Daily Archives: February 27, 2012

I like dogs better than people, am I off base?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From Catholic Spiritual Direction Q: Dear Dan, I was telling a friend of mine the other day that I really prefer dogs to people. He told me that I needed to pray about this and that he thought it was … Continue reading →

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Religious tolerance? – A Reflection regarding the Quran burning by U.S. soldiers in Afganistan

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Gertrude

The repercussions following the accidental burning of the Koran in Afghanistan have been extreme, violent and have put Western citizens in extreme danger. Whilst the act itself is reprehensible, it was what it was, an ill considered accident, The consequences … Continue reading →

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St John Vianney – Catechism on the Holy Spirit

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

CHAPTER 3: Catechism on the Holy Spirit O my children, how beautiful it is! The Father is our Creator, the Son is our Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit is our Guide…. Man by himself is nothing, but with the Holy … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from “My Brother the Pope”

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Here is a ZENIT– exclusive excerpt from “My Brother the Pope,” by Monsignor Georg Ratzinger as told to Michael Hesemann. Ignatius Press will release the English translation of the book March 1. From Chapter IX: Pope Like probably most Catholics, … Continue reading →

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