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When in Rome

Posted on March 11, 2013 by chappelltemple

Cum Clave. Or as it is literally translated from the Latin, “with a key.” For in earlier centuries, the election of a new pope, encumbered by all kinds of political interference from the state, was sometimes a challenging proposition indeed, … Continue reading →

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Evermore and Evermore.

Posted on December 30, 2012 by chappelltemple

Tabula Rosa is how the ancients phrased it. For as we stand on the doorstep of yet another year, a “blank slate” is truly what God has given to each of us. In fact, as of this writing, I am … Continue reading →

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Mincemeat Methodists

Posted on December 21, 2012 by chappelltemple

The brass band was nice and the singing was good. Similarly, the fir tree outside the front door sparkled with lights and candles illuminated each window, their shadows dancing over the crowd gathered outside. But I have to confess that … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Line in Connecticut

Posted on December 14, 2012 by chappelltemple

The psychologist on one of the cable networks said it best perhaps: “we have now crossed a red line” in terms of evil. For as shocking as the senseless shootings in colleges and high schools and even shopping malls have … Continue reading →

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