Author Archives: Laura Merzig Fabrycky

Clowns of God

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Laura Merzig Fabrycky

Like many, many others, I have long loved the work of children’s author and illustrator Tomie De Paola, and particularly how he includes insights into his Italian heritage and his vibrant Catholic faith through simple story-telling. A Mormon friend introduced … more »

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Augustine, Speech, and Citizens

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Laura Merzig Fabrycky

As a college student twenty years ago, I fell in love with political philosophy — its questions, its texts, and the quirky, insightful, and intelligent people who have contributed to its wide-ranging conversation. For a time, I even considered pursuing … more »

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On Toronto’s Sidewalks: A Spirituality of Place and the Built Environment

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Laura Merzig Fabrycky

This is a re-post of the original interview, posted on April 16, 2013 by Laura Merzig Fabrycky Born in Finland and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Heikki Walden is a residential real estate agent in Toronto who blogs at City Positive, where … more »

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The Advance Team: Meditations on Palm Sunday

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Laura Merzig Fabrycky

[Editor’s Note: We published this reflection for Palm Sunday 2013, and while some of circumstantial details are now dated, the connections between a Presidential visit and the arrival of Jesus to Jerusalem remain fresh.] President Obama and Secretary of State … more »

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God’s Greening Work

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Laura Merzig Fabrycky

This is the sixth reflection in the Missio Lent series. Read the rest here. This past Sunday marks the mid-point in Lent. It’s been called “Laetare Sunday” derived from the Latin introit used for the day within the Catholic Mass; “laetare” … more »

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Moving Into the Greater Desires: An Interview with Jen Pollock Michel

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Laura Merzig Fabrycky

For the Missio Lent series, TWI’s Laura Fabrycky spoke recently with Jen Pollock Michel about her book, Teach Us to Want (IVP, 2014). Jen Pollock Michael is a writer, speaker, and mother of five. She writes regularly for Her.meneutics.com and … more »

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A Missio Holy Week and Lent

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Laura Merzig Fabrycky

He is risen! Alleluia! A Missio Easter readings “A Missio Easter: A Collection of Resources” L. Gregory Jones, “Easter Vocation: I Have Seen the Lord” Good Friday: Adrienne Shore, “The Hope of Good Friday” (from the archives) Laura Tardie, “Good … more »

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Consecration and Candles

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Laura Merzig Fabrycky

With elementary aged children in my house, it’s not easy to avoid the fact that today is Groundhog’s Day. We awaited the rodent’s predictions, and we have even spent some time talking about whether what he “predicts” could be true. … more »

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Conversion Roads

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Laura Merzig Fabrycky

At dinner a few weeks ago I found myself stopped in my tracks by a single comment from my daughter after I had prayed, admittedly, a rather intense mealtime prayer. I had had Syria on my mind all day, sparked … more »

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Staying Awake in Ordinary Times

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Laura Merzig Fabrycky

One year ago, yesterday, our family took advantage of the time off of work and school to attend local celebrations of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life that took place around Washington, D.C.  In the afternoon we wound … more »

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Well-Said Quotables

"…Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these Pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of Men & citizens. The mere Politician, equally with the pious man ought to respect & to cherish them… Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure—reason and experience both forbid us to expect that National morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle…"

George Washington
Farewell Address 1796

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