As a propitious ending to 2011 the coffin of Vaclav Havel was majestically carried down the Vltava River yesterday-and today- on it's way to his home.
The imaginary life journey of the first Czech president Vaclav Havel,
who died earlier this month, will be symbolically closed by a boat
voyage along the Vltava and Labe (Elbe) rivers on December...
Dec 30, 2011
Dec 24, 2011
Joyous Noel
PEACE JOY AND BLESSINGS...
Dec 18, 2011
In Memoriam: Vaclav Havel
At six this evening (one hour ago) all church bells across the Czech Republic tolled their bells in mourning at the passing of Vaclav Havel, one of the truly great political leaders in the world today - of the stature...
Dec 17, 2011
Apartment Hunting
Running about these days searching for a new apartment here in Prague, which is experiencing one of it's mildest winters in years. We are usually covered in snow at this time and in fact most of the Czech and Slovak Republics...
Dec 8, 2011
Another Teen Bullied to Death, Another Reason for a New Christianity
Terribly sad news for this feast day of The Immaculate Conception, a feast day that celebrates the purity and innate goodness within all of us. Immaculate Mother heal us all of the sin of homophobia.
Thanks to John Shore and Huffington Post for this article/
Another kid has been bullied into killing himself. His name is Jacob
Rogers. He...
Dec 5, 2011
GREASE is the word
Just finished directing the musical, GREASE, for my high school here in Prague - which is why I haven't been blogging for a while. Exhausted from the experience and need a rest, but it was so rewarding. An absolutely fantastic...
Nov 19, 2011
To Tip The Bushel of Oppression
Thanks to Bishop Richard Mickley and Fr. John Churchman of The Diocese of One Spirit for this beautiful Advent Ritual Prayer.
An alternative Advent Ritual
Rather than lighting candles during Advent,
Let us instead overturn bushel baskets
To let our lights shine for all to see
Recognizing that those sitting atop our bushels,
Including...
Nov 7, 2011
REVOLUTIONARY NEWS FROM VIENNA
Thanks once again to Bridget Mary's Blog for this revolutionary news from Vienna. Lay Catholics will begin to celebrate the Eucharist on their own in priestless parishes. This is just the kind of prophetic act the...
Nov 5, 2011
Ricky Martin, father of twin boys, to Marry in Catholic Spain
And on a more cheerful note, pop singer Ricky Martin has just been granted Spanish citizenship, by means of a letter of naturalization, "issued in special circumstances because of his personal and professional links...
Nov 1, 2011
Police association calls for homophobic recording of Stuart Walker murder
In further developments in the Stuart Walker slaying, the UK Gay Police Association, an organization that specifically represents the needs and interests of lesbian and gay police employees in the United Kingdom, has called for the recording of the Stuart Walker murder as an explicit homophobic attack. Finally, some one has seen the light. I've been...
Oct 26, 2011
Addendum to Stuart Walker Case
I'm continuing to follow the Stuart Walker case, posted previously. Unfortunately, the unfolding revelations have only gotten worse, but I decided in the interests of decency not to report them. The good news is that the...
Oct 24, 2011
Another Gay Ritual Slaying?
Has another young gay man been sacrificed and martyred on the altar of homophobic hate, in a ritual slaying that mirrors the death of Matthew Shephard in the US? Too early to tell, but the suspicion must remain high that...
Oct 14, 2011
The Murdered and Forgotten Pope: Martyr to Reform
Papa Luciani
Pope John Paul I
I've posted below a rather gentle reminiscence about this holy pope, long forgotten by history in the wake of John Paul II's reign, which swept his memory away like a pebble...
Oct 4, 2011
God is not a Christian, Nor a Muslim, Nor a Hindu: Are religions Becoming Obsolete?
The visit of St. Francis of Assisi to Sultan Malik al-Kamil.
The following posting is in honor of St. Francis and his spirit of reconciliation.
I have just started...
Oct 2, 2011
We are Egypt: The Occupation of Wall Street
Still can't believe how few people know about this. If the Tea party were demonstrating on Wall Street for a single day (instead of 3 weeks), they would be receiving 24 hour coverage. And if you're looking for Jesus, you...
Sep 30, 2011
Not to Be Missed: Christ Hedges occupies Wall Street
Best theological commentary of the day/week from Chris Hedges with the occupiers on Wall Street, speaking of the corporate class creating and perpetuating "Systems of Death."
In a ringing clarion call of support for...
Sep 28, 2011
Elder Porphyry the Kapsokalivite Joyfully Blesses a Group of Prostitutes
Lovely article (below) which I've shamefully lifted from the charming Orthodox site, Salt of the Earth, also cross-posted at Milk and Honey. Amidst all the 'fuss' about splintering and schism from within the...
Sep 27, 2011
Hope for the Future of Religions
Lovely video below on Bede Griffiths in his gentle, declining years with words of wisdom for us all.
The perfect antidote to news of the Pope's visit to Germany -which I've been ignoring. Giving it too much attention...
Sep 26, 2011
The Gospel of Religious Pluralism according to Justin Bieber
Fascinating article on the young pop star and his religious faith, taken from CNN's Belief Blog. Since I met him about a year and a half ago, I feel a particular affection for this young performer - despite all...
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