Category Archives: Series

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Still Rejoicing

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

My father reminded me of this good advice when I was in my teens: “…whatever is true, … whatever is lovely, … think about these things.” My response was something like ‘…because they won’t last.’ I wasn’t happy about saying … Continue reading →

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The Speckled Axe

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

I’m a perfectionist, a frustrated one. Somewhere between childhood and adolescence, I felt that if adequacy had a numeric value, it’d be greater than two and less than one; or something equally impossible. More accurately, I felt as if that … Continue reading →

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Gems, Metal, and Earth’s Core

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

The Fire of Australia, a whacking great chunk of opal, isn’t particularly interesting from a ‘science’ viewpoint. But I’m human, which is probably why anything big and shiny gets my attention: including that rock. Wrenching myself back on-topic, scientists found … Continue reading →

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The Rosary

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Deacon L. N. Kaas

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2016: Wisdom 11:22–12:2 1 Thessalonians 1:1–2:2 Luke 19:1–10 Rosary Homily By Deacon Lawrence N. Kaas October 30, 2016 Reverend. father, brothers and sisters in Christ. For those of you who noticed things like this, I … Continue reading →

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Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Hope

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Brian H. Gill

Life in my mid-60s requires caution that wasn’t necessary in my youth. Considering the alternative, though, being alive is pretty good: even in moments of loss. Miscarriage: Joy (From Ikar.us, via Wikimedia Commons, used w/o permission.) (Kleinstkindergrab, babies’ graves in … Continue reading →

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