Weltjugendtad Koln 2005!

Posted on August 15, 2005 by Deacon Chris


Today marks the beginning of World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany. Today pilgrims will begin to arrive for a week-long festival of activities.

If you sound out phonetically the German word Koln, you will notice that it sounds just like the English word “Cologne.” My lovely wife (of German ancestry) pointed this out to me. Indeed it’s true, sometimes I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer!

In any regard, there is TONS of great info about World Youth Day at Amy Welborn’s site, give it a look here.

Expect a bonus entry later today regarding the other important event commemorated today.

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What’s in a name?

Posted on August 14, 2005 by Deacon Chris

Rev. Mr. Chris

The title of this blog is a nod to two (or would it be three?) converging presences in my life:

  1. My two older brothers, Rick & Larry gave me the nick-name “Mr. Chris” many years ago.
  2. The honorific for a deacon is “Rev. Mr. ___________”

So, upon completing my diaconate formation and receiving the Sacrament of Holy Orders, my family and close friends simply extended the nick-name to “Rev. Mr. Chris.”

Here’s my favorite photo of the day I went from Mr. Chris to Rev. Mr. Chris:

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All beginnings are difficult . . .

Posted on August 13, 2005 by Deacon Chris

Today’s title entry is from the Midrash – a collection of rabbinical teaching and commentary on a given book or topic of Scripture.

I’ve chosen that title because this is the inaugural post of my first blog.

I’ve decided to begin a blog for two reasons:

  1. I enjoy reading blogs myself
  2. It strikes me as an effective way to paint musings, reflections and questions on an electronic canvas for others to see as well.

I have interest in lots of things, which are likely to be revealed over time on these pages.

Welcome to all – and thanks for visiting!

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