Daily Archives: December 2, 2018

Who are the Laity?

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

by Father George W.  Rutler  A bishop condescendingly asked John Henry Newman, “Who are the laity?” To which the great saint, and, one hopes, future Doctor of the Church, replied that the Church would look foolish without them. The same … Continue reading →

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Prayer Request from Fr. Z

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Posted on 1 December 2018 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf; UPDATE BELOW Originally Published on: Nov 30, 2018 If I could interrupt for a moment to request some prayers. Without being overly dramatic, I was hit by a motorcycle today. I am … Continue reading →

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Reflection for the 1st Sunday of Advent-Cycle C

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

    FIRST READING                            Jeremiah 33:14-16 The days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and Judah.  In those days, in that time, I will raise up for David a … Continue reading →

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