Category Archives: discernment

Don’t blame the fact checker – a worthwhile look into article publishing. The source may surprise you.

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Fr. Orthohippo

Opinion Fred Dufour / AFP / Getty Images The truth and accuracy of magazine stories rest with the reporter For entire article, go here http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2015/1/rolling-stone-factcheckingmagazinesjournalismmedia.html January 11, 2015 2:00AM ET by Theodore Ross @theodoreross One day a few weeks ago, … Continue reading →

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The Reality of Exorcisms

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Fr. Orthohippo

Pope Francis, A Devil-Fearer, Recognizes The International Association Of Exorcists Published July 03, 2014 Fox News Latino Pope Francis during the Via Crucis torchlight procession in Rome, Friday, April 18, 2014. (AP) Having participated in a number of ex0rcisms, I  … Continue reading →

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Nigerian Pastor Tries to Walk on Water……………….

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Fr. Orthohippo

Nigerian Pastor Tries to Walk on Water Like Jesus, Then Drowns in Front of His Congregation By Kokonsa 08.01.2014 12:24 Untold News, Africa News, Ghana News, News From Ghana, News in Ghana. Bookmark the permalink. 11 Walking on water is … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastical narcissism : Pope Francis and the Reform of the Laity

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

Pope Francis and the Reform of the Laity COMMENTARY: The Holy Father has identified ‘ecclesiastical narcissism’ as the fundamental illness the Church needs to address. BY FATHER ROGER LANDRY The reform of the Church already evident in the words and … Continue reading →

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WILDERNESS WANDERINGS Blinders part 5

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Fr. Orthohippo

Ever started a trip and realized only much later you had journeyed into never-never land? At first your itinerary goes exactly as planned and you enjoy the journey. Everything is under control. You don’t notice that at some point you … Continue reading →

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NEW RELIGIOUS BLINDERS part 4

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Fr. Orthohippo

Where does God wants me? (You will notice how often this question is better translated “where do I want me?”) God is often a wonderful justification for ego gratification . Continue reading →

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CULTURAL BLINDER ADJUSTMENTS

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Fr. Orthohippo

CULTURAL BLINDER ADJUSTMENTS a series about cultural differences and how we arrive with our own sets — my blinders soon developed some transparencies. I could see, not too clearly, things to the side I never noticed before. Continue reading →

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EARLIEST CHRISTIAN PRACTICES and 21st Century understandings

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Fr. Orthohippo

We all believe the Holy Spirit guides and empowers the church. There are reasons why Christians have done things in certain ways over the centuries. What were their reasons? Present day Christians are slow to ask that question unless they … Continue reading →

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THE LOST ART OF RIGHTEOUSNESS REVISITED

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Fr. Orthohippo

“Conventionality is not morality. Self-righteousness is not religion. To attack the first is not to assail the last. To pluck the mask from the face of the Pharisee, is not to lift an impious hand to the Crown of thorns.” … Continue reading →

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UNEXPECTED ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING IN THE PHILIPPINES

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Fr. Orthohippo

        I doubt any of you have been faced the problem which these folks in the Philippines had to endure. God has blessed us with great ingenuity and creativity.  Here is a remarkable example of environmental engineering in action. … Continue reading →

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