New Oxford Notes: May 2001
The Near-Death (Near-Hell) Experience
"For 12 years you have been a priest for yourself and you are going to hell."
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Baptizing a "Lonely Atheist"
Eugene Kennedy says the unbeliever is really like the believer, but just doesn't know it.
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Dodging the Real Issues
Dodge ball has been targeted for extinction in two public school districts.
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Sticks & Stones May Break My Bones, But…
Political correctness is nothing more than female touchiness writ large.
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Husband and wife must pour themselves out for each other in prayer, service, and loving sacrifice. They are called to become "helpmates" in the pursuit of holiness.
Without prayer, without hard work, and without generosity, sacrifice would be meaningless in the life of a priest or anyone else.