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November 2013

November 16, 2013

Advent gives us space for hope, love, peace and joy

Advent is approaching. It's one of my personal favorite times in the Church year. I...

November 15, 2013

Suffering and Charlie Brown

Thanks to @Greg_Boyd and @rekneworg. For pointing this out. It's the book of Job and...

November 15, 2013

Questions Friday: How do I read the Old Testament without getting bored?

This afternoon's question comes from r A member writes: I don't read the OT often....

November 13, 2013

Now that Pope Francis Is the Most Popular Person on the Internet what will he do?

The reports are now saying Pope Francis is the most popular person on the internet. The...

November 13, 2013

Divine echoes within

When atheists question my faith I am often at a lack for words. How does...

November 13, 2013

Sarah Palin, the Pope’s influencers are much worse than you think

It is being reported that Sarah Palin is concerned about the Pope's sphere of influence....

November 13, 2013

The Whisky Advent Calendar (2013 Edition)

I love advent, and it's almost here. Make sure you pick up candles for your...

November 13, 2013

Praying for unity between East and West

I am thrilled to see some movement today in Catholic/Orthodox conversation. I can think of...

November 12, 2013

The majesty of the universe and the dignity of your neighbor

Last week I had an Article published over at Millenial Journal where I talked about the vast...

November 12, 2013

The Orant is now on Patheos!

Well today is a big day for me and my blog.... The Orant has officially moved to...

November 12, 2013

I’m moving to Patheos

The Orant has evolved a great deal over the last 6 years. Much of it's...

November 01, 2013

The Bible is dramatically different, read critically

Yesterday "Friendly Atheist," Hemant Mehta, posted a video detailing eleven of the most gruesome passages in...

November 01, 2013

I thank God for all saints, may we join their number

Today is All Saints Day, a feast in which we marvel at the resplendent majesty...

October 2013

October 31, 2013

Interview with “rebuilt” author, Tom Corcoran

This afternoon I had the pleasure of chatting with Tom Corcoran via google hangouts. We...

October 27, 2013

My Catholic Repentance on Reformation Sunday

Today is reformation Sunday, a day where protestants honor the reformation, and in particularly the...

October 25, 2013

Pope Francis says hungry bellies stem from greedy gullets

Pope francis has been challenging me recently. Last week in his message to Director General of...

October 21, 2013

Video: Msgr. Paul Tighe presents the #CNMC Keynote on Social media and the Catholic faith

After attending the #CNMC this weekend I was overwhelmed by the wisdom and kindness I...

October 19, 2013

Colbert delivers a hilarious speech at a Catholic black tie fundraiser

Steven Colbert was the Keynote speaker at the at the 68th Annual Alfred E. Smith...

October 15, 2013

10 takeaways from Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey

My wife and I enjoy sparing on religious and political topics. It is one of...

October 12, 2013

Response to a Young Earth Creationist…

This Question was asked recently:Suppose God were attempting to convey that the days of creation...

October 11, 2013

Looking sex abuse in the eye

@JamesMartinSJ recently dropped a moment of truth over on facebook as he linked to this most...

October 07, 2013

@StephenSchneck calls Catholics to push for immigration reform

The US Bishops have repeatedly called for comprehensive immigration reform, and it seems to be...

October 07, 2013

The Church’s Dance

Gregory Palamas once wrote that heaven would be akin to a dance without end before...

October 03, 2013

@pwallace gives 6 (faith) things he wished he could tell his younger self…

This week Peter Wallace listed 52 things he wished he could tell his younger self... the...

September 2013

September 19, 2013

Make sure you read “A Big Heart Open to God”

I was going to try to write a piece that summarized this amazing interview with...

September 18, 2013

Urgent Request

Hey Everyone,I don't think I have ever made a request like this, but I need...

September 17, 2013

The “Totally Biased” God Debate

Did you see this? Comedians debate the existence of God. Very good, very funny. Great...

September 17, 2013

Climate change: Reflections on Oil and Honey by @billmckibben and why it matters

I recently read through Oil and Honey a fascinating book by Bill McKibbon. It it he talks about...

September 13, 2013

Stephen Colbert and Garry Wills on the Real Presence

Sacramental theology was the subject of the Colbert Report a while back and I missed...

September 11, 2013

Ten Takeaways from “Pastrix” by @Sarcasticluther Nadia Bolz-Weber

This week I read through "Pastrix" by Nadia Bolz-Weber. This book offers the meandering journey of...