Category Archives: Journal

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Happy Lille Julaften and Fourth Sunday in Advent

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Brian H. Gill

Happy Lille Julaften! It’s still December 23, here in central Minnesota: Lille Julaften, Little Christmas Eve, as my Scandinavian relatives put it, back in the day. A Catholic Citizen in America is on UTC time, where it’s already Christmas Eve. … Continue reading →

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The Pope, Same-Sex Couples, an Informative Link: and Headlines

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Brian H. Gill

Headlines are supposed to get attention. That’s what these did: I’m not sure about “The ‘spirit’ of ‘Fiducia supllicans’” in The Pillar. Maybe it’s attention-grabbing for the publication’s demographic. Anyway, what Pope Francis said — what he actually said, not … Continue reading →

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Advent Sunday: Kyrie, Then Death

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Brian H. Gill

Several dozen students in the Islamic City of Marawi were allowed to start their First Sunday of Advent Mass in a university gymnasium. Then, when they got to the Lord, have mercy part, a bomb went off. Continue reading →

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Snowflake: a Safe Substitute Symbol, I Hope

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Brian H. Gill

Snowflake: a Safe Substitute Symbol, I Hope Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2023: Still Being Thankful

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Brian H. Gill

Stuff happens: wealth and poverty, sickness and health. None of that is a sure sign of virtue or sin. What I do with what I’ve got: that is what matters. Continue reading →

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