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Reflecting on second chances from the fragility of our glass houses
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the need to be more forgiving of our neighbors.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Mar 1, 2024


Walking a mile in worn down shoes: A candid look at wealth disparity.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the reality of wealth disparity that continues to plague our nation

J. Basil Dannebohm
Feb 7, 2024


Hopeful positivity: the most powerful countercultural revolution a person can wage.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the pandemic of negativity and its harmful effect on society.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Jan 30, 2024


A ‘Hallmark Holiday’ might be exactly what we need right now.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on how an act as simple as sending a valentine can inspire hope.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Jan 30, 2024


To exist exclusively in the metaverse is to dwell in a lonely desert of one's own making.
J. Basil Dannebohm examines the need for authentic community as a balance for the metaverse.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Jan 24, 2024


Be still and know: A keyboard crusade will not save the Church
J. Basil Dannebohm examines the latest influx of podcasters aimed at influencing Christendom.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Jan 23, 2024


Proverbial wisdom: ‘One kind word can warm three winter months.’
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the importance of kindness as part of our winter preparedness kit.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Jan 18, 2024


Clowns to the left, jokers to the right: Stuck in the middle with (half) of you.
J. Basil Dannebohm offers a look at the mind of an independent voter.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Jan 14, 2024


Navigate through this election year with strategy not emotion.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the election year ahead and the calm one will need to survive.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Jan 7, 2024


A Lasting New Year's Resolution: Learning to be content with just being okay.
J. Basil Dannebohm examines how we must first learn to love ourselves before making resolutions.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Dec 31, 2023


To keep Christ in Christmas we must foster the peace we seek in the manger
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the obligation each of us has to foster peace in our world.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Dec 22, 2023


Who doesn't want you to say, 'Merry Christmas?' Hint: It's not who you think.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the myth that somebody doesn't want us to say Merry Christmas.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Dec 15, 2023


Consuming excessive amounts of Kool-Aid may lead to toxic inebriation.
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on how isolation, especially through social media can be harmful.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Nov 14, 2023


'The Ellinwood Caper' and the spirit of nostalgic hometown Halloween memories
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on Halloween memories of his childhood in Ellinwood, Kansas.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Oct 25, 2023


Subpar is about the best we can expect, and we only have ourselves to blame.
J. Basil Dannebohm evaluates the quality and fruits of our education system.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Oct 16, 2023


'Abuse of Pulpit': When a priest's political rhetoric inevitably creates parish division
J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on the inevitable damage that occurs within a parish when a priest becomes too obsessed with worldly noise.

J. Basil Dannebohm
May 1, 2023


My battle with the Big Bad Wolf in sheep's clothing
It's been my observation that by and large the only thing the Catholic Church truly regrets about clergy abuse is getting caught.

J. Basil Dannebohm
Aug 9, 2022
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