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Spend some time with Metropolitan Hilarion
I always like to keep up on Metropolitan Hilarion's writings. Thoughtful, lengthy (of course), and a good window on the Russian Orthodox view of the world. This essay on missionary questions covers...
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Considering the Good, the Beautiful, the True, and the Pure
This is taken from a longer essay by Fr. Mark Daniel Kirby, OSB over at Vultus Christ. This evening we had a splendid Vespers at the beautiful Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine to welcome our new...
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The Agonies of Social Networking
Some days I long fondly for a time when I didn't have to worry about web sites, Facebook, blogs, etc. And then I remember that I live right here, right now and I might as well get over it. Today's...
View ArticleWelcome to Sacred Miscellany on WordPress
This is my first post using WordPress – and I’m hoping all goes well. Why WordPress? Easier management, lots of options. Still my opinions, odd things I find on the web, and all of my liturgical...
View ArticleThe One and Only Sacred Miscellany
As of today, my old Sacred Miscellany blog at Typepad is no more. Everything was moved over to WordPress several months ago, but I left the old blog up. Talk about a junk magnet! As of now,...
View ArticleIs Evangelization More Than a Word? Finding a Door to the Heart
Catholics hear regular calls to evangelize, to undertake the “New Evangelization,” to share the faith, especially during homilies. And then what? Don’t worry, it will be back to business as usual in...
View ArticleWhitsunday Poem by Dom Mark Kirby, OSB
“Wait,” you exclaim, “that was last week!” No matter – I just came across the poem today. And the Holy Spirit is ever present. Especially on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. I dare to quote a...
View ArticleLeaving Dallas with New Ideas
Three days with folks who are immersed in new media was quite intense. And Inspiring. Dreams of podcasts and tweets, more focused writing and network building dance in my head. Ah, but what will...
View ArticleHow to Communicate with Those Who Don’t Give a Fig
Last week’s Catholic New Media Conference in Dallas left me puzzled. Many of the speakers and other participants with whom I spoke were full of “spiritual direction, discerning, charisms,” etc. That’s...
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