I'm a college football fan (it's part of the Notre Dame degree requirements (not really but yes, really)), so perhaps pro football fans would disagree, but i think you're mostly right. It's similar to baseball in that it requires moments of focused attention, and then has natural breaks to allow for discussion and analysis or a visit to the snack bar. It's way more friend-time-friendly than basketball or hockey, which have nonstop action.
"It is, to me at least, a rather shocking admission on the cardinal’s part. I find it hard to escape the question which has, I am sure, occurred to many Catholics of his archdiocese: what else does he think the Church is wrong about, what else doesn’t he believe?"
The question that also occurs to me is which other cardinals, bishops and priests believe the Church is wrong about that... and what else don't they believe? There are several in this country that I would love to be questioned and get from them a frank, truthful answer. I am concerned about what the answers would be. But I'm more concerned by not knowing.
I gave up on all pro and college sports when they started down the woke performative route... not that I was ever a huge sports fan. But I enjoyed watching the Steelers and Penguins from time to time.
I may be mistaken, but I believe Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich to lead the upcoming 2023 gathering of the world's Bishop's Synod on Synodality?
Ed… your disappointment with the statement of Cardinal Hollerrich stating homosexual relationships were not sinful prompts me to ask if you and J. D. could opine on your views on the concept of Divine Revelation You stated the Church’s condemnation of homosexuality is fixed and immutable because it is based on Divine Revelation and Natural Law. I think you would agree that historically the Church has abhorred science whenever it challenges its precepts….with Galileo being the Poster Boy for being prosecuted for his view that our solar system was Heliocentric. We all know that science and now technology is moving at warp speed and consequently the Church’s teachings will come under further attack. Brain science and imaging will give rise to a claim that Homosexuality, Transgenderism, and other anomalies will be deemed Birth Defects. That just as God permits other birth defects to occur , these also occur. Somewhere in this contest people will ask : Where is The Holy Spirit ? Is he leading this change for societal acceptance or he is being outgunned by the Devil . Which leads to your views on Divine Revelation as being immutable. Is Revelation only found in Scripture and Tradition or does God wish to continue to reveal to us the nature of this creature he created? And is science part of His revelatory plan or the instrument of the devil which he uses to mislead us?
Ed Condon wrote: "Of course, the Church’s teaching on the sinfulness of homosexual acts is not going to change — indeed it can’t. " The church teaching on homosexuality WILL change, because it MUST. It's scientifically indefensible and fewer Catholics believe it every day. A thousand years from now it will be ridiculed.
I have really enjoyed your articles in the last year. I will keep up support. I send your articles to everyone I know that enjoys intelligent analysis of Catholic issues. Thank you for all you do. I enjoyed your football perspective. I still like it. I prayed for the successful birth of your baby. Thanks be to God. Thank you to all at the Pillar.
I loved your reflection about Our Lady of Lourdes! I’m glad you wrote it, even if you didn’t intend to. An exhortation to hope is always needful and most welcome
Just wait till you see the half time show.
I'm a college football fan (it's part of the Notre Dame degree requirements (not really but yes, really)), so perhaps pro football fans would disagree, but i think you're mostly right. It's similar to baseball in that it requires moments of focused attention, and then has natural breaks to allow for discussion and analysis or a visit to the snack bar. It's way more friend-time-friendly than basketball or hockey, which have nonstop action.
In my opinion, you are being a bit of a buddy-duddy about the Stupor Bowl, Ed. JD should have contributed to that part.
"It is, to me at least, a rather shocking admission on the cardinal’s part. I find it hard to escape the question which has, I am sure, occurred to many Catholics of his archdiocese: what else does he think the Church is wrong about, what else doesn’t he believe?"
The question that also occurs to me is which other cardinals, bishops and priests believe the Church is wrong about that... and what else don't they believe? There are several in this country that I would love to be questioned and get from them a frank, truthful answer. I am concerned about what the answers would be. But I'm more concerned by not knowing.
I gave up on all pro and college sports when they started down the woke performative route... not that I was ever a huge sports fan. But I enjoyed watching the Steelers and Penguins from time to time.
I may be mistaken, but I believe Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich to lead the upcoming 2023 gathering of the world's Bishop's Synod on Synodality?
Ed… your disappointment with the statement of Cardinal Hollerrich stating homosexual relationships were not sinful prompts me to ask if you and J. D. could opine on your views on the concept of Divine Revelation You stated the Church’s condemnation of homosexuality is fixed and immutable because it is based on Divine Revelation and Natural Law. I think you would agree that historically the Church has abhorred science whenever it challenges its precepts….with Galileo being the Poster Boy for being prosecuted for his view that our solar system was Heliocentric. We all know that science and now technology is moving at warp speed and consequently the Church’s teachings will come under further attack. Brain science and imaging will give rise to a claim that Homosexuality, Transgenderism, and other anomalies will be deemed Birth Defects. That just as God permits other birth defects to occur , these also occur. Somewhere in this contest people will ask : Where is The Holy Spirit ? Is he leading this change for societal acceptance or he is being outgunned by the Devil . Which leads to your views on Divine Revelation as being immutable. Is Revelation only found in Scripture and Tradition or does God wish to continue to reveal to us the nature of this creature he created? And is science part of His revelatory plan or the instrument of the devil which he uses to mislead us?
Ed Condon wrote: "Of course, the Church’s teaching on the sinfulness of homosexual acts is not going to change — indeed it can’t. " The church teaching on homosexuality WILL change, because it MUST. It's scientifically indefensible and fewer Catholics believe it every day. A thousand years from now it will be ridiculed.
I have really enjoyed your articles in the last year. I will keep up support. I send your articles to everyone I know that enjoys intelligent analysis of Catholic issues. Thank you for all you do. I enjoyed your football perspective. I still like it. I prayed for the successful birth of your baby. Thanks be to God. Thank you to all at the Pillar.
I loved your reflection about Our Lady of Lourdes! I’m glad you wrote it, even if you didn’t intend to. An exhortation to hope is always needful and most welcome