Category Archives: spirituality

Mercy, As It Might Have Been, Or Might Yet Be

Posted on 15 May 2020 by

I found this essay on PrayTell and a reference there to an interesting bit of testimony from Pope Benedict on his predecessor. Here’s the quote: From the very beginning, John Paul II was deeply touched by the message of Faustina … Continue reading →

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Day of Prayer

Posted on 13 May 2020 by

As of this writing, it’s not yet the 14th where I sit, but it is in the Eastern Hemisphere. So if you’re there and haven’t started yet, Pope Francis has an assignment for us: Prayer is a means to communicate … Continue reading →

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Passing Through

Posted on 13 May 2020 by

Two or three friends on social media were drawn to one of the non-Biblical readings assigned to the Easter season. My occasional sense of alienation was poked by this passage, a small part of the larger text: They live in … Continue reading →

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On My Tube: Amazon SF

Posted on 12 May 2020 by

Generally I don’t offer book or tv reviews unless there’s some element of faith involved. Or astronomy. In these days of pandemic, our streaming options have expanded somewhat. While I originally got sucked in to Amazon for High Castle, I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Daily Christian: Night Prayer

Posted on 6 May 2020 by

In the previous posts in this series, I’ve advocated for a Christian to adopt some new daily routine of prayer. One post looked briefly at the Liturgy of the Hours. My favorite of the Hours is Compline, otherwise known as … Continue reading →

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The Daily Christian: Prayer of Emphasis

Posted on 3 May 2020 by

A holy priest friend, now deceased, introduced me to a method of praying that I’ve occasionally utilized. When I had a twenty-six minute walk to church, I found it was a good accompaniment to the journey. There is no specific … Continue reading →

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Two Were Bound For Emmaus

Posted on 26 April 2020 by

I’ve been an admirer of Bob Hurd for almost forty years. I’d like to meet the guy someday and talk theological shop. I had a dream two mornings ago that I was playing “Two Were Bound For Emmaus.” I was … Continue reading →

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