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Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 28

Let the Gospel take a bite out of crime

Fr Hawtin

The crime rate is a major American preoccupation … which is hardly surprising in view of statistics which indicate that one in every three of us can expect to become a victim of violent crime at least once in our lives.

Our politicians’ response to this has been a stream of legislative measures—boot camps, “three . . . → Read More: Let the Gospel take a bite out of crime

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s Newsletter:St. Stephens News XXV No 27

 

Humid recital stirs Bangkok

You don’t believe God’s got a sense of humor? Just look at the camel and the duckbilled platypus! And who do you think invented laughter in the first place? In any event, a good laugh is balm for the soul. So here’s something to giggle about over the July 4th holiday. The following music review . . . → Read More: Humid recital stirs Bangkok

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Here is this weeks newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 26

The Founding Fathers speak for themselves

Much has been said and written about our Founding Fathers—and their religious beliefs and whether they intended to base our constitution upon Christian principles or secular ones.

This week, as we mark Independence Day, perhaps we might do them the courtesy of letting them speak for themselves. And who better to start than John Adams, . . . → Read More: The Founding Fathers speak for themselves

Summer suppers at a silly price

The best dining deal in town has begun once again. Join us on Wednesday evenings following evening prayer (around 6.15 pm) for the best meal $10 can buy —an entree, salad, and dessert all for just one sawbuck.

Non-alcoholic beverages are provided and inexpensively priced beer and wine are also available.

Like to cook? . . . → Read More: Summer suppers at a silly price

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Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 25

PBS doesn’t believe America so beautiful

Forget about “nothing succeeding like success.” The Political Correctness Movement’s motto would more aptly read: “Nothing exceeds like excess.”

The thought sprang to mind while watching the PBS Television series American Masters recently. A narrator on the series, hopelessly in the thrall of political correctitude, saw fit casually to dismiss the song “America the Beautiful” . . . → Read More: PBS doesn’t believe America so beautiful

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Here is this weeks newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 24