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Bringing the Monastery Home

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By Gary Topping– Since the very early years of Christianity, the religious life has been considered a model for all Christians, the most perfect Christian way of life possible outside…

Law Partner’s Shoe Shine Reflects Holy Thursday

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By Michael Patrick O’Brien– For years, on Holy Thursday, I have watched the commemoration of the Last Supper, including the washing of the feet, when the local Catholic priest re-enacts…

What’s in Your Well? – A Successful Conflict Resolution Story

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By Jathan Janove (Guest Contributor)– (This article was originally published at https://www.businessmanagementdaily.com/44938/whats-in-your-well-a-successful-conflict-resolution-story) Whatever your belief system, you can sometimes find useful stories in the bible. Here’s one on creating lasting…

Greek Easter Cookies, Yaya, and Mother Mary

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By Connie Platis Saccomanno (Guest Contributor)– Growing up with my Greek grandmother (Yaya) Fatini “Foto” Lambrinos Liapis was a very educational, exciting, loving and happy experience.  Her Greek Orthodox religion…

Evangelicals and . . .Trump?

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By Gary Topping– Michael Gerson, columnist for the Washington Post, has an article in the current Atlantic which will be of interest to readers of this blog who discuss “church,…

Just Two Ordinary Women From Belfast

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By Michael Patrick O’Brien– Reading about historical events is one of my favorite hobbies. In March especially, I enjoy reading about all things Irish. In this spirit, I recently read…

The Eighth Grade in Revolt

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By Gary Topping– Apparently it’s as true for priests as it is for the rest of us: you can’t please everybody.  I think almost any priest will tell you that…

My Utah Hometown Contribution to Irish-Catholic History

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By Michael Patrick O’Brien– We do not often think of Ogden, Utah, as a significant source of Irish culture or of Catholic history. Yet, during St. Patrick’s month (March), I…

Who, or What, is a Christian?

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By Gary Topping– The recent death of the Reverend Billy Graham, by far the most prominent Evangelical Christian of my generation, has me thinking about the relationships among the various…