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Time Will Tell, Karl Schiefer
See Me, Lynn Dillon
Preliminary Pages, No Author
Perfection, Karl Schiefer
Such Little Hands, Lynn Dillon
Saint John Fisher College: What's The Connection? (First Friday Lecture, October 3, 2008), William Graf
Saint John Fisher College: What's The Connection? (First Friday Lecture, October 3, 2008), William Graf
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"In the year of our Lord 1535, at 5:00 on Tuesday morning, June 22nd, the Lieutenant of the Tower of London awoke the sleeping John Fisher to deliver a message from King Henry VIII: the Bishop of Rochester was to be put to death that day before noon. Because the recently created Cardinal did not recognize Henry’s claim to be supreme head of the Church in England nor the validity of his marriage to Anne Boleyn, John Fisher was judged a traitor. In late May 1535, when …
My Crimson Friend, Thomas J. Jewel
An Offering, Mary J. Iuppa
Joan Of Arc & Francis Of Assisi: Some Parallels, Christina Regelsberger
Joan Of Arc & Francis Of Assisi: Some Parallels, Christina Regelsberger
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"and passionate about their God. Despite the fact that they lived at different times in history, both were revolutionaries in their own way. As such, these auspicious individuals warrant the attention of people today. The biographies, writings, stained glass paintings and prayers of these saints give us a small glimpse into their character."
Pluriformity In Pauline Thought Regarding Financial Support From The Christian Communities At Thessalonica And Corinth: A Reflection, Jonathan Schott
Pluriformity In Pauline Thought Regarding Financial Support From The Christian Communities At Thessalonica And Corinth: A Reflection, Jonathan Schott
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"There are many issues, sociological, theological, and anthropological that surfaced in Paul’s compositions to the early Christian communities. Frequently, Paul expressed pluriformity in the discussion of those issues. In other words, Paul often varied his meaning in speaking about a particular issue."
Response To "The Gospel Of Mary", Katie Kreutter
Response To "The Gospel Of Mary", Katie Kreutter
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"After reading the recovered excerpts from the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, I was intrigued by several of the statements and ideas that the text presents. Even with my limited knowledge of New Testament writings, I still recognized significant discrepancies between the person and teachings of Jesus portrayed in this Gnostic gospel and the figure of Jesus described in the traditional canonical gospels."
Jesus And The Children In The Gospels, Maryana Misula
Jesus And The Children In The Gospels, Maryana Misula
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"A mother lovingly watches her 3 year old play in the warm sand of the beach. She becomes absorbed in her daughter's pure enjoyment of the sunshine, her simple understanding of the world around her, and her utmost delight in the sand flowing between her fingers and toes. She wonders how she could become more like her little child, careless and free. I have also pondered the virtue of being child-like, and have thought about the words of Jesus regarding children. There are several portions of Scripture in the …
Social Psychology Of Religion, Jessica M. Gifford
Social Psychology Of Religion, Jessica M. Gifford
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"John Polkinghorne’s description of God offers an insight into what supports his belief in God. Each religion has a specific description of who God is understood to be. Polkinghorne believes that God must have a purpose, and a mind with which to ponder this purpose and make decisions. While we may not be clear on what this purpose is and to what extent this mind reaches, Polkinghorne believes that the universe would not otherwise exist without the presence of God. He does not explain why God’s presence is veiled, …
Historical Legacy Of Jesuits In China, Lawrence Fouraker
Historical Legacy Of Jesuits In China, Lawrence Fouraker
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"What is the meaning today of the missionary activities of the Society of Jesus in China? The attempt by members of the Society of Jesus to convert Chinese to Christianity from the late-16th to early-18th centuries was part of the Catholic Reformation’s missionary expansion around the world. Was the Jesuit mission also part and parcel of an expansionist Western imperialism, or did it rather reflect a humanistic universalism?2 Obviously, there are some aspects of both, but on balance, the conversion of Chinese in this era is …
The "Life And Miracles" Of Fisher Alumnus…, Vincent Sandonato
The "Life And Miracles" Of Fisher Alumnus…, Vincent Sandonato
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"I figured it was about time I checked in with my favorite religion professors from my last three years of college and see how everything is going. You all probably are approaching mid-semester soon and I cannot tell you how good it feels to not think about tests and papers anymore. I do have some good news though. After a whole summer of contemplating what I was going to do with my life, I finally landed an amazing job. I work at a law firm, Pillar Processing LLC, out …
Catholic Grammar School, Karen Reifenstein
Catholic Grammar School, Karen Reifenstein
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"Early in our daughter’s catholic grammar school career, one of her fellow first graders very formally greeted her by smiling and saying “good morning, Ciara”. From that moment on, my husband and I began to notice how our daughter and the other children developed a special bond that was fostered by a very warm and nurturing environment."
Always There, Todd & Stacie Plouffe
Always There, Todd & Stacie Plouffe
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"We live in a changing, complex world. We are a society that is on the go, a society that thinks more is always better, one in which technology continues to evolve. We dine out more; up to 50 percent of the money that we spend on food is spent dining out. Most families don’t have the classic home cooked meal where all family members eat at the same time. It seems like there is so much to do and so little time to do it."
A Scholar Divided, A Life Replete, Barbara Lowe
A Scholar Divided, A Life Replete, Barbara Lowe
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"You are three. The echoes of splashing water and the melody of child-father play reach me from down the hall. The bedtime routine begins. I am writing, absorbed (mostly) in my work, finding inspiration in the insights that come from reflections on the day, a day spent engaged in the mundane but rich experience of taking care of you, playing with you, meeting your every need. Your laughs and giggles and statements of child wisdom offer background music to my writing."
Full Issue, No Author
Full Issue, No Author
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This is the full issue of Volume 6, Issue 1 of Verbum, published in Fall 2008 by the REST Club at St. John Fisher College. Articles from this issue are available as separate PDFs at http://fisherpub.sjfc.edu/verbum/vol6/iss1/
Review Of 'The Comical Doctrine: An Epistemology Of New Testament Hermeneutics,' By Rosalind M. Selby, Linda Maccammon
Review Of 'The Comical Doctrine: An Epistemology Of New Testament Hermeneutics,' By Rosalind M. Selby, Linda Maccammon
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Christ In The Wisdom Of A Friend, Kevin Mcalister
Church Sermons & Pluralism Lectures, Audra Conway
Hide Not Your Message, Peter Santandreu
Selah, Selena Cochran
Faith In A Time Of Doubt, Dee (Geraldine) Hogan
Future Driven, Catherine Zollweg
White Noise, Elias Van Son
Meditation Chapel, Michael Costanzo
In Dialogue, Michele Bonnevie
In Dialogue, Michele Bonnevie
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"My name is Michele. I graduated from St. John Fisher a year ago. Summer 2007 was full of events: I worked at a Christian sports camp in Pennsylvania and in Rochester, was a nanny to two wonderful girls, and traveled to Nova Scotia with my best friend. I am now completing my first year at the University at Buffalo Dental School. By graduation time last May, when I walked across the stage, I knew where I was going to be headed, but it never occurred to me that I …
The Truth Of All This…, Jodi Rowland