A few years ago, I was privileged to be part of the team representing the Soho “gay Masses” in discussions with the diocese of Westminster, prior to the move from our then base in an Anglican church to a new home in a Catholic parish. One of the opening observations made by Bishop Bernard Longley, [...]
I think mentioned a few weeks ago that one of my new favorite sites is The Open Tabernacle. One of the editors contacted me about writing an article about Mary Daly, self-described as a “radical lesbian feminist,” “revolting hag” and a former professor of theology at Boston College who died in early January. I'm pleased [...]
This is a great segment from The Brian Lehrer show on WNYC about artists and their day jobs. I heard this on the radio this morning right around the time I was thinking about balancing a couple of writing activities with the day job. And also how sometimes my day job feels like it sucks [...]
To my mind, the idea that doing the dishes is unpleasant can occur only when you are not doing them. Once you are standing in front of the sink with your sleeves rolled up and your hands in warm water, it really is not so bad. I enjoy taking my time with each dish, being [...]
(Editor’s note: This post was originally published in November 2008.)
Outside, after Mass
Altar
Cross
Sanctuary and Nave
I was very pleased to find these images of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Holyoke, MA on the Google archive of Life magazine images. What is so cool about this round church? These photos were taken in May, 1953, over [...]
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the President shall give to Congress information about the state of our union. For two hundred and twenty years, our leaders have fulfilled this duty. [...]
Christian Mysticism and “Ordinary” Christian Spirituality
January 26, 2010 by Carl McColman
Last night I got an email from young person who asked me to explain Christian mysticism to her. She noted that she was a Christian but had never heard of mysticism before. Indeed, how many faithful church-goers are there, who know nothing about the [...]
(Editor’s note: This is a guest post written and contributed by The Rev. Fr. Michael Ruk, pastor of St. Paul Church, Levittown and All Saints Church, Fallsington, PA. This is the first post in a series on Christian minimalism.)
Give us this day our daily bread.
Many of us have prayed these words over and over for years, but have we [...]
In my pre-teen days, one of my favorite magazines featured an article about how to have a “Marvelous Me Day.” Looking back, I think it was designed to build self-esteem. At the time, I loved the idea. The pictures made it look so exciting to style my hair and do face masks and [...]
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January 21, 2010
What he’s into right now
This is my son (who has since had the mop top groomed, thank God) and his name is Coleman.
He is a passionate kid and one who's always moving from one new thing [...]
