The Priestly Pooch
Deacon Greg brings us a story of a priest and his best friend and a parish who “gets it”: For those who think dogs would be such a distraction in…
Living with Uncertainty – A Haitian Young Adult Reflects:
Mirlande Jeanlouis from BustedHalo reflects on the Haitian earthquake where she has several family members in more than precarious positions. This was one of the more honest reflections I’ve read…
Question Box: Is the Holy Spirit a bird?
This is a common misconception that just as Jesus takes on our human form that God also takes on a dove’s body and therefore we perhaps might want to think…
Why is there suffering?
Our buddy Paul Snatchko had great and insightful words yesterday. So a wave o’ the cap over to him. Considering the tragedy that has taken place in Haiti, the final…
God Moments: Knowing What’s Enough
It’s amazing how often we fail to see God all around us, or even right in front of us. Haiti and Nicaragua are the two poorest countries in the Western…
Driving and Snowing and Praying
So I’ve been in Buffalo now for nearly 3 months and it’s beginning to feel like home. Don’t worry New York City friends, we still miss you, but people here…
“I cannot imagine Haiti Could Suffer Even More”
Over 100,000 dead. What a sad day. The National Catholic Reporter has more first hand harrowing details. Tom Roberts reports. The Jan. 12 news that a 7.0 earthquake had hit…
The Luddite Blogger
We’ve been heavy hearted today so…here’s a bit of highbrow comic relief. A blog by someone who claims to be a luddite. Hysterical. Curses! After felling an oak tree and…
Quake in Haiti Leaves Midwest Mission Trip Grounded
In St Louis, plans for a mission trip to Haiti get derailed: The phone was ringing off the hook at Holy Redeemer Parish in Webster Groves Jan. 13 after a…
I wouldn’t want to spend eternity with Pat Robertson’s God
Pat Robertson opened his mouth and spewed his venom of hate all over those who are feeling disaster in Haiti today. CBS has details As Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive…