Tag Archives: faith and works

Peace: Optional

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

We’ll be hearing Luke 2:1–14 during the Christmas Mass During the Night. The first half leads with A-list VIPs. The second starts with folks at the other end of society’s ladder. I’ll be talking about VIPs, shepherds and status. Also … Continue reading →

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Divine Mercy and Lawrence N. Kaas

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

We set a time for my father-in-law’s funeral: 3:00 p.m. this Friday, September 21, 2018. The last I heard, all but one of his children have been told about his death. The one remaining has been, I understand, somewhere in … Continue reading →

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Job’s Friends

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

I could swap hard-luck stories with Job, but not for long. When it comes to misfortunes, I’m not in his league. On the other hand, looking over medical records before a recent checkup reminded me that my life hasn’t been … Continue reading →

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Choosing Light or Darkness

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

I will live forever. Whether that’s good news or bad news is up to me. I’d say ‘it depends on me,’ but that’s not quite true. What I decide and do matters. But having an unending life in God’s presence … Continue reading →

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God, Love and Clouds

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

Today’s Gospel, Mark 9:2 through 10, describes the Transfiguration. I’ll be talking about that. Partly. Also Peter, perceptions, and laundry detergent. It seems like a better idea than getting upset that not everybody calls the second Sunday in Lent “Transfiguration … Continue reading →

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