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Category Archives: POPES
The encyclical ‘Laudato si” and “integral ecology”
Yesterday His Excellency Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, the Extraordinary Ordinary of Madison, was on with a popular radio show host, Vicki McKenna – who really ought to have a national show! – to talk about Laudato si’. Also, since Rush’s critical remarks … Continue reading
Posted in Francis, The Drill
Tagged Bp. Morlino, encyclical, integral ecology, Laudato si, Vicki McKenna
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ROME: The faithful defend the family. Where were the bishops?
In Rome there a vast throng of lay people turned out to defend the family and human ecology in the public square… in front of Rome’s Cathedral, St. John Lateran. Some snaps from The Great Roman Fabrizio™. Perhaps has many … Continue reading
Posted in ¡Hagan lío!, ACTION ITEM!, One Man & One Woman
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An idea whose time has come! Exorcism over an entire nation.
Remember when Illinois gave the F-finger to God and passed same-sex marriage? Bp. Paprocki of Springfield performed an exorcism over the state. For which he is to be applauded. Catholics – traditionally – not so much today – use exorcisms. … Continue reading
Laudato si’ – It is not healthy “to cancel out sexual difference”
The other day Stream.org posted a piece about 11 good things in the Pope’s new encyclical, Laudato si’, which you will not see covered by the MSM. I’m going through some of them. The following is a paragraph that I knew about well-before … Continue reading
POLL: My plans for Pope Francis’ new encyclical ‘Laudato si”
A reader sent some questions for a poll. Let’s see what the reaction is. Yes, I know there are other possible answers, but choose the best here and then use the combox to explain. Registered, approved users my post … Continue reading
Laudato si’ 75 and 77 – Creation has a Creator
In another post I mentioned the Stream piece which points out 11 great moments in the new encyclical Laudato si’. Here is one of the good moments. Read: (1) Creation has a Creator, and is more than just “nature-plus-evolution”: (75) A spirituality … Continue reading
Good news about the new encyclical Laudato si’ – #PopeForPlanet
Before anything else… don’t just bash the new encyclical. Some people are having full-fledged spittle-flecked nutties today. I suspect that some of them are people who are happy only when they are unhappy. Dear readers… take a deep breath. … Continue reading
One of Fr Z’s first reactions to the encyclical ‘Laudato si”
The Italian was leaked and now there is an English version out. There are some good moments in it. There’s something for everyone. However, it’s pretty hard on free markets. I don’t care much for that discussion. So, here’s an … Continue reading
New encyclical leaked in Italian
I am reading the Pope’s new encyclical, Laudato si’, leaked in Italian. HERE You might want to look at Andrea Gagliarduci’ Monday Vatican on this. He makes the point that everyone will find what he wants in this encyclical… except maybe … Continue reading
