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About paulyr2

Single male, b. 1955, U.S. citizen, Italian, Christian, B.A. (Political Science) Seton Hall Univ., M.T.S. (Theological Studies) Drew Univ.

COVID19: Science View and Religious Response

Posted on May 23, 2020 by paulyr2

There are many, many entries on COVID19 across the WordPress universe of blogs (I searched) and this is another one.  Everyone wants to add their 2 cents, I guess.  The virus (Latin: poison) has caused a pandemic, meaning it has … Continue reading →

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Wonder

Posted on October 27, 2019 by paulyr2

A thing about wondering is that it may lead to the unexpected.  You may find out more than you want to know or you may find you want to know more.  Wonder and curiosity may result in good or bad, … Continue reading →

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Approach to Meaning

Posted on August 13, 2019 by paulyr2

Some things came together today, Tuesday, August 13, 2019, for me in the area of finding meaning in experience.  First, I read online the daily Scripture – Dt.  31:1-8; Mt. 18:1-5,10,12-14 – which I try to do each day on USCCB.  … Continue reading →

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To Escape

Posted on December 19, 2018 by paulyr2

From time to time in every person, escape is desired desperately.  For some, escape is ever on the brink of consciousness.  There is a deep dissatisfaction with human life, one’s own life and news of the world. It is useless, useless, … Continue reading →

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‘Stabat Mater’

Posted on September 15, 2018 by paulyr2

Though I’m a Catholic, I’m not one for Marian devotion.  My heart belongs to Jesus.  However I was struck by the poetic beauty of this Marian hymn I came across in my access of today’s scripture readings on the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Jesus Said:

Posted on June 16, 2018 by paulyr2

One thing about the apocryphal Gospel of Thomas, which has some crazy content:  almost all its sayings of Jesus begin with the simple introductory formula, “Jesus said” (in Coptic, the word order is, “said Jesus”).  This implies that Jesus was … Continue reading →

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Remember Lin Zhao

Posted on April 15, 2018 by paulyr2

Lin Zhao, 1932-1968, was a Chinese dissident, executed for her loudly expressed views against the corruption and injustice of Chairman Mao’s communist regime.  She was a convert to Christianity after attending a Methodist school and joined the Communist Party as … Continue reading →

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“I don’t give a damn about your intentions [at all]”

Posted on February 15, 2018 by paulyr2

  Above title of this post is a line from the song by Alabama Shakes – ‘Always Alright.’  They performed it on the Saturday Night Live stage in February 2013.  You may check out their SNL shows (and others) on YouTube.  … Continue reading →

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The Star Spangled Banner – an Appreciation

Posted on October 28, 2017 by paulyr2

The ‘Star Spangled Banner’ is a patriotic song consisting of words and music about the United States of America.  It is the national anthem and thus played and/or sung at important public events.  It comes at the beginning of an … Continue reading →

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Transmission of Enlightenment in Buddhism

Posted on July 29, 2017 by paulyr2

The Buddha held up a flower before his circle of disciples.  All were confused except one, M. (I abbreviate the name), who smiled.  Buddha was happy and announced that M. had received enlightenment and wisdom.  M. alone understood. ‘The Flower … Continue reading →

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