"The parable of the prodigal son is arguably one of the most well-known and frequently referenced parables of Jesus. Although the story is attributed to Jesus of Nazareth, it cannot be said with certainty that it did, in fact, originate with Jesus. Nevertheless, biblical scholars, theologians, clergy, and laypersons alike have deemed the text worthy of analysis and interpretation throughout the centuries. As scholar Charles W. Hedrick establishes in his work Parables as Poetic Fictions, it is imperative that the content of a parable be considered in its constitutive …

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Looking In, Wegdan Ashkar Dec 2009

Looking In, Wegdan Ashkar

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Palestine Is Me, Wegdan Ashkar Dec 2009

Palestine Is Me, Wegdan Ashkar

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Fort Hood 2009, Michael Costanzo Dec 2009

Fort Hood 2009, Michael Costanzo

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Complete Love, Emily Lalka Dec 2009

Complete Love, Emily Lalka

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Now, Dee (Geraldine) Hogan Dec 2009

Now, Dee (Geraldine) Hogan

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Ecclesial Questions For The Global Community, Peter Santandreu Dec 2009

Ecclesial Questions For The Global Community, Peter Santandreu

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"In recent times we, the church, are faced with the ever broadening scope of cultures related to Christianity. What it means to be “Christian” has come a long way from the W.A.S.P. profile that was previously a good cultural indicator. Now, as noted by Shenk, “60% of all Christians live outside of the traditional western heartland.”¹ With this fact in mind, we have to ask ourselves two very important questions. How can the history of Christianity be represented in the most all-encompassing way, and what about the Christian …

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"The Life And Miracles Of Fisher Alumna Bethany Lyle, 2005", Bethany Lyle Dec 2009

"The Life And Miracles Of Fisher Alumna Bethany Lyle, 2005", Bethany Lyle

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"When I started the transfer process to enter St. John Fisher College, I had intended to be an English major. After seeing an article about the internship program through the Religious Studies department, I sought out Fr. Costanzo to ask about that opportunity. Less than a week later I entered Fisher as a Religious Studies major. That internship program directly resulted in my current position as Ministry Staff Assistant at my parish. My job encompasses many areas, not the least of which is secretarial in nature; however, the essence …

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"The Life And Miracles Of Fisher Alumnus Justin Miller, 2007", Justin Miller Dec 2009

"The Life And Miracles Of Fisher Alumnus Justin Miller, 2007", Justin Miller

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"It has been two academic years since I graduated with a B.A.in English and Religious Studies. I found college a great experience, but as it came to a close I was itching to get out of the classroom and begin a fulfilling career. I was of the impression that, just as diplomas are distributed upon graduation, employers would automatically provide studious and hard-working graduates stellar jobs. I felt entitled to such a position. After all, I worked hard for four years, was involved in clubs and organizations, participated in …

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Prayer Shawls And Yarn Circles, Lauren Vicker Dec 2009

Prayer Shawls And Yarn Circles, Lauren Vicker

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“If I can teach a woman whose brain has been fried by 25 years on drugs to knit, I can certainly teach you.” With those words to bolster my courage, I began my first knitting lesson. I hadn’t really planned to learn to knit or crochet, but the women at my church were starting a shawl ministry and I liked all the women in the group, and thus had to learn how to knit to be a member of this start-up. My instructor was an elderly woman who had …

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