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2014-09-10T11:16:00-05:00

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I’ll be speaking in Manchester, NH in a few weeks

Last updated on: September 10, 2014 at 11:16 am By Simcha Fisher

… at the Mom’s Night Out at Ste. Marie Parish Campus on Carter St., on Friday, September 26, 7:00 – 9:00 pm More about the event here, and you can register online here. Hope to see you there! Read more

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2014-09-09T20:33:09-05:00

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I’ll be on Radio Maria’s “From the Rooftops” Wednesday morning

Last updated on: September 9, 2014 at 8:33 pm By Simcha Fisher

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers was tons of fun to talk to last time, when we discussed NFP and my book. Tomorrow at 11 Eastern, we’ll be discussing various issues that crop up in marriage and family life. Okay, fine, I don’t actually know what we’ll be talking about! Not vaccines, though! You can listen online here. Hope you can tune in! Read more

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2015-01-10T18:59:48-05:00

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Love, Blame and Hope in the Movie MUD

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 6:59 pm By Simcha Fisher

PIC Mud poster This movie wasn’t about what is wrong with women, or what is wrong with men. It was more about how difficult love is, and how little it helps when we lie to ourselves. It was a sorrowful movie, but not a depressing one; and it left lots of room for at least some of the characters to learn from their suffering and to forgive the people who failed them. Yes, the snakes that have been waiting will... Read more

2015-01-10T19:00:42-05:00

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Men, try whispering these seven simple words into your woman’s ear, and watch her melt.

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 7:00 pm By Simcha Fisher

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2015-01-10T19:01:36-05:00

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Why I don’t say “I’m so blessed.”

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 7:01 pm By Simcha Fisher

The other day, a woman lashed out at me for announcing my latest pregnancy online. This particular woman’s stock in trade is lashing out; and since I’m pretty sure I don’t (as she accused me of doing) parade my perfect children around like perfect trophies to prove that I’m a perfect Catholic mom, I didn’t give her anger much thought. Just another angry person on the internet. Later, out of curiosity, I read more of her comments. And then my heart broke.... Read more

2015-01-10T19:02:42-05:00

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What About Behavioral and Spiritual Arguments Against Vaccines?

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 7:02 pm By Simcha Fisher

PIC vaccine As we can see from Tuesday’s post and the response to it, it’s not necessarily clear what we mean when we say “science” or “medicine.” So let’s put science and medicine aside entirely for a moment, and let’s focus on two arguments against vaccines that I keep hearing — arguments which don’t appeal to science at all, but which are spiritual and behavioral. Read the rest at the Register. Note: any snark, condescension, lack of charity, arrogance, self-pity, logical fallacies or... Read more

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2014-09-03T10:55:54-05:00

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How I feel at Patheos sometimes

Last updated on: September 3, 2014 at 10:55 am By Simcha Fisher

Especially with all the hotshot upstarts amazing talent Elizabeth has been bringing on board lately, like Kyle Cupp, Artur Roseman at Cosmos the In Lost, Tom Zampino at Grace Pending, Ben Conroy at Shadows on the Road, and Rebecca Frech at Shoved to Them. Gee . . . That’s me, that third guy, looking more and more nervous. Luckily, they are more than willing to pass the bottle and share a manly hand clasp of solidarity. Do yourself a favor and see who has something to... Read more

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2015-01-10T19:04:15-05:00

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Science, Catholics, and Fear

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 7:04 pm By Simcha Fisher

PIC doctor pocking cash More and more, religious people are pitching their tents in the vast, squashy wilderness that calls itself “natural living” or “alternative medicine,” and are rejecting science and modern medicine — not some of it, but all of it. Their creed is this: drugs are evil, chemicals are evil, doctors are evil.You can cure most diseases, mental or physical, with a handful of seeds and a few essential oils squirted into the proper orifices. Above all, be afraid.e Read... Read more

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2014-08-29T07:56:55-05:00

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My dream self thinks the new evangelization is mainly about cookies.

Last updated on: August 29, 2014 at 7:56 am By Simcha Fisher

One of the major perks of blogging at Patheos is that Elizabeth Scalia occasionally shares her dreams with us. As the lost sailor in the Dark Island says, “Not daydreams: dreams!” As much as I loved the dream where I served canned beans in the can at the event that wasn’t no Edel Gathering, Elizabeth dream the other night gave me even more pleasure. I’ll tell Elizabeth tell it. Oh, and for those of you not familiar with Margaret Realy,... Read more

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2014-08-28T12:35:18-05:00

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I was late to listen to Sam Rocha’s “Late to Love.” My mistake!

Last updated on: August 28, 2014 at 12:35 pm By Simcha Fisher

If you’re even peripherally involved with Catholic media, you will know that peculiar dread that goes thrilling down your spine when you hear the words, “Can I send you a copy of my new Catholic [album, book, movie, interpretive dance instructional booklet, etc.]. Because you know, as surely as you know your own name, that it’s going to suck. It’s going to be Catholic, and it’s going to be well-intentioned, and it’s going to do its darndest to combat the... Read more

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