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Month: May 2020

Riots are the evil fruit of America’s systemic racism

May 30, 2020 / jamesrneal / 1 Comment

There are prayers we pray and forget, the words falling from our memory faster than incense can rise and dissipate. And then, there are the prayers that stick with us for a lifetime. Sometimes these prayers stick with us because they are connected to trauma, loss or grief. And sometimes prayers stick with us because … Continue reading Riots are the evil fruit of America’s systemic racism

We must protect faith from the state, not by it

May 22, 2020 / jamesrneal / 1 Comment

New Haven Colony Puritans hang a man for "crimes against the faith." As the presidential race prepares to jump into high gear, and as influential segments of American Christianity seek to ingratiate themselves with and guide — you could say manipulate — our civil government, it is worth pausing to consider the history of intermingling … Continue reading We must protect faith from the state, not by it

The Wisdom of Grandmom’s Dinner Table

May 21, 2020 / jamesrneal / Leave a comment

When I was a boy, one of my favorite destinations was my Grandmom Parker’s house in southern New Jersey. You could never step foot into Grandmom’s house without being asked: “Would you like something to eat?” At that point the answer was superfluous, and the question of whether or not you were hungry was not … Continue reading The Wisdom of Grandmom’s Dinner Table

What a broken leg tells us about civilization

May 4, 2020 / jamesrneal / 2 Comments

A few days ago, I got one of those calls no parent wants to get. “Dad, I am at the emergency room.” Our elder daughter, Mary, channeled her father’s innate clumsiness and broke her leg. Thankfully, all will be well. She was seen in the ER, then by a specialist; she had X-rays and tests … Continue reading What a broken leg tells us about civilization

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Hail Holy Queen. I’ve been wanting to do this design since I started. I’m happy with how she turned out. #etchedglass #artisan #virginmary #catholic #oldcatholic
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I haven’t finished as many pieces as I wanted for the Red Brick Food Truck and Art Festival tomorrow, but I have some pieces, like this one, I really like. And I’ll have 25 pages of designs with me Saturday to take custom orders. All sales support Holy Cross ministry to the homeless, prisoners, poor and nursing home residents. #glassart #ministry #upcycle
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