Category Archives: Mere Catholicity

On the Observance of Christmas

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

The Church does not superstitiously observe days, merely as days, but as memorials of important facts. Christmas might be kept as well upon one day of the year as another; but there should be a stated day for commemorating the … Continue reading →

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The Order of Christian Worship

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Thanks to Chaplain Mike for laying it out so simply. Even a seminarian could understand it! As “liturgical” as my current church thinks it is, it still doesn’t often move past the threefold revivalistic pattern Chaplain Mike describes. I would … Continue reading →

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Two Churches Figure Out that People Need Jesus more than They Need Gimmicks

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

I found this iMonk post refreshing—but don’t neglect to ponder Chaplain Mike’s two concerns at the end. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it upTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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The World’s Christians

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Yet another book I want! The World’s Christians: Who they are, Where they are, and How they got there by Douglas Jacobsen. Briefly reviewed by Scot McKnight. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it upTweet about itSubscribe to the … Continue reading →

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To Disillusioned Followers of Harold Camping

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Dear Fellow Believers in Jesus Christ, I had intended to hold back this post until tomorrow morning, but since Family Radio agreed to concede defeat if nothing happened by midnight Jerusalem time (about half an hour ago, if I’m not … Continue reading →

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A Catholic Thanks Evangelicals

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Colleen Reiss has some kind words to say for a group that isn’t always appreciated. Some will read this and think, “she would have learned that in my Catholic parish” or “all of those lessons are found in Catholic spirituality.” … Continue reading →

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Why Catholics Become Protestants

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Interesting article by Fr. Thomas J. Reese in the National Catholic Reporter (H/T: The Website of Unknowing). If the findings of the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life are accurate, it seems to come down not so … Continue reading →

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Bishop Malkhaz Honored

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Congratulations to Bishop Malkhaz! Communique On 13th April 2011 the  head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kievan Patriarchate,  His Holiness , Patriarch Philaret  of All Rus-Ukraine awarded the Orders of Christ the Saviour  and St George to ecumenical … Continue reading →

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The Biblical Origins of Lent

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Admirably explained by Michael Barber at The Sacred Page. I hope Michael understands that a growing number of Baptists thoroughly embrace the Lenten season. Readers may also want to read a brief rant on the subject I wrote about this … Continue reading →

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Attention Baptists: It’s Okay to Observe Lent. Really.

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Unfamiliar Practices May Bring Unexpected Benefits to Churches I have to chuckle at that headline, not because I don’t know there are tons of Baptists who won’t get within ten feet of Lent and barely know what to do with … Continue reading →

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