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Standing on My Head
“A scene is often most clearly seen when it is seen upside down.” G.K.Chesterton
Altar Girls? Yea or Nay?
I am often asked my opinion about girl altar servers--yea or nay? Readers of my blog and of my book Letters on Liturgy and anyone who attends Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary, Greenville will [...]
C.S.Lewis and Women Priests
Fr Thomas Reese S.J has suggested that the upcoming synod can change church teaching on women's ordination to the diaconate and priesthood. It's worth examining this claim by reviewing the history of this divisive [...]
The Synod on Synodality: A Critique
I have hesitated to write or speak about the upcoming Synod on Synodality for several reasons. First, I really do try to be open minded and give projects and people the benefit of the [...]
Do We Need Dogma?
It is interesting that Pope Francis, in a recent interview has called for priests to be normal guys who play soccer rather than "preaching dogma". The Holy Father's opposition to dogma would seem to [...]
The Catholic Sola Fide
Sola Fide is one of the famous Protestant "solas". It means "Faith Alone" and is the expression of the Protestant belief that we are saved by faith alone. This statement is a clear rejection [...]
Napa, Ministry and Money
One of the aims of the Napa Institute Conference is to bring together Catholic philanthropists with leaders of Catholic apostolates and ministries to achieve positive relationships for ministry and outreach. Some critics have blasted [...]
