Rome and Russia draw closer
December 6, 2009
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The Russian Federation may soon enter into full diplomatic relations with the Vatican, which will have significant ecumenical implications.
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Groups, bloggers sound off on Glasspool election
December 6, 2009
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There’s no shortage of opinion among bloggers and advocacy groups celebrating decisions in Los Angeles and castigating the Archbishop of Canterbury’s castigations.
Forget the hungry! How about my parking ticket?
December 6, 2009
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Here’s a chance to learn about grace. You just need to live in Boise, Idaho, and have racked up no more than $10,000 in parking and moving violations.
Some Catholic sisters resist Vatican’s scrutiny
December 6, 2009
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Some have declined to answer all questions — particularly those about authority and liturgy — in a questionnaire provided by authorities of the Catholic Church.
Sunday Social Hour
December 6, 2009
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Rowan Williams, Jon Bruno on Glasspool consent process
December 6, 2009
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Anticipating the canonical consent process for Mary Douglas Glasspool, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop Jon Bruno have spoken to some degree. For Bruno, withholding consent because of Glasspool’s sexuality would be tantamount to “a violation of the canons of this church.” For Williams, consent “raises very serious questions … for the Communion as a whole.”
Guilty Advent pleasures
December 6, 2009
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Have yourself a dismal little Advent, Filled with guilt and gloom.
You’ve got these four weeks to contemplate your doom.
Turn down all those party invitations; Mustn’t celebrate;
You should stay home fasting, and self-flagellate.
Prepare a way
December 6, 2009
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The precursor of Christ—the voice of one crying in the wilderness—preaches in the desert of the soul that has known no peace. Not only then, but even now, a bright and burning lamp first comes and preaches the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Then the true Light follows,
Grace, Variously Explained
December 6, 2009
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Moses Hoskins curates Advent show
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