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OT Weirdness
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awelborn
(OT meaning “off-topic”, rather than “Old Testament,” btw) Here’s the thing. A couple of weeks ago, I had a headache when I was trying to go to sleep. It wasn’t a terrible headache – I’m not susceptible to migraines or anything – but it was enough to keep me awake. Then, I started thinking. You…
Priests on Loan
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awelborn
From the Washington Times, an article about priests from other countries filling the gaps But church officials say they do not actively recruit priests from other countries. “They are looking to come here,” said Anne Edwards, spokeswoman for the Diocese of Richmond. Priests from other countries come to the United States because the standard of…
the Un-Churched
By
awelborn
From Carl Olson, written for a Protestant website, because, you know, he’s one of those unecumenical New Apologists. When my final Protestant pastor (a good man and dear friend) saw that I was becoming deadly serious about entering the Roman Catholic Church, he made one last, desperate pitch. “Why don’t you found your own church?”…
Kicking Commentors Up
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awelborn
From Conor, and worth discussing: (BTW Here’s an update on the situation he’s discussing.) At the risk of being attacked, can I ask why this guy should be kicked out of the priesthood, bounced, or banned from public ministry? Certainly, it is gravely immoral to use marijuana and to break laws by growing it. But…
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