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What does it mean to think like a Franciscan? When people imagine our spirituality, I imagine many picture a tree-hugging hippie communing with nature, a jovial cartoon character with a big belly, or a humble beggar with tattered… Read More
http://traffic.libsyn.com/everydayliminality/3-3._Food.m4a Shows about food are among the most popular on television. We love to watch people cook, eat, have disasters, and travel. But why? For a medium that plays so heavily on taste and smell, what is so… Read More
The following is my homily for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. The readings can be found here. “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” Last weekend I was at the wedding of one of my college friends, and… Read More
http://traffic.libsyn.com/everydayliminality/3-2._Catholic_Portrayal.m4a It’s not news to anyone that the Catholic Church has been the butt of a few jokes in popular society. If all you ever knew of the Church was from popular movies and television shows, your opinion… Read More
Breaking In The Habit 