An Anchoress Word Cloud via Wordle The Reading from Vespers, December 27: God sent his son in the likeness of sinful flesh as a sin offering, thereby condemning sin in the flesh, so that the just demands of the law might be fulfilled in us who live, not according to the flesh, but according to the spirit. — Romans 8:3-4 If you need a little shot in the arm to keep the mind of Christmas going, Pope Benedict XVI spoke... Read more
My latest piece is up over at Pajamas Media. I had originally entitled it as above, but you’ll find it over there as Cheer Up, It’s Christmas! Despite that, I hope you’ll read it. I attempt to make the point that the Christmas story is the prologue to a larger narrative, and how that can help us better deal with the uncertainties of the past few months, and the coming year. I even dare to hint that non-Christians might find... Read more
The Christ-child lay on Mary’s lap, His hair was like a light. (O weary, weary were the world, But here is all aright.) The Christ-child lay on Mary’s breast, His hair was like a star. (O stern and cunning are the kings, But here the true hearts are.) The Christ-child lay on Mary’s heart, His hair was like a fire. (O weary, weary is the world, But here the world’s desire.) The Christ-child stood at Mary’s knee, His hair was... Read more
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While the President-elect enjoys the links in Hawaii, Glenn Reynolds hears from readers about reduced crowds at resorts. Can you imagine the conniptions the press would have having if McCain had won and took the exact same vacation Obama is currently taking while "people are freezing to death and Americans are stuck at home…" I mean, I'm just sayin'. Meanwhile, the pope's excellent address to the Roman Curia got scammed by Reuters, who played with the Holy Father's words and... Read more
It’s Christmas Eve! In the wee small hours of the morning, after many hours of baking, I decided to make a podcast of the Nativity narrative via the Gospel of Luke. Perhaps some would like to have a listen while wrapping, baking, or whatever. I used the New American translation – not my favorite, but it’s the one I had on hand. Still, this has been such a wonderful Advent that even with the less-than-lyrical translation, I actually welled up... Read more
O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster, expectatio gentium, et Salvator earum: veni ad salvandum nos, Domine, Deus noster. O Emmanuel, the one awaited by the gentiles, and their Savior: come to save us, Lord our God. Reading at Vespers: from 2 Peter 3:8b-10 In the Lord’s eyes, one day is as a thousand years and a thousand years are as a day. The Lord does not delay in keeping his promise – though some consider it “delay.” Rather, he shows... Read more
Kate – who will be punished – has thrown a meme my way and I feel compelled to answer even though it exposes me for the bore I am: “It’s simple. Just list all the jobs you’ve had in your life, in order. Don’t bust your brain: no durations or details are necessary, and feel free to omit anything that you feel might tend to incriminate you. I’m just curious. And when you’re done, tag another five bloggers you’re curious... Read more
Your light will come, Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty. — Responsory to Morning Prayer in Advent For morning prayer the reading is from the prophet Jeremiah 30: 21,22 Thus says the Lord: His leader shall be from Jacob, and his rulers shall come from his kin. When I summon him, he shall approach me. You shall be my people, and I will be your God. In the Office of Readings, (Page 1944 in the Breviary)... Read more
You have to understand, I’m Miss Gets Christmas Shopping Done And Wrapped Early… When I was pregnant with my Elder Son, I managed to work full time and decorate the whole house myself AND…have all of my gifts bought and wrapped by November 15…which was a good thing, too, because then I got really sick and was hospitalized almost until Christmas – but when I got out, boyo, you know everyone got their gifts on time! Now, I work at... Read more
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