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2016-04-12T09:36:36-06:00

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Searching for God

Last updated on: April 12, 2016 at 9:36 am By Lori Erickson

On my travels around the world, I keep coming across new facets on the divine diamond. Here are some places where I've seen God. Read more

2016-04-07T14:19:28-06:00

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Whad’ya Know? Not Much, How About You?

Last updated on: April 7, 2016 at 2:19 pm By Lori Erickson

It's fine if you want to remain quiet, as the world needs shy people as much as extroverts. But if you'd like to introduce yourself, please feel free to leave a comment at the Holy Rover. Added bonus: a picture of my dog. Read more

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2016-04-06T13:02:49-06:00

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One of Religion’s Biggest, Scariest Words

Last updated on: April 6, 2016 at 1:02 pm By Lori Erickson

Why are cultures around the world fascinated by the idea of Apocalypse? Both religious and secular people find it a powerful way to make meaning out of chaos. Read more

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2016-03-30T13:04:24-06:00

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Changing Climate, Observed From an Iowa Woodland

Last updated on: March 30, 2016 at 1:04 pm By Lori Erickson

Connie Mutel's A Sugar Creek Chronicle: Observing Climate Change from a Midwestern Woodland looks at the science of climate change through the lens of her life on a well-loved patch of Iowa woods. Read more

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2016-03-28T10:25:59-06:00

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Little Women and the Word: What Would Alcott Think?

Last updated on: March 28, 2016 at 10:25 am By Lori Erickson

My friend Susan Bailey has a new book that will appeal to Louisa May Alcott fans. Get out your handkerchief: Beth dies once again. Read more

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Literary Portals to Prayer

Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott Illuminated by The Message

Susan Bailey

2016-03-24T12:42:52-06:00

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The Really Crazy Thing We Do On Maundy Thursday

Last updated on: March 24, 2016 at 12:42 pm By Lori Erickson

On Maundy Thursday, it’s weird to kneel in front of someone and take their funny-looking feet in your hands, pouring water over them and then drying them with a towel. When you do that, you think, man, you have to be really committed or really crazy to do something like this. Read more

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2016-03-22T06:01:32-06:00

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On the Via Dolorosa, Where the Sacred Hides in Plain Sight

Last updated on: March 22, 2016 at 6:01 am By Lori Erickson

Holy Week, more than any other season in the church, is shaped by the power of imagination. The Via Dolorosa can be walked in Jerusalem or in our own hearts. Read more

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2016-03-18T10:32:32-06:00

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Why You Need to Book a Trip To Ireland

Last updated on: March 18, 2016 at 10:32 am By Lori Erickson

This beautifully produced, 30-minute documentary is going to make you want to pack your bags to follow in the footsteps of Saint Patrick in Ireland. Read more

2016-03-17T14:14:08-06:00

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A Pilgrimage to St. Patrick’s Day–Part 6, A Parting Song

Last updated on: March 17, 2016 at 2:14 pm By Lori Erickson

Pilgrims wanting to learn more about Celtic Christianity can travel to Iona in Scotland, Glendalough and Skellig Michael in Ireland, Glencolumbkille in Northern Ireland, and Lindisfarne in England. Read more

2016-03-16T12:39:30-06:00

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A Pilgrimage to St. Patrick’s Day–Part 5, The Holy Symbol of the Celtic Knot

Last updated on: March 16, 2016 at 12:39 pm By Lori Erickson

The Celtic Christians used a Celtic knot as a symbol of eternity and also of protection, for the Celts believed that evil forces were frustrated by anything that went on forever and didn’t have a definitive beginning and end. This was one reason, in fact, why the Celts considered the constantly moving waters of springs and rivers as holy spots. Read more

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