Monthly Archives: January 2008

2007 seemed to be a year where being lonely became a holy thing. Think about two of the critically acclaimed indie films from last year – Once and Year of the Dog. Both films centered around characters for whom loneliness was not merely a problem to be overcome, but rather a place where something sacred could be found. Molly Shannon’s character Peggy in Year of the Dog leads a … There’s more to read here.

Ah yes – a new year and a new quarter. You can smell the freshly sharpened No. 2 pencils populating the messenger bags of many-a-student on campus. I am truly looking forward to 2008. This week is Epiphany in the church calendar - the time we reflect upon the journey of the Magi under the star of Bethleham which leads to the presense of Emmanuel, God-with-us.

In looking at the … There’s more to read here.