Essays

We often hear as a traditional invocation, especially on the lips of Catholic priests, “Let us begin, as we begin all things, in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” But why should we begin all things in this way? What is it about the Sign of the Cross that makes it not only a suitable but a universal commencement?

What we commonly call "culture" may become a thing of the past if face-to-face communications are lost. So the appeal I'm about to make stands on doubly shaky ground. I'm sending it as an email (rather than putting pen to paper or making a visit), and I'm asking your support for a face-to-face community which might not be your community.









