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Category Archives: War and Peace
An unwelcome and tragic reminder.
Today’s Boston Marathon bombings are an unwelcome reminder of the realities of this era. Witnesses to the event said, “This must be what it is like in Iraq.” And that’s true. This is what life has been like in Iraq … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic, Middle East, Peace, Social Justice, War and Peace
Tagged bombings, Boston Marathon, good, peace, terrorism, war
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The Catholic bishops have no one to blame but themselves.
On the first Sunday of Lent, the opinion pages of the New York Times carry a biting editorial comment by Russ Douthat – The End of a Catholic Moment : The collapse in the church’s reputation has coincided with a … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic, Social Justice, War and Peace
Tagged Afghanistan, iraq, peace, Social Justice, US Catholic Bishops, war
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Lenten Exhortation to Quit Smoking!
If you’re thinking about giving up smoking for Lent. . . here’s my advice. . . Smoke all you want today. In fact, chain smoke your way through this last day of slavery to tobacco. Before you go to bed, … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Social Justice, War and Peace
Tagged freedom, liberation, smoking
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iPermie now on sale!
My new book, iPermie! How to permaculture your urban lifestyle, is now on sale at these fine online sources. Only $1.99! for 14 sections, 248 chapters, 399,000 words! http://www.ipermie.net https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/271541 Amazon Kindle Apple Store Kobo Versent eBooks Bookmark on DeliciousDigg … Continue reading
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Good and Frugal Government, Climate Instability, Corporation shenanigans, Economic Prosperity, Environmental Sustainability, Financial Crisis, food, garden, Local Food Systems, Peak Oil, Permaculture, Social Justice, War and Peace
Tagged New Urbanism, Permaculture, urban issues
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Prayer for the 115th birthday of the Venerable Servant of God Dorothy Day of New York
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. O God, Who by the life of Dorothy Day of New York has given us examples of Charity in the face of war, Culture that … Continue reading
In Memory of Anthony Shadid
This afternoon I attended the memorial service of Anthony Shadid (obituary), the world renowned reporter on Middle Eastern Issues, who was a native son of Oklahoma, and the cousin of Oklahoma City Councilman Dr. Ed Shadid. I can’t do justice … Continue reading
Posted in Middle East, Oklahoma City, Social Justice, War and Peace
Tagged Anthony Shadid, Middle East
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Will Israel target Iran’s oil facilities?
John Robb asked a provocative question in his Global Guerrillas blog yesterday – will Israel go after Iran’s oil production facilities? He argues that this is the only target in Iran that will accomplish what the Israelis will need to … Continue reading
A note to Archbishop Dolan as he receives the cardinal’s hat.
Dear Archbishop Dolan, Whispers in the Loggia reports today an extract from your speech on receiving the honor of becoming a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. Among other things, you said – For my part, I have to ask … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, iraq, US Catholic Bishops, war
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A Catholic Worker reflection on the remarks of Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, D.C. at the Southwest Liturgical Conference Study Week, in Dallas, Texas, January 24, 2012
On the evening of the first day of the SWLC Study Week, Cardinal Wuerl gave the keynote presentation – “The Word of God and the New Evangelization.” His presentation was urbane and literate, dogmatic and spiritual. I can’t say that … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic, Social Justice, War and Peace
Tagged Afghanistan, Catholic bishops, iraq, peace, right to life, war
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