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How Circumstance Dictates Islamic Behavior
Has there ever been a time when one group of people openly exposes its animosity for another group of people—even…
Browsing: Learn & Live the Faith
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The Persecuted Church
On January 21st, I attended a terrific conference in Framingham, MA concerning “The Persecuted Church.” When I say terrific, I…
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Freedom! Finally!
Today was the funeral of a dear family friend and my mentor of many years. I couldn’t attend Fr. Jonathan’s…
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Was John Courtney Murray right? A Postscript
After initially intending to complete this series in three parts (Part I, Part II, Part III), it appears that it…
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Reflections for Sunday, January 29, 2012
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion (Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 95:1-2,6-9; 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; Mark 1:21-28) Being Alert to…
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Bloody Good News
Before seminary I worked as a reporter. In the news business we used a saying to determine whether a story…
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Science Works, Just like Theology Said It Would
University of Chicago biologist Jerry Coyne has an interesting post over at his blog “Why Evolution Is True,” which hits…
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The Ripples of Generosity, Unseen
Generosity is dramatically exemplified by the coming of the Magi to Bethlehem. I’m guessing their arrival on the scene was…
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Two Priests Kidnapped in Sudan
Fears are growing for the safety of two priests from Sudan who have been abducted. Fr. Joseph Makwey, in his…
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The Beginning of Wisdom
An old adage tells us that theology is the queen of the sciences, philosophy her handmaid. This means not simply…