://www.becomeonebodyonespiritinchrist.org/ Meanwhile, here in New Zealand, we had this letter read at every Mass … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Matter

Posted on July 19, 2010 by mmvc61

by Maryla The heart is seen as the essence of a person, universally recognised as the wellspring of human emotions and love. In artistic expression or everyday life, we hear words such as ‘heart-rending’, ‘heart’s desire’ and ‘heart-throb’. We speak … Continue reading →

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Dear Readers

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Brother Burrito

This blog was announced to the public at 14:07 BST just two weeks ago on Damian Thompson’s blog. By the Monday evening, we were receiving 1483 visits per day, by non staff. We received a mention by Fr. Tim Finigan … Continue reading →

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The Rosary: a short introduction

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Mundabor

Your priest has probably never told you anything about the Rosary. Let us correct this unfortunate situation with some short remarks. The Rosary is both a cycle of prayer and a small object used to help the faithful in reciting … Continue reading →

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A Journey to Rome: Part One

Posted on July 16, 2010 by athanasius

On 27 August 1974, at the age of nineteen, I was baptised in the Church in Wales, a branch of Anglicanism; on 12 July 2010, at the age of fifty-five, I was received into the Holy Catholic Church.  I have … Continue reading →

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