Of Healing and Curing

Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. The bleeding had stopped. The woman who had suffered from hemorrhages for twelve years felt in her body, we are told in Mark 5, that she was healed.… Continue reading Of Healing and Curing

Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Hildegard Burjan

The Basics: Born January 30, 1883, in Germany; died June 11, 1933, in Austria; feast day, June 12; wife, mother, politician. The Story: Hildegard was  the daughter of non-practicing Jewish parents, and from an early age had a thirst for knowledge. She attended the University of Zurich, and earned a doctorate there, which was relatively unusual… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Hildegard Burjan

When Silence Is Less Than Golden

Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. It can be a shock to the system when we find out our friends, coworkers, or others we generally enjoy being around have an entirely different view on… Continue reading When Silence Is Less Than Golden

“Is Christ Divided?”

Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. It’s easy to get caught up in joy and jubilation—or darkness and despair. It’s easy to get comfortable and think politicians will lead us into the land of… Continue reading “Is Christ Divided?”