The Telepathy Tapes have recently been a popular podcast. They investigate the possibility that some non-verbal autistics have extraordinary psychic abilities, particularly telepathy. William Stillman wrote three books on autistics having similar abilities a few years ago. Hearing about this […]
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Amoris Laetitia Develops the Subjective Conscience from Veritatis Splendor
As you likely know, I have written a lot on the Magisterium and particularly on Amoris Laetitia. I have a whole guide on it linking to my various posts. I take a very hermeneutic of continuity approach. In 2023, I […]
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Vatican II in a Year Podcast Launch
I have seen many people misinterpret Vatican II. I’ve heard people give diametrically opposed understandings of it. I’ve heard people embrace or reject a false image of the council. I’ve seen for years Vatican II was the most talked about […]
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Intrinsic Human Dignity: 1st Part of Dignitas Infinita
The last two semesters, I have taught bioethics. In that class, the whole second week focused on human dignity being intrinsic and based on being made in the Image of God. Dignity comes from being human, not from some secondary […]
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Fiducia Supplicans: Text vs. Media vs. “Spirit”
On Monday, the Vatican released Fiducia Supplicans, which is a document meant to finalize any discussions of blessing gay couples and people in irregular relationships (acting like they are married when they are not). Since then, there has been a […]
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Key Laudate Deum Quotes for Everyday Catholics
This morning Pope Francis released Laudate Deum, which is a follow-up to Laudato Si’. The document has a large part on specifics about climate and international conferences that don’t affect the average person as much. You or I can’t change […]
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Update on Alexis Bugnolo & Ordo Militaris
A while back, I wrote an in-depth piece of investigative journalism on Alexis Bugnolo and his various organizations. As my piece still comes up high on searches for him, I think it is worth noting a few updates. After summarizing […]
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Why No Privacy in Vatican Reflection on Social Media?
At the end of May, the Vatican published “Towards Full Presence. A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media.” It is generally a good document on social media with few surprises for me. (I’ve read more than the average person […]
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McElroy Makes a Good Point, But Misses Another One (How to define Grave Matter)
Not long ago, Card. Robert McElroy published a reply to the replies to his original piece on Communion in certain circumstances. In it, he gets into talking about categories of sin and what makes a mortal sin. I think he […]
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Frank Pavone Timeline
Since the laicization of Frank Pavone, I have wanted a timeline from some official or semi-official source. None has been forthcoming, but with the letter of bishop Zurek reported by the Pillar, a somewhat complete timeline can be constructed. This […]
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