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2007 Run With HAART 5K
Thisentryis part 3 of 13 in the series 2007 RunningOn April 21, I ran the Run With Haart 5K in Schenley Park. I'd have posted an entry about it sooner, but the results only recently appeared on the web. Anyhow, I finished in 26:18 (8:29 pace); I placed 69/155 overall and 28/42 in my age/sex […]
The Ladder of Divine Ascent: Vainglory and Pride
Thisentryis part 6 of 8 in the series The Ladder of Divine AscentFrom John Climacus: The Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacus:
Like the sun which shines on all alike, vainglory beams on every occupation. What I mean is this. I fast, and turn vainglorious. I stop fasting so that I will draw no […]
Limbo Lives?
Thisentryis part 6 of 6 in the series Baptism and SalvationI guess I spoke too soon.
Notion of Limbo Isn't Closed, Expert Says
Adds It's a Theological Opinion That Can Be Defended
The theory of limbo is not ruled out, says a member of the International Theological Commission, commenting on a study from the panel. Sister Sara Butler, […]
Limbo in Limbo No Longer
Thisentryis part 5 of 6 in the series Baptism and SalvationI'm sure there'll be some hard-core Thomists and rad-trads getting their knickers in a twist over this news.
Unbaptised children out of limbo, Benedict rules
In a long-awaited document published on Friday, the Vatican says that the traditional view of limbo as the destiny of […]
Pride of Place
Thisentryis part 4 of 4 in the series He Who Sings Prays TwiceReaders of Stuff's post on singing before/during/after communion may find these interesting.
The Mass of Vatican II
[…]In any case, the first use of actuosa participatio, i.e., active participation, referred explicitly and exclusively to the restoration of the congregational singing of Gregorian Chant. In 1928, […]
