A good explanation of why that doesn’t cut it from Christianity Today – because reinforcements in these discussions are always helpful. Furthermore, it is a mistake to focus only on the phrase “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” without noting the two words that introduce it in the Great Commission: ” … the name of the…

The toll is growing and fears of catastrophic disease are mounting in Burma. Gashwin is keeping a list of relief efforts and agencies updated. This blog – Myanmar Relief – also seems to be a good place. From the Weekly Standard, “Abetting Burma” Indeed, the same U.N. institutions that have accommodated and “engaged” the Burmese…

…and a few random reads, quickly noted. Fr. Philip Powell wants to spread the word about MTS Travel These folks specialize in travel for priests, religious, missionaries–all sorts of church-related activities. Diane Houseman helped me yesterday get a ticket to Rome at an incredibly reduced fare. I think they deserve our support. With air fares…

Over at Inside Catholic, Russell Shaw has an article about clericalism. The indication is that it is the first of many, which is good, because the article doesn’t exactly confront clericalism directly, but does an end run via the growth of ecclesial lay ministry. Clericalism, however, is not an affirmation of these sacred realities but…

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