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January 4th, 2005
An anorexic/bulimic finds nourishment and healing in her faith
Having just binged and purged, Kelly Raths remembers "literally pulling my head out of a toilet so I could go do youth group and be this vivacious person that ...
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January 2nd, 2005
A first-hand exploration of the conflict between Israel and Palestine
Editorial Note: Through Father Tom Ryan of the Paulist office for ecumenical and interfaith relations BustedHalo Editor, Bill McGarvey was asked to participate in a study mission to Israel from Jan 1-Jan 9. The purpose ...
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December 25th, 2004
The challenge of Christmas
It's my job to put together the manger scene each year in my house. I get out the animals, and the 3 Kings ...
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December 23rd, 2004
The difference between faith that is child-like and child- ish
Moving beyond the MangerIsn't he cute? That chubby little baby, his golden curls enhanced by the glowing disc behind his head. His mother and father gaze on him ...
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November 25th, 2004
The elusive perfect holiday
Turkey perfectWe strive to make them happen, "perfect" holiday celebrations, but they often elude us. We build up our expectations but are often left feeling empty. Nothing seems as good as what we try ...
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November 10th, 2004
An Adult Perspective on Catholic Guilt
I have many fond memories of growing up Catholic—May processions, church socials, and cherished gold-edged holy cards.
Unfortunately, there's one aspect of my Catholic experience that has always ...
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November 3rd, 2004
A gay priest speaks out
In the wake of the scandals, some high-ranking officials in the Catholic church have lumped together pedophilia and homosexuality by suggesting that the presence of gay men in the ...
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October 19th, 2004
Raspberries Are the Fruit of the Spirit
Many of the most significant changes in my life occurred all in the same year. I went from being a city apartment dweller to a suburban homeowner, the primary ...
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October 12th, 2004
A conservative reflects on the "Moral Values" debate
Liberal Democrats are enemies of religion and corruptors of children. Or so it seems to some conservative Republicans. (Of course, to some Democrats, Republicans want to establish an intolerant despotic theocracy, so there's plenty of ...
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October 2nd, 2004
There is no W in Faith
I am neither God nor George W. Bush. As a result, I'm really not in a position to talk about the President's soul, though I do believe I can ...
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October 1st, 2004
Babe Ruth's Curse isn't dead until the Red Sox win a World Series
True Red Sox fans know the pain and hardship of loss. Historically, their team doesn't simply lose, they invent new
and creative ways of doing so. A ...
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September 11th, 2004
A questionnaire reply given during a recent religious retreat.
Q: Can you tell us of a moment in your life when you definitely felt the presence ...
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September 8th, 2004
How a Small Group of Mid-Western Monks are Turning Ink Toner into Gold
he last time you attempted to replace your toner at an office supply store, chances are you were first forced to negotiate a Fort Knox-like system involving glass cases, keys, and ...
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September 6th, 2004
To whom can a religious person turn for mental health?
At a recent engagement encounter retreat, one of the many Catholic marriage prep programs offered to engaged couples, a couple inquired about marriage counseling "in case we ever have need for it in the future." ...
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August 13th, 2004
The sacraments, the internet and the wisdom of Andy Warhol
Supposedly, Andy Warhol once said that sex and parties were the only two events where you actually had to be there.
For a long time I've been wondering—are sacraments the third?
Virtual JesusIn May of 2004 BH ...
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August 3rd, 2004
August 15 is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in which Catholics believe that Mary was assumed into heaven, body and soul after her death.
This ...
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July 18th, 2004
A Modern Look at an Ancient Prayer
A few years ago, I remember watching a network news report about the beneficial effects of meditative prayer. The report first featured a Catholic women's group that was devoted to praying ...
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July 18th, 2004
Amidst protest the Archdiocese of Boston attempts to close 65 parishes.
"This was nothing but a war zone," said 30-year old Sixto Merced to a local Boston newspaper, "Church was ...
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July 7th, 2004
How the inspiration of a 19th century woman's incredible life helps me keep the faith
We would, of course, roll our eyes. That's what teenage girls do when being told something for the millionth time. Still, repetition does have its effect, and so when ...
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June 24th, 2004
Through his recent book and Yoga DVD, Father Thomas Ryan is reclaiming the body in Christian spirituality.
Whether it's Pilates or spinning, marathoning or extreme kayaking, Americans love their exercise. No doubt the number of new gym memberships and fitness-related New Year's resolutions will spike in a couple ...
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