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Becoming human: Face to face with God?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Laura

Thesis: We become more fully human by seeing our reflection in the face of God in the face of the other. Where do we see the face of God? The first place humans encounter the face of God is when … Continue reading →

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Be honest, not good?

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Laura

Is working hard to be good counter productive? Does working hard to be good actually train our souls to be good or merely to do good? Is it okay to do good, but not be good? Claim: Being honest must … Continue reading →

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Ordinary art: Beauty for the journeyer

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Laura

Week days, I commute. On the bus, rain in my ears, book in one hand and a pen in the other, my world is a sonic traveling office, interrupted only by sufficient distraction. Going from here to there is inconsequential … Continue reading →

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More than Shamrocks and Green Beer

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Laura

When I was young, Saint Patrick’s Day was about wearing green so you would not get pinched and cutting four leaf clovers from green construction paper.  Then I found out about Patrick and everything changed.  Now it does not matter … Continue reading →

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Going Deeper than Cards and Candy

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Laura

When I was in elementary school, every February 14 (or on the nearest school day), I and my classmates would bring valentines for everyone as a sign of friendship, or at least of acquaintance. To this day, I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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