Tag Archives: Leaving the Church
"Welcome back to non-practicing Catholics!"
I’ve been quiet in the blogsphere…but have no fear, new posts are coming soon! In the meantime, check out my latest post on the CTA Young Adult Catholics blog, entitled “‘Welcome back to non-practicing Catholics!’”
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I Want A Ritual
At St. Monica’s Church in Santa Monica this past Sunday, I experienced an emotion I may have never had during Mass before. As the congregation raised its hands in blessing during the recession of the Catechumens and Candidates, I was … Continue reading
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Because it is a lot easier to write about (not) writing than it is to write
Okay. Some of you loyal readers out there have heard about the book project that I have been working on for a little over a year now. It started as a solitary venture, with encouragement from my pal Mags who … Continue reading
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Heading to the Market–I mean, Mass
With sweaty palms and a wondering gaze, my attention slips in and out as the Sunday morning Mass continues under the high wooden beams of the Pacific Northwest parish. I am distracted by many things—the pitchy cantor, the uninterested child … Continue reading
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"Americans Change Faiths at Rising Rate, Report Finds"
True confessions of an emotional religious studies major: I got a little teary eyed when I read this New York Times article. “Americans Change Faiths at Rising Rate, Report Finds,” discusses a new survey on religious affiliation from … Continue reading
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