Daily Archives: August 6, 2012

The Role of Mountaintop Experiences: A Reflection on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus Christ

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio From the Crossroad Initiative One of the bible’s names for the God is “El Shaddai” or “God of the Mountains.” And from the very beginning of salvation history, we see that mountains are a special place … Continue reading →

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152 Jesuit Victims of the Terror of the Third Reich

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Marty Denzer Catholic Key Reporter A bronze plaque hangs on a courtyard wall outside the Finucane Jesuit Center at Rockhurst University bearing the names of 152 Jesuit victims of the Nazis during World War II. The plaque was dedicated … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: How much madness can we endure? – At dissident Catholic liturgies, even animals receive communion.

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Now, this is not just Anglican madness, the illness has spread to Catholic communities. High time to stop these lunatics. H/T: Deacon’s Bench From theage.com.au FATHER Greg Reynolds wants his church of dissident Catholics to welcome all – ”every man … Continue reading →

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4 Questions that Help to Explain “What is a Sacrament?” (St. Thomas Aquinas)

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

This is the first in a short series of posts on the Sacraments. A non-scientific straw poll among some of my friends, both converts and cradle Catholics revealed a suprising (to me) ignorance of these very basic tenets of our … Continue reading →

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