7 Quick Takes – Vol. 8

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I was reading an amusing snippet from Brent Stubbs Quick Takes this morning, and The Boy wanted to know who I was reading.  I described Brent as an apologetics blogger – and he wanted to know what that meant.  When I explained that it’s someone who defends the faith online on their blog, he said, “That sounds AWESOME!!  I would LOVE to do that!!”  😀  Might as well start them young… I’m off to find Laurent’s copy of The Godless Delusion and see how he likes it.  May the Lord be pleased to raise up a mighty defender of the faith!

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We are still fighting the ants.  I must buy and apply copious amounts of anti ant spray today.  I am SO ready to get out of this house…

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Daughters Number 2 and 3 are taking off with their dad today for another weekender at the ranch.  He’s got to finish the task that was interrupted last weekend – filling our water tank – and the girls, having done great work on school this week, are going to join him for some hiking and lots and lots of photography.  I am slightly jealous on that score, but deliriously happy that my charger finally arrived in the mail from Amazon, my new battery is charged up, and I’m ready for action!  Just need to go find some action…

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I need a Craig’s List primer.  Anybody know of such a thing?  I am going to want to sell some things once we get them back from storage, and though I’m leery of the Craig’s List way of doing things, lots of people seem to make it work.

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Since my bro and SIL have been so impressed with the Theology of the Body materials that are being introduced in their daughter’s formation classes at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Fargo, I am thinking about finding something to go through here at home with the kids.  There is a middle school edition, and high school materials that include a DVD series, workbook, and leader’s guide.  However, I need an introduction myself!  I think maybe the first step should be Theology of the body Explained: A Commentary on John Paul II’s “Man And Woman He Created Them” by Christopher West.  Here’s a helpful review by Brandon Vogt.

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40 Days For Life runs from September 28th to November 6th.  Find out what’s going on in your area.  You can get involved starting with the Daily Devotionals, Prayer and Fasting, Constant Vigil, Outreach, and more.  This is a great time to join together to witness through prayer and presence in the community, and there’s a way for each of us to participate.  From the Ss. Simon & Jude bulletin:

September 28 – November 6
Come and pray to end abortion any day during the 40
Days for Life at the Planned Parenthood on
5771 W. Eugie in Glendale
SS. Simon and Jude Cathedral Parishioners will come
together on the 2nd Sunday of each month to pray for
the innocent children who are dying at this location.
Please join us and bring a friend. For more information
about the important work being done by 40 days for life
go to www.40daysforlife.com.
TAKE A STAND FOR LIFE!

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Even though I already posted this link on Facebook, I want to include it here just so I don’t lose it.  10 Universities Offering Free Writing Courses Online.  What could be more awesome?!  (Ok, free theology courses, free philosophy courses, free music courses, yeah any number of free courses could conceivably be “more awesome” — but really, this is a marvelous opportunity.  I’m going to see if I can afford to take advantage of it! 🙂 )

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