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Eberhard Arnold, founder of the Bruderhof, d Nov 22 1935. After WWI he passed up his career as a theologian to see, instead, if it was possible to live according to the Sermon on the Mount. In effect, he rediscovered the spirit of the 16th century Anabaptists.
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His community practiced adult baptism, strict nonviolence, property shared in common. In the 1930 they barely escaped Nazi Germany. They live on today. Highly recommend their @PloughBooks
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The master’s aide said the crown prosecutor was asking what he wanted...fish or fowl at the banquet. But the master interrupted: “I want nothing! I want nothing. Tell him no quid pro quo! And it was definitely not me who robbed the old pawnbroker!” #TolstoysTalesofTrump
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So grateful to receive the Spanish edition of “A Stranger and You Welcomed Me” (with a deft adjustment in the title). Thanks to Mensajero (SJ publisher in Spain). @nspimentel @CardinalJWTobin @jesuitczerny @JamesMartinSJ @Pontifex
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The master’s family distrusted his doctor, whose credentials, his “nature cures,” and even his claims of mystical powers they questioned. But the master would hear none of it. “The Doctor is a genius! Thanks to him and my pond water I will outlive you all!” #TolstoysTalesofTrump
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George Whitman used to invite traveling "writers" to sleep in the bookstore and help out. In 1974, my purchase of the complete works of Thomas de Quincey was enough to qualify! 30 years later I returned with my 12-yr-old daughter. George renewed his invitation.
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The Pope and Catholic Radicals Come Together Against Nuclear Weapons newyorker.com/news/daily-com…
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FD of St Mechtild of Hackeborn, nun and mystic (11/19/1298). In a vision she perceived that “the smallest details of creation are reflected in the Holy Trinity by means of the humanity of Christ, because it is from the same earth that produced them that Christ drew his humanity.”
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Though a rash had kept him from service in Crimea the master considered himself an expert on military affairs. He was incredulous when some Cossack heroes were discharged for atrocities. “We train men to be killing machines and then rebuke them for killing?”#TolstoysTalesofTrump
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Really looking forward to this!
New Film REVOLUTION OF THE HEART: The Dorothy Day Story, will premiere at #aarsbl19 on Saturday, Nov 23, 8-10 pm at the Hilton Bayfront-Cobalt 500, followed by a panel discussion w/ filmmaker Martin Doblmeier, Day biographer @RobertEllsberg & others.
vimeo.com/364829549
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Advance copies in. This book will be available Dec 17 @OrbisBooks. Thanks to @jonmsweeney for pulling this together and for inviting me to contribute. May it nourish seeds of understanding and reconciliation.
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On the risks of whistleblowers--including those testifying under oath despite the president's orders. "Daniel Ellsberg, the original whistle-blower, looks back — and forward." bostonglobe.com/2019/11/14/o… via @BostonGlobe
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When entertaining his friend Mr Kim the master always served his favorite roast beef, extra rare. One time a drop of blood spilled on the tablecloth. The servants watched in horror as it gradually spread to cover the entire cloth, dripping onto the floor. #TolstoysTalesofTrump
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