Monthly Archives: January 1998

Church Collections

(Originally Posted: 01.24.98) “What return can I make to the Lord for all His kindness to me?” Proverbs 116:12 Here’s a fact for my fellow Catholics to ponder: Nationwide in the US, the average collection per envelope is $2.00. That’s … Continue reading

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The Character Issue Revisited

(Originally Posted: 01.22.98) Very few people appear to understand just how damaging these recent charges against the President are.  We are not just talking about a man who likes “quickies.”  We are talking about a man, elected by the people … Continue reading

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The Zipper Problem

(Originally Posted: 01.22.98) Well, well, well.  It appears our Boy President does indeed have a “zipper problem.” Back in 1992, the press turned a blind eye to the charges of Gennifer Flowers of sexual misconduct against then-candidate Bill Clinton.  The … Continue reading

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Gifts

(Originally Posted: 01.05.98) This past weekend, Catholics celebrated the Epiphany, or Little Christmas.  This celebration commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men (some say the Astrologers or Three Kings) to Jesus’ birth place in Bethlehem.  Special attention is always … Continue reading

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The Family

(Originally Posted: 01.01.98) Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 3:1-7;12-13 Children, listen to me, for I am your father; do what I tell you, that you may be safe. The Lord has given the father honor in his children’s eyes and confirmed a mother’s … Continue reading

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