Category Archives: Being Catholic

Trying to live as if loving God, and my neighbors, matters

A Family Visit is Still in Progress: Kids and Adoption

Yesterday’s visit continues. Granddaughter and I have enjoyed watching cartoons. I’m looking forward to reading her a book from my childhood, plus another from my father’s and mine. Our granddaughter’s parents are her ‘real’ parents in practical terms. And they … Continue reading

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Weather: But Mostly Desks and Principles

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful….” This morning’s forecast reminded me of “Let It Snow.” But the weather outside isn’t frightful. Overcast, with a promise of freezing drizzle in the forecast, yes. Frightful, not … Continue reading

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After a Dozen Years, Something (Sort of) New

I started “A Catholic Citizen in America” on September 16, 2008; as a Blogger blog. Time passed. By 2016, I was having technical issues with Blogger. Then, in May of 2016, the service’s zeal to protect users and viewers from … Continue reading

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Time and Talent: What am I Doing Here, and Why?

I found a few resources for my next “Dr. Faustus” post this morning and afternoon, and got some writing done. Then it was time for my hour at the Eucharistic Adoration chapel. That was, I think, an hour well-spent. But … Continue reading

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Dawn of My Daily Journal, Continued

If you’re back for more of “A Catholic Citizen in America:” thank you! These daily ‘journal’ posts are something new. I started talking about them last Saturday. (January 23, 2021) Then I got distracted, which is par for the course … Continue reading

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