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The Unmasked Minnesotan’s Second COVID-19 Shot

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

…I don’t live in a perfect world. So I do what I can, try not to fret about what I can’t, and pay attention to what my bishops say…. Continue reading →

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First of Two COVID-19 Vaccinations This Morning

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

I went to the local hospital this morning, got a sheaf of paper and a 3×5 card, had a short chat and followed green arrows to the elevator. I’ve walked down that corridor a fair number of times, and have … Continue reading →

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Another Trip to the Emergency Room

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

Good news, my son and I had a long chat last Saturday. Not-so-good news, we had it in the local emergency room. Still, it could have been worse. After a few hours of fluids and pain meds, he wasn’t feeling … Continue reading →

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Sunshine, Holy Water and a Trip to the Emergency Room

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

Between Saturday’s sunshine and today’s patches of green grass, I’ve enjoyed this weekend. For the most part. I picked up a bottle from the first of this year’s holy water last Sunday, following up with blessing the house on Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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Sauk Centre’s Adoration Chapel: (Not) Back to Normal

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

My town’s Eucharistic Adoration chapel isn’t back to normal. But it’s getting there. We’ve been limited to scheduled folks only, two individuals/households max, with face masks, using hand sanitizer and keeping six feet apart. Now it’s the same thing, but … Continue reading →

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