Category Archives: Being Catholic

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

Another Death in the Family

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Brian H. Gill

A family get-together was supposed to be happening at our house today. It’s been canceled or rescheduled. I don’t know which. That’s probably just as well. There’s a winter weather advisory here, and a winter storm warning over the county … Continue reading →

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Polka Mass and Adoration

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Brian H. Gill

I thought this was going to be a short and simple look at my parish’s polka Mass and the Adoration Chapel in St. Paul’s parish. Then I wondered when and where the first polka Mass was. That reminded me of … Continue reading →

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Another Saturday

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Brian H. Gill

Despite this blog’s tagline, “Following Catholic beliefs and practices in America: one man’s experience,” I haven’t written much about what I do. How I see national holidays, space exploration, ancient history and paleontology — yes. What it’s like, being a … 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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Patriot Dreams

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Brian H. Gill

The Fourth of July is Independence Day for the United States. It’s also the anniversary of Alice in Wonderland’s inspiration and Pulcheria’s first day as regent. Folks could celebrate Earth’s aphelion today. We’ll be getting nearer our sun until early … Continue reading →

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