Even if their observance isn't restored to the new calendar (and perhaps they should, because any society that loses its ties to agriculture cannot last for long), the petitions for a good harvest and good weather are something we still need, especially as the southwest and southeast U.S. experiences drought-like conditions. How many bishops and Christians in general give a thought to God and ask for His Mercy? Instead they throw up their hands and play the victim, or worse, live as if there is no problem.
Southern California is a mess--there are too many people living there, and the numbers are taxing the available water sources. Those who would defend illegal immigration based on what the popes have said about migration need to understand that perhaps they are not considering all of the relevant facts. More on this later.
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