Following is a third selection of 2012 Wild Reed posts, the putting together of which I found particularly meaningful. Many of these posts have also generated the most comments from readers.
If you’ve yet to read these posts then I hope you'll take the time to do so. I also hope that the experiences and insights they convey will, in some way, resonate with you and encourage and inspire you on your journey.
(To start at the beginning of this series, click here.)
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July 2012
Sufism: A Call to Awaken
A Spirit of Defiance (Part 5 of The Wild Reed's Gay Pride / Queer Appreciation series)
A Catholic Presence at Gay Pride
Remembering David McCaffrey, One Year On
After Loving
Dark Matter: "An Intriguing Aspect of the Universe"
In the Garden of Spirituality – Hazrat Inayat Khan
Catholic Q&A on the 'Marriage Amendment'
Remembering the Romanovs
August 2012
A definite highlight of August was my time spent with friends in Chicago. The work of Catholics for Marriage Equality MN continued throughout the summer, and 'Worldwide Gay Pride' was celebrated with a special Wild Reed post.
Ever Faithfull
Worldwide Gay Pride – 2012
Responding to a Zealot
Weekend in Chicago (Part I)
Weekend in Chicago (Part II)
Weekend in Chicago (Part III)
Weekend in Chicago (Part IV)
In the Garden of Spirituality – Andrew Harvey
"A Thoughtful, Entertaining, & Inspiring Program"
Your Scent I Know
Thanking You, Archbishop
September 2012
A Day at the Fair
Nicolas Chinardet Asks: "What Exactly is a Bigot?"
The Naked Truth
Out and About – Summer 2012
A Pediatric Physician's Helpful Perspective on Same-Sex Parenting
Rockin' with Wanda
O Sacred Season of Autumn
NEXT: Part 4: October – December 2012
See also the previous posts:
The Wild Reed's Year in Review: July - September 2011
The Wild Reed's Year in Review: July - September 2010
The Wild Reed's Year in Review: July - September 2009
Opening image: Björn Burton.
Hey, Michael: I really love your blog and the things you post on Facebook. I've always loved talking to you and think that you are a calm voice of reason in an ever-increasing confusing world.
ReplyDeleteI did read your post on the Romanovs and enjoyed it immensely. Although they deserve compassion, their banality and non-interest made them ripe for the revolution. Nicholas was especially dimwitted and was totally oblivious to the rising discord among the poor of Russia. If he would have had a clue, his family would have left for Europe, North or South America. Unfortunately, as many as 100 million Russians, Ukrainians, Baltics, and Central Asians were slaughtered from 1915-1950. I don't know how history is going to ultimately treat the Romanovs but they certainly weren't leaders in a political sense. For another really good recent book that I know you will enjoy, get "Former People," by Smith. It is brand new and about how the landowners and the aristocracy were totally wiped out during the Bolshevik and Stalin purges in Russia. Also, read Peter Massie's "Catherine the Great." Now she was a leader!
Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year.