Category Archives: Religion
My bucket list, and how you can help
I’ll be the first to acknowledge that I’m middle aged. This means that I’ve already squandered at least half my chances to check items off my bucket list. Actually more than that, several things on my list are unavailable to … Continue reading
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What I learned this Lent
Now that Lent has passed I can post here again. No, I did not give up posting at my blog for Lent. For a moment there I tried to fool you but bearing false witness is highly discouraged somewhere. What … Continue reading
Sinners with dirty faces
Friends, I promise you that this blog will not post exclusively about religion, but it is Ash Wednesday so bear with me for another day. You know what the most obvious thing about Ash Wednesday is, right? It is the … Continue reading
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Ashes Eve
The liturgical season of Lent begins tomorrow, so of course that means many of us will be “giving up” something. I have about seven gallons of carbonated beverage in my gullet, as of midnight I will forgo soda until Easter … Continue reading
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Opening Days
Time to return to blogging. This is about the fourth or fifth post in which I’ve had to say that. Actually I don’t have to say that, but I feel compelled to do so. Two new seasons are near upon … Continue reading
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The prodigal pipes
Since I blogged about this story yesterday, I want to share the video of Ted Williams’ (the homeless man with the pipes of gold) reunion with his mother. I know a friend of mine saw this and thought it was … Continue reading
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It’s my funeral
I’ve been meaning to write down my wishes for my funeral, but time never seems to allow. Since I’m trying to convince anyone who cares about this little blog that I’ve not abandoned it or you, dear reader, I will … Continue reading
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Free books? Now you have my attention.
My friend Jen is a smart cookie, a writer and a reader. But as much as I respect her opinion I also choose to ignore it from time to time. Because I fancy myself as wise and I feel nobody … Continue reading
The rarity of silence
I’ve watched some of the coverage of Benedict XVI as he visited the UK these last few days. Is has been pleasant and uplifting to see the enthusiastic crowds. It seems the dire predictions of an ambivalent England were proved … Continue reading
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Looking Like An Altarboy
I sure seem concerned with that candle! I’m pretty certain I was in seventh grade at the time. I really wish my current parish would revert to the cassock and surplus look. For that matter I wish they would process … Continue reading
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