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Gratuitous political posting
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awelborn
…because I’m procrastinating. With the Michigan primary yesterday, there was, of course, much bloviating about how to rescue the Michigan economy, specifically, the auto industry. I know the answer. Two words. Hybrid minivan. Toyota sells one overseas, and it is rumored to be slated for a US rollout this year, but I swear with gas…
A bit of kid bookage
By
awelborn
Yes, we’re still reading – five or six a night – so forgive my lameness in not picking out the best and sharing them with you. This selection, however, finally succeeded in pulling me out of my lethargy. You Never Know: A Legend of the Lamed-Vavniks by Francine Prose may sound overwhelming, but it’s not.…
Oh, and here’s the speech
By
awelborn
…that the Pope was to deliver at La Sapienza. It’s in Italian, but there it is.
A brief note on clericalism
By
awelborn
One of the point that comes up in conversations about liturgy is the role of the priest. The assumption is made that because the older rites prohibited laity, except for altar servers, to be in the sanctuary (I think…correct me if I’m wrong), because only the ordained could touch the Host with their hands and…
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