Tag Archives: In the News
Occupying Elsewhere
As some of you may know, this fall I was swept up in a new doctoral program and the Occupy movement. I’ve been writing with some friends about theology and Occupy at TheologySalon. Check out my posts on Christian social … Continue reading
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For these Eyes
When the headlines appear, the questions come in. I’m used to this. And in fact, I’m absolutely flattered by it. It means a lot to me that people take the time to ask for my thoughts about whatever Catholic controversy … Continue reading
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Can the Eucharist Unite Us?
Check out my latest post on Patheos.com, entitled “Can the Eucharist Unite Us?“
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Kristof’s “Religion and Women”
Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof, a regular op-ed contributor to the New York Times, has dedicated his influence to fighting against women’s oppression across the world. Most recently, with this wife Sheryl WuDunn, he released the popular book Half the Sky: … Continue reading
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In Communion with John Kerry
Last Sunday I found myself smack in the middle of a protest between pro-choice feminists and anti-abortion Catholics. This Sunday I took communion with Senator John Kerry. It wasn’t until halfway through the Mass that I realized the deep singing … Continue reading
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Suspicious (and Outraged). Justifiably So?
I was sitting in a coffee shop in Cambridge, happily reading a book on this beautiful day, when I received a Catholic news update from the National Catholic Reporter (NCR). I was so upset by what I read that I … Continue reading
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Read this: Regarding SSPX
Check out this excellent summary of the controversy surrounding B16′s lifting of the excommunications of bishops from the Society of St. Pius X. Catholic journalist David Gibson has one of the best blogs around. Whenever there is cutting-edge Catholic … Continue reading
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What a week!
Every day this week, I opened my browser to find one–or two, or three–things that brought about intense emotional response. Sometimes, they were good emotions. Other times, negative. Here’s a recap of the week’s crazy news and events: MLK … Continue reading
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Dear God, Does this make me look fat?
First off, thanks to all my loyal readers who have stuck with the blog in the last few months. I am now back from my trip through Europe and settled into life in the States. In the meantime, however, I … Continue reading
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Love Rules.
“Love Rules.” That’s the text message I received from Greg this afternoon. Eagerly, I had messaged him earlier in the day after hearing that the California Supreme Court overturned the ban on same-sex marriage. I had texted something like “YAY … Continue reading
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