Category Archives: Spiritual

The Passing of a Mentor

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Chuck Colson passed away on April 21 at the age of 80. He was, as William Bennett recently said, “a man in full”. This is my own small appreciation of his life. It was the early 1970s and the poster on … Continue reading →

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What Do We Really Know?

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

I recently read Susan Casey’s book The Wave, wherein each chapter begins with a quote. One in particular, from the iconoclastic writer H.L. Mencken, really caught my attention: Penetrating so many secrets, we cease to believe in the unknowable. But there it sits nevertheless, … Continue reading →

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It’s been quite a month..or so

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

If you’ve followed this blog over time, you know that my posting can be sporadic. Sometimes it’s because I’m really busy and at other times it’s simply that I have nothing to say. In this case, a lot has gone on over the … Continue reading →

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Of Gods and Men

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

I love film and certain aspects of television as art forms and because they can, at times, reflect and/or define our culture. In that regard, I’ve been enjoying a recent documentary series broadcast on PBS: America in Primetime. The series reflects upon television and its role in … Continue reading →

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A “Mertonian” Perspective on Life

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Here we go again. If you’ve followed this blog over the past few years you may recall that I get into streaks or fixations about topics for reading, study, etc. Last week, my wife and I watched a documentary (available on … Continue reading →

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History Repeats Itself

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Many of us are familiar with the phrase “history repeats itself”. It’s typically used as an admonition to those who don’t or won’t learn from past experience. In that regard, it usually has a negative connotation, serving as a sign or warning … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Forgiveness

Posted on December 17, 2009 by

I saw the new Clint Eastwood film Invictus the other evening with my wife and another couple (a real double date!). As so often happens with me, a particular event, a specific item of media (article, book, film, etc.), or a personal … Continue reading →

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