Sixth in a series
One of the unfortunate occurrences of the last 30 years is that a growing distance seems to have grown between some Catholic theologians and some members of the Catholic hierarchy.
Month: August 2014
Knowing the Trinity
Richard of St. Victor, a 12th-century Scottish theologian, is not exactly a household name in 21st-century Christian circles.
Doing the Right Thing – Easy to Say, Hard to Do
Robert Bolt, author of the famous play, “A Man for All Seasons,” about the life and legacy of Thomas More, was a fascinating individual. As much as Thomas More is the hero of the piece and is clearly a saintly character, the play’s author was himself not a believer.
Is Too Much Exercise Bad for Women?
Dear Dr. Garner,
I am 28 years old and love to exercise. In fact, I believe I have become addicted. I feel very nervous when I don’t exercise.
Eye-Opening Pilgrimage To the Holy Land
This summer, I was chosen to participate in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The trip was sponsored by the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
Journeying in Faith: Future Ordinariate Catholics Mourn Late Pastor, Consider Next Steps
Antonio Contreras was a man who brought people closer to God – first as an Episcopal priest and most recently as a Catholic journeying toward ordination to the Catholic priesthood. When he died earlier this month, his faith community lost its spiritual guide – but not its way.
Consecrated Host Returned; ‘Black Mass’ Still Planned
OKLAHOMA CITY (CNS) – A stolen consecrated host that was at the center of a lawsuit filed by Archbishop Paul S. Coakley and intended for use at a planned Satanic “black mass” in Oklahoma City has been returned.
St. Louis Archbishop’s Steps to Dismantle Systemic Racism
ST. LOUIS (CNS) – With the strife and violence in the aftermath of Michael Brown’s shooting death by a police officer in Ferguson, more than 500 St. Louis Catholics gathered for a votive Mass for peace and justice Aug. 20 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.
Slain US Journalist Lived Faith Through Work
Slain U.S. journalist James Foley, who sent images and copy from different war zones, was described as living his faith through his work.
On Labor Day, Bishops Call for Solidarity
In their 2014 Labor Day statement, the U.S. bishops denounced the fact that young adults have “borne the brunt” of unemployment and underemployment in this country and around the world.