Author Archives: Brian H. Gill

About Brian H. Gill

I was born in 1951. I'm a husband, father and grandfather. One of the kids graduated from college in December, 2008, and is helping her husband run businesses and raise my granddaughter; another is a cartoonist and artist; #3 daughter is a writer; my son is developing a digital game with #3 and #1 daughters. I'm also a writer and artist.

Pope Benedict XVI: Not Well, Prayer Requested

Noted, in today’s news: “Pope renews invitation to pray for Benedict XVI in these difficult hours“Vatican News (December 29, 2022) “A statement released by the Director of the Holy See Press Office says the Pope Emeritus is in a stable … Continue reading

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Throwing Stones, Blindfolded: A Thought for Today

“Do you know what damage you may cause by throwing stones with your eyes blindfold?“Neither do you know the harm you may cause — and at times it is very great — by letting drop uncharitable remarks that to you … Continue reading

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“…And the Word Became Flesh….”

We’re celebrating a very special birthday. “And the Word became fleshand made his dwelling among us,and we saw his glory,the glory as of the Father’s only Son,full of grace and truth.”(John 1:14) By any reasonable standard, it’s a big deal. … Continue reading

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Victorian Christmas Cards, Holiday Weirdness

I’ll be sharing some very odd 19th century Christmas cards today. And rambling a bit about holidays, history and whatever else comes to mind. Briefly, for me. Christmas and New Year’s Eve: a Double-Header Solstice Celebration Many if not all … Continue reading

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Pope Francis and “The Virtue of Vigilance”

When I saw “Vatican” and “elegant demon” in my news feeds, I cringed. Just a little. But not because I feared that the four horsemen of the Apocalypse were saddling up and the Antichrist was running rampant. Lurking Demons in … Continue reading

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