May 16, 2020
Baptizing Grandchildren Secretly
At a recent meeting, the topic of unbaptized grandchildren came up. I have been told by many priests and deacons that I could not baptize my grandchildren because it can only be administered once. What happens when grandparents baptize their grandchildren, and no one is ever told?
‘Dresser of Sycamores’
Q. In Amos 7:14, at the king’s sanctuary in Bethel, the prophet verbally defends himself against the priest Amaziah by denying that he ever said he belonged to a company of prophets. Amos adds, “I am a herdsman and a ...
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Giving Up on Giving Up: A Lenten Reflection
Years ago, as Lent approached, I asked a trusted spiritual counselor what he was going to give up. He gave me a sly grin and said, “I’m giving up giving things up for Lent.”
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A Short Christmas Prayer
The prayers of the new translation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition have been in use for several weeks now.
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