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PRIEST’S CONFERENCE – Day 2: Prophecy and Typology

Talks continued today. A friend of mine, retired chaplain, Navy Captain, remarked “Coming to the conference would have been worth it for this talk alone.” I agreed. We had an excursion to the new building of the St. Paul Center … Read More

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My View For Awhile: It’s the Pitts

I’m heading to Pittsburgh today in anticipation of the conference on Monday. The airport I’m using today has not had any sort of lounge for passengers. Until now. There is now something associated with Priority Pass and a cut rate … Read More

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ROME 23/10 – Day 09: Lunch with a friend and some gallows humor

Fiery Helios drew his chariot above the Roman horizon at 07:13 and it will soon set at 18:41.  The Ave Maria bell should ring at 19:00. It is the Feast of St. John Leonardi.   Invoke him the next time they … Read More

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UPDATED: My View For Awhile: Rome-ward – CANCELLED and REBOOKED

I’m at JFK waiting for the redeye to Rome. The food in the club was remarkably good. Too bad they are gutting the FF program. Prayers downloaded. Gotta catch up. The lines for the flight to Sao Paolo were stretched … Read More

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My View For Awhile: Heading to the Shrine

I’m on my way to the wonderful Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wisconsin. A couple days ago, the flights were ghastly, as most are these days, jammed and delayed by several hours thus resulting a a very late … Read More

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My View For Awhile: (South) Carolina on my mind

I’m heading back the way I came. Solid driving got me back to Parris Island. Supper with my buddy who’s at the MCRD. Nice sunset. That, by the way, is not at the MCRD. Which drink is mine? Blue Points … Read More

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My View For Awhile: Along the way, cigars, relics and tearful memories

My time at the conference held by the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology (and Emmaus Press) was great.  Being close to Pittsburgh I wanted to see something of the city.  So, with the help of a great priest, Eastern … Read More

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My View For Awhile: Day 3 & 4 Conference

Schedule for Wednesday, July 12 (Eastern Time)  Morning Session 8:30–9:45 a.m. Conference Session – Dr John Bergsma 11:15 a.m. Daily Mass Homily Posted 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Conference Session – Dr Lawrence Feingold Afternoon Session 2:00–3:00 p.m. Optional Workshop – Dr Ralph Martin … Read More

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My View For Awhile: Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye

I’ve been on the road for a few days. One needs a visit to Buc-ee’s. However, I think I will never visit one of these places on a summer weekend again unless perhaps early in the morning. I was jammed. … Read More

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QUESTION FOR PRIESTS: Are you going to the St. Paul Center July conference?

Fathers, are any of you going to the St. Paul Center’s July conference for priests in West Virginia? I’m working out transportation, whether to fly, drive and see things and people along the way, etc. Drop me a line?  If … Read More

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