Daily Archives: 8 August 2014

Beach Mass

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Reader Joe Mcmahon sent me the link to his fine blog, including this post on a parish hosting a Sunday evening “Beach Mass.” He also suggested I check St Mary’s Facebook page for some images of the Mass. I noticed this … Continue reading →

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DPPL 19: Sacred Places

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Where does Christian faith come to bloom? The CDWDS speaks of non-church “sanctuaries,” but being on the lookout for God in some very ordinary places (the curia mentions places “not less important”) is important, too: 19. Apart from the church, … Continue reading →

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College Spring Break In My Backyard

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After consulting with folks, the local university president has ended what he termed “the equivalent of spring break without having to leave campus.” I hope he plans to address a deeper issue, that of substance abuse. I can’t tell you … Continue reading →

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EG 274: Worthiness In Reflecting God’s Glory

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Pope Francis, in Evangelii Gaudium, suggests we have much to look to when we look outside of ourselves, noticing God’s hand in all persons: 274. If we are to share our lives with others and generously give of ourselves, we also … Continue reading →

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