Catholic Bishops of England and Wales Archives - Homiletic & Pastoral Review

The Invalidity of Anglican Orders and the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter

September 22, 2013 by Donald Paul Sullins

While Apostolicae Curae holds that Anglican ordination does not confer the fullness of Catholic orders, this by no means implies that Anglican ordination is without its own value and purpose. Many Catholic priests have followed with … [Read more...]

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Lenten Reflections: Fasting

March 4, 2013 by Paul Kokoski

Denying material food ... nurtures an interior disposition to listen to Our Lord, and be nourished by his saving word. Through prayer and fasting, we allow Christ to satisfy our deepest hunger and thirst for God. Christ in the Wilderness … [Read more...]

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