Tag Archives: capitalism

What if You Were You and I Was Me?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Bishop Craig

What if you were you and I was me – and we both were okay with that? In other words, what if rather than engage in what seems to be one of America’s favorite pastimes of trying to recreate one … Continue reading →

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Friendships Between Men

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Bishop Craig

I reconnected a while ago with an old friend. We had drifted apart over the years, and have been on a path toward meeting again for several months. My schedule is so unpredictable that it can make meeting, or even … Continue reading →

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Man Cards, Man Dr. Pepper, Man Beer, WTF?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Bishop Craig

Miller Lite says that if you drink another light beer you’re not a real man. There’s a new Dr. Pepper that has ten calories and is intended only for men. What’s up with that? Have we devolved to the point … Continue reading →

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Daily Teaching for Friday, November 25th

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Bishop Craig

If there is any doubt in your mind that Americans are influenced to the point of being controlled by capitalism and marketing, consider “Black Friday.” We shop today because we are told to shop, we increase our indebtedness because we … Continue reading →

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Wisdom from an Armed Man

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Bishop Craig

I had occasion to visit the Federal Building in downtown Milwaukee the other day. Despite my highly organized system of “very good places” in which to keep things, it seems I have misplaced my social security card in a “very … Continue reading →

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Physical Limitations, Employment, and the Economy

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Bishop Craig

I am the 99%. I have the great privilege of serving as a bi-vocational priest and bishop. My formal education has, for the most part, been directed at preparing me to serve in a more traditional religious setting that provided … Continue reading →