News Items / 14 February 2013
Some recent items of note . . .
Articles
Astounding Talk Given By Pope
We will have more on this. This is remarkable.
The Devil’s Parody
The pro-life mentality echoes and imitates the good angels who chose eternal life by the power of sanctifying grace . . .
Beautiful Savior
The Meaning of Ash Wednesday
Lord, Have Mercy?
In which I make Prince references to describe the Ash Wednesday Kyrie.
The Pope Has Prayed About This Decision For A Long Time
We are now learning that our Holy Father had been contemplating and praying about his resignation for a very long time. In April of 2009, the Holy Father visited the tomb of an obscure Pope named St. Celestine V, remarkable for a certain reason . . .
Pope Benedict XVI to Step Down Feb. 28
I believe that Pope Benedict XVI will go down in history as one of the greatest Popes.
Lovely, If Unfamiliar
Duc in Altum
Reflections on the Liturgy by Andrew Nash
When we shake hands, we do not feel the need to explain, “By this gesture I am establishing contact with you.”
Mardi Gras and Burying the Alleluia
The “Alleluia” was literally buried in the cemetery, leaving the people with the hope and anticipation of its Easter Sunday resurrection.
Possessors of a Rich Tradition
When we give Catholics more to take pride in and take possession of, we are surprised to find that they rise to the challenge and glory in the result.
Once Again, Verifiable Proof
I have often written about the phenomenon of “learn a new word, see it within 24 hours.”
Every moment is a teachable moment
For the record, I double-checked the Missal, and learned something about the rubrics myself . . .
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #05
I will be releasing hundreds of these B/W religious line art drawings for free and instant download. These beautiful Catholic “woodcuts” were done with magnificent skill.
Christmas at Christ the King (late!)
This blog seemed to good to pass up, even though it is no longer Christmastide . . .
