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Looking for Life: Enceladus and Gliese 1132 b

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

We haven’t found life on — or in — Enceladus. But we’ve found organic compounds in the Saturnian moon’s salt-water geysers. Scientists detected an atmosphere around Gliese 1132 b, a planet about 39 light-years away. It’s Earth-like, in terms of … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal For Lent

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

I’ll be eating oatmeal for breakfast during Lent, and walking around more. If I was in England, I’d probably call it porridge, and that’s another topic. It’ll be be good for my health, and I’m sure that’s one reason my … Continue reading →

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New Daily Prayer Routine

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

I tried — briefly — bargaining with God when we lost Elizabeth, our youngest child. (October 9, 2016) When the somewhat one-sided conversation was over, I was accepting the unpleasant realities, and asking for help dealing with them: so I … Continue reading →

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Making a Universe: Why Bother?

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Brian H. Gill

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky proclaims its builder’s craft.” (Psalms 19:2) Okay, so who is this message proclaimed to? Us, apparently. One of the ways we can learn about God is by noticing order and beauty … Continue reading →

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Fan or Follower of Jesus?

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Deacon L. N. Kaas

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2017: Isaiah 8:23–9:3 1 Corinthians 1:10–13, 17 Matthew 4:12–23 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2017 By Deacon Lawrence N. Kaas January 22, 2017 I found a story that I wish to share with you today … Continue reading →

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