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New on Blogroll+ — Word on Fire Catholic Ministries

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Brian H. Gill

I finished reading “Letter to a Suffering Church” this weekend. It’s Bishop Robert Barron’s discussion of the sexual abuse scandal that’s been momentarily eclipsed by election-year sturm und drang. And that’s a topic for another day. Topics. The book’s publisher … Continue reading →

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“Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story”

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Brian H. Gill

Nancy H. C. Ward’s “Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story” has been in print and available on Amazon.com since April, 2019. Back cover blurbs include Lisa Hendey’s “an enjoyable template for the challenge of evangelization” and Gary Zimak’s “a book that … Continue reading →

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Peace: Optional

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

We’ll be hearing Luke 2:1–14 during the Christmas Mass During the Night. The first half leads with A-list VIPs. The second starts with folks at the other end of society’s ladder. I’ll be talking about VIPs, shepherds and status. Also … Continue reading →

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Being Evangelical

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

I’m a Christian. I take my faith seriously. That’s why I think part of my job is evangelizing. Which doesn’t necessarily mean I’m an evangelist. For some folks, an evangelist is someone like Saints Mark, Luke and John. “The Evangelist” … Continue reading →

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