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Not Just on Thanksgiving

Posted on Nov 23rd, 2006 by Alkhemist : Alkhemist Alkhemist

Happy Thanksgiving!   I heard a story from a fellow seminarian a few years ago about an old woman he knew, named Viola, who probably had the most grateful heart he'd ever known.  Every time... More »

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What Makes a Priest?

Posted on Nov 15th, 2006 by Alkhemist : Alkhemist Alkhemist

Ordination?  Apostolic Succession?  Ecclesiastical Sanction? Phooey.  I think. If one is called to help others develop their spiritual life, and if one can do absolutely nothing else, why on Earth (or anywhere else) would that... More »

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Universal Clergy

Posted on Nov 8th, 2006 by Alkhemist : Alkhemist Alkhemist

It's definitely time we clergy take a stand.  It has come to my attention that more and more people are recognizing a Calling to the Sacred in their lives, but who also believe that spirituality... More »

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