... Because sometimes I'm too lazy and time constrained for lengthy commentary. Bristol Palin is blogging at Patheos. I know, right! HuffPo article links to and supports the findings from a 2008 U.K. study [Bad Sex Pill] where research showed contraceptives can make a woman desire the wrong man. I know, HuffPo right! The Holy See asks SSPX to clarify, or something. I don't know for sure. I think I need some clarification on the clarification. What? And some Lenten art. Seems, I … [Read more...]

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For your reading pleasure; Fancy a pretzel? What members of the Eastern Churches and even Muslims can teach Western Christians about fasting. … [Read more...]

... and thus begins the annual Lenten tradition at blog of featuring daily art relating to our Lord's Passion. In addition, this year I will be including one link to another blog or Lenten resource to accompany the provided visual aid. I may even include a reading recommendation or two. Today's links are; Bringing Lent Home with Mother Teresa: Prayers, Reflections, and Activities for Families and The Bright Sadness - Lent in the Eastern Catholic Tradition … [Read more...]

... Merrymakers at Shrovetide or "Vastenavond" by Frans Hals c. 1616-17 Don't you love the crass revelry depicted here - the crude finger gestures and is that dude in the back giving me the two finger salute or just throwing a gang sign? Two of the figures are recognizable as stock characters from comic theater, "Peeckelhaering" (Pickled Herring), with the garland of eggs and sausages, and Hans Wurst with sausages on his cap. If you are familar with Hals you may also recognize the … [Read more...]