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November 6, 2021

On Wanting More: A Philosophical-Theological Potpourri, by Joseph R. Wood

By Joseph R. Wood, The Catholic Thing - One of my favorite episodes in philosophy comes early in Plato’s dialogue, the Republic. The characters in the conversation are discussing what justice is, and why we should live a just life. Socrates, in the kind of display that eventually earned him execution by drinking hemlock, is poking holes in his friends’ understanding of justice... “Ok, if you’re so smart, Socrates, what do you think justice is?” And now the dialogue is off and running.

November 5, 2021

Coherent Eucharistic Discipline: An Unfathomable Mercy, by Dr. Jeff Mirus

By Dr. Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture - As the American bishops struggle through what ought to be a relatively simple discussion of “Eucharistic coherence”, some key principles of Eucharistic doctrine and discipline may once again remain unstated. The initial draft of the bishops’ document on this subject does not offer great hope. ..

November 5, 2021

Who Benefits from the Status Quo? by Stephen P. White

By Stephen P. White, The Catholic Thing - Let’s assume, for the moment, that President Biden’s account of his meeting with Pope Francis is accurate. Let’s assume, because we can’t know for sure, that the pope told Joe Biden he is a “good Catholic” and that the president should “keep going to Communion.” There are any number of reasons to doubt the account, but let’s assume that it’s true.

November 5, 2021

The Pope’s “9 Commandments for a Just Economy” Forgets the First One, by John Horvat II

By John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine - The “popular movements” are the vanguard of the Catholic social justice warriors. They consist of a vast menagerie of Leftist activists and community organizers found in political action groups, Basic Christian Communities, worker organizations, and indigenous peoples’ lobbies. They exist worldwide, especially in less-developed nations, and they implement the tenets of liberation theology.