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Category Archives: On the road
Napa Institute: Day 2
I am at a breakfast sponsored by Catholic Extension. Archbp. Kurtz is taking about it. He explained that it was its goal to have church in every county in these USA. They have built over 12000 churches. They now give … Read More
Napa Institute Conference: Day 1
I arrived last night in Napa for the Napa Institute conference. I got here, despite the interference of Pres. Obama. I digress. The digs are elegant, the weather, perfect. I know quite a few people, since there is some cross … Read More
My View For Awhile
Home again, home again… is how the rhyme goes, I believe. Last night Acton U closed up. Over 1000 people came from over 60 countries. I am always amazed by the diversity of the participants. The other days I was … Read More
Posted in On the road, The Coming Storm, The future and our choices, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Acton Institute, Acton U
8 Comments
8 Comments
Acton U 2014: Day 3
A bit of a round up from last night. We had as our evening speaker, after supper, Andy Crouch. Afterward, a little pack went for adult beverages and discussion of the burning topics of the day. This morning it was … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Acton Institute, Peter Kreeft, religious liberty
14 Comments
14 Comments
Acton U 2014: Day 2
We are in the second full day of Acton U. Yesterday was tiring, but great. This morning we had Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form for the Feast of Corpus Christi. We considered for a moment having a short … Read More
Acton U 2014: Day 1
The day began for some of us with Holy Mass in the older, traditional Roman Rite. Breakfast is being consumed. Interesting line up today including talks on social justice, freedom of conscience, biblical theology of law. UPDATE: Getting Social Justice … Read More
Posted in On the road, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Acton Institute, Acton University, Ryan Anderson, Social Justice
21 Comments
21 Comments
Acton U 2014: Opening Night
I am in Grand Rapids, MI for the annual gathering of Acton University, several days of lectures and presentations on many topics. People of various faiths come from all over the world for this. When I picked up my registration … Read More
My View For Awhile
Off I go for another adventure. I awoke to the sounds of thunder and a civil defense siren last night. I see that there was a tornado somewhere. I have yet to learn the details. I am aware that a … Read More
My View For Awhile: Bye for now, KC
It was a quick trip, too quick, but duty calls. As I leave Kansas City, I thank my amiable hosts, whose son was, today, ordained a deacon. They always try to provide the best for the weary clerical guest. Thanks … Read More
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