Monthly Archives: September 2013

Excerpts of Benedict’s recent homily at a Mass for his students. He began by saying that “everyone is looking for a good place in history, and each wants to find his right place in life. The only question is: which … Continue reading →

I enjoy this guy’s writing.  Here’s his take on the Pope’s interview: The pope is quite right to say we ought to present the beauty of the faith in all its integrity—as he does in his beautiful book Open Mind, Faithful … Continue reading →

Father Z posted an excerpt of this most thoughtful critique of Pope Francis long interview with his usual comments and so on.  Go on over to his site to see his take. And go to The Sensible Bond to read … Continue reading →

I attended the early days of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual plenary in Sainte-Adele, Quebec, but had to leave on Tuesday when the part of the gathering open to observers and media ended.   So, I was disappointed … Continue reading →

LifeSiteNews.com has compiled a range of reaction with hyperlinks to Pope Francis’ lengthy interview in the Jesuit magazines.  You can find it here.  There are several I have not already posted here. This from Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput was interesting: … Continue reading →

A long and detailed piece.  An excerpt: There is another, personal, often unacknowledged, benefit of absolute ordination (and confirmation) for Anglican clergy converts: it makes it utterly clear that the ordinand is converting to the Catholic faith. As the name … Continue reading →

From La Stampa’s Vatican Insider: Does the Pope want to change Catholic moral doctrine by saying that abortion is no longer the destruction of a human life and that homosexuality is a good thing? Does he want us to stop … Continue reading →

I have noticed in several places in the blogosphere that a certain quote from Pope Francis is taken as evidence he is a modernist. Here it is: More recently, on August 7th, Pope Francis offered this gem as reported by CNS: … Continue reading →

Heh heh heh.  I love you, Papa Benedict! “The remarks you make about Jesus are not worthy of your scientific standing. Presenting Jesus as if we knew nothing about Him and as though nothing certain could be said about his … Continue reading →