Monthly Archives: November 2012

A fireplace, and bacon

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

The title isn’t just the perfect juxtaposition of two perfect things to grab your attention. Nor does it mean I am eating bacon by the fireside.  I just want to pass along a nice tip.  Do you have a fireplace? … Continue reading →

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Still Not Seeing the Reason for the Season? Here's Why.

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Reblogged from Biltrix: I have nothing against supporting companies that support Christmas and I have nothing against boycotts. But I have to ask, in doing so, what are we supporting / boycotting? Could it not just be the commercialization of … Continue reading →

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Advent in 2 Minutes...

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Reblogged from Biltrix: A good message from Busted Halo via Biltrix!

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Homilycast #286: November 30, Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle and Martyr

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Here is my homily for today, recorded during the 9:00AM Mass at St. Joachim’s in Rockport. You can hear all of my “homilycasts” by copying this URL: http://advenus.wordpress.com/category/podcast-2/feed/ and adding it to your favorite podcast client software. For instance, in … Continue reading →

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Hip, Hip, Hurray, for Hobbitus Ille!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Yes, that’s The Hobbit in Latin on my side table! (next to my plasma globe “palantir” and my plush Peter Pettigrew rat from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter…)  It was a great surprise in my mail today.  I can’t wait … Continue reading →

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Homilycast #285: November 29, Thursday of the XXXIV week in Ordinary time, year II

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Here is my homily for today, recorded during the 9:00AM Mass at St. Joachim’s in Rockport. You can hear all of my “homilycasts” by copying this URL: http://advenus.wordpress.com/category/podcast-2/feed/ and adding it to your favorite podcast client software. For instance, in … Continue reading →

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Cape Ann Diner is open in Brown's Mall!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Reblogged from GoodMorningGloucester: In Brown’s Mall, there is now a new cozy restaurant, the Cape Ann Diner (7 Pleasant Street)! They are currently open 7-2PM, Monday-Saturday (closed on Sunday). There aren’t big signs outside yet, but they sometimes have a sandwich … Continue reading →

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Origami snowflake-star

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Reblogged from GoodMorningGloucester: I folded this on Thanksgiving from a foil paper hexagon, for my parents’ Christmas tree (which we put up on Thanksgiving!). I made it up as I went along, but someone may have done it first, because … Continue reading →

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Bad Thinking #73: "When I'm up to date with the small stuff, then I can do what really matters"

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

Reblogged from Bridges and Tangents: Most of us deal with the little things first. We check texts and emails; we try to respond to the urgent requests others send us; we set about tidying up, clearing the decks, in the … Continue reading →

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Homilycast #284: November 25, Solemnity of Christ the King, year B

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

Here is my homily for today, recorded during the 4:00PM Mass yesterday evening at St. Ann’s in Gloucester. You can hear all of my “homilycasts” by copying this URL: http://advenus.wordpress.com/category/podcast-2/feed/ and adding it to your favorite podcast client software. For … Continue reading →

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