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Posts here reflect the thoughts, views, and insights of a native Silicon Valley Catholic (not the diocese), Mary Pope-Handy.-
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When pets die, do they go to heaven?
Do dogs, cats and others pets go to heaven when they die? This is a question that children (as well as some adults) ask when a beloved non-human family member passes away. The Catholic Church doesn’t actually pronounce whether pets … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Questions, Misunderstandings, Theology
Tagged catholic teaching, cats, dogs, heaven, pastoral, Pets, preaching, pulpit, theology
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When Bad Homilies Happen (to Good Catholics)
Everyone’s a critic. When it comes to preaching and to homilies, it has got to be tough to get up in front of the community and be inspiring and insightful if you’re under-slept, overworked, rushed or maybe even going through … Continue reading
Posted in Alienation & Belonging, Liturgy
Tagged alienation, deacon, homilies, Mass, preaching, priest
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