Category Archives: Culture

Easter Sunday 2018, St Peter’s Square

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Rick Bookwalter
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The Battle Ahead…is here.

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Rick Bookwalter

To my Christian Brothers, We are now in the thick of the battle. The world has gone mad. The war for our souls and the souls of those we hold dear is in full force.   It is so easy to be … Continue reading →

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No News is Good News

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Rick Bookwalter

For almost a year I have purposely been avoiding the news of current events, avoiding all major and alternative news media outlets, and since Ash Wednesday have disengaged from almost all social media. I have learned a few things so … Continue reading →

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The Stuff of Life

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Rick Bookwalter

I’m just going to say it plainly. I know more about the business end of having babies than any man (excepting doctors) should. Besides my personal experience of attending all nine of our children’s births, I support my wife in … Continue reading →

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Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Rick Bookwalter

This is one of my favorite hymns for prayer and meditation. This version by Slavic monks is from heaven. Perfect for a Friday in Lent. Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly … Continue reading →

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Don’t Mess with Texas

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Rick Bookwalter

Just saw this sign at a Mall in Houston. I guess they are not interested in your business if you don’t mind your manners. I also saw three uniformed security guards on patrol in the Mall. I wonder if they … Continue reading →

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