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    Felon Blames 1970s Church Architecture for Life of Sin: The Ironic Catholic News, Vol. I
    Felon Blames 1970s Church Architecture for Life of Sin: The Ironic Catholic News, Vol. I
    Felon Blames 1970s Church Architecture for Life of Sin: The Ironic Catholic News, Vol. I
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    Felon Blames 1970s Church Architecture for Life of Sin: The Ironic Catholic News, Vol. I

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    In the style of The Onion, Stephen Colbert, and occasionally Jonathan Swift, the writer of "The Ironic Catholic" website offers mild satirical takes on the world of Catholic news, focusing on the rich vein of human foibles in living the life of faith. The fake news stories (Attendees of Flannery O'Connor Conference Meet Dire End, Tired Mother Announces 'Come and See' Weekend, Re-gifting Chia Pets Not Considered Lenten Sacrifice, etc.) both entertain and teach what it means to be a faithful Catholic in a confused world with a light touch.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Ironic Catholic
    Release dateJun 10, 2011
    ISBN9781452457185
    Felon Blames 1970s Church Architecture for Life of Sin: The Ironic Catholic News, Vol. I
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    The Ironic Catholic

    Just like G.K. Chesterton, without the insight, depth, humor, or talent. Oh, more than that? I am a 40-something Catholic systematic theologian and college professor, wife and mother of five, who moonlights as a humorist at The Ironic Catholic website. I love the Church, I love the saints, I love to laugh, and I love to teach. I got to do all four in these books.

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      Book preview

      Felon Blames 1970s Church Architecture for Life of Sin - The Ironic Catholic

      Felon Blames 1970s Church Architecture for Life of Sin:

      the Ironic Catholic News

      Volume I

      The Ironic Catholic

      All the news that’s fit to counterfeit.

      Copyright 2011, S. Windley-Daoust, The Ironic Catholic

      All rights reserved.

      Smashwords edition.

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      The Church photo on the ebook cover is used courtesy of H.L.I.T., Creative commons license.

      Foreword

      The Ironic Catholic began in 2006 as a light humor and satire blog, poking gentle fun at human foibles in the Catholic Church. I could get all philosophical about the role of humor in the spiritual life, but let’s just say that humor leads to perspective, which leads to humility, which leads to honesty, which leads to God. Or if that logical train doesn’t work for you, just think of these news items as The Onion on a holy and non-profane day. An IC a day keeps the hubris away—or something like that.

      In case you are new to this game, let me make clear: these stories are completely made up. And I am not making fun of the Church; I am poking fun at its all too human inhabitants (including myself).

      To truth, joy, and cheerfulness!

      In peace,

      the Ironic Catholic

      Contents

      Part 1. Front Page News

      Satanic Demons Compared to Bedbugs, Hardened Sinners Repent in Droves

      Individuals Occasionally United for Difference Attacks Praying for Christian Unity

      Attendees at Flannery O'Connor Conference Meet Dire End

      Hell Freezes Over, Sweltering Californians Relocate

      Breaking News: Christ Already Redeemed the World

      Part 2. Local and National Church News

      Church Mice Edge Pastoral Ministers on Wage Scale

      Campus Ministers Panic as High School Students Pray Throughout Retreat

      Tired Mother Announces Come and See Weekend

      Announcing: the 2011 World Old Day

      At a VBS Near You: I Will Make You Fishers Of Walleye

      Local Church Advises Complainers to Become Hermits

      40-Year Olds Embrace Opportunity to be Liturgical Codgers

      Priest Escapes to Desert as the List Dwindles to Nine

      Local Parish Replaces Carillon with Vuvuzuela, Youth Going Deaf But Revitalized

      Grace for Clunkers Program Extended

      Part 3. Religion and Culture

      Philosopher Derrida Meets St. Benedict, Posthumously Embraces Vow of Stability

      Computer Usage Quiz Spurs Enlightenment, Dialogue

      Regifting Chia Pets Not Lenten Sacrifice, Argues Church

      New Mystery Book of the Bible Unearthed; Found To Be Already In Old Testament

      Sts. Cyril and Methodius: Still waiting for your card

      Felon Blames 1970s Church Architecture for Life of Sin

      Hemlock Society Proposes Cannibalism for Nutritional Value

      Lawn Care Services Part of the Culture of Death

      Part 4. Food, Entertainment, and the Arts

      Why the Holy Spirit as Dove? Easier To Draw, Say Art Historians

      Blockbuster Summer Sequel Exclusive: Snakes on an Altar

      Stained Glass Companies Ready To Embrace The New Illiteracy

      Grace Comes Like Zucchini

      The Letter Z Miffed at Q’s Prominence in Biblical Studies

      Watercolor Icons Spur Interreligious Violence, Art Studio Closes

      The Theology Channel Introduces The Iron Theologian Competition

      *****

      Part 1: Front Page

      Satanic Demons Compared to Bedbugs, Hardened Sinners Repent in Droves

      New York, NY: Fr. Amos Hardy didn't realize he was about to have the most successful advent reconciliation service on record.

      But this past Sunday afternoon, St. Albert the Great Church had 100% participation in the prayer service, with everyone stampeding to the individual confessional lines. The secret? Bedbugs.

      "The first Sunday of advent, I typically take the occasion to remind people that

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