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About Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Retired Director of Religious Education for the Catholic Church since 2014, granted a B.A. in Philosophy from St. Charles Seminary, an M.A. in Religious Studies from St. Charles Seminary, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Lutheran Theological Seminary. Spiritual Well-Being Counselor

Why do the American Bishops Ignore their Own Teaching?

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

They should PRACTICE what They PREACH For Instance, here are some quotes from the document and how the Church in America violates its own statements. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship – Part I – The U.S. Bishops’ Reflection on Catholic … Continue reading →

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New Book With A Catholic Perspective On The Pandemic Looks At The Church’s Future

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Clemente Lisi (REVIEW) One sure sign that the pandemic is fading may be the steady stream of books about it that have started to trickle out. It’s true that COVID-19 affected the planet like nothing else in our lifetimes. In … Continue reading →

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Why we support the bishops’ plan to deny Communion to Biden

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Well, it looks like — barring a last-minute intervention by Pope Francis himself, and maybe not even then — the U.S. bishops will consider and vote on a proposal for a teaching document about Communion that includes denying the sacrament … Continue reading →

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Tackle clericalism first when attempting priesthood reform

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

by Fr. Peter Daly If the priesthood is to be reformed, we must tackle the disease of clericalism. It won’t be easy. Clericalism is so deeply ingrained in our structures and way of thinking that we almost can’t imagine how things … Continue reading →

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Confession and Transparency equals the Truth

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Cardinal Reinhard Marx’s Letter of Resignation 21st May 2021 Holy Father, Without doubt, these are times of crisis for the Church in Germany. There are, of course, manyreasons for this situation – also beyond Germany in the whole world – … Continue reading →

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AMERICA’S SPIRITUAL COLLAPSE

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Anthony T. Massimini, Ph. D.      I was in high school during World War II.  After D-Day, June 6, 1944, I bravely fantasized running onto the beach at Normandy with the invading Americans.  I would have proudly done everything I could … Continue reading →

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Christ and the Meaning of Authentic Humanism

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

PAUL KRAUSE I am a humanist, but not that kind of humanist. Humanism is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days—but like most terms that once had a strong philosophical foundation, humanism has been so thoroughly detached … Continue reading →

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