catapult magazine: unite.learn.serve
this issue
vol. 5, num. 5
2006-03-10 — 2006-03-24
Considering faithful personal care of the body, mind and soul during Lent.
columns
Speaking in tongues
A Sigur R?s concert raises questions about the tension between the artist's intention and the audience experience.
event
new resources!
*culture is not optional is excited to introduce the first two books in our new Road Map Series. Do Justice: A Social Justice Road Map and Eat Well: A Food Road Map both collect essays, artwork and resources lists to serve as an introduction to exploring what faithfulness might look like in each of these areas of life. They're only $7.50, so you can get one for yourself and one to share!
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feature
The "info-realm" of being
by Rajgopal Nidamboor
A reflection with practical instruction on the potential of "mindfulness meditation" to simplify our inner and outer lives.
Good things from the earth
by Kirstin Vander Giessen-Reitsma
An interview with Krista Bogertman about makeup and personal care.
articles
Editorial
Cleanliness and cruelty
by Kirstin Vander Giessen-Reitsma
On discovering God in the shower.
ArticleDecorating for Lent
by Ellyn Wilkoff
Thoughts on celebrating a season that traditionally constitutes deprivation.
Article
Simplify
by Bill Sytsma
On what a closet-cleaning can teach about spiritual discipline.
ArticleSecond baptism
by Name withheld
A solitary journey into the woods leads to transformation.
reviews
Film Review
A grim poem
by Jason Panella
A review of the 1974 film Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia.
in case you missed it the first time
FeatureClaiming our history in Lent
by Phil Reinders
Is fear of militant Islam related to a fear of our own collective Christian past?
ArticleLate night thoughts on feasting and fasting
by Reverend Lawrence W. Farris
Feasting and fasting as the yin and yang of Lent.
Article?Return to your fortress, O prisoner of hope?
by Naomi R. Wenger
The importance of the spiritual disciplines in helping us become like Christ.
weaving the web
Women of the ELCAAdding something for Lent
The Rev. Laura Gentry shares ways of incorporating spiritual disciplines for Lent, rather than giving up lattes and doughnuts.
the vg-r projectDust and Breath
A meditation on Lent as a time to rediscover our heritage of dust, empowered by our heritage of breath.
National Anti-Vivisection SocietyWho tests on animals?
Search the NAVS database for your favorite personal care products and their parent companies to find out more about their record related to animal testing.
the back page
- AlternetFlight Rage Incident Reveals the Dark Side of Osteen's 'Prosperity Gospel'
- The TennesseanGod and art: Nashville's religious communities bridge the gap
- The New York TimesThe pursuit of justice vs. the pursuit of peace
- Weekend AmericaEat Well, Pay What You Can
- Yale University ReflectionsSoli Deo Gloria
recent discussion
- DOES CLASSIC ROCK NEED TO BE LIBERATED??
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- Watching TV As An Act of Love
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- How Do You Tell Your Kids Who God Is?
last post: grant
- Finding a book about the people of the Bible
last post: brenda
- Feast means joy.
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recent *cino blog entries
- OVERHANGJoel Says Goodbye to Overhang
entered: Sep 5, 2008
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entered: Sep 3, 2008
- Hearts & Minds BooksSurpised by Hope and Seeing Through Cynicism
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- Hearts & Minds BooksThe Courage to Teach and other gifts for teachers
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- Hearts & Minds BooksOutrageous Idea of Homemaking & Culture-Making in Higher Education
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