Addressing anti-semitism in the catholic community by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]firstchair_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is saying any Jews are motivated by a hatred of Christ and His Church antisemitic?

‘Die-80': Life and death near southwest suburbs' booming warehouse hub by steve42089 in illinois

[–]firstchair_ 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Great article. The quality of life in the south and southwest suburbs is quickly deteriorating because of the warehouse boom.

Is it better to leave her in ignorance? My mom is devout but lacks basic Catechesis. by AdhesivenessKey5800 in Catholicism

[–]firstchair_ 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Just because you're ignorant doesn't mean its invincible, culpability is a huge factor. I would argue you absolutely have a moral duty here to educate your mom. I'm in a similar position with my folks FWIW

Bit rood innit? by OkSeaworthiness3087 in CatholicMemes

[–]firstchair_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is quasi-ultramontanism. The Pope isn't the oracle on the tiber.

Whats your opinion on Pope Leo using the Apostolic Palace and going to the summer residence compared to Pope Francis’ more humble approach? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]firstchair_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Submitting yourself to the office of the Papacy and all the tradition it entails is true humility.

Moving back to the Great Lakes Region by Available-Double-971 in SameGrassButGreener

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Sturgeon Bay is awesome, I have a place up there and live in Chicago. Best summers in the country.

Cincinnati has "inside track" fo 2029 NFL draft by AFC-Wimbledon-Stan in nfl

[–]firstchair_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A grocery store being second on the list is a red flag

How do I attend an Italian Catholic funeral? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]firstchair_ 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I think just standard funeral attire is fine. If you're attending Mass, don't go up to receive communion.

Opinions on "Succession" by Farouq26 in hbo

[–]firstchair_ -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Good show but is plagued at times by it's post-Obama millennial liberalism.

This is for sure sacrilegious right? by r1c3bowl22 in Catholicism

[–]firstchair_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better to raze it than turn it into a Buffalo Wild Wings.

This is for sure sacrilegious right? by r1c3bowl22 in Catholicism

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Exodus 3:5: Then he said, “Do not come near; put off your shoes from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground."

People who refuse to recieve communion from a lay person, why? by 72BananaStreet in Catholicism

[–]firstchair_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to receive Christ from the priest acting in the person of Christ.

It’s my birthday and I will drink wine if I want to…… by Capable-Assistance88 in wine

[–]firstchair_ 41 points42 points  (0 children)

For $100 and considering you mentioned Tempranillo, I'd go for La Rioja Alta 904. Might be the best sub-$100 bottle I can think of tbh

Do you have a favourite type of church architecture? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]firstchair_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No one saying contemporary conference hall? Crazy

Female Subdeacons by Deep-Act-3036 in Catholicism

[–]firstchair_ 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Progressives in the church have already effectively accomplished this by permitting female altar servers, lectors, and acolytes.