Religion: April 2011 Archives
(Sombrero tip to Scott Kersgaard at the Colorado Independent)
It's a rare politician that's willing to lose an election over justice for unauthorized migrants. Denver mayoral candidate Chris Romer deserves to be praised for taking a stand for migrant youth.
Continue reading Profiles in Pro-Migrant Courage: Denver Mayoral Candidate Chris Romer.
I don't know how clearly it has been coming out of what little writing I've been doing as of late, but for those who don't know, I started a process of soul searching almost as soon as I started my pro-migrant work. Five years of prayerful consideration has finally allowed me the great privilege of taking the first steps of what I hope will be a lifelong journey.
Today, as Holy Week comes to an end, Primero Dios, I will formally be receiving my First Communion and will be Confirmed into the Catholic Church. For those in the Boston area, the ceremony will officially take place starting at 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish. All are welcome.
I've been working on writing something explaining my commitment. What was meant to be a clear and succinct piece of turned into an almost 6,000 word behemoth. It's difficult for me to gauge whether Citizen Orange is the place for my religious ruminations, or not. Still, I feel an obligation to disclose to readers here any new affilations that I have because this decision certainly effects my writing.
What follows is a excerpt from a draft I've been working on explaining my commitment.
Today, as Holy Week comes to an end, Primero Dios, I will formally be receiving my First Communion and will be Confirmed into the Catholic Church. For those in the Boston area, the ceremony will officially take place starting at 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish. All are welcome.
I've been working on writing something explaining my commitment. What was meant to be a clear and succinct piece of turned into an almost 6,000 word behemoth. It's difficult for me to gauge whether Citizen Orange is the place for my religious ruminations, or not. Still, I feel an obligation to disclose to readers here any new affilations that I have because this decision certainly effects my writing.
What follows is a excerpt from a draft I've been working on explaining my commitment.
Continue reading Catholic Orange: A Lifetime Commitment to the Catholic Faith.
