Tag Archives: future generations

Arrivals and Departures

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Brian H. Gill

Light and dark, green and brown. Crescent moon, textured memories. Past is done, a quiet present. What was, will be. Their now Is yet to come. This blog now has a new category, poems; a sort of cousin-category to narratives. … Continue reading →

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World Day of Peace, 2019

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Brian H. Gill

For two dozen centuries, at least, a few folks have said that peace is a good idea. Many others have agreed. Making peace a practical reality has remained an elusive goal. But I think we’re closer to it than when … Continue reading →

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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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Where Have All the People Gone?

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

The average woman is having fewer kids today than her counterpart 50 years ago. Birth rates in about half the world’s nations are below replacement levels. I don’t think humanity is doomed, partly because folks in the other half are … Continue reading →

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Power and Climate

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

Pope Francis told oil company executives what he thinks about clean energy, climate change and social justice. What he said reminded me of London’s pea soup fog, horses, smog and why we have environmental laws. I’ve seen several published reactions … Continue reading →

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