A few weeks ago, at Christendom College, Dr. Charles Rice, professor emeritus, Notre Dame Law School, gave the commencement address. It was magnificent. On a side note, our (St. Andrew’s) Financial Controller’s son was the Valedictorian at Christendom and his address followed Dr. Rice’s – how’d you like to do that?
Here a snip from Dr. Rice’s address:
So what can I tell you? This is a time of crises. The economy is a mess, the culture is a mess, the government is out of control. And, in the last three years, Notre Dame lost 21 football games. But this is a great time for us to be here, especially you graduates of this superbly Catholic college. This is so because the remedy for the general meltdown today is found only in Christ and in the teachings of the Catholic Church. Let’s talk bluntly about our situation and what you can do about it.
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Remarkably clear, concise and True picture of our mission field. What wonderful ammunition for respectful question-based debate! Not too sure about the Mary-ology (olitry?) At the end but, hey, our (and his) imperfections prove his point don’t they?
Congratulations to Ryan Mitchell!!!
Congratulations Ryan and Lynn!!
good article.
Apparently God is also a Republican/Tea Party member (not to mention a Notre Dame fan
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Liked it, thanks.
Kyu, I was more interested in his theological/philosophical analysis – though, as an RC, he will have also have differing religious perspectives (praying to Mary) than I do.