The Narthex
The Conclave and the Reception of Vatican II
Will 'synodality' be a permanent structure to question settled doctrine, morality, and discipline?
By John M. Grondelski | May 7th 2025 11:46 AMThe Church faces a pivotal moment as the papal conclave begins -- a moment that sets course for how we continue to receive the Second Vatican Council. Let me say up front that I take reception of the Council as a necessary fact for a Catholic. It is part of the…
READ FULL BLOG POSTThe Immensity of God
God is everywhere, simultaneously. And He is wholly God everywhere
By James Hanink | April 29th 2025 10:40 AM“Awesome!” So say the young, and so often that the adults in the room join in. I like to add, “Totally,” which sometimes elicits a smile. Rarely if ever, though, are we really in awe of the supposedly awesome. But, truth be told, we rarely take to be a wonder…
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