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James Ross Kelly lives in Northern California next to the Sacramento River. Mr. Kelly was a long-time resident of Southern Oregon where he grew up. And the Fires We Talked About published by Uncollected Press in 2020 is Mr. Kelly’s first book of fiction. In 2024 Mr. Kelly published his third book, "Above Neil Rock," a memoir.

Rev. Rob Schenck: Why I Wasn’t at the March for Life | Sojourners


With the campaign of Donald Trump, the movement I once devoted my life to was swallowed up by a political leviathan.

Source: Rev. Rob Schenck: Why I Wasn’t at the March for Life | Sojourners

Hunger Striker Nearing Death in ICE Custody: “I Just Want Freedom”


Singh, who was “was really weak, but he believes God is going to help him get out of this,” Graffeo said.

Source: Hunger Striker Nearing Death in ICE Custody: “I Just Want Freedom”

The Pope Apologizes. We Should Too. | Brian Fraga


It was one of those ridiculous fake scandals you knew was going to be jumped on by the usual critics on Twitter. When Pope Francis, while walking in St. […]

Source: The Pope Apologizes. We Should Too. | Brian Fraga

International Bonhoeffer Society Calls for ‘Ending Donald Trump’s Presidency’ in ‘Statement of Concern’ | Sojourners


‘We believe all persons of faith and conscience should prayerfully consider whether our democracy can endure a second term under the presidency of Donald Trump. We believe it cannot.’

Source: International Bonhoeffer Society Calls for ‘Ending Donald Trump’s Presidency’ in ‘Statement of Concern’ | Sojourners

Christopher Tolkien, Architect of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, 1924-2020 | Tor.com


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Christopher Tolkien, the son of J.R.R. Tolkien who continued his father’s publishing legacy, has died, according to The Tolkien Society. He was 95.

Source: Christopher Tolkien, Architect of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, 1924-2020 | Tor.com

Clerical Celibacy: Not Essential to Orders | Henry Karlson


Celibacy is not essential to ordination, as the history of the church demonstrates

Source: Clerical Celibacy: Not Essential to Orders | Henry Karlson

Benedict Removes His Name from Book Undercutting Pope Francis’ Authority as Pope. | Rebecca Hamilton


Sometimes people get caught up in things without realizing the impact they will have. It appears that Pope Emeritus Benedict experienced just that after he […]

Source: Update! Pope Emeritus Benedict Removes His Name from Book Undercutting Pope Francis’ Authority as Pope. | Rebecca Hamilton