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A Stomping Joy
Watching my middle school-year-old boy wrestle with his desire for independence while at the same time finding comfort in boundaries is entertaining, to say the least. The meltdown over cleaning up a granola bar wrapper combined with the contentment of knowing what is expected of him is a fascinating thing to watch. I mean really, is it that upsetting to you that you are expected to throw the empty box of Pop-Tarts into the recycling bin instead of putting it back in the pantry? Which by the way, is right below you? Being his father, I have found the answer to those questions to be a resounding “YES!” Of course,…
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My Search for Communion
(Over the course of 2 months living in Switzerland, I have attended Mass in 4 different languages. Here are some thoughts thus far…) What does it mean to be in communion with others? What does it mean to be in communion with myself? What does it mean to be in communion with God? The search for these answers drives my thoughts. The search for these answers drives my actions. The search for these answers drives my soul. And with every attempt to satisfy my desire for communion, I find myself back in the pews of church. I find myself back in a community with those who speak a different language than me yet…
