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Spend some time with Metropolitan Hilarion

I always like to keep up on Metropolitan Hilarion's writings.  Thoughtful, lengthy (of course), and a good window on the Russian Orthodox view of the world. This essay on missionary questions covers...

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Cats with Thumbs!

Many thank to my friend, Laura! Share and Enjoy:

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Considering the Good, the Beautiful, the True, and the Pure

This is taken from a longer essay by Fr. Mark Daniel Kirby, OSB over at Vultus Christ. This evening we had a splendid Vespers at the beautiful Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine to welcome our new...

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The Agonies of Social Networking

Some days I long fondly for a time when I didn't have to worry about web sites, Facebook, blogs, etc.  And then I remember that I live right here, right now and I might as well get over it. Today's...

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Welcome to Sacred Miscellany on WordPress

This is my first post using WordPress – and I’m hoping all goes well. Why WordPress?  Easier management, lots of options. Still my opinions, odd things I find on the web, and all of my liturgical...

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The One and Only Sacred Miscellany

As of today, my old Sacred Miscellany blog at Typepad is no more.  Everything was moved over to WordPress several months ago, but I left the old blog up. Talk about a junk magnet!  As of now,...

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Is Evangelization More Than a Word? Finding a Door to the Heart

Catholics hear regular calls to evangelize, to undertake the “New Evangelization,” to share the faith, especially during homilies.  And then what?  Don’t worry, it will be back to business as usual in...

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Whitsunday Poem by Dom Mark Kirby, OSB

“Wait,” you exclaim, “that was last week!”  No matter – I just came across the poem today.  And the Holy Spirit is ever present.  Especially on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. I dare to quote a...

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Leaving Dallas with New Ideas

Three days with folks who are immersed in new media was quite intense.  And Inspiring. Dreams of podcasts and tweets, more focused writing and network building dance in my head. Ah, but what will...

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How to Communicate with Those Who Don’t Give a Fig

Last week’s Catholic New Media Conference in Dallas left me puzzled.  Many of the speakers and other participants with whom I spoke were full of “spiritual direction, discerning, charisms,” etc. That’s...

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On the Move – Find Me at Chant Cafe

Sacred Miscellany had its origins almost 10 years ago – in the early age of blogging.  And I’ve enjoyed it – the postings, the comments, the spam. But it’s time for something new.  And while Sacred...

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Spend some time with Metropolitan Hilarion

I always like to keep up on Metropolitan Hilarion's writings.  Thoughtful, lengthy (of course), and a good window on the Russian Orthodox view of the world. This essay on missionary questions covers...

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