Author Archives: Kerry

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Torrance updates, 2022

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Kerry

On this page I’ll post Torrance updates as they happen for 2022. Here are some videos in reverse chronological order; a few other links or videos will be added later. Cf. Torrance updates for 2021. May 2022: Announcing The Thomas … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Annunciation

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Kerry

In the church calendar March 25 is the Feast of the Annunciation, the annual remembrance of Gabriel’s message to Mary according to the gospel of Luke 1:26-38. Here’s a carol that tells the story from Moya Brennan’s wonderful Christmas album, … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s prayer

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Kerry

St. Patrick’s prayer – the “breastplate” or “lorica” Andrew Wright, “St. Patrick’s Breastplate” (Journeysongs) 1 I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness
of the Creator of creation. I arise … Continue reading →

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15 books on a deserted island

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Kerry

Russell Moore asks what 12 books one would want to have near if one were stranded on a deserted island for the rest of one’s life. I can’t do it. For me, 15 is the minimum! So here are my … Continue reading →

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Hard Times

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Kerry

Appalachian Journey concert (YouTube, Amazon) / album (Wikipedia) (See also Francis Collins and Renée Fleming here.)

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Open Access: Communities of collaboration

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Kerry

I’m writing a short statement of the significance of Open Access for the OU History of Science Collections. It’s intended as a concise overview and introduction, not a detailed policy or white paper. This is my rough working sketch. Communities … Continue reading →

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Colbert on faith and laughter

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Kerry

Laughter fights evil and leads us beyond sorrow to an eternal reality… Sometimes Colbert seems to channel G. K. Chesterton. Colbert as a holy fool:

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Bandersnatch

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Kerry

A desperate dilemma confronts writers, artists, and students in these times: Authentic creative endeavor is always embedded in friendship and community. Yet both friendship and community seem increasingly remote and elusive. This is why I find myself recommending Diana Glyer’s … Continue reading →

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A Book Mystery

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Kerry

Last Friday night I was privileged to speak at a virtual meeting of the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club. It is always a joy to gather with them. While I’ve talked with them before about Galileo, Kepler, star atlases, and many … Continue reading →

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Interview with Gary Deddo

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Kerry

Interview by Gary Deddo for the You’re Included series, released January 2, 2022, in two parts, with the title “The Intersection of Faith and Science,” although it is largely autobiographical. It was recorded at the American Academy of Religion annual … Continue reading →

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Flowers

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Kerry

For all of us gifted with joy enough to grieve. Thank you, Dad. Thank you, Mother.

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Francis Collins, Somewhere Past the Pandemic

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Kerry

At a Health and Human Services (HHS) Town Hall December 14, Francis performed a rendition of a well-known song adapted for particular circumstances, as he is wont to do, oftentimes with the collaboration of others (which surprises no one who … Continue reading →

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