Category Archives: Discursive Detours

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Jesus, the Ultimate Alpha: a Personal View

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

I was a Christian long before I became a Catholic Christian, and that’s another topic. Topics. The point is, I’ve been trying to follow Jesus ever since I was a child. Somewhere along the line, I started noticing a disconnect … Continue reading →

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Holy Week: Top of the Charts to Lethal Fiasco

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

It’s the start of Holy Week, almost the end of Lent. And it’s the 219th anniversary of Heinrich Wilhelm Matthäus Olbers spotting 2 Pallas, an asteroid. But that’s not what I’m talking about today. Today’s Palm Sunday. That’s when we … Continue reading →

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Atlanta Spa Shootings: Remembering Dignity

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

Eight people didn’t go home Tuesday. Someone attacked at least five folks at Young’s Asian Massage in Acworth, Georgia, an Atlanta suburb. Two were dead when police arrived. Another two died in a hospital. A fifth victim is still alive, … Continue reading →

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COVID-19, Mass and Marriage: It’s Not All About Me

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

I’ll be discussing face masks and the COVID-19 pandemic, and why I’m not indignant that the Catholic Church hasn’t redefined the Mass or marriage. That second item is my response to Mass and marriage headlines. The items aren’t “news” in … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day: Prickly Problems, Shamrocks and Saints

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a public holiday in Ireland, Newfoundland and Labrador. Chicago plumbers celebrate by turning the city’s river green. It’s a day when folks wear something green, and I’ve heard that some even drink green … Continue reading →

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