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Taking the Bible seriously but not literally

We take the Bible seriously but not literally and strive to listen to the many voices that inform and convey our understanding of Scripture.

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Jonathan F. Jones

Closing Pauline year, pope reveals results of tests on apostle's tomb - From Catholic News Service

ROME (CNS) -- Closing the year of St. Paul, Pope Benedict XVI announced that tests done on the presumed tomb of the apostle revealed the presence of bone fragments from a human who lived between the first and second century. "This seems to confirm the unanimous and uncontested tradition that they are the mortal remains of the Apostle Paul," the pope said during an evening prayer service June 28 at Rome's Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. The basilica has long been held to be the burial sit… Continue

Posted by Jonathan F. Jones on June 30, 2009 at 10:27pm

Jonathan F. Jones

People must hear the Gospel, praise God in their own language, Pope says. - From Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Gospel message cannot be fully part of people's lives unless it has been faithfully translated into their language and is reflected in their culture, Pope Benedict XVI said. Talking about the life and mission of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, ninth-century brothers and missionaries, the pope said the two recognized that although the Slavic people of Central Europe had embraced Christianity and were baptized, the people needed to hear the Gospel and praise God in their own la… Continue

Posted by Jonathan F. Jones on June 18, 2009 at 8:23pm

Jonathan F. Jones

June Column for Secular Franciscan Fraternity Newsletter

Our June fraternity gathering is taking place on the feast day of our patron saint, St. Anthony of Padua. Reflecting on his life, it suddenly dawned on me that here was a saint for whom nothing went as planned.

Born in the year 1195, in the country of Portugal, with the name of Fernando; at age 15, he joined the Canons of Saint Augustine. He eventually found himself in the Augustinian monastery of Coimbra, ready to commit himself to a life of prayer and study. Then came the day when the bones o… Continue

Posted by Jonathan F. Jones on June 13, 2009 at 9:42pm

Jonathan F. Jones

Concerning the Permanent Diaconate of the Catholic Church

"At the time, as the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. so the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, 'It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table. Brothers, select from among you seven reputable me, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task, whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the minContinue

Posted by Jonathan F. Jones on June 9, 2009 at 10:32pm

Jonathan F. Jones

Once again, Catholic clergy abuse is in the news

“And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me. Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” (Matt. 18: 5-6, NAB)

On May 20, 2009, an investigative commission, created by the Irish government, issued a report on child abuse in Church sponsored institutions. It covered a period from 1930 to about 1990. (… Continue

Posted by Jonathan F. Jones on May 25, 2009 at 10:01pm

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