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In The Beginning: The many roles of Adam
The creation accounts found in the first and second chapters of Genesis are portions of the Bible with which most Catholics are typically pretty familiar. We actually had a portion read at Mass a couple of weeks ago and we’ll hear a further extract at the Easter Vigil in a couple of weeks’ time.
In today’s post I’d like to draw out a few things we learn about Adam in Genesis. In particular, I’d like to look at the five roles essential to Adam’s identity…
Which Pope said that?
I’m really pleased that the media is receptive to Pope Francis, but I am still a bit mystified as to their level of enthusiasm. Pope Francis is certainly more charismatic then Pope Benedict, but he was a shy introverted academic so that’s hardly a surprise! These Popes can’t simply be reduced to soundbites and appearances.
Anyway, if you think you know the last three Popes, I’d invite you to take this quiz form the New York Times where you have to match the quotation to the right Pope…
Fr. Joseph
A few weeks ago I visited St. Thomas Aquinas College and met Fr. Joseph. He’s his blog…
#IHEARTZION
Okay, don’t watch today’s video unless you are prepared to cry. I mean it. You have been warned…
The Only Good Reason To Get Married
What’s the only good reason to get married? Here’s the answer from Dr. Flanagan from UnTangled…
Church Alive! Eastern Catholic Churches
A came across this little introductory programme concerning the Eastern Catholic Churches: