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In the third and last installment of my 3-part interview with @dominicmdesouza for @smartcatholics, I explain why Pope Francis seems to be always criticizing allegedly faithful Catholics youtu.be/1W0cnc8VYmA

Is it true that the more faithful we are, we become a more rigid remnant? Pedro Gabriel @pedrogabwriter argues no. Watch here: youtu.be/1W0cnc8VYmA

Watch parts 1 and 2 of this conversation series with Pedro Gabriel, right now on YouTube! Pedro Gabriel tackles the themes of rigidity, faithfulness, and the need for discernment in his latest book, "Rigidity, Faithfulness, or Heterodoxy." Watch #2: youtu.be/nsPH8oWgEG8

Heresy disguised as Tradition? What most people get wrong, with @pedrogabwriter youtu.be/TnMWU-eSAXQ

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@Jolz_Aust Created evolution, with God continually inherent in his creation through the evolving spiritual forces of his angelic hierarchies, wise enough to even incorporate their/our flaws and failures so that all things end well.

Creationism or Evolution? Which one do you lean mostly towards?

Of all Francis's documents, Gaudete et Exsultate (on holiness) is my favorite. It's a spiritual masterpiece that I hope has a privileged place in Francis's legacy. I'm thrilled to be leading a small group study of GE next week. I'd love to have you join! popefrancisgeneration.com/p/gaudete-et-e…

How did we become blind to the preciousness of creation and the fragility of humanity? A quote from Let us Dream, by franciscus #catholic #catholicchurch #letusdream #humanity #creation . smartcatholics.bio.link

Archbishop Paglia, Assisted Suicide, Anglicans, Synod Rules, Argentina wherepeteris.com/archbishop-pag…

"The abstract paralyzes, but focusing on the concrete opens up possible paths." A quote from Let us Dream, by franciscus #catholic #catholicchurch #letusdream #future #popefrancis . smartcatholics.bio.link

Feastday of St George Art created in Midjourney, inspired by classic paintings. #catholic #saint #catholicism, #catholiclife #stgeorge . smartcatholics.bio.link

The Lord entrusted human beings with the responsibility of being stewards of creation (Gen 2:15). Care for the Earth, then, is a moral obligation for all men and women as children of God. - Pope Francis #earthday #catholic #bible . smartcatholics.bio.link

In this week's episode of The Debrief, Dominic de Souza and Mike Lewis discuss: 1) The conflict over Eucharistic adoration in Chicago 2) Bad confession experiences and denying absolution 3) Limbo: Back from the dead? wherepeteris.com/chicago-contro…

"A crisis always demands that our whole self be present; you can’t retreat, pull back into old ways and roles." A quote from Let us Dream, by franciscus #catholic #catholicchurch #letusdream #Jesus #change . smartcatholics.bio.link

"I see an overflow of mercy spilling out in our midst." A quote from Let us Dream, by franciscus #catholic #catholicchurch #letusdream #mercy #popefrancis . smartcatholics.bio.link

"We need a movement of people who know we need each other, who have a sense of responsibility to others and to the world. " A quote from Let us Dream, by franciscus #catholic #catholicchurch #letusdream #movement #responsibility #world #popefrancis . smartcatholics.bio.link

"To enter into crisis is to be sifted. Your categories and ways of thinking get shaken up; your priorities and lifestyles are challenged." A quote from Let us Dream, by franciscus #catholic #catholicchurch #letusdream #challenge #popefrancis . smartcatholics.bio.link

"In the trials of life, you reveal your own heart: how solid it is, how merciful, how big or small." A quote from Let us Dream, by franciscus #catholic #catholicchurch #letusdream #mercy #heart #life #popefrancis . smartcatholics.bio.link