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I have just started the Book by N.T. Wright on the life of Paul. it is titled 'Paul: A biography"....I am looking forward to reading it next week while on vacation with the grandkids.

I was surprised, but not shocked....he had obviously been in decline since February. I would not be at all surprised to learn that his release from Gemelli hospital last month was at his direction and not because he was suddenly "getting Better"....rest in peace Holy Father!!

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Not sure what you mean by "Old Confessional"??

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And yes....Siggy is here!!

We always use both....the Confiteor followed by the Kyrie. The Kyrie is always sung....unless the music director is not at mass, then I simply lead the spoken form.

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Neither my Pastor, or myself, did any political preaching or endorsing during our homilies throughout the election season....much to the dismay of many parishioners. I think many of them wanted us to tell them who to vote for. We did put the "Catholic Guide to Voting" in the bulletin and i...

I think Shapiro was asked....and said no. He knew better than to hitch his horse to Kamala's wagon. Unless he stubs his toe really badly, he is setup to be the man for the Dems in 2028.

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George Wallace in 1972 I think?? Wound up putting him in a wheel chair....but I was only 8 years old, so I may be mis-remembering.

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And welcome home!!! Please feel free to bounce any questions off of us that you may have....we are always excited to help someone with faith questions!!

zeno wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15, 2024 3:37 pm We didn't have a choice. The school wanted everyone with the exact same thing (which makes sense when you are learning in a group environment).

That's a good point Zeno....looks like I need to make a phone call...

zeno wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15, 2024 1:58 pm Are you sure they don't mean this?
https://www.smp.org/product/4153/The-Ca ... h-Edition/
It's what my kids have had to use.

I almost went with that one.... but decided on this one instead....

https://www.smp.org/product/4149/Breakthrough/

I'm not from Michigan, but their website certainly looks legit. They are under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Detroit and their Chaplain advisor is Fr. John Riccardo. Looks pretty solid to me, at least on the surface.