tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.comments2024-01-01T21:57:26.021-05:00Where the Rubber Hits the RoadFr. Tim Moylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18030197987469327645noreply@blogger.comBlogger7629125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-66148441766695440812021-10-28T14:25:06.451-04:002021-10-28T14:25:06.451-04:00The Catholic Church needs to apologize and not hid...The Catholic Church needs to apologize and not hide behind the fact that it was up to the local diocese and orders that ran the schools to apologize as they are separate corporate entities. That is legally true, but morally evasive. They also need to pay the compensation that was agreed on and not claim they cannot afford it. And the last residential school in Canada closed in 1996 and if there is anyone who is accused of a crime that is within the statute of limitation then they should be brought to justice. <br />The main thing is that this never is allowed to happen again.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15109458923860112875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-38312568362956579252021-05-31T11:18:05.714-04:002021-05-31T11:18:05.714-04:00Mary: The same valid argument has been offered eve...Mary: The same valid argument has been offered every time humanity reached beyond its limits, but it has never stopped us yet. "Why spend all that money to sail ships across the ocean when we don't even know if there's anything there?" We sailed anyway. "Why spend all that money on (insert big expensive scientific project here) when there's better ways to spend it here" We built them anyway. It's part of our nature to be curious. It won't be stopped anytime soon so long as there are new places to explore or new means of studying them no matter the cost. I'm not arguing in favor of spending our money this way. But I know that it's going to happen eventually because someone will always find a good reason to spend the money accomplishing it.Fr. Tim Moylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030197987469327645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-45227162228467921762021-05-31T11:09:04.298-04:002021-05-31T11:09:04.298-04:00Father Tim we can't feed the hungry we can&#...Father Tim we can't feed the hungry we can't make affordable housing available why are we spending money on Mars etc?Mary Mugele Gourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999385861816640106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-79110983778792445452020-02-19T08:48:05.577-05:002020-02-19T08:48:05.577-05:00My review of this beautiful interview @ https://pa...My review of this beautiful interview @ https://passionofchrist-lechemindecroix.blogspot.com/2020/02/cardinal-robert-sarah-christian.htmlDr. Lavinia Taihttps://passionofchrist-lechemindecroix.blogspot.com/2020/02/cardinal-robert-sarah-christian.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-50287341609464677922020-01-23T16:57:30.493-05:002020-01-23T16:57:30.493-05:00So hasn`t this guy been thrown in prison for vario...So hasn`t this guy been thrown in prison for various crimes and corruption since the posting of this article? Didn`t it turned out the prosecution had hidden evidence showing the accusations were false? Maybe he was just being anti-Catholic. Maria Sorensen, a friend of SNAP said that the investigator who pointed out the holes in the accusations was killing her case didn`t she?JohnLoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402557208222135767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-34583052899496862482019-12-01T09:54:33.520-05:002019-12-01T09:54:33.520-05:00Great article Father Tim. There is so much heated ...Great article Father Tim. There is so much heated debate and divisions over the Novus Ordo mass that this article sheds light on and clarifies the misconceptions and mistakes made. <br /><br />Thanks and God Bless!Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123354699039451021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-63992730022440025832019-06-09T16:52:48.767-04:002019-06-09T16:52:48.767-04:00Father Tim: I know you no longer post any comments...Father Tim: I know you no longer post any comments on your blog. But this message is for you. Your current pope is a fraud and a phoney unlike Pope JP II And Benedict who were both highly respected among Protestants. We had 35 years of ecumenism where we gained a lot of respect for each other and built many bridges of hope. Unfortunately since 2013 we have gone backwards in any dialogue and there is now an overbearing spirit of suspicion and distrust among both Protestants & Catholics. This article you posted points perfectly to Francis's ineptness.<br /><br />No disrespect for the many fine Catholics who do exemplify true Christianity.<br /><br />Cliff P.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123354699039451021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-57100104504221442752019-05-18T14:50:30.966-04:002019-05-18T14:50:30.966-04:00One of the most profound pieces that I have read o...One of the most profound pieces that I have read on your site. Thank you.Bandosonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798979034852882731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-9117448453535384612019-04-20T11:17:31.489-04:002019-04-20T11:17:31.489-04:00Another attempt to whitewash a terrible pope.Another attempt to whitewash a terrible pope.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123354699039451021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-11814997043376314832019-04-02T09:31:16.741-04:002019-04-02T09:31:16.741-04:00Do you mean this link?
