Overthinking, who do you love, and ride of the weirdos
The article reflects on the significance of First Communion and the temptation to over-intellectualize the Eucharist, emphasizing instead the need for childlike faith and reliance on grace. It reports on increased suspicious financial activity at the Vatican's bank in 2025, linked to improved reporting and major church events. The piece also covers tensions with the Society of St. Pius X over planned bishop consecrations and their claims of being excluded from dialogue with Pope Leo.
- ▪There were 78 suspicious activity reports in 2025, mostly from the Vatican's Institute for the Works of Religion.
- ▪The Kansas City Royals' new ballpark will be located near the Our Lady of Sorrows church tower.
- ▪The Society of St. Pius X leaders claim Pope Leo refused to meet with their superior, Fr. David Pagliarani.
- ▪First Communions are presented as moments to embrace simplicity and faith over theological complexity.
- ▪The Vatican financial watchdog attributes the rise in reports to better procedures and 2025's extraordinary church events.
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Pillar PostsOverthinking, who do you love, and ride of the weirdosThe Friday Pillar postEd. CondonMay 01, 2026∙ Paid76ShareHappy Friday friends,And a happy feast of St. Joseph the Worker.For a lot of families, this is peak sacramental season, full of First Communions and Confirmations — we’re packing the car and heading off this afternoon to be there for one of our godchildren’s big day tomorrow.While I am keenly aware I ought to do and say something, I’m always slightly on the horns about how best to emphasize the importance of a First Communion to a godchild.Obviously, you want to impress upon them the solemnity and cosmic significance of what they are now partaking — and celebrate their arrival at the Lord’s table.
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