Tag Archives: America

Skylon Defunct, Radian PFV01 Test Flights Begin 0 (0)

Sooner or later, I figure someone will develop a spaceplane that takes off from places like Tampa International Airport, carries passengers and cargo to low Earth orbit, and flies back: either to the airport it came from, or the next … Continue reading

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Voting As If What I Believe Matters 0 (0)

A little over a week from now, November 5, I plan on going to Sauk Centre’s polling place. Then I’ll vote. I’m not looking forward to that. But I’ll vote anyway. That’s because I’m an American. Voting is part of … Continue reading

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Wisdom, Love, Life, Voting and Making Good Choices 0 (0)

A man asked Jesus “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” in last Sunday’s Gospel reading. That’s what Fr. Greg talked about — our Lord’s answer is simple, by the way, and can be boiled down to … Continue reading

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Principles, Priorities, Politics: and Being Catholic 0 (0)

Another election is looming, so I’m reviewing how being a Catholic affects how I vote. I’ll mention what the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) calls the “Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching”, share some links, and talk about … Continue reading

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Healing a Deaf Mute, Purpose, Families, and Celebrating Life 0 (0)

Last Sunday’s Gospel reading was about Jesus healing a man who couldn’t hear or speak.1 So that’s what Fr. Greg talked about: along with how it ties in how we’re living today. A tip of the hat to Fr. Greg, … Continue reading

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