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Ruminations is where I share works in progress. Please follow the pointers below to learn more about me and the stories you’ll find on these pages. Thank you for visiting. Please return and tell a friend.
Who is Tom Abate and what does he write about?
Stories and commentary based on research, interviews, and observations.
Satire, fiction, humor, and advice from the Dead Blogger’s Society.
Experiences and events that formed my character and inform my work and beliefs.
"A judge ...who neither feared God nor respected any human being."
Faith is fragile. It grows slowly but can fade quickly. And once it’s gone, it’s hard to get back. I think about faith as I try to rekindle mine by returning to church. On Sunday, my spiritual and secular concerns were in step when the Gospel spoke about persistence in the pursuit of justice—the day after I joined seven million fellow Americans in the No Kings protest of Saturday, October 18th. It was our Irish priest who read the parable...Read More
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