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1000 Words: Essay #78: In loving memory
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Essay #78: In loving memory. In our grief, we know that death must be liar, when no goodbye is ever good enough.". Rachel Hecker Kirchner, 8/3/1983-1/24/2011. I had the immense honor to photograph Rachel's wedding to her husband Matt. My favorite shots from their wedding are actually not the pretty portraits that I gave to the couple on the CD, but all the tiny, sparkling moments that are just so very Rachel. As I wander the streets of gold,. Talk to all the friends I've known.
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Soldiering On: November 2009
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Journeys through Rome, Iraq, and Home. Sunday, November 29, 2009. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Today marks the beginning of the Church's Liturgical Year with the Season of Advent. Advent is not only about joyfully commemorating the birth of the Savior of the World, Jesus Christ. Advent is also about awaiting his return with prayer and joy. Merry Christmas, but first, a joyful and prayerful Advent as we wait for His Coming. O come, O come, Emmanuel. And ransom captive Israel. That mourns in lonely exile here.
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Soldiering On: Recognitio, The Missal is Approved
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Journeys through Rome, Iraq, and Home. Thursday, April 29, 2010. Recognitio, The Missal is Approved. The Vatican has approved the new English translation of the Roman Missal. This means that perhaps as early as Advent 2011 (this December), the words of the Mass will be undergoing a significant change. This is a positive development as it will re-instill a sense of sacred language within the Roman Rite that has not existed since the Novus Ordo was instituted and the Tridetine Rite deemed extraordinary.
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Soldiering On: December 2009
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Journeys through Rome, Iraq, and Home. Thursday, December 24, 2009. The Nativity of Our Lord. Every year the Wall Street Journal re-publishes. A 1949 editorial written by Vermont Royster that speaks to the essence of the Christian message. The Christian message is embodied by the Incarnation that we find in the Manger at Bethlehem and fulfilled on Calvary and in the Empty Tomb. Then, of a sudden, there was a light in the world, and a man from Galilee saying, Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar...
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Soldiering On: August 2009
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Journeys through Rome, Iraq, and Home. Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Edward Kennedy died today. He was a Liberal Icon and the youngest brother of President John F. Kennedy. He was also rabidly pro-Abortion, opposed the Church on many of Her Social Teachings and politicized the judiciary like no other legislator before or since. Tuesday, August 18, 2009. You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.". Friday, August 14, 2009. Laughing at Progressive Catholics. I really encour...
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Soldiering On: April 2010
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Journeys through Rome, Iraq, and Home. Thursday, April 29, 2010. Recognitio, The Missal is Approved. The Vatican has approved the new English translation of the Roman Missal. This means that perhaps as early as Advent 2011 (this December), the words of the Mass will be undergoing a significant change. This is a positive development as it will re-instill a sense of sacred language within the Roman Rite that has not existed since the Novus Ordo was instituted and the Tridetine Rite deemed extraordinary.
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Soldiering On: June 2010
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Journeys through Rome, Iraq, and Home. Friday, June 11, 2010. It's official, the nation's most storied (and most mathematically challenged) conference has a new member. The Nebraska Cornhuskers officially applied and received permission to join the Big Ten. My vote would be for Rutgers or Pittsburgh. And, how does the Big Ten redesign its logo? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I am a Catholic. I am an American. I am a Veteran of the US Army and two tours in Iraq. View my complete profile. Ecce nova facio omnia.
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Soldiering On: The Big Ten
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Journeys through Rome, Iraq, and Home. Friday, June 11, 2010. It's official, the nation's most storied (and most mathematically challenged) conference has a new member. The Nebraska Cornhuskers officially applied and received permission to join the Big Ten. My vote would be for Rutgers or Pittsburgh. And, how does the Big Ten redesign its logo? Happy birthday a day late! I hope you had a good celebration. Hows the new house coming along? June 18, 2010 at 11:10 AM. Hannah Bevills Christian.com. Ecce nova ...
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Soldiering On: Vibrant Church
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Journeys through Rome, Iraq, and Home. Sunday, May 23, 2010. A common statement by theological liberals is that the Church is losing steam, membership, and vibrancy because of its continued embrace of Orthodoxy. The other claim is that the Church itself is morally bankrupt because of the sex abuse scandal and has forever lost trust with the average Catholic. Annysa Johnson writes in Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee raises $46 Million. In all, the church is projecting to raise $94.3 million, or 90% o...
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Soldiering On: May 2010
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Journeys through Rome, Iraq, and Home. Sunday, May 30, 2010. Memorial Day has a special meaning to those who served and to American Patriots. It is a meaning that needs to be shared, since for too many, Memorial Day is about BBQs, Indy, NASCAR, and the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship. O beautiful for heroes proved. Who more than self their country loved. And mercy more than life! Oversees these resting places, these hallowed pieces of America throughout the world, places worthy of our time and attention.
