Monthly Archives: July 2017

How Do You Restore Sacred Music? A Diocesan Directive Would Help.

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

I have no idea how his pastoral directive was received, but a belated bravo to Bishop John F. Doerfler of the Diocese of Marquette! Although given on January 26, 2016, I had only become aware of his pastoral directive  on sacred music … Continue reading →

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Why Does Christ Say His Yoke Is Easy?

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

Every couple of years I ask my students: Can any of you think of a set of rules or instructions about how to live that would make life easier than those which are embodied under the name of Christianity? And … Continue reading →

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