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On My Bookshelf: A World Too Near
A few days ago I finished Kay Kenyon’s A World Too Near, the second in a science fiction series mostly taking place in a strange parallel universe not too “far” from ours. This is good writing. Good enough to forgive … Continue reading
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Ordination Rites: Ordination of a Deacon 1-5
Chapter II of the treats the ordination of a deacon. A reminder that many liturgists neglect reading the rites, especially the introductions and the texts that precede the actual “red and black.” These tell us as much or more about … Continue reading
Catholic Sensibility 
When Is the Time To Forgive?
Irene Lagan of InsideCatholic blogs on Cardinal George’s deposition in the Chicago sex abuse settlement as reported in the Chicago Tribune. (A)s I read the article and bits of the deposition, I felt anger and sadness. They are hard feelings, … Continue reading →