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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

The day being what it is, I thought sharing a bit of a prayer called St. Patrick’s Breastplate might be in order. “…Christ with me, Christ before me,Christ behind me, Christ within me,Christ beneath me, Christ above me,Christ at my … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day: Prickly Problems, Shamrocks and Saints

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a public holiday in Ireland, Newfoundland and Labrador. Chicago plumbers celebrate by turning the city’s river green. It’s a day when folks wear something green, and I’ve heard that some even drink green … Continue reading →

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First Sunday in Lent, 2021: But Mostly the Lord’s Prayer

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

Today’s Gospel, Mark 1:12–15, is a sort of segue between our Lord’s baptism and recruitment of brothers Simon and Andrew, then James son of Zebedee and John. All four were in the fishing industry, and that’s another topic. Mark summarizes … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday 2021: Sprinkles, Social Media and Me

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

Today is Ash Wednesday. The COVID-19 pandemic is still in progress, so this one will be a bit different. I’ll still get ash on my head. But instead of getting a thumb-drawn cross on my forehead, I’ll get a sprinkling … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day, and Me in Three Words

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Brian H. Gill

It’s February 2nd, Groundhog day. It’s a North American tradition, one of Punxsutawney’s local events and — at least in my country — national news. Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this year. “Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of … Continue reading →

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