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2021-12-12T00:41:20-04:00

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That Unquenchable Fire

Last updated on: December 12, 2021 at 12:41 am By Mary Pezzulo

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke: The crowds asked John the Baptist, “What should we do?” He said to them in reply, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized and they said to him, “Teacher, what should we do?” He answered them, “Stop collecting more than what is prescribed.” Soldiers also asked him, “And what is it... Read more

2021-12-11T16:08:25-04:00

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The Mysterious Leper and the Body of Christ

Last updated on: December 11, 2021 at 4:08 pm By Mary Pezzulo

Sometimes it’s difficult to write out how I feel. I know, that’s the most ridiculous thing in the world to say, when I’ve been living on gratuities for writing out how I feel for the past five years. In so far as I’m known at all, I am known for saying snarky things about politics, and whining about how I feel. How I feel is my entire brand. I wish I had exciting updates to give you on all... Read more

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2021-12-09T17:05:43-04:00

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For He Has Done Marvelous Deeds

Last updated on: December 9, 2021 at 5:05 pm By Mary Pezzulo

I listened to the readings last night, at the Mass for the Immaculate Conception, and I began to ponder. I pondered Genesis, the account of the Fall of Man and their punishment. I pondered the psalm: sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous deeds. I pondered the epistle: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens. I pondered the... Read more

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2021-12-07T20:50:05-04:00

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Where Charity And Love Are, and Where They Are Not

Last updated on: December 7, 2021 at 8:50 pm By Mary Pezzulo

Ubi caritas et amor, deus ibi est. Where charity and love are, God is. When I taught in a Catholic enriched daycare for a short stint, I made the second and third graders learn that Gregorian chant response and sing it daily. They would get rowdy, I would shut off the light and intone the verse, they would repeat as reverently as they could. I had them learn the first verse, and we sang it as if... Read more

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2022-12-05T15:32:33-04:00

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It’s A Wonderful Night for a Christmas Movie

Last updated on: December 5, 2022 at 3:32 pm By Mary Pezzulo

Now is the time of year for Christmas movies, and arguing about Christmas movies, so let’s get started. Now is the time of year where everyone talks about how much they like It’s A Wonderful Life, and I try to listen politely, but I just don’t get it. I know I’m supposed to be one of those people who finds It’s A Wonderful Life heartwarming because it’s anti-capitalist and all about sharing, but I don’t. I hate it. It’s A Wonderful... Read more

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2021-12-03T22:46:45-04:00

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The Oxford School Shooting and its Aftermath Illustrate America’s Failure

Last updated on: December 3, 2021 at 10:46 pm By Mary Pezzulo

I wanted to write something lighthearted about Christmastime today. But I’m going to have to put that on the back burner again. Right now, I want to respond to the horrific school shooting in Michigan and its aftermath. I have no words for how shamefully everyone involved in this story has behaved. I wish it were something out of a black comedy instead of real life. Let me review what I’ve seen on the news so far. The information is... Read more

2021-12-02T13:56:16-04:00

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The Pro-Life Movement Continues to Gaslight

Last updated on: December 2, 2021 at 1:56 pm By Mary Pezzulo

I do not know whether Roe Versus Wade will be overturned. I used to think there wasn’t a chance, and now I’m not sure. I wouldn’t be surprised either way at this point. I don’t think abortion will go away if Roe Versus Wade is overturned, because I am not delusional. I know that abortion has existed since at least ancient Egypt, and was legal in the United States in thirty states plus the military, and it happened in... Read more

2021-12-01T16:16:24-04:00

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Contra the Catholic League on World AIDS Day

Last updated on: December 1, 2021 at 4:16 pm By Mary Pezzulo

I was not aware it was World AIDS Day. I was reminded that it’s World AIDS Day, oddly enough, by the Catholic League. The “Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights,” led by the legendary Bill Donohue whom I’ve lampooned before, is not typically where I go to get my news about AIDS. But I happened to see some of my friends quote tweeting a tweet from their official Twitter feed, and now I’m sorry I did. The tweet... Read more

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2021-12-01T00:46:52-04:00

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A Tip to Remember for your Winter Clothing Drives

Last updated on: December 1, 2021 at 12:46 am By Mary Pezzulo

A lot of you are probably taking part in clothing drives this time of year. This is good; a lot of people need help in the winter getting warm, dignified clothing to wear. We should all be helping in any way we can. People need warm coats, sweatshirts and jackets, gloves and hats and socks, and they ought to be the best quality we can provide. I think most people who participate in clothing drives realize that or we... Read more

2021-11-30T13:39:26-04:00

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Presenting our Advent Work of Mercy!

Last updated on: November 30, 2021 at 1:39 pm By Mary Pezzulo

Hello friends! I was so thrilled to see the great response to my birthday gift drive for Steubenville’s poor and homeless that I decided to do it again. This is an Advent donation drive, just in time for Giving Tuesday, and I hope we can get it done by Saint Nicholas Day on the sixth because Saint Nicholas is my favorite saint. I’ve set up a Christmas gift registry of snacks, treats, warm supplies and toiletries for the homeless.... Read more

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