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The Good Things That Came out of Vatican II

My thinking on Vatican II has evolved since 2008. I may even have warmed up to some of its ideas. Continue reading

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Mr. Bergoglio Finally Did It!

I’ve been asked my opinion about today’s clampdown on the Latin Mass. Here are my initial reactions, which may change after future reflection. Continue reading

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The Importance of Septuagesima and Why It Was Abolished

This gives us three sets of themes based on the Western readings, and … in my preaching these past few Sundays, I’ve endeavored to show how these interpretations are complimentary to each other, work hand-in-hand, and give us much fruit for meditation and the proper ordering of our lives both physically and spiritually. Continue reading

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