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Archbishop Chaput weighs in against "Obama Catholics"--and for...?
Denver's Archbishop Charles Chaput combines an intellectual's depth with the doughty persona of a politicker, which is what he used to be--he worked for the RFK campaign and later, even as a priest, was a campaign volunteer for Jimmy Carter. Some say he's still a political operative, though for the
posted 11:18:53am May. 20, 2008 |
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The Hagee-Donohue ticket: "Liberals' worst nightmare"
The elaborate courtship of Texas televangelist John Hagee--who is covering McCain's evangelical flank--and the Catholic League's Bill Donohue, who accused Hagee of anti-Catholicism for his "Great Whore" sermonizing and other standard anti-papist barbs, always seemed to hold about as much suspense as
posted 10:54:05am May. 19, 2008 |
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An olive branch to divorced-and-remarried Catholics?
An item in the current edition of The Tablet of London hints at a possible opening for divorced and remarried Catholics to receive communion--even though many do, obviously, their ban from the altar under church law remains one of the sorest pastoral points in the US church. It is also a sore point
posted 6:00:00am May. 17, 2008 |
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The key to Benedict...
It is summed up in a response recounted by Father Jim Martin, a Jesuit and author who posts (and edits) at America magazine's blog. Father Martin has a post on "Three Unreported Papal Stories" from last month's visit. The third is the payoff:
Third: Another priest friend serving as a secretary to on
posted 5:12:35pm May. 16, 2008 |
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Guerilla tactics and the "Communion Wars"...Doug Kmiec is denied communion for backing Obama
It seems that the former Reagan adviser and Catholic conservative legal scholar from Pepperdine, Doug Kmiec--heretofore a man with impeccable judicial and pro-life credentials--has been barred from communion for his support for Barack Obama. In a posting yesterday, Kmiec did not give details, but wr
posted 12:37:21pm May. 16, 2008 |
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posted April 4, 2008 at 2:03 pm
I’m happy that Mr. Turner is on his way to reconciliation with Christianity.
Catholics have used this pattern for centuries:
First admission that we’ve been wrong, attrition of our sins, then contrition for our sins. Enjoy your first step, Mr. Turner. Your fate isn’t sealed yet, you might still escape the tortures of hell.
At least he’s willing to admit that hell exists. Then, the baby steps to salvation!
posted April 4, 2008 at 3:16 pm
OMG, this is the funniest thing I’ve read all week!
Even though Ted finds it really hard to believe he’s going to hell, he’s buying fire insurance from the Lutherans and Methodists.
I’d say his friendly local priest might consider calling to let him know that those policies are nice, but may contain certain fine-print exclusionary clauses for pre-existing conditions (like saying stupid things in public) that could land him in Purgatory or Limbo.
Only Catholicism offers the kind of fixed-premium term coverage Ted needs to provide himself and his family with the peace of mind they deserve.