Category Archives: Church Issues

Decisions.

This was in yesterday’s paper.  Change it to “How to stump Church Leaders”  and the sign to “Doctrine – Ethical” or “Money – Ethical”, or any number of other religious issues, and you have the situation in the Church today. 

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The Call of Women to the Priesthood

Over the past few days, I have been engaged in a process of reflection and discernment. I have been following the The Women’s Ordination Conference and the Roman Catholic Womenpriests. I appreciate that many women, along with supportive men, have … Continue reading

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Religion and women: nY times op-ed

  January 10, 2010 Op-Ed Columnist Religion and Women By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF (NY Times Link) Religions derive their power and popularity in part from the ethical compass they offer. So why do so many faiths help perpetuate something that … Continue reading

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Sicily, Alaska. Are we there yet?

I have recently been  watching DVD’s of past episodes of Northern Exposure.  I love Netflix and the diversity of available movies and TV shows.  I digress. Watching this series once again reminded me that I have, for a number of … Continue reading

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The Second Sunday after Christmas

Matthew 2:1-15,19-23 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed … Continue reading

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What is on your mind?

What is on your mind?  What causes you distress?  What excites you?  Where do your passion lie?  What burning question do you hold in your heart that you wish someone would try to answer? I would like to know the … Continue reading

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