Category Archives: spirituality

Prayers For Mourners

Posted on 5 October 2017 by

Fairly often, I find useful bits on the USCCB website. Researching another project, I stumbled across this page. On the heels of that horrific event in Las Vegas and the inevitable public hashing of the issues of freedom, guns, political … Continue reading →

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Substitutions

Posted on 2 August 2017 by

I was reviewing some recent posts on the dotMagis site. Joseph Tetlow’s “Examen of the Future” is presented and discussed here. I don’t find the Ignatian Examen to be as much a problem in content or its vector as much … Continue reading →

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Of Personal Liturgical Calendars

Posted on 24 July 2017 by

My wife and I have always observed an augmented liturgical calendar. We make a point of attending Mass together whenever possible on our sacramental anniversaries: our wedding, her reception into full communion, my baptism. We also observe our name saints–mine … Continue reading →

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Awaken, Transform, But Not Nurse

Posted on 22 July 2017 by

A facebook friend linked Marina McCoy’s post on “negative emotions.” Her first one has long been a bother for me. I remember many years ago a colleague unjustly (I thought) forced into early retirement. The ugly matter surfaced at a … Continue reading →

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Sporadic, More Sporadic

Posted on 25 June 2017 by

Heading off to retreat in a few hours, so less-frequent posting this month will become non-existent. I don’t find the energy to write up a week’s worth on my day off to schedule in day by day. Father John Veltri’s … Continue reading →

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Keeping Watch

Posted on 5 May 2017 by

One favorite Jesuit saint of mine somewhat in the news these days is Peter Canisius. A prayer of his: Let my eyes take their sleep, but may my heart always keep watch for you. May your right hand bless your … Continue reading →

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The Other Side of the Clouds

Posted on 18 April 2017 by

One of my earliest memories is a rare religious discussion with my mother. I may have been four or five. Looking up at puffy clouds on a mostly sunny day, I asked her if God lived on the other side … Continue reading →

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