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Never deny, seldom affirm, always distinguish: A framework for political discussion art cathedral chapel christ

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Never deny, seldom affirm, always distinguish: A framework for political discussion

thefriarwebmaster January 9, 2021

The events of this week at the US Capitol have left me, like many,...

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Commentary: Take a deep breath

thefriarwebmaster November 4, 2020

As I write this on the morning after the elections in the United States,...

Commentary: It starts with trying to understand Photo by Kevin Hendersen on Unsplash

Photo by Kevin Hendersen on Unsplash

Commentary: It starts with trying to understand

thefriarwebmaster June 2, 2020

I grew up in one of the whitest states in the United States. In...

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Commentary: Coronavirus and the Common Good

thefriarwebmaster March 10, 2020

The common good is God; it is achieved through ordering all actions with his...

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In God we trust? Or not.

thefriarwebmaster February 12, 2020

I have to admit that I was quite surprised by the vitriol I heard...

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Commentary: With great power comes great responsibility

thefriarwebmaster January 27, 2020

Even if we are not big basketball fans, we can appreciate the talent of...

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Sixty Nine Bishops did not vote in favor of abortion

thefriarwebmaster November 14, 2019

The Catholic world has a real problem. Somehow it thinks it is just like...

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Remember we have God and each other

thefriarwebmaster October 10, 2019

There are events that can shake one to the core. On Tuesday, one...

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Let’s Be Civil

thefriarwebmaster October 8, 2019

I have been dreading the upcoming election season in the United States. I worry...