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2014-01-07T11:23:36-04:00

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Coffee Theology

Last updated on: January 7, 2014 at 11:23 am By Billy Kangas

Some of you may be aware that I have long held the title as the Internet’s foremost coffee theologian. I created the Coffee Gospel as well as the Liturgy of Espresso and have been known to pontificate upon how the best expression of the trinity can be seen in a cappuccino. However my title has recently been challenged by Rev. Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick who published this brilliant piece on Coffeedoxy and Heterodoxy. I am not quite willing to give up... Read more

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2014-01-06T18:18:45-04:00

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Making 2014 a Year of Prayer

Last updated on: January 6, 2014 at 6:18 pm By Billy Kangas

The year 2014 is upon us and we are hopeful. This is the time of year when optimism is kindled. A new year means new beginnings and presents the opportunity to break from destructive habits and turn down new roads pregnant with possibilities. Within this fertile soil of hope many of us take time to reflect on our lives. In reflecting upon our health, our time, our families and our goals we are often spurred to make greater efforts to maintain balance in our lives and to foster a greater love... Read more

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2013-12-24T01:20:12-04:00

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Sarah Palin’s Good Tidings and Great Joy (or how not to have an argument)

Last updated on: December 24, 2013 at 1:20 am By Billy Kangas

This week I read through Good Tidings and Great Joy the new Christmas book by Sarah Palin. I had recently gone after Palin in an article for her critique of Pope Francis and had received some critique for basing my understanding of Palin off of media outlets and not her own words. When the opportunity to read her new book arose I took it up. I was hoping to get a better picture of the women’s faith and tried to approach... Read more

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2013-12-21T14:14:59-04:00

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A discussion on Icons

Last updated on: December 21, 2013 at 2:14 pm By Billy Kangas

Icons have been in the news this week. First there was the article by Megan Hill about, Why Jesus Doesn’t Belong in Christmas Dećor. This was well responded to by Bishop Kenneth Myers. Than there was Aisha Harris‘ article on race and Santa which inspired Megyn Kelly to argue that not only was Santa white but so was Jesus. *Face palm* This has reignited the question of Jesus’ race and Icons have come up again, and I ran into this defense of Jesus’ whiteness which... Read more

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2013-12-18T00:05:51-04:00

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An open letter to Radio Stations in December

Last updated on: December 18, 2013 at 12:05 am By Billy Kangas

An open letter to Radio Stations in December, Enough is enough. As you are aware the Christian Church is currently preparing for the celebration of our annual commemoration of the Incarnation of God, in the person of Jesus Christ. This feast is commonly known as Christmas. As part of our preparation we are encouraged to join in a penitential guard of expectation known as Advent. In Advent we anamnetically join with the people of God who awaited the advent of... Read more

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2013-12-17T20:59:28-04:00

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Why the Huffington Post gets the Eucharist wrong

Last updated on: December 17, 2013 at 8:59 pm By Billy Kangas

This week, Huffington Post writer James D. Tabor put out an article arguing that It is inconceivable that Jesus would have had his followers drink a cup of wine, even symbolically, as a representation of his blood, or break bread to represent his body, sacrificed for their sins. Since this touches a bit on a lot of my own research into the history of sacramental theology, and intertextuality within the New Testament I thought I would give the article a read... Read more

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2013-12-13T22:07:58-04:00

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Question Friday: What is the Best Bible Study program on the Market?

Last updated on: December 13, 2013 at 10:07 pm By Billy Kangas

Today’s question: I’ve been in seminary for a semester now and I was thinking about buying some Bible software to help me get deeper into the text. Which program would you recommend? They have Bible Works at school, but I have a Mac and I heard you can’t run Bible Works on Macs. This is a bit of a difficult question to answer. If you’re used to Bible Works, it’s a great program, but you’re right it’s not Mac friendly.... Read more

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2013-12-11T13:45:21-04:00

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Pope Francis: My Personal Person of the Year

Last updated on: December 11, 2013 at 1:45 pm By Billy Kangas

So as you all may have heard Pope Francis has been named person of the year by Time Magazine. It’s no surprise to me, I can’t think of another person who has come close to bringing the kind of hope and new life to the world this year. It’s no secret that I love Pope Francis. He was the cardinal I was rooting for after Benedict XVI resigned this year, and he has exceeded all my expectations in the months... Read more

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2013-12-09T17:46:05-04:00

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Pope Francis calls on all people to raise voices in a “Roar” against hunger that will “shake the world”

Last updated on: December 9, 2013 at 5:46 pm By Billy Kangas

One hour ago Pope Francis launched a global prayer wave, and a year long campaign to end hunger. Each one of us has been called to lift up our voices. Christians all over the world will gathering together at noon tomorrow in prayer giving voice to the millions who still suffer from lack of proper nutrition. In his presentation the Pope called the hunger situation in the world today an “emergency” and exhorted all people to lift up their voice as... Read more

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2013-12-08T15:00:16-04:00

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▶ Interview with Tom Corcoran, author of Rebuilt

Last updated on: December 8, 2013 at 3:00 pm By Billy Kangas

A few weeks ago I got to chat with Tom Corcoran about how he is working to put serving Christ and others at the center of worship and life in the Catholic Church. His new book Tools for rebuilding, which came out just over a week ago, offers a collection of best practices in how to take practical steps toward bringing new life and participation in the local parish. Take a listen! If you’ve read his first book Rebuilt, which tells the story of... Read more

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