… From the Met Museum’s website; Rosary, ca. 1500–1525 German Ivory, silver, partially gilded mounts Each bead of the rosary represents the bust of a well-fed burgher or maiden on one side, and a skeleton on the other. The terminals, even more graphically, show the head of a deceased man, with half the image eaten away from decay. Such images served as reminders that life is fleeting and that leading a virtuous life as a faithful Christian is key to... Read more
They see me Dolan, they hatin’. Obama gives the stink eye. Dolan’s Speech Romney’s Speech And if you’re feeling penitential, B.O’s speech. Yesterday I was contacted by Sirius XM Satellite Radio’s POTUS Channel 124 to give a phone interview on the Al Smith Dinner. I declined because I don’t believe I could have supplied them with the info they were looking for. My comments on the event are pretty basic and remain unchanged… Shut your trap, be faithful and obedient,... Read more
… Sometimes it’s my favorite part too. Image source. Read more
… Southern Fried Steak, Country Fried Steak, and Chicken Fried Steak? Lest anyone accuse me of never having a profound thought. Read more
… You faithfully served me well. Eight years you & I traveled along the southern and eastern part of this great country slaughtering whole menageries of animals; squirrels, raccoon, opossums, Canadian geese, frogs, snakes, and rabbits. If it was nocturnal and in the road it didn’t stand a chance under your blood thirsty hellish wheels. Good times. Good times. For 215,000 miles you carried me wherever I desired to go. Your sturdy frame protected me from harm in 5 accidents... Read more
… The weather chills, the leaves change, and everything is pumpkin flavored. I know. I know. Flavored Vodka is an abomination before the eyes of God, but if I were to make an exception this would be it. Read more
… fortified with cuteness, kittens, and politics free. I came back from my month long sabbatical with a serious case of the warm and fuzzies. Image source. Read more
Meet Sr. Tara Smith. She began her postulancy this evening. Pray for her and an increase in vocations. Deo gratias. Read more
… St. Hedwig. What? Just kidding. St. Hedwig is the patroness of brides and death of children so I should be more respectful, I know. Also on today’s calendar, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. She’s the Sacred Heart of Jesus saint who received a lot of criticism for her visions of the Crucified Christ. Other Catholics really are our worst enemies at times. Image: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque contemplating the Sacred Heart by Corrado Giaquinto. Read more
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