June 01, 2004

What Does it Mean to be Catholic?

I found this great article by the Archbishop of Milwaukee while poking around the Website, Pentecost Message. This is a stirring call to true Catholicity, and with the day of Pentecost just passed, it is very timely.

The article is a good launching pad for discussion for several reasons. For the orthodox concerned about the dissent in the Church, it admonishes hope. For the social activist concerned about abuse in the Church, it counsels fidelity. For the radical seeking compromise from the Church, it demands submission. For the outsider seeing disunity in the Church, it demonstrates solidarity. May the Holy Spirit bless each of you, fill you with his counsel, and lead you to Christ and His Church.

In Christ,
Dave

Posted by Dave at June 1, 2004 06:11 PM | TrackBack

Comments

Cool article - thanks for linking to it.

Posted by: The Barrister at June 1, 2004 07:12 PM

i dont know if i am a catholic or not i dont know what it involves

Posted by: vikki at March 29, 2005 07:44 AM

its very interesting how you discibe every bit of information. i acknowledge your work.

thank you...

Posted by: gabriella at July 21, 2005 12:10 AM

it's just so nice to be a Catholic!

Posted by: Armi Agner at August 17, 2005 09:13 PM

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