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A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog
random thought of the moment:
Words from politicians are like incantations. You’re not supposed to ask exactly how an alleged government solution will work. You’re just supposed to feel reassured. The well-meaning politicians and their experts have things under control. No need to worry. Nothing to see here. Move along.
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Calling all artsy folks in St. Blog's Parish!
The Catholic Blogs and Resources page, St. Blog's Parish Aggregator, and St. Blog's Parish Web Ring are in need of promotional buttons. They should be at least 100px by 100px and no larger than 130px wide by 162px tall. Designs should be simple, elegant, and not […]
A Great Idea for Catholic-Orthodox Evangelization
Inside the Vatican magazine has an excellent interview with Russian Orthodox Bishop Hilarion of Austria. He proposes a joint European council between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches on addressing societal issues. He proposes
"This alliance may enable European Catholics and Orthodox […]
The Myth of Catholic and Orthodox Tradition?
Cameron Porter, of Earnestly Contending, posts the following quote (apparently a favorite of his). "Furthermore, that the body of tradition is not of divine origin nor apostolic is proven by the fact that some traditions contradict others. The church fathers repeatedly contradict one another. […]
Validity of Councils
Why/how are post-schism councils valid? I thought all the sees had to be represented in order for councils to make infallible statements. Since the Orthodox still have valid orders, there are apostolic sees that have not participated in councils with the West for nearly a millennium. What […]
Mary, Mary Quite Contrary
[A small addition has been made to this post to clarify a point. - Funky]
I have a question for my fellow Catholics on this the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Why did the Church find it necessary to define the Marian dogmas as such? Shouldn't dogma be limited to those articles […]
