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Harold Fickett - who has written 24 posts on Catholic Exchange.


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Sex and Circuses–Pop Paganism at the Super Bowl

Posted on 06 February 2012

Genius in advertising connects what’s hot in culture with perennial human desires. That’s why we are fascinated with the Super Bowl ads, because they appeal to who we are whether we like it or not.

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Chasing the Spirit Test

Posted on 03 February 2012

This is a test for chasing the spirit.  This is a test for chasing the spirit.  This is a test for chasing the spirit.  This is a test for chasing the spirit

Archdiocese to Close 49 Catholic Schools In Philly

Posted on 07 January 2012

At West Philadelphia Catholic, one of the four high schools that will be shuttered, students left the building sobbing and weak-kneed, holding onto one another for support, stunned that the rumors of closing had turned out to be true.

Pro-Life Champion Santorum Eight Votes from Victory

Posted on 04 January 2012

Mitt Romney edges Rick Santorum in the Iowa caucuses by the slimmest of margins.

Bachmann Is Out

Posted on 04 January 2012

Michelle Bachmann dropped out of the race for the GOP nomination after a poor showing in Iowa.

Catholic Exchange 3.0—CE Reinvented

Posted on 02 December 2011

Catholic Exchange is taking a great leap forward—both editorially and technologically—in the weeks ahead. It’s not too much to say that in January 2012 we’ll be reinventing Catholic Exchange as part of a multi-platform communications company.
These advancements are made…

12 + 72 = 1

Posted on 29 July 2010

A friend conducted a thriving Bible study at her parish until a new priest became the pastor.  The next Tuesday night at the study’s regular meeting she was surprised but delighted to see him in attendance.  She asked the priest…

Mystery Stories

Posted on 23 July 2010

Imagine if you decided to read a mystery novel or a long suspense thriller—a book by Robert Ludlum, say—three or four paragraphs at a time over 3 years.  You decided as well that you were not going to read the…

Baptists Can’t Dance, Catholics Can’t Hear the Music

Posted on 15 July 2010

Every Friday I attend a men’s fellowship run by Chris White’s Leadership Ministries.  At 7 AM, men fill a local Mexican restaurant long before its serving day begins.  Collectively, we hear a biblically-inspired talk.  Then we break up into small…

What the Tea Party Movement Means

Posted on 08 July 2010

The idea of America is freedom.
With the Fourth of July we have just celebrated the birth of our nation and the freedom its citizens have enjoyed throughout America’s history.
The Progressive Movement believes America to be freer than ever. …