Monthly Archives: February 2023

God Unplugged: The ‘Remember Me’ Tour

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Bill Schmitt

This commentary first appeared in “Phronesis in Pieces,” at billschmitt.substack.com, on Feb. 27, 2023. As Lent 2023 begins, it’s time to book another tour with God. Such excursions can be customized—by Him, not us. He’ll give us glimpses of glorious … Continue reading →

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Giving Up Virtue Signals for Lent

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Bill Schmitt

Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the Catholic Church’s liturgy for Ash Wednesday (Feb. 22, 2023), other than ashes we will wear on our foreheads, is Christ’s warning against virtue signaling. People of today’s secular culture, seeking to fill their inner … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Resigned to Quiet Quitting

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Bill Schmitt

This commentary first appeared in “Phronesis in Pieces” at billschmitt.substack.com on Feb. 7, 2023. For a phenomenon whose name implies otherwise, “quiet quitting” sends a loud and clear message to all of us sharing responsibility for society’s well-being. We need … Continue reading →

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