tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34428812009-11-08T13:41:40.239-06:00IntegrityAn examination of John Paul II's Apostolic Exhortation <i><b>Christifideles Laici ("CFL")</i></b>.JACKnoreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-1060444297824433482003-08-09T10:51:00.000-05:002003-08-09T10:51:37.706-05:00Well, what is this? Could it be? Yep, it is. Click here and update your bookmarks, folks.JACKnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-1055953666102592812003-06-18T11:27:00.000-05:002003-06-18T22:07:48.033-05:00Shutting Down Integrity
I've been thinking about this for some time now, and I think it is time to end Integrity. I know, some of you slyly will point out that not much will change then, seeing as I rarely post anymore as it is. I've long strayed from my original purpose in starting this blog -- an effort to look at ChristiFideles Laici and help highlight the full nature of the lay vocation. JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-948050052003-05-23T17:21:00.001-05:002003-05-23T18:02:31.000-05:00A New Pistons Era?Last night my beloved Detroit Pistons lost a third straight game to the New Jersey Nets and stand ready to be swept. But I can't stop smiling. Much like team President Joe Dumars. Because the biggest victory of the night happened a half hour before tip-off when the stars aligned and the Pistons got the number 2 pick in the NBA Draft! Darko will be a Piston! (By all JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-934237342003-04-28T16:41:00.000-05:002003-04-28T16:41:59.340-05:00Thoughts On Mercy
Amy Welborn has posted some thoughts on mercy prompted by this past Sunday being Divine Mercy Sunday. She asks her readers to consider whether they truly believe in mercy for themselves. That reminds me of a long-running thought of mine about a sentence we say at every Mass: "Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed." It is a JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-924595842003-04-11T19:39:00.000-05:002003-04-11T19:39:35.543-05:00As PromisedFrom a cab on Lake Shore Drive.JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-924084322003-04-10T23:55:00.000-05:002003-04-10T23:55:52.530-05:00Technology Is IncredibleUnbelievable. If I have done this right, I have just posted to Integrity without a computer and from the comfort of my couch. Maybe tomorrow from a cab.JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-912847602003-03-24T10:03:00.000-06:002003-03-25T21:12:21.000-06:00Update On The War
Although it isn't unsual for this blog, Integrity has been quite for some time now. I'm sure a few of you -- maybe -- are wondering about my thoughts on the war. Well, it's what I think about most these days, so I figured I would offer an update.
As many of you are aware, I was not convinced by the available evidence that this invasion met the just war criteria. I still JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-904381892003-03-09T23:00:00.000-06:002003-03-09T23:00:49.746-06:00Coming to Chicago? Stay With Monks
An interesting story from today's Sun-Times about the Benedictine monastery in the city of Chicago and the bed and breakfast that they run.JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-902803862003-03-06T21:59:00.000-06:002003-03-06T21:59:09.746-06:00What This Average Citizen Wanted To Hear The President Say
For the past several months I have felt like a fish out of water. I'm conservative in my philosophy, Republican in my voting. But when it comes to the question of whether war against Iraq is justified, I find myself on the same side -- if not for the same reasons -- as mostly liberal Democrats. Based on what I know to date, I remain JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-900963092003-03-03T23:48:00.000-06:002003-03-03T23:50:26.000-06:00Therese
I promised that I would post this a few days ago, but got delayed. If you find yourself often complaining how there are no good movies out there, check out this website for the upcoming movie, Therese, a feature-length film about St. Therese of Lisieux by Luke Films that is scheduled for theatrical release in October 2003. Say a prayer for their efforts to bring this movie to theaters,JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-896691592003-02-24T16:17:00.000-06:002003-02-24T16:24:47.000-06:00A Question Bound To Irk People
I'm sure I will get flames for this, but I think it's worth thinking about: does just war theory support a preemptive strike by Saddam in order to protect his country from attack by the United States? I would suggest that the case, frankly, is probably stronger (on the imminence prong at least) for preemptive action by Saddam than the U.S. Now before I get a JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-893530252003-02-18T22:45:00.000-06:002003-02-20T19:00:51.000-06:00Dynamic vs. Static
I know it seems like I am the token anti-war apologist in St. Blog's. (Apologies to McGuinness, but I like the term for shorthand.) I post on the possibilities for war for two reasons: (1) because I'm trying to work out my own thoughts on the subject, and (2) I'm trying to raise questions that I fear many aren't considering when they reach their own conclusions about JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-890160082003-02-12T23:13:00.000-06:002003-02-12T23:21:20.000-06:00Before I Leave For My Business Trip
Let me bring to your attention to the Association of Students at Catholic Colleges and their blog. I received an email from their President, Tom Harmon, who asked if I could put the word out. It looks like a good endeavor, and as I owe much of my growth in faith to Protestant campus organizations, I'm eager to support Catholic ones. That said, I do wonderJACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-888823052003-02-10T18:59:00.000-06:002003-02-10T19:10:11.000-06:00Last War Post For Now
For those of you who follow Integrity -- are there any such people these days? -- you know that I've been thinking about this just war question a lot. Same today. In part, because I've been wondering if I was too testy in an email to Emily Stimpson and over on Mark Shea's site earlier today. If I was, I apologize to both of them.
