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Catholicism as a Mystery Religion
Many atheists accuse Christians of having plagiarised the ancient Egyptian mystery religions. They gleefully affirm that the legendary Horus was born of a virgin and rose from the dead. They infer from this that Jesus was a fraud, make-believe, never … Continue reading
Been Away
I was a little slow in approving a couple of new comments, because I have been away since Friday night until this morning. I have been to England to attend a meeting with some of the ACC clergy. It was … Continue reading
Housekeeping and New Page
There is now an Orthodox Blow-Out Department permanent page on this blog (on the black bar below the dancing Goliards) for the discussion of intra and inter Orthodox questions. Comments can be added to those pages just like any posting. I … Continue reading
Independence Day
Another year passes! Once again, I wish my American readers a happy Independence Day. In the midst of many threats to the liberty and fundamental human rights your Constitution is designed to guarantee, may God preserve your faith and foundations … Continue reading
Using the Sarum Liturgy
Here is just about everything I have written on this subject. As you reach the bottom of the page, you will find the link to “older posts”. I am quite intrigued to read about people who “love the Sarum liturgy” … Continue reading
Fourteenth Century Catholicism in a Dead Language?
Yes, I look at the “progressive” point of view as well as everyone else’s. The so-called Enlightened Catholicism blog has done a trashing job on the traditionalists by contrasting the way Benedict XVI hoped to deal with the Society of … Continue reading
Peter the Fisherman
Tomorrow, we celebrate the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. I look at Peter the Fisherman who was made a “fisher of men”. In particular, one may wonder what kind of boat he had to earn his living. … Continue reading
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Tagged Peter the Fisherman, Sailing, Sea of Galilee, The Sea
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Fifteenth Ordination Anniversary
I refer you to my posting of last year, Nativity of Saint John the Baptist and Anniversary of Priestly Ordination for photos and other information. Fifteen years seem to have some significance. I ask your prayers on this feast of Saint … Continue reading
Another Nibble at Christian Anarchism
It’s not the first time I have brought this subject up (Christian Anarchism and a very recent one, The Mustard Seed), and this is a hotly debated subject. The word anarchism has a very negative ring, implying the mindless ideology of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Authority / Anarchy, Christian Anarchism, Mystery of Evil, New Goliards
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Hooked like a Fish!
I remember as a child reading a comic in which a cartoon cat used fishing tackle to catch a mouse. The cat threatens the mouse with great delight – “I’m going to hook you. When I get you, I’ll reel … Continue reading
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Tagged Addiction, Blogging & Trolling, Moral questions, Pastoral matters, Psychology, Religious pathology
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The Blue Flower 