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Celebrating the Feast of the Ascension — Some Ideas for Festive Foods

KPozos — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:39:00 +0000

This blog post offers basic information on the Feast of the Ascension and suggestions for festive dishes (or ingredients) for use in its celebration.

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A Christian’s Guide to Judaism, by Michael Lotker

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:43:31 +0000

A Christian's Guide to Judaism is an introduction to Jewish religion, history, culture, and holidays written especially for the curious non-Jew. This much-needed book provides Christians with a broad overview of the Jewish people and their religion, presents thorough explanations of Jewish laws and traditions, and explains in detail the many similarities-and key differences-between the Christian and Jewish faiths.

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How Can God Heal Abuse and Trauma? by Susan T. Mahan, PhD

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:37:07 +0000

Insights from a survivor of childhood abuse regarding the journey of seeking and finding divine healing.

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Divine Mercy — Entering the Locked Rooms of our Hearts

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:16:39 +0000

A reflection on Divine Mercy Sunday and our own sharing in the experience of the peace and healing that come with God's great gift of mercy.

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What is Holiness? Is it Wholeness?

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:30:00 +0000

In this blog post, Susan Mahan explores the idea of holiness from a variety of perspectives. Which of the many voices we hear around us and within us are the ones to heed?

“Christ is Risen.” “He is Truly Risen.”

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:25:10 +0000

Blog post for Easter 2012. Includes an English version of the hymn Victimae paschali laudes from the Liturgy for Easter Sunday.

Celebrations and Heartbreaks – There’s Always a “Day After”

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:50:41 +0000

A reflection on the common experience of highs and lows in life, each followed by a "day after" in which we find that life goes on and we bask in the grace received or begin to heal from the hurts. Family and liturgical celebrations are offered as examples.

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Providence/Grace and Free Will, by Susan T. Mahan

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:45:18 +0000

"We live in a world where we often feel pressured to prove that God exists and then we can be at a loss in explaining where God is. Out in the world of work, everyone is supposed to pretend that they are very objective and scientific. But, as we have said, empirical data is only one modality of space-time reality."

In this blog post, Dr. Susan Mahan explores the experience of faith as a source of understanding, appying that experience to the mystery of suffering and the question of free will.

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Hot Cross Buns – A Treat for Good Friday

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:56:20 +0000

A post for the "domestic church" – a recipe for Hot Cross Buns, a traditional treat for Good Friday.

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The Church: LA Religious Education Congress, by Susan T. Mahan

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:51:44 +0000

A blog post from the 2012 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. Reflection on the common theme heard in workshops and conversations about the importance of reconciliation, spiritual direction and evangelization regarding the need for God in our world today.

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