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• What Christian spirituality is

  
  Cranach: The Blog of Veith — Authority: 506
  From Grace Upon Grace: Spirituality for Today by John W. Kleinig : “When I speak about spirituality, I do not envisage something extraordinary—a superior way of being a Christian that is open only to a religious elite or a more advanced stage in the spiritual life. I have in mind what is given to every faithful ...
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• The table as altar

  
  Cranach: The Blog of Veith — Authority: 506
  Columnist Sally Quinn , writing about entertaining guests, tossed off a provocative comparison: When you think about it, there is a sacred quality to the sharing of a meal. Just think of Jesuss last supper as an example. The table can be a kind of altar, with a cloth, candles, wine and bread. This, I believe, ...
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• Why we say grace before our meals

  
  Cranach: The Blog of Veith — Authority: 506
  From Grace Upon Grace: Spirituality for Today by John W. Kleinig , on saying grace before our meal: “Because God provides us with our daily bread and all that we need for our physical journey on earth, we exercise our faith by saying grace before and after meals. This simple custom, this act of daily ...
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• Calvin on Vocation

  
  What's Best Next — Authority: 500
  A good word from Josh Etter’s blog , quoting John Calvin: It is an error to think that those who flee worldly affairs and engage in contemplation are leading an angelic life… We know that men were created to busy themselves with labor and that no sacrifice is more pleasing to God than when each one attends to ...
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• 2009 11 23 | late night thoughts on vocations

  
  autumn twilight — Authority: 113
  I have not written much lately. I have wanted to, but I’m not sure how to focus on one thing. So much in my mind, more than I can easily parse. It wouldn’t be so overwhelming if I weren’t caught in a cycle of obsession about my weight. I’ve been feeling fat lately. Not just a little fat, but incredibly fat. ...
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• Morrell Editing Services! In the 2010 Christian Writers’ Market Guide

  
  zoecarnate — Authority: 532
  Straight from the pages of Sally Stuart ’s Christian Writers’ Market Guide comes our 2010 entry. A lot of people know that I conduct word-of-mouth publicity campaigns , but not as many know that my roots are in freelance editing services. Jasmin and I still offer these services – well, these days it’s ...
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• Preach about Hell to improve the economy

  
  Cranach: The Blog of Veith — Authority: 506
  Here is a fascinating article on the influence of specific religious beliefs on economic growth. It’s too long to do justice with excerpts, so I will give you this teaser from The curious economic effects of religion – The Boston Globe : A pair of Harvard researchers recently examined 40 years of data from ...
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• Vocation Week Highlights Priesthood

  
  Called by Name — Authority: 416
  If you were wondering why its been terribly quiet around here, maybe this Press Release sent out this morning from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will help answer : For the third year in a row, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Vocation Office has produced educational resources to be used by all Catholic grade schools, ...
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• THE book on Christian spirituality for today. . .

  
  Cranach: The Blog of Veith — Authority: 506
  . . .has to be Grace Upon Grace: Spirituality for Today by John W. Kleinig . Dr. Kleinig is an Australian theologian, Bible scholar, and Lutheran seminary professor who is one of the most illuminating teachers I have come across. Many Christians today have gotten interested in “spirituality,” with some ...
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• I was traveling, and you gave me directions

  
  Cranach: The Blog of Veith — Authority: 506
  You know those folks in blue blazers working the information desks at airports? They are volunteers for Travelers Aid, America’s oldest non-religious volunteer organization. Though they might just give directions to a restroom or to baggage claim, they also often help people in serious need. The Washington Post ...
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• Living Proof

  
  The Intermittent Volunteer's Weblog — Authority: 104
  Saturday, November 21, 2009 Living Proof As you may know, the stereotype of the adult Trust Baby who lives on the street by choice because he or she doesn’t want to obey society’s rules is, if not a downright myth, then at least a rare exception among those experiencing street-dwelling homelessness, ...
  6 days ago

• Vocational Neighbouring

  
  the soapbox — Authority: 112
  A phrase and concept voiced at an ‘in conversation with…’ event hosted by the excellent EBM / skainos yesterday. Bob Lupton was the conversationalist in question, sharing his experiences of mission in an urban context in Atlanta, Georgia. Wish I’d known about him when I had an enforced stay there . Bob ...
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• Sandals Coupons

  
  CouponSmarter.com Daily Updated Free Online Coupons — Authority: 156
  Book a minimum 3-night stay by November 30th, 2009 will receive up to 65% off! This offer is available at select locations in Jamaica, St. Lucia and The Bahamas only.
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• Your Calling

  
  Catholic Analysis — Authority: 122
  From young to old, we spend much of life searching for our calling. This search in many ways reflects our wider belief about our life: is it a series of random, accidental, chance events; or is there a purpose lurking in the multiplicity of our engagements and encounters throughout life? Todays Wall Street Journal ...
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• Selling the end of the world to Christians

  
  Cranach: The Blog of Veith — Authority: 506
  Have any of you seen 2012 , the movie based on the notion that ancient Indian texts predicted the world will end in three years and that those ancient Indians were somehow right? I’ve actually had Christians ask me about that, if there might be anything to it. If any of you would like to report on the movie, ...
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• 1001 things we learn from live performers

  
  flowing motion — Authority: 436
  #1  my career is a journey to find my people A good performer jumps on stage, looks out at the audience, and thinks, “Here I am!” A great performer jumps on stage, looks out at the audience, and thinks, “There you are!” Steve Rapson from Art of the Solo Performer contributed by DW from Connecticut, USA ...
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• Presentation Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, and Christ The King

  
  Poetry, Prayer, and Praise — Authority: 115
  The Presentation Of the Blessed Virgin Mary How they loved This longed-for child How their eyes danced At the first glance of God’s beautiful gift. One happy year, then two, then before They knew it they were moved To bring Mary to the Temple- Their child, (She, who was to be, The Mother of God.) ...
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• Is there a word for this situation?

  
  Ask MetaFilter — Authority: 650
  Is there a word that describes a situation where you *technically* have free will, but dont REALLY have the option to choose otherwise? My friend who went to Catholic school told me there was a word for this, but she cant remember what it is, and Googling "free will" or "Catholic" or both or whatnot isnt cutting it. ...
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• Give Me a Double Share of Your Spirit

  
  a minor friar — Authority: 426
  Today one of the brothers informs me that my favorite confrere Ive never met, Br. Cesare Bonizzi, has given up his ministry as a heavy metal singer. He seems to think that his ministry is too divisive among the brothers; that his superior doesnt really approve (despite giving permission) and that the brothers dont ...
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• The Road Not Taken

  
  The Website of Unknowing — Authority: 470
  My dear readers, I try to keep the angst-quotient on this blog to a bare minimum, but this morning I am going to indulge myself a bit. You have been duly warned. Read on at your own risk. Yesterday morning I received an email from Bob P., a reader of this blog, who wrote this observation: I’ve been reading your ...
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