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The Treasures of the Church
There is a story told about St. Lawrence, perhaps only a legend, which merits retelling. Lawrence, so the story goes, was the deacon in small community during the third century,
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New Age – A Critical Look
New Age. This term is heard everywhere today. What does it mean? Is it anti-Christian? Is it good? Is it demonic? Is it something Christians should selectively embrace or is
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Passing On A Blessing
Several years ago, at a workshop in Los Angeles, John Shea shared a story that speaks of the effect of a deep blessing: It’s the story of a woman whom
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Initiating Blind Desire
There are certain times in life when blind, relentless desire makes itself shamelessly evident, in a baby and in an adolescent. We see blind desire in a baby. An infant
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Prophets as Shock Absorbers
Each age has it own way of defining the word prophet. Today the common notion, particularly within church circles, seems to be that a prophet is someone who challenges the
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A Theologian’s Problems
I should have been a theologian 25 years ago. Things were simpler then. Theologians published books and catechisms which clearly explained everything. It’s all changed now. Biblical and historical criticism
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Chastity is the Key to Everything
Already 30 years ago, before the sexual revolution, Albert Camus had written: “Chastity alone is connected with personal progress. There is a time when moving beyond it is a victory—when
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Celibacy As Solidarity With The Poor
Few persons today believe that there is much sense in the vow of celibacy. In spite of this, celibacy remains common, far more common, in fact, than is generally admitted.
https://ronrolheiser.com/celibacy-as-solidarity-with-the-poor/
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Gestating Compassion
We live with a lot of anger, polarization, and bitterness, both within the world and within the church. The very fabric of community is being torn apart by this. In
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The Word Made Flesh
Francis of Assisi once said: “Preach the word of God wherever you go, even use words if necessary.” We might want to reflect upon that, given some of the recent