Christina M | January 16, 2005
I find myself curious this week to hear more from Therese at Exultet about “Cranky Catholics.” I would really like to see more parishes offering more varied opportunities for parishoners to meet and share. Too many Catholics are lonely. Dawn Patrol maintains its usual high quality of information and commentary as it discusses the United […]
Christina M | January 10, 2005
I realized recently that the blogosphere is a very friendly place at times. People link to one another, promote one another, and give kudos where they see fit. I’ve been remiss, and it’s time for me to start giving credit to blogs of note. Today my husband brought me a printout of a blog entry […]
Christina M | January 8, 2005
I’ve concluded that, as the word is used today, there are two distinct meanings for the word “lust.” According to the Baltimore Catechism lust, the cardinal sin, is “Lust is an excessive desire for the sinful pleasures forbidden by the Sixth Commandment.” But in common parlance lust, like celibacy, means something more simple than its […]
Christina M | January 3, 2005
I remember seeing various people cry when favorite celebs died. I myself grieved when Bloom County ended. But I didn’t anticipate the feeling of loss I’d feel about Dave Barry’s retirement. I think It’s because I couldn’t envision it happening. There have been times when I’ve gone weeks, even months, between glimpses at Dave Barry’s […]