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Those of us whose vocations involve writing or speaking about religion often see in the major holy days a two-edged sword. On one hand, ...

Psalm 146:3 says, “Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” The Church’s track record of remember...

Repost of newspaper column #532 Complaints about people not knowing “the true meaning of Christmas” started this year in mid-October, as t...

I recently began working with the Johnson County Hospice . When first asked to apply, I considered some of the ethical and religious unde...

Over the past several years, a running internet joke has returned each spring. Picking up on a phrase from a famous movie series, four days...

Oh, my! This time of the year we often hear the strains of O Christmas Tree and O Holy Night playing on radios and in shopping malls. ...

It was an ironic Kris Kristofferson song . It has become a somewhat clichéd expression. However, the phrase “best of all possible worl...

This time around, I thought I’d reply to some random questions from youth that I recently received. 1. What type of fish swallowed Jonah...

Want to say no without actually saying, “No”? It’s easy — agree with someone and then add a “but.” We like to use “but” to disagree with...

Genesis 11:1-9 is the appointed reading for Pentecost in the One Year Lectionary and Year C of the Three Year cycle of readings. It tell...

Q: Is it okay to “bless” things in the Church? I’m thinking specifically of things like ashes, palms, or even wedding rings. A: Our curre...

A Meditation on Transfiguration, Lent, and Easter Today, Ash Wednesday , marks a time when those who follow a liturgical calendar of the...