Daily Archives: 3 November 2008

Off To The Polls

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No posts tomorrow, my friends. I’m performing a vital civic duty and I’ll be busy all day. Not voting–that was already accomplished last Thursday. I’ve taken a vacation day to step forward and serve as an election official tomorrow. It … Continue reading →

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Wrinkles and Blocks

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The Cassini web site has a featured image of Enceladus posted today, a reulst from Friday’s 130-mile buzz above the surface. I find the raw images more exciting, including the shot above from 1900 miles away. Then we have this … Continue reading →

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PCS 74: Bringing Communion

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The preparations for the home Communion visit are not elaborate, but sometimes they can be overlooked. When the eucharist is brought to the sick, it should be carried in a pyx or small closed container. Those who are with the … Continue reading →

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Snacking on the Word: 1 Cor 3:9c-11

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The first half of this coming weekend’s middle reading touches on a theme many pastors adopt in new parishes, or renovating parishes, namely that the people are God’s building. Brothers and sisters: you are God’s building. According to the grace … Continue reading →

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