Tag Archives: vocation

Vocations, Vocations, Vocations: A Plea for Precision

Posted on May 19, 2014 by gaudetetheology

David Cruz-Uribe over at Vox Nova recently posted Some Thoughts on Promoting Vocations, which sounds like it is intended to be the first of a series. But there is a terminology problem here – and almost everywhere, honestly. “Vocation” is … Continue reading →

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Salt and Light: Random Mass Musings

Posted on February 9, 2014 by gaudetetheology

Best quote of the homily: when things start going wrong, Don’t take the Ostrich as your patron saint. Things I wondered about during the gospel: – can salt lose its flavor? – and if it does, is it still good … Continue reading →

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Advise the Bishops about Marriage and Family Life

Posted on December 6, 2013 by gaudetetheology

Among other things that have been going on while I’ve been too busy to blog has been the announcement of an Extraordinary Synod of the Bishops on the family to be held in October 2014, accompanied by a preparatory document … Continue reading →

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Marriage Equality as a Teaching Moment

Posted on March 4, 2012 by gaudetetheology

This month, Maryland became the eighth state (plus the District of Columbia) to pass marriage equality legislation. It was signed into law this week by Gov. O’Malley, but will not take effect until after any referendum reversal attempts have completed. … Continue reading →

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