https://bigthink.com/cultu...Do you mean this link?<br /><br />https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/atheism-inconsistent-science?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1<br /><br />Of course atheism is inconsistent with the scientific method and it's why almost all top scientists are agnostic and not atheist. Richard Dawkins has admitted he's agnostic. On his scale of 1 to 7 with 1 being absolute belief and 7 being absolute disbelief he rates himself a 6.7 to 6.9 depending upon the day.<br /><br />The reason is that science, and in general all forms of human inquiry, should not make assertions that are not supported by evidence. If one abandons that rule all forms of assertions can be equally valid. Also one can't prove a negative. One can't disprove God or Gods in the same way one can't disprove astrology or homeopathy, one has to give objective evidence to support them. Failing that, then one withholds assent.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15109458923860112875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-86736821167094741632019-03-23T19:00:28.238-04:002019-03-23T19:00:28.238-04:00what a kind man and i feel sorry for the man who s...what a kind man and i feel sorry for the man who stabbed him..he must be very disturbedMary Mugele Gourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999385861816640106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-27660949028244642922019-01-22T12:36:29.041-05:002019-01-22T12:36:29.041-05:00The New York Times is not a good news source as th...The New York Times is not a good news source as they require a subscription. Father Tim.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123354699039451021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-13600035772535508302019-01-18T23:46:29.079-05:002019-01-18T23:46:29.079-05:00Father Tim i am so happy for you....it sounds like...Father Tim i am so happy for you....it sounds like this sabbatical was just what you needed and we will all be richer for it.....hugggggggsMary Mugele Gourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999385861816640106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-50091972857861206252018-12-29T13:38:58.748-05:002018-12-29T13:38:58.748-05:00so very trueso very trueMary Mugele Gourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999385861816640106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-8779251066125190882018-12-24T15:52:30.735-05:002018-12-24T15:52:30.735-05:00Auld lang syne, please, not Auld lang zyne.Auld lang syne, please, not Auld lang zyne.Highland Cathedralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07519428794618769856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-7328715863206537192018-11-27T22:59:51.169-05:002018-11-27T22:59:51.169-05:00Before I make a final judgment on this kind of thi...Before I make a final judgment on this kind of thing, I would get the Vatican's side of the story. They showed a great lack of co-operation. The idea behind joining a religious community is that you no longer do your own will but that of a superior. If your vocation is to serve the elderly, you don't let a piece of cloth get in the way.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15038275826830875246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-1520338225801741242018-08-30T17:08:51.257-04:002018-08-30T17:08:51.257-04:00This guy is unbelievable!This guy is unbelievable!Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123354699039451021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-81334892720510442902018-08-21T09:03:24.449-04:002018-08-21T09:03:24.449-04:00"the Pope said with “shame and repentance” th..."the Pope said with “shame and repentance” the Church authorities were “not where we should have been,” did not act in a “timely manner,” and failed to realize the “magnitude and the gravity of the damage done to so many lives.” This sounds like someone who just woke up from a 300 year sleep, what is he thinking, what is his intent in sounding like this just happened. It is the "just a few bad apples" apology all over again in an perpetual feed back loop instead of crimes against humanity to call it by it's real name. What are the numbers of abused and tortured children that will compel reasonable people to understand that the RCC is an organization always willing to give safe haven to criminal men of no empathy and who have no other goal but to satisfy their twisted lust. Is it thousands or millions or more in a world wide pandemic that has spanned generations laying in ruin the lives of kids who's credulous parents place them in the tender care of their Priest. The RCC has proven there is no mercy in this world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-17124879061022493582018-08-20T18:53:39.510-04:002018-08-20T18:53:39.510-04:00"the Pope said with “shame and repentance” th..."the Pope said with “shame and repentance” the Church authorities were “not where we should have been,” did not act in a “timely manner,” and failed to realize the “magnitude and the gravity of the damage done to so many lives.” This sounds like someone who just woke up from a 300 year sleep, what is he thinking, what is his intent in sounding like this just happened. It is the "just a few bad apples" apology all over again in an perpetual feed back loop instead of crimes against humanity to call it by it's real name. What are the numbers of abused and tortured children that will compel reasonable people to understand that the RCC is an organization always willing to give safe haven to criminal men of no empathy and who have no other goal but to satisfy their twisted lust. Is it thousands or millions or more in a world wide pandemic that has spanned generations laying in ruin the lives of kids who's credulous parents place them in the tender care of their Priest. The RCC has proven there is no mercy in this world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-77635955342248428112018-04-27T09:45:32.117-04:002018-04-27T09:45:32.117-04:00But the Catholic Church has apologized in the past...But the Catholic Church has apologized in the past for the actions of its clergy whether they are diocesan or religious. Because the dioceses and religious orders are separate corporate entities this gives them legal (in civil law) and financial cover but not moral cover.