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Troubled Soul
I read the so-called manifesto written by the gentleman, Joe Stack, who is assumed to be the pilot of the Austin plane crash into IRS offices. In short, what a troubled soul. Nothing, nothing can justify, on any level, such criminal and inhumane actions. Reading his nearly final words and to hear how he understood…
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V’s Voice
A few days ago, I helped my wife setup a blog at http://v.kraft.im . I know I’m biased, but I’m impressed with her and her blog so far. Read it, add it to your feedreader, tell your friends about it. We were talking a few minutes ago about the benefits of blogging and one comment…
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The Wisdom of the Church
Image via Wikipedia Sometimes during an office of the Liturgy of the Hours or Mass, there’s a reading that, frankly, seems not in the least applicable to your life, but sometimes, St. Paul, the Holy Spirit–someone–is trying to get your attention. From this morning’s Morning Prayer, a reading from the letter of St. Paul to…
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My Daughter, Football Pro
Image by Getty Images via Daylife Tonight, the family was at a Super Bowl party and we received further proof that Olivia absolutely loves football. She was enjoying herself and having a good time throughout the entire game until the moment the game clock reached all zeros at the end of the 4th quarter. At this point,…
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Pope Benedict XVI’s Intentions for February
For the month of February, the Holy Father asks our prayers for the following intentions: ScholarsGeneral: For all scholars and intellectuals, that by means of sincere search for the truth they may arrive at an understanding of the one true God. The Church’s Missionary IdentityMissionary: That the Church, aware of its own missionary identity, may…
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How Can I Help You?
[This is the last in a series looking at my decision to leave the UCC and what’s next for me. Return to the first post.] A Knights of Columbus Field Agent? Yes sir! Yes ma’am! The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by the Venerable Servant of God Father Michael McGivney. Fr. McGivney had…