But I've been bothered by a trend thatJACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-888124392003-02-09T15:03:00.000-06:002003-02-09T15:11:09.000-06:00The Nuclear Question
I've reflected some on my discussions of yesterday with "Bobbert" (see entry below) and on this article by George Weigel. In that article, Weigel reflects on what constitutes reaching the "last resort" when dealing with the threat of nuclear attack.
I think Weigel makes a very valid point when he suggests that if “last resort” "is to have real meaning for statesmen, just JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-887826182003-02-08T21:50:00.000-06:002003-02-08T21:57:02.000-06:00These Questions Aren't Easy
Mark Shea's blog has been having a pretty active discussion of the impending Iraq war at this comments box. Just to show how there are serious arguments on both sides I thought I would post some links to an exchange between "Bobbert" and myself:
Here are the some ten posts in their chronological order. Not easy to say where the stronger argument rests. Both of usJACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-887669012003-02-08T14:02:00.000-06:002003-02-08T18:56:08.000-06:00On The Impending War With Iraq
A lot of discussion has been happening around St. Blog's about the impending war with Iraq. (Yes, although I am hopeful it can still be avoided, I suspect military action will start in March.) Apparently, I am in the distinct minority in not being convinced that this war action would be just.
Notice I said just. I didn't say inevitable, necessary, or any of theJACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-886228412003-02-05T20:03:00.000-06:002003-02-05T20:06:35.000-06:00American Idol 2
Okay, I think I am going to have to start posting predictions, because the two that I figured would get through to the next round did: Julie DeMato and Charles Grigsby. For the record, I voted for Charles. He's got a great voice. Now how could anyone think that Kimberly would win over Julie. (Face facts, folks -- they both have good voices, but Julie has a bit more .. shall JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-882293012003-01-29T16:02:00.000-06:002003-01-29T16:02:32.910-06:00I Never Knew Daytime TV Was ...
I've been home sick the past two days. (Of course, with my job that doesn't mean the work stops.) It appears the party-favor of choice at a friend's Super Bowl party was a virus. Anyway, after my deal closed earlier today, I turned on the television to watch some tv and wandered over to the Discovery Channel's Perfect Partner. Can't say I have ever heard JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-878457492003-01-22T10:10:00.000-06:002003-01-22T10:15:47.000-06:00How Feminists Were Duped By Roe v. Wade
Many today will write about the tragedy of the many unborn children who lose their lives because of abortions. But there is another aspect to the abortion debate that has always puzzled me. I have never been able to understand how abortion rights became the sacred cow for feminism. It seems entirely antithetical given that at the heart of all that is JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-862345242002-12-18T14:36:00.000-06:002002-12-19T10:48:11.000-06:00Thoughts On Boston
Up to now I have resisted posting any thoughts on Cardinal Law's resignation. For the most part, what is there to be said that hasn't been said countless times before? (Some bloggers should take note of that.) But the recent ridicule inflicted on Kairos Guy by G. Popcak has prompted some thoughts. Karios Guy, clearly expressing the frustration of a man who finds himself atJACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-850859042002-11-25T20:27:00.000-06:002002-11-25T20:28:42.000-06:00You Know You're A Lions Fan When ...
... you turn on the game in the third quarter, see that the Lions are up by ten, and know -- with complete certainty -- that the Lions are going to lose the game. There has never existed an NFL team with greater skill at finding ways to lose football games than the Lions. If M&M (the GM and the Coach) didn't already deserve the axe at the end of the season JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-846156262002-11-16T03:09:00.000-06:002002-11-16T03:17:17.000-06:008 Mile
I just got back from the movies. Yes, I went to see 8 Mile. I know, some of you won't approve and may frown at my love for rap music. (My music tastes are very ecclectic and run the gamut.) Eminem's lyrics may be horrid at times, but there is no denying his skills. But I didn't go to see the film because of Eminem. I went because it was filmed in Detroit. Movies haven't been kind JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-841063362002-11-06T02:09:00.000-06:002002-11-06T02:53:02.000-06:00Michigan Reflections
For the first time in my life I feel some relief that I don't live in Michigan. Strange feeling given that it is my birthplace and beloved home. For those who don't know anything about Michigan politics, Granholm's election was no surprise. She led in polls from start to finish. Frankly, most expected her to win by more. And Michigan has never been a Republican state. JACKnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442881.post-840400332002-11-04T21:43:00.000-06:002002-11-04T21:43:09.340-06:00Some Thoughts
I recently heard someone say a quote attributed to the late Bishop Sheen: "Christ spent thirty years obeying, three years teaching, and three hours redeeming." I have found the quote utterly fascinating. I've begun to wonder whether too often we see these events of Christ's life as disconnected, or that the first two for some reason should be discounted. I say this in no way toJACKnoreply@blogger.com0