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Splitting The Atom Of Love
In recent years the issue of social justice has edged its way to centre stage within Christian spirituality. This may not be seen as simply another post-Vatican II phase that
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Celebrating Our Alphabet
Perhaps the most frequent complaint one hears in church circles is that our liturgical gatherings are so uninspiring and boring. Usually the celebrant, the priest, is singled out as the
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All That Is Truly Masculine
Young screenwriter, Bruce Feirstein, recently published a book which sold so fast that the printing presses scarcely cooled between editions. It is an amusing, if superficial, attempt to insert laughter
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Receiving Truth As A Friend
Youth, health and sexual prowess are the axis upon which our culture turns. Lately it has taken to turning ever faster. Once we make an exception for Mark Twain’s remark
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The Binding of Isaac
God, you always ask for what is most precious: “Abraham,” you say,” “Take your son Your only
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Floating Bottles Out To Sea
When I entitled this column In Exile, I had a double reason in mind. Superficially, the title was drawn from the fact that I was living abroad, away from much
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Disturbing One’s Breakfast
Father Dan Berrigan was once asked: “what do you want written on your tombstone?” The answer was vintage Berrigan: “May he never rest in peace!” While I have my own
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Passing On The Spirit
Eighteen years ago I walked out of our family home to begin life on my own. Minutes before I left my dad blessed me. It was short and simple. I
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The Bad Time Comes
“The bad time comes” writes Doris Lessing, “and we don’t know why.” Lately it’s been the bad time. Some of the steady and walkable ground around me has done some
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Religion, Sex and Suffering
Religion, sex and suffering make, perhaps, the most constant trinity of human experiences. They send their tentacles out in all directions, coloring virtually all of life in their particular shades.