On Dover Beach

In 1867, Matthew Arnold wrote "Dover Beach", a haunting poem evoking the "melancholy, long, withdrawing roar" of the Sea of Faith. As a boomer who finished Catholic elementary school in 1964 and then watched my Church falter, I've found the roar all too audible. So here I wait, listening for the whispers of that Sea's invincible return.

Showing posts with label Progressivism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Progressivism. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Pope Francis puts one over the fence

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I've often criticized Pope Francis' careless statements in recent months, but this time I have to say he hit one out of the park:...
Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Words for the day after:

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Mene, mene, tekel upharsin. For those who may not recognize those words, they were the original "handwriting on the wall," trace...
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Progressivism and the Catholic Church

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Well, that's a subject line that would merit book-length treatment. But today, for now, just this: Why is it that several generations ...
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