Category Archives: Being Catholic

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

Bah! Humbug?

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

‘Tis the season to kvetch about Christmas: because it’s too commercial, too religious, or whatever. I won’t do that. I’ll look at why we celebrate instead. Also Scrooge and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Besides, I think enjoying the holiday and … Continue reading →

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Rejoicing Anyway

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

If I thought my faith depended on feeling cheerful, I’d be worried. Since I’m a Catholic, I think faith is willingly and consciously embracing “the whole truth that God has revealed.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 142–150) Faith is easier … Continue reading →

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Prepare the Way

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

Denouncing sin and sinful influences was a favorite activity in my youth, at least for many radio preachers and the more outraged Christian folks. I think they were sincere. Their antics started me thinking, which eventually led me to become … Continue reading →

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Advent: Our Long Watch

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

‘Tis the season for frantic shopping, eye-popping light shows in suburban front yards, and Christmas television specials. It’s also the start of Advent. This is a season when we look back at ancient hopes for a Messiah, and our Lord’s … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Big Picture

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

Today’s Mass is something new, introduced by Pius XI in 1925. We’ve had it on the last Sunday in Ordinary Time since 1970. Focusing on who and what our Lord is seems like a good way to wrap up the … Continue reading →

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