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Called to Holiness, Not Stupidity

I’d planned on talking about something else this week. But that’s not going to happen: partly because part of Thursday got spent at the local clinic. There’s still an open sore on my left leg. Several, actually, in a little … Continue reading

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Still Dealing With an Infection

First, the good news. The open sore on my left leg is not infected. Frustrating news: it’s still there. And, recently, it started getting bigger again. I’m told that’s because the stuff oozing out of it is mildly acidic, and … Continue reading

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Funeral for Pope Francis: Vatican News Links

You probably know about this already: The (short) article includes several links to “channels and platforms” for the broadcast. I’m still working out what time it’ll be here in central Minnesota, and which channel/platform would get along best with this … Continue reading

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Easter Monday: Pope Francis Has Died

This isn’t unexpected: He was ordained in 1969, Pope St. John Paul II made him a cardinal in 2001, he became pope in 2013. Two more milestones, and I’ll move on:1 I’ll miss Pope Francis. Much as I like pomp … Continue reading

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Holy Thursday, Dealing With an Infection

It’s Holy Thursday of Holy Week, the day we celebrate and remember the Last Supper: when Jesus established the Eucharist and washed the feet of his disciples. It’s a big deal, and I didn’t get to Mass today. I’m not … Continue reading

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