Forge Roundup #1
Here's what's been happening over at The Forge. Great stuff, as always
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I publish a few pieces—long and short—during the week and rather than send out an email every time I publish something, I plan to send out only one major piece via email, and then a round up like this one at the end of the week.
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So let’s get into the roundup, followed by a couple of very brief updates.
Audio Monologue
Catholic marriage prep participation is up in Ireland. But will these marriages have the so-called luck of the Irish?
Article and Short Viral Video
This next one is a reaction to a homily that went viral this past week. I share my thoughts, and offer a solid theological treatment as a correction to the priest’s rather outrageous message. I’ll talk more about this video in the next episode of Fire Branded
Viral Homily from Irish Priest Ignites Debate on the Meaning of the Mass
Worship, like Catholicism, just took the back seat in Ireland. A little liturgical firestorm broke out on X today after a 43-second clip from a homily went viral. What made it go viral? See below.
Article, and Segment Video
Most Christians dont’ believe in God’s mercy—not as it truly is.
Justice Was Not Cancelled — It Was Crucified
Why God’s mercy does not erase justice — and how the Cross reveals the true cost of forgiveness. A 2-minute segment clip accompanies this article
Featured Article
Notre Dame is at it again. The University of Notre Dame recently appointed a professor with a public record of pro-abortion advocacy to a leadership role within the university. This article discusses the decline of Catholic Culture and erosion of Catholic identity—and what results from it. It’s about something larger than just Notre Dame
Announcements and Updates
Regarding Stoking the Embers
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