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Want to be a University President?

A nearby State University has advertised for a new President. One local businessman considered sending in this resume:...

Ceiling painting of Christ and his apostles

Belief Brings Success and Generosity

Catholic Fundamentalism understands that God has programmed and downloaded entire galaxies and all within them. They were downloaded...

Ceiling painting of Christ and his apostles

First, Today’s Reading, Luke 2; 33-35, is…

Jesus’ father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said...

Ceiling painting of Christ and his apostles

Sanctity and Sanity.

“Theology and Sanity” was a book read by many Catholics back in the 1960s. As the title indicates,...

Ceiling painting of Christ and his apostles

Lifting God’s Scourge

In the Middle Ages, Mohammedan slavers and invaders were referred to as “The scourge of God”. These far-flung...

Ceiling painting of Christ and his apostles

Imaginary Problem?

Pundits profess to be very concerned about Social Security. Professional alarmists will solemnly announce that: “Once, there were...

Ceiling painting of Christ and his apostles

Fame, a Popular False Illusion

Lots of us human programs are programmed with a desire to be famous. The enjoyment of having others...

Ceiling painting of Christ and his apostles

Today’s Reading Shows Programming Power…

Luke, 7; 1-10 “When Jesus had finished all his words to the people, he entered Capernaum. A centurion...

Ceiling painting of Christ and his apostles

The Bureaucratic Oath: “No Old Problem Must…

The drive for funding is endemic in all human activity. Businesses and families need access to funding for...

Ceiling painting of Christ and his apostles

Reading for September 11, 2011

1 Sir 27:30-28:7 Wrath and anger are hateful things, yet the sinner hugs them tight. The vengeful will...