Daily Archives: August 19, 2021

Cardinal Burke, a pastor with a heart of gold

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Raymond Cardinal Burke suffers from what I call the Ratzinger Syndrome. Remember God’s Rottweiler? The scourge of the Catholic Church? The inquisitor? Torquemada! There was no end to the slanders heaped upon Ratzinger’s head. This lasted just as long as he … Continue reading →

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A Message to Every Good Priest

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From Padre Peregrino: Priests, now in 2021 is not the time for excuses, self-serving insularism or finagling excessive plans for the safety for one’s own priestly congregation or personal apostolate. Look, I like being in good standing too, but I … Continue reading →

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The Sacramental Power of Holy Water

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

As holy water fonts in many churches remain dry, this article by Patty Knap from Catholic Stand is a timely reminder of what we are missing and an encouragement to make full use of this important sacramental in and around … Continue reading →

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