Mass, power

The Power of Place

Over the last 25 years, I’ve volunteered in the summer as an Interpretive Ranger at a national park. This involves leading nature walks, giving lectures,

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Faith Communities, school

Beautiful Schooling

August is passing away quickly. I’ve a pile of new-to-me old schoolbooks on the table and an empty planner awaiting structure. Today, the kids are

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christmas, trees,

Christmas in the Trees

The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown.

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heaven

An Exposition on Infused Grace

Speaking to other denominations about the Catholic doctrine of justification can be incredibly fruitful. One element of justification that can easily be misunderstood is Infused

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villainy

Food, Sex, God, and Nature

The sex scandals in the Church will not be completely and thoroughly dealt with until the rampant infidelity to Catholic doctrine throughout all of the

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vacations

When In Doubt, Get Out(side)

“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens,

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