Monthly Archives: February 2015

BLOG 2/25/15. DISCIPLES IN THE ABSTRACT? I frequently reflect on the oxymoron exhibited with all of those church-ified folk who took their baptism vow to “be Christ’s faithful disciple” (or something close), … and yet who seem totally indifferent to … Continue reading →

BLOG 2/22/15. REFLECTIONS UPON MY 87TH BIRTHDAY Yesterday was my birthday and I got Facebook greetings from scores of friends, and from around the world. One question, that I got frequently was: “What are you thinking on your birthday?” So … Continue reading →

BLOG 2/18/15. THE ENIGMA OF SELECTIVE CHRISTIAN ETHICS In my last blog I was heralding Pope Francis and his ethical focuses (foci?), especially his teachings on the environment. It is no secret that ethics tends to be something of a … Continue reading →

BLOG 2/15/15. CHRIST THE CONTROVERSIALIST … AND POPE FRANCIS The late John R. W. Stott of London was a giant in terms of his influence upon my generation. He was a prolific writer, a gentle soul, a profound scholar, and … Continue reading →

BLOG 2/11/15. CAN SEAMUS HEANEY TEACH THE CHURCH SOMETHING? From time to time I mention Seamus Heaney, the much loved Irish poet who died a couple of years ago. I was so impressed that one of the major Irish newspapers … Continue reading →

BLOG 2/8/15. OSCAR ROMERO, ST. TELEMACHUS, … AND US I, for one, have been rejoicing that this present Pope Francis has determined to beatify the martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. I have been so blessed by Romero’s example. … Continue reading →

BLOG 2/4/15. “THEY DO IT EVERY SUNDAY” – WHY? “They do it every Sunday, They’ll be over it on Monday, It’s only a habit they’ve acquired.” That little limerick percolates up out of my past from time to time. It … Continue reading →