Blogito, ergo sum. I blog, therefore I am! Actually, "'Amor, ergo sum': I am loved, therefore I am" (N.T. Wright). Among other things, I am a Roman Catholic deacon. My blog is a public space to share thoughts about God and the world. My purpose is to foster Christian discipleship in the late modern milieu in the diakonia of koinonia and in the recognition that "the Eucharist is the only place of resistance to annihilation of the human subject".
This is a classic, especially if you saw Risky Business in high school, like I did. It is not a movie I really want my own teenage son to see, but then my children have a lot more parental supervision than I ever did, which explains a lot about me! Anyway, In the Air Tonight is our Friday traditio.
As I was grooving to Phil, my lovely wife reminded me of the episode of the radio program This American Life in which Starlee Kine seeks the help of Phil Collins in her attempt to write a break-up song. The episode is Break-up and Starlee's piece is Act One.
I returned home today after a few days in the Adirondack Mountains - I only brought books - no music. I now I sit at my desk - click on your blog - and there's my man Phil! Excellent video. While watching, I was wondering "Is Phil gonna play the drums"?
My "diaconate" classmates and I are always thinking of things to do together - maybe going to a Phil Collins concert is a good idea.
It is an excellent idea, if Phil currently touring. At 43, I am the youngest deacon on my diocese. I don't think I would succeed in getting many of my brothers to attend the Green Day concert 17 August.
kRad- Good to hear from you. How're things? I was opposite, I didn't think of Miami Vice, wasn't Phil a guest star villian?
St Joseph's Seminarians dedicated themselves to Mary
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A touch of grace
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The above photo is from the event I attended this morning: the ordination of
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Telephonophobia
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I have a confession to make. I'm afraid of making phone calls. It isn't
really like I live with this fear at my side 24/7; it's much more like I
have arran...
Pregnand With Love
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"God wants us to realize we are, indeed, pregnant with Love. Christ is
already there. As we develop spiritually, we slowly come to grasp this
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If you begin to experience this fulfillment of the promise, what shifts is
desire: I desire this more than what I was desiring before, because it
fulfill...
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On Oct 31, 2009, my brother, Thomas Bolin, OSB, was ordained to the
priesthood by His Excellency Renato Boccardo. I was privileged to be present
for the or...
Reality, fiction, and being Catholic...
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"The very term 'Catholic novel' is, of course, suspect, and people who are
conscious of its complications don't use it except in quotation marks. If I
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The human journey moves us
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"Man begins his journey and this journey evokes wonder because at the end
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"If they could touch Jesus up close!" said the Pope three weeks ago —
"Touch, but where? See, where? If they see Him in you they will say: 'My
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Justice and compassion are complementary, not contradictory.
Grateful Recipient of the Lemonade Stand Award for Attitude & Gratitude- twice!
Awarded 17 January 2009 by the IC and 25 April 2009 by David
About Me
Dcn Scott Dodge
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Scott Dodge is a Roman Catholic deacon of the Diocese of Salt Lake City. He was ordained in 2004. He is assigned to The Cathedral of the Madeleine where he serves as Director of Religious Education and Formation. He is a graduate of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and is currently a graduate student in Pastoral Ministries at St. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota.
He has published articles in Emmanuel and America magazines. He is a regular contributor to Il Sussidiario.
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Due to the fact that I blog as a Roman Catholic deacon I strive to maintain accountability by keeping my pastor informed of my activities, inviting him to read what I post, and insuring that the authorities of my diocese are also aware of my blogging. This in no way implies that what I write reflects the views of my pastor, of the Cathedral of Madeleine, or of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, or even that my views are endorsed by any of the above. Neither does any of this imply a canonically granted imprimatur or nihil obstat. To wit: all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are exclusively my own, especially that which proves to be stupid and/or errorneous.
Given the purpose of this undertaking, I also look to my readers to keep me honest, constructive, and charitable.
4 comments:
I forgot about Risky Business. This song is all Crockett and Tubbs for me.
Deacon Scott -
I returned home today after a few days in the Adirondack Mountains - I only brought books - no music. I now I sit at my desk - click on your blog - and there's my man Phil! Excellent video. While watching, I was wondering "Is Phil gonna play the drums"?
My "diaconate" classmates and I are always thinking of things to do together - maybe going to a Phil Collins concert is a good idea.
Thanks & God bless...
Brian:
It is an excellent idea, if Phil currently touring. At 43, I am the youngest deacon on my diocese. I don't think I would succeed in getting many of my brothers to attend the Green Day concert 17 August.
kRad- Good to hear from you. How're things? I was opposite, I didn't think of Miami Vice, wasn't Phil a guest star villian?
Fresh for Lulu's song I Go Crazy- "isn't that nice, like Miami Vice. '80s!
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