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Category Archive: Joel A. Hess

David Bowie; Ecce Homo

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By Joel Hess –

So another Rock ‘n’ Roll icon, if there ever was one, has died. David Bowie. He was more than a Rock ‘n’ Roll superstar. He was bigger than that. He was an entertainer on a Wagnerian scale. Even his name was the product of his desire to create and entertain.

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JW January 12, 2016 Joel A. Hess

Theology Of The Cross: It’s Not How Hard You Hit. It’s How Hard You Can Get Hit

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By Joel Hess –

In 2007, the great crystal ball that was dropped in Times Square was called the “Star of Hope.” It was comprised of a bunch of triangles with different hope themes such as “hope for peace” etc.

Probably an appropriate title, right?

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JW January 5, 2016 Joel A. Hess

Luke Skywalker vs. The Blessed Virgin: Tis the Season of Receiving

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By Joel Hess –

I loved the latest Star Wars episode. Of course it’s hard to mess up something played on Imax in 3D. Even the Democrat presidential debate would be exciting.

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JW December 29, 2015 Joel A. Hess

A Christmas Feast in the Midst of War

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“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” Psalm 23 I love the pictures […]

JW December 24, 2015 Joel A. Hess

Merry Christmas: Conquered by the Unconquerable Son

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By Joel Hess – Every year around Christmas we are privileged to hear the predictable lectures by our […]

JW December 22, 2015 Joel A. Hess

Let It Be

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By Joel Hess – When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me Speaking […]

JW December 15, 2015 Joel A. Hess

Christmas Belongs To Those Who Mourn

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By Joel Hess – The house was decorated for Christmas. Santa Claus figurines, branches of evergreen, and ceramic […]

JW December 8, 2015 Joel A. Hess

Planned Parenthood is Right! Rhetoric Causes Murder

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By Joel Hess – It’s True! Rhetoric Causes People to Murder It’s true.  Those who believe that it […]

JW December 1, 2015 Joel A. Hess

Who Needs ISIS? We Can Destroy Civilization All By Ourselves, Thank You Very Much

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By Joel Hess – Time and time again after an atrocity caused by terrorism, such as the recent […]

JW November 24, 2015 Joel A. Hess

Imagine!? It is Imagining that causes all Wars

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By Joel Hess – In light of the radical Islamist terrorism that has been increasing over the years, […]

JW November 17, 2015 Joel A. Hess

#MerryChristmasStarbucks: Let the Battle Begin

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By Joel Hess – Alas it isn’t Christmas without a good ol’ skirmish between good and evil, like […]

JW November 10, 2015 Joel A. Hess

Beneath the Costume

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By Joel Hess – A couple of months ago I was counseling a fellow on the death of […]

JW November 3, 2015 Joel A. Hess

Justification: Shut the @*#% Up and Just Say Thanks!

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By Joel Hess – Whenever someone accuses me of something, the first thing I do is make an […]

JW October 27, 2015 Joel A. Hess

Even Prisoners Have a Righteousness Pecking Order

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By Joel Hess – Often times when a child molester or murderer is sent to prison, he doesn’t […]

JW October 20, 2015 Joel A. Hess

Science doesn’t save The Martian; Art does

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By Joel Hess – This past Friday I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, “The Martian.” Directed by Ridley Scott […]

JW October 6, 2015 Joel A. Hess

The Secular Faith: the idol of the other

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By Joel Hess – Recently in a conversation on KFUO am with pastor Craig Donofrio, we expressed the […]

JW September 29, 2015 Joel A. Hess

#YouHadOneJob

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By Joel Hess – I have always been struck by the way the Pharisees treated Judas when he […]

JW September 25, 2015 Joel A. Hess

The Church Will Be Here When You Have Reached The End Of The Rope

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By Joel Hess – Recently I enjoyed a discussion with one my members. She works in the health […]

JW September 15, 2015 Joel A. Hess

What the Heck Happened to Repentance?

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By Joel Hess – Every week we witness some unashamed celebrity apologize for…  She doesn’t repent, mind you, […]

JW September 8, 2015 Joel A. Hess

Piss Christ: Simul Iustus et Peccator

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By Joel Hess – Since it was first unveiled in 1987, the work by Andres Serrano entitled “Piss […]

JW September 1, 2015 Joel A. Hess

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