Author Archives: Fr. Chuck Collins
Too Busy
Jessica Ann Hughes is too tired to be a Christian and way too tired to go to church. She wrote a fascinating article on why young Americans find it nearly…
Read Full PostAfter a Long Spell
The following is a short story by Fr. Chuck Collins, which received an award in the Writer’s Digest annual writing contest in 2013. The hose was in his left hand and…
Read Full PostChristian Friendship
I have done a lot of thinking about “friendship” in recent years. I spent several hours last week reconnecting with an old friend from over 20 years ago who really…
Read Full PostWhat Retirement is For
“If you are going to have enough money to retire, then tune in this Sunday at ten and find out how.” I have never heard more radio spots promoting “retirement”…
Read Full PostThe Origins of the Anglican Church
Okay, so admit it: the popular idea that King Henry VIII started the Church of England, the mother church of all Anglican churches, is a little embarrassing. This is the…
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