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In New Zealand, a controversial billboard outside a church is sparking anger — and even protest: It was designed to provoke conversation with non-believers. However, a risqué poster depicting the Virgin Mary lying in bed with Joseph – suggesting they have just had sex – has sparked outrage with Catholics. The billboard shows Mary with…

Because clearly I will be a danger to society. I’m talking about this outfit, from the New York Times today: The Times looks at the return of fashion, at least when it comes to men, and credits (or blames) “Mad Men”: In the show, the older men — Don Draper and his boss, Roger Sterling…

That was sung on Gaudete Sunday at my parish, and it remains one of my favorites among the newer hymns. (It has one of those endearing, simple, waltzy melodies that you can never shake after you’ve heard it.) Looking around on YouTube, I found this lovely video interpretation, focusing on the work of Mother Teresa.…

I had almost forgotten about this, until the Concord Pastor brought it up. It’s worth noting, once again: the oft-repeated lore about the true meaning of “The 12 Days of Christmas” isn’t true. From Snopes.com: Two very large red flags indicate that the claim about the “secret” origins of the song “The Twelve Days of…
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