A brief break from blog posts

BOSTON -- I'm here in New England this weekend for a family wedding and to see some other friends and relatives.

So I give you permission to take a day off from the blog. However, if you want to get updated on news in the field of religion, I suggest you visit Religion News Service.

The blog will resume either this Wednesday, Aug. 23, or this Saturday, Aug. 26.

I also remind you that you can get an email for free each time my blog publishes -- almost always on Wednesdays and Saturdays -- by clicking on this link and filling out a simple form.