Author Archives: Bob

Agapas Me

Posted on November 5, 2006 by Bob

Out with the old, and in with the new. Whispers in the Wastleland is now the old defunct blog. It hasn’t been updated in a year. Agapas Me is the new blog which I will use as I prepare for … Continue reading →

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Whispers in the Wasteland

Posted on August 7, 2005 by Bob

I’ve been contemplating another name change for the blog, and today’s first reading (Year A – 19th Sunday in ordinary time) seems to be appropiate way to close out the old way in preparation for the new way. I’ve given … Continue reading →

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The Rise and Fall of Colleen Applegate

Posted on May 12, 2005 by Bob

As Mr. McClarey puts it, “a pro-Playboy troll comes to Open Book.” A commentor at Amy Welborn’s blog sings praises of the Playboy track to stardom. He cites Pamela Anderson, Jenny McCarthy, and Tara Patrick (Carmen Electra) as examples. My … Continue reading →

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Visions of the Wasteland

Posted on April 27, 2005 by Bob

What are the roots that clutch, what branches grow Out of this stony rubbish? Son of man, You cannot say, or guess, for you know only A heap of broken images, where the sun beats, And the dead tree gives … Continue reading →

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A Coincidence

Posted on April 8, 2005 by Bob

A personal note: I visited Blessed John XXIII seminary today. I met Father Peter Uglietto (the next rector for Pope John), who remarked to the effect that it was an interesting coincidence that when we scheduled the appointment several weeks … Continue reading →

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Prayers for the Pope

Posted on April 2, 2005 by Bob

During the homily during this morning’s Mass, the priest noted the pope’s constant call for solidarity through prayer. In this time, the world is united in prayer for JPII. May it be done as the Father wills; let it be … Continue reading →

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On to Golgotha

Posted on April 1, 2005 by Bob

Talk is cheap. To those subject to the totalitarian communist regimes, Pope John Paul II said, “You are not who they say you are.” To the “enlightened” West, the supposed free countries of the world, Pope John Paul’s strongest words … Continue reading →

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Little Epiphanies of the Rosary

Posted on March 31, 2005 by Bob

I wonder if this happens to other folks. It doesn’t happen all the time, but it happens enough for me to take notice. Sometimes, when I pray/meditate the Rosary, I get sudden flashes of insight. Now perhaps there’s a psychological … Continue reading →

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What I did during Lent

Posted on March 29, 2005 by Bob

Well, I was supposed to keep blogging during this past Lent, but I seem to have this failing “of biting off more than I can chew.” I got more not done, than items accomplished. Let’s just say things did not … Continue reading →

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Free Speech and Freedom

Posted on February 7, 2005 by Bob

I’m not a free speech absolutist. I don’t believe that every form of censorship is necessarily wrong. It’s reasonable position on the conservative side. For example (please forgive me), Jonah Goldberg has beat up on free speech absolutists several times … Continue reading →

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