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Month: March 2021

History Is A Memory. Tradition Is Alive.

King James IV of Scotland (r.1488-1512), one of the last Catholic monarchs of Scotland, was considered a true Renaissance man devoted to learning and enlightened rule. In addition to his pursuits in science and the arts, he had a particular interest in language and its origins. He was a polyglot and the last King of […]

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The Covid Vaccine: Caveats, Conscience, but in All Things, Charity

Before a reflection from long-time contributor Terry McDermott, a health-care worker, a few words from your friendly neighbourhood editor: The Covid vaccine is, to put it mildly, a controversial topic, on which both society and the Church seem divided. Opinions are firmly held, even amongst health-care workers, and emotions follow. The Church has clarified that[…]

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Cardinal Schönborn: Vatican ‘no’ to same-sex blessings marked by ‘communication error’

Renewing his earlier criticism of the intervention by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), the Archbishop of Vienna told the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) March 28 that he was concerned by both the timing and form of the ruling.

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Saint John Climacus

Today, March 30th, happens to be the commemoration of Saint John Climacus, the Syrian monk and mystic, of whom Father Mario Attard wrote on CI not long ago. Here is Pope Benedict XVI’s reflection on the saint, from 2009: BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Paul VI Audience Hall Wednesday, 11 February 2009 John Climacus Dear Brothers[…]

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