By: Patricia Hemsworth
Cardinal Dolan, Respectfully, I have to say that your tone is discouraging. Let’s affirm our faith, our traditions and look for ways to invigorate the practice of our Christianity. Why the hand...
View ArticleBy: michigancatholic
Catholics used to have community events marking these things. Those were all effectively done away with, and Catholics behave like the general population in most regards to a remarkable degree....
View ArticleBy: MaryBeth Strassel
Your Eminence: I am 63, a life-long Catholic educated woman. and I remember well the traditions you cited. Thank you for reminding us of those practices and calling us to repent. I have also studied in...
View ArticleBy: Carrie Gourley
You are so right, Cardinal Dolan. I am reading a book about the early Christians, who were even more observant of reconciliation practices. I feel that we are slowly moving away from God to a secular...
View ArticleBy: Leticia Barrett
As a high school teacher, before report card time, I always had a ” A Great Day of Atonement”. Kid could make up any assignment, no questions asked. They could also come to me and request help to...
View ArticleBy: Lana Turner
Bring back the Inquisition! All those who dare to translate the Bible into other languages should have molten lead poured down their throats. All those who refuse to worship the bread-god and his...
View ArticleBy: Larry
You neglected to make one important distinction. Abstaining from Holy Communion when conscious of mortal sin–until a sacramental confession–has been, is, and always will be a requirement. Because it...
View ArticleBy: William B. Slowey
It is commendable that His Eminence joins in spirit with our Jewish brothers and sisters for their time of spiritual renewal and nourishment ; and, likewise reminds us that the opportunity for...
View ArticleBy: Rev. Dr.Paul Mc Lachlan
Your Excellency I admire your comments here and elsewhere I have wriied before, I don’t know if you ever received them? Eminence I hope you did because they had to come along way from here!I feel we...
View ArticleBy: Steven Surrey
Bring it on! Ember days (with some modifications)? Yes, please? Fasting on the Vigil of Great Feasts? Love it. Let’s talk Rogation days and acts of reparation too. These “old fashioned” traditions are...
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