Author Archives: John McKenna
BINDING AND LOOSING
BINDING AND LOOSING 2004-10-10 Gabriel Marcel once said: “To love someone is to say to that person, you at least will not die!” He’s right. To cherish another person is to give him or her a meaning and permanence that … Continue reading
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FAITH AND A TIME OF AGNOSTICISM
Why does our generation struggle with faith? Ron Rolheiser, OMI FAITH AND A TIME OF AGNOSTICISM Fewer people today have faith in the old way, the way our ancestors did. Fear, among other things, made them believe in God. They … Continue reading
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UNSPEAKABLE LONELINESS
UNSPEAKABLE LONELINESS 2004-11-07 When Kim Campbell was Prime Minister of Canada she gave a very candid interview to MACLEAN’S magazine within which she spoke of the ups and downs of being a public figure. You are surrounded by people, she … Continue reading
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THE STRUGGLE TO LOVE
THE STRUGGLE TO LOVE http://www.ronrolheiser.com/ 2008-09-07 After his wife died, Jacques Maritain published her journals. In the preface to that book, Raissa’s Journal, he talks about her death, brought on by a stroke, and then gives this commentary: “But there … Continue reading
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Latest news from the Coalition for Marriage
Latest news from the Coalition for Marriage UPDATE ON THE BILL IN THE LORDS I thought you would appreciate an update on what has been happening with the same-sex marriage Bill in the House of Lords. There has been lots going on.The … Continue reading
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Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles (30.06.13)
Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles (30.06.13) http://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/ INDECISIVENESS Divine invitations are always personal and carry an RSVP. Our Scripture, in the first Reading and Gospel for the 13th. Sunday of the Year, 30 June 2013, focuses on particular examples of … Continue reading
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Marriage
The Coalition Government has agreed to change the criminal law to put it beyond doubt that disagreeing with same-sex marriage is not a hate crime. That should send a helpful message to those who throw around the ‘bigot’ label far … Continue reading →