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Category Archives: National Problems
Consent
In his book No Man Is an Island (originally published in 1955), Thomas Merton writes “Although in the end we alone are capable of experiencing who we are,… [w]e learn to live by living together with others, and by living … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Humbleness, Sacrifice, Struggle
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Eartha Kitt — Black Little Angels – Angelitos Negros
This was posted on my Facebook Page some time ago and I thought at the time I should put it here as a blog post but never did. It came to mind this morning so I am creating the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Heresy, National Problems
Tagged Children, Forgiveness, Heaven, Humbleness, Racism, Sin, Struggle
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What the World Needs Now is…
In 1965 Jackie DeShannon sand “What the World Needs Now is Love.” With the opening lyrics of: “What the world needs now Is love, sweet love It’s the only thing
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Tagged Forgiveness, Prayer, Sin, Struggle, suffering
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The Eighth Station – Weep for Your Children
The Eighth Station of the Cross – Jesus Speaks to the Women Not long ago
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Tagged Blessings, Burdens, Children, Eschatology, Faith, Pilgrim, Pilgrimage, Prayer, Sin, suffering, Violence
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Memorial Day 2017
It is Memorial Day, 2017, and it is raining. On Memorial Day, 1986 it was raining. I remember because I was holding the United States Colors as a wreath was laid in honor of those Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, National Problems, Soldiers
Tagged Deployment, Memorial Day, Sacrifice, Soldier, Struggle, suffering, Violence
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Coffee is the Best Reward?
I was recently travelling and stayed in a hotel. My typical routine in a hotel is to get up early, get a cup of coffee, and have my time of morning prayer. On this, my most recent hotel stay, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Children, Coffee, Deployment, Discipleship
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Facing the Wind
Most people who are facing as strong of a headwind as the man of this statue would turn around, quit, go inside and wait, or do just about anything but keep walking into the wind. Not having to face the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Camino, Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Children, Endurance, Faith, Hope, Perseverance, Resliency, Struggle, suffering, Tribulation
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Break Bread with a Stranger
Will you break bread with somebody different than you? Eating is a major part of life. This is not about the food itself. It does not matter if it is a simple meal from a fast food place or dining … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Bread, Break Bread, Camino, Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Eucharist, Evangelism, Pilgrim, Pilgrimage, Strangers, Wine
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How Important is Heritage?
The “it is heritage” trope is getting a bit old. I suppose it is to be expected from non-Christians but from all those who claim to be in Christ an allegiance so strong to anything/anyone other than the Kingdom of … Continue reading
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They Hold Their Manhoods Cheap
I just read an article about a controversy over the new 2 pound coin in the UK. I offer this reply:
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Tagged Henry V, Military Service, Shakespeare, Soldier
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