Well-Said Quotables
"…I’m a musician. I write songs. I just hope when the day is done I’ve been able to tear a little corner off of the darkness…"
Bono
U2
Author Archives: Laura Merzig Fabrycky
Clowns of God
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
Augustine, Speech, and Citizens
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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Tagged Augustine, Citizen, City of God, Discourse, Language, Philosophy, Political Theory, Politics
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On Toronto’s Sidewalks: A Spirituality of Place and the Built Environment
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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Tagged City, Civil Society, Culture, Design and Handwork, Featured On Daily Work, Interviews, Marketplace
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The Advance Team: Meditations on Palm Sunday
[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
God’s Greening Work
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
Moving Into the Greater Desires: An Interview with Jen Pollock Michel
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
Posted in Lent, Liturgical Reflections, Theological Reflections *New
Tagged Ambition, Desire, Faith, Interviews, Lent
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A Missio Holy Week and Lent
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
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
Conversion Roads
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
Staying Awake in Ordinary Times
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
Posted in Liturgical Reflections, On Culture, On Daily Work *New, On Vocation, Ordinary Time
Tagged Civil Society, International, Justice, Vocation
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