The Crescat
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Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Christos Anesti! Alethos Anesti! Angnolo Bronzino c. 1552 Easter isn’t over. In fact, Eastertide is a period lasting fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday. So no, it’s not back to liturgical life as normal. There is still some significant partying to be done. Divine Mercy Sunday, the Ascension and a plethora of saints are all celebrated before the season officially ends on Pentecost. I’ve often heard others describe Catholics as people... Read more
De Champiagne Lodovico Carracci Botticelli Palestrina, Lamentations [itunes] Read more
… 9 Photos of Pope Benedict XVI Washing Feet, Videos and More from St. Peter’s List. Follow the link for more. Read more
… Catholicism never leaves my senses hungry. The focus of this blog leans more towards visual treats; today I offer your senses auditory treats. An absolute must; European group, L’Arpeggiata, performing Stabat Mater in Corsican polyphonic Chant. Their CD, Via Crucis, traces the Passion through Corsican folk music. I highly recommend. [iTunes] Plainsong, Pange Lingua Biber’s Passacaglia in G Minor from the Rosary Sonatas And finally, just a really nice video of Orthodox monks during Holy Week. I know it’s... Read more
… “Up to 30 people were pepper-sprayed by police after students tried to storm a Santa Monica College trustee board meeting in protest over proposed higher course fees.” The students were chanting, “No cuts, no fees, education should be free”. Education should be free. Free, because teachers don’t deserve a salary. Free, because it doesn’t cost a dime to maintain the school’s infrastructure and facilities. Yes, free. Free to make getting a college education has commonplace – read worthless –... Read more
… 33 is the new black according to this highly reliable and scientific poll. Yes, I read trivial, news items. One time I even followed a link about Katy Perry’s hair. I’m so ashamed. So the age 33 is supposed to be the magic number, the age when most people feel the happiest. I can see that, I suppose. Your 30’s mark the end of those awkward trying to figure yourself out years. I’m guessing you are just thrilled to... Read more
… I never knew Bl. John Paul II, at least not while he was alive. Today marks the anniversary of his passing in 2005. Since that time I’ve come to learn so much about this man that was admired and loved by millions. Sadly, I never developed the same fondness shared by so many others because I didn’t grow up knowing him. I was still going through RCIA when he passed away. It wasn’t till his funeral I learned anything... Read more
EWTN will be broadcasting the Holy Father’s celebrations of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday from Rome. Follow the link to see the viewing schedule. Read more
… As most of you know, I’ve typically made it a long standing tradition to not blog on weekends. My weekends are my own. Sometimes; however, I like to pop in and leave a few links, images, or comments I think are worthy the extra attention. Time magazine is conducting a poll to determine who the most influential people are. Timothy “My President” Dolan is on the list. VOTE! Then buy the bumper sticker. Cuba makes Good Friday a holiday... Read more
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