A week from now I will be in Madrid, Spain at the World Youth Day gathering with Catholics from all over the world. It will be a week of youth rallies, prayer, meetings, catechesis, bonding, communion and community building. The great finale of the week will be an overnight vigil followed by a sunrise massContinue reading “prepping for pilgrimage”
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No worries, no joke, if the world ends, I still love you
“To all my Pharisaical law-worshiper acquaintances: if the “rapture” happens this weekend like you demand it must, let me just say: my house keys are under the back doormat, so help yourself to my guns & Bibles. Please be gentle, though, when you throw the hardcover one at each other. I won’t be there toContinue reading “No worries, no joke, if the world ends, I still love you”
a princess, a pope and Jesus Christ
The world is buzzing with excitement. I have heard gripes and seen grins about the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William, which will happen tomorrow with much pomp. To be honest, I wish I didn’t have other things going on and could sit down in front of the TV and watch it. I amContinue reading “a princess, a pope and Jesus Christ”
set down the stones
I do not advise that young children watch this video. The facts are very heavy and I believe its content is only appropriate for mature adults: We’re approaching Jerusalem. It is nearly time to wave branches and shout Hosanna’s. We’ll rejoice with hope as our Love rides into town on a simple donkey. Gathered aroundContinue reading “set down the stones”