<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_apologies_made_by_Pope_John_Paul_IIMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15109458923860112875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-52901851471383040032018-04-27T07:58:13.136-04:002018-04-27T07:58:13.136-04:00This is not some secular Index Librorum Prohibitor...This is not some secular Index Librorum Prohibitorum. It is a bil to require medical standards to helping people with their sexual orientation. <br /><br />http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2018/apr/26/oath-keepers/no-california-bill-would-not-ban-bible-sales/<br /><br />https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/california-bible-ban/Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15109458923860112875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-20248013436839609752018-04-25T16:38:41.795-04:002018-04-25T16:38:41.795-04:00Michael: I agree with you on all your points, alth...Michael: I agree with you on all your points, although the last one is actually ridiculous. Non-believers don't believe in a life after this one so it's not logically possible for them to have proffered such a condemnation of others. Still, it's just one more piece of evidence to support my contention that there will indeed be people of all faiths and convictions... even atheists... in heaven, something whose existence as a believer I hold to be true. God desires our religious convictions... yes. But Jesus made it sufficiently clear (at least to my satisfaction) that being 'good' is equally important. And if he has the power to redeem me for any sins I may have committed against goodness, then he surely can make up for any lack of belief on the part of other 'good' people. <br /><br />You see there are two schools of thought in Catholic theology about humanity's redemption. One holds that salvation is available or operational for many people. The other holds it's available to all. You can count me among this second camp. That's why I sincerely believe that I will most likely meet you in heaven Michael, even if you don't necessarily believe that such a place/state even exists... because it's easy to recognize the goodness you carry within you.<br /><br />All the best to you and your little 'rationalist' too. He must be getting close to school age by now. Best of luck in drawing forth the innate goodness that no doubt exists within him. I envy you your task... but such is life. I'm fairly certain that there are elements of my life (lots of free hours of quiet time with few distractions to devote to my edification and education for one possible example) that you might envy as well.<br /><br />Fr. TimFr. Tim Moylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030197987469327645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-87129253487770977622018-04-21T11:19:13.407-04:002018-04-21T11:19:13.407-04:00As an outside observer, this current pope is more ...As an outside observer, this current pope is more in line with some of the beefs of the Reformation that were ignored at the time.<br />As an example, papal infallibility has been point of contention, which may be what Francis is hoping to accomplish? Maybe, just maybe, the voice of the Reformation will be finally heard?Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123354699039451021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-21683387315878707632018-04-19T10:27:32.020-04:002018-04-19T10:27:32.020-04:00It's about time this attitude, dare I say teac...It's about time this attitude, dare I say teaching, is changing. Good for the pope<br /><br />It is, unfortunately, too late for the generations that were taught that not only atheists, but non Catholics were be destined to the fires of hell for their failure to follow the Catholic faith. I'm just old enough to remember these teachings from the pulpit on a Sunday.<br /><br />To be fair the Protestants said the same thing about the Catholics in those days My school was overrule with Chick Tracts and the anti-Catholic ones were frequently stuffed in my locker. Some Protestants still maintain that as well as some followers of other religions.<br /><br />It's really only the non believers who didn't succumb to that condemnation. How unGodly of them. :-)Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15109458923860112875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-3109742449791900902018-04-14T17:51:12.896-04:002018-04-14T17:51:12.896-04:00Not too many comments on your page Father Moyle. T...Not too many comments on your page Father Moyle. Time for an outside (of the RC Church) viewpoint.<br /><br />We are totally disappointed in this current pontiff who nullifies the integrity and sincerity of the two previous popes. They both accomplished a lot in the area of ecumenical and theological issues and moved all faithful people towards a more cooperative arena. This pope has undone most of the good work they accomplished, and sown confusion in so many areas. <br /><br />Where is Benedict when we need him most?<br />Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123354699039451021noreply@blogger.com