Tag Archives: Tradition

Another Saint, a Riot and Mark 7:15 0 (0)

Yesterday’s headlines oozed acrimony, animosity and anger. So do today’s. It could be worse. I could have been reading about a replay of Oxford’s St. Scholastica Day riot. I’ll get back to that. February 10th is the Memorial of Saint … Continue reading

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Advent, Luke, and Good Advice 0 (0)

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. “He was in the beginning with God.” “the light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” “And the Word … Continue reading

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Being Evangelical 0 (0)

I’m a Christian. I take my faith seriously. That’s why I think part of my job is evangelizing. Which doesn’t necessarily mean I’m an evangelist. For some folks, an evangelist is someone like Saints Mark, Luke and John. “The Evangelist” … Continue reading

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Values and Ichthyosaurs 0 (0)

A nation’s schools are returning to traditional values. Whether that’s good or bad news depends partly on how you see what we’ve learned since about 1859. I think we’ve learned more about how the universe works, and that this is … Continue reading

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“Renewed and Expansive Hope” 0 (0)

Wanting respect is reasonable. I think folks who support Gay/LGBT Pride Month for that reason have a point. I don’t agree with much of what’s said on the gay/LGBT pride issue — and explained why I won’t spit venom in … Continue reading

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