Monday, August 7, 2017

Second Thoughts: "My beloved Son" and "Little Boy"

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"His face shone like the sun… a bright cloud cast a shadow over them" (Mt. 17: 2, 5) "…the sudden flare of harsh light wa...
Sunday, July 30, 2017

Occam's Razor, the Treasure, and the Pearl (A17O)

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As I listened to the very fine homily this morning in Glendale, AZ,  as a member of the assembly  for a change, there wasn't much I was ...
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Albums 20: To You Who Bow (2017, GIA)

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Finally. I'm so happy and proud to be able to introduce to you the latest recording from the Cooney-Daigle-Donohoo trio, To You Who Bo...
Friday, July 7, 2017

SongStories 50: (I Myself Am the) Bread of Life (Mystery, 1987; Change Our Hearts, 2000, OCP)

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(I Myself Am the) Bread of Life is dedicated to the people of St. Jerome Parish, Phoenix, Arizona. When I was writing this song, it must h...
Thursday, July 6, 2017

Second Thoughts: Love is not jealous (A13O)

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I suspect a lot of gospel readers would have liked to  have skipped the first half of last Sunday's gospel. I know for sure a lot of...
Thursday, June 29, 2017

SongStories 49: Come to Us (Do Not Fear to Hope, 1985, and Change Our Hearts, 2000, OCP)

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"When people come to you for help, do not turn them off with pious words, saying, 'Have faith and take your troubles to God....
Wednesday, June 28, 2017

The goodness of the Lord (A13O)

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This weekend and next seem to ask us to reflect on the how kindness and hospitality are both acts of gratitude on the part of those who prac...