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The Pope, Same-Sex Couples, an Informative Link: and Headlines 0 (0)

Headlines are supposed to get attention. That’s what these did: I’m not sure about “The ‘spirit’ of ‘Fiducia supllicans’” in The Pillar. Maybe it’s attention-grabbing for the publication’s demographic. Anyway, what Pope Francis said — what he actually said, not … Continue reading

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Advent Sunday: Kyrie, Then Death 0 (0)

Several dozen students in the Islamic City of Marawi were allowed to start their First Sunday of Advent Mass in a university gymnasium. Then, when they got to the Lord, have mercy part, a bomb went off. Continue reading

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Snowflake: a Safe Substitute Symbol, I Hope 0 (0)

Snowflake: a Safe Substitute Symbol, I Hope Continue reading

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Free to Agree With Me: Cancel Culture and Freedom of Expression 0 (0)

Bottom line, opinions and ideas that make sense will, eventually, slip past the censors. So will those that don’t make sense. I prefer not being protected from cartoons. Continue reading

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Hamas, Harvard, Ukraine and Alaska Air: Looking for a Bright Side  0 (0)

All is not right with the world. But all is not wrong, either. Take Sunday night’s air disaster that didn’t happen, for example. Alaska Air 2059 An off-duty pilot, riding in the cockpit’s jump seat, achieved momentary fame by trying … Continue reading

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