Daily Archives: May 26, 2019

Diplomacy is a Delicate Art

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From Fr George W. Rutler’s ‘Weekly Column’ A chronic temptation of the historian is to play the “Monday morning quarterback” who assumes that he would have made a correct decision in a past crisis. But the players at the time … Continue reading →

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Francis: Church Must Learn to Abandon Old ‘Traditions’

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

First posted by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on his blog: Today (24th May) is the Feast of St. Vincent of Lérins.  He bequeathed to the generations a few principles of identifying sound doctrine.  I wrote something at length about that HERE.  … Continue reading →

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Reflection for the 6th Sunday of Easter – Cycle C.

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

FIRST READING            Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2, 22-29 Some who had come down from Judea were instructing the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice, you cannot be saved.”  Because there arose no little dissension and debate … Continue reading →

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