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A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog
random thought of the moment:
Having a smoking section in a restaurant is like having a peeing section in a swimming pool.
theology
Praying for the Conversion of Jews
Since the release of Summorum Pontificum, various talking heads have been apoplectic because the Tridentine mass includes a Good Friday prayer for the conversion of the Jews. Much ado is being made of nothing, though.
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, […]
Wherefor Original Sin?
Thinking about baptism and salvation, a question occurred to me. Why does the Church teach the doctrine of original sin? Where did it come from? I've always thought the following bit of Scripture, written long before Christ's salvific work, directly contradicted this doctrine.
"The soul that sins shall die. The son shall not suffer for the […]
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 […]
