Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
A Couple Of Real Red Beauties
Not like those raggedy birds over at WDTPRS. ;-)
Just Kidding Fr. Z, love your birds too.
Visits to my side yard bird feed.
Just Kidding Fr. Z, love your birds too.
Visits to my side yard bird feed.
DEO GRATIAS!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
New TLM In Massachusetts
In response to Pope Benedict XVI’s Summorum Pontificum, Reverend Father Thien Nguyen, pastor at Immaculate Conception Church in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, has generously invited Reverend Father David Phillipson to offer the Extraordinary Form Mass (the Traditional Latin Mass) every Sunday at 8am, beginning on June 28th and also on Holy Days according to the Traditional Calendar. Father will hear confessions at 7:30am before Mass, and the Rosary will be prayed aloud at that time. Father will also hold spiritual conferences and traditional devotions, and administer the Sacraments according to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite.
For more information, visit the parish website at www.immaculateconceptionfitchburg.com. Immaculate Conception Church is located at 59 Walnut Street in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The parish will also continue to keep its regular schedule of Masses in the Ordinary Form (Novus Ordo Masses).
DEO GRATIAS!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Letter from the Orthodox to the Federatio Internationalis Una Voce
Mr. President,
You will, we hope, understand that it is not the intention of the Orthodox Church to interfere in matters which pertain to the Bishop of Rome. Insofar as the Sacred Liturgy is the public prayer of the Church by and in which the Most Holy Redeemer continues to pray and offer Himself to the Eternal Father in a fitting sacrifice, the Orthodox Church admires the goal of the Foederatio Internationalis Una Voce No doubt the sensus fidelium moves you to promote the ìextraordinary formî of the Roman Rite for the proven spiritual welfare of todayís Catholics of the Roman Church, as it was for countless saints.
We must admit that several points cause many Orthodox to be perplexed and not a little worried. First, contrary to popular belief, liturgical changes are not inconceivable in the Orthodox Church. However, since liturgical change must always allow Our Lord to pray in His Church ëin spirit and in truthí and therefore in a manner that is befitting, liturgical changes must always be an organic flow from the spiritual and intellectual (intus leggere) richness and vitality of a see (local or universal) which makes the changes. One cannot, therefore, ëplaní liturgical changes, otherwise they would risk bearing more the dubious mark of the genius temporis, rather than the will of the Son to pray in and through His Church to the Eternal Father in spiritu et veritate.
Second, the general theological and particular pastoral ethos underlying the traditional form of the Roman Rite is identical to that which ëinformsí the Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox Church. Therefore, many Orthodox fear that they will be considered ëextraordinaryí when full communion will be established between the two Churches. No matter how one interprets the term ëextraordinaryí, with its common or canonical meaning, the Orthodox Church is not aware that her public prayer is extraordinary. Therefore, the Orthodox Church appreciates the selfless efforts of Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinals CaÒizares Llovera and CastrillÛn Hoyos, Archbishop Ranjith and you, Mr. President, to promote a form of ëecumenismí in the profoundest sense of the word.
As you know, in recent decades the West in particular has been undergoing one of the gravest cultural crises in ages. When cultural crisis and a paucity of really great theologians, such as the Fathers of the Church, converge as a single phenomenon, the Church, historically, has been reluctant to make changes that vary from her proven course. Indeed during these periods of crisis, the Lord raises up great saints, popes, local bishops, lesser clerics, religious and laypersons in His Church who propose renewed spiritual vitality through special institutions and ecclesial structures to support the Church through the crisis.The Orthodox Church has satisfactorily addressed her own problems of a liturgical nature. Perhaps some of the more practical solutions which were used could be of help for the Catholic Church as well.
Hat tip to Mr. Ed Snyder for this letter.
DEO GRATIAS!
You will, we hope, understand that it is not the intention of the Orthodox Church to interfere in matters which pertain to the Bishop of Rome. Insofar as the Sacred Liturgy is the public prayer of the Church by and in which the Most Holy Redeemer continues to pray and offer Himself to the Eternal Father in a fitting sacrifice, the Orthodox Church admires the goal of the Foederatio Internationalis Una Voce No doubt the sensus fidelium moves you to promote the ìextraordinary formî of the Roman Rite for the proven spiritual welfare of todayís Catholics of the Roman Church, as it was for countless saints.
We must admit that several points cause many Orthodox to be perplexed and not a little worried. First, contrary to popular belief, liturgical changes are not inconceivable in the Orthodox Church. However, since liturgical change must always allow Our Lord to pray in His Church ëin spirit and in truthí and therefore in a manner that is befitting, liturgical changes must always be an organic flow from the spiritual and intellectual (intus leggere) richness and vitality of a see (local or universal) which makes the changes. One cannot, therefore, ëplaní liturgical changes, otherwise they would risk bearing more the dubious mark of the genius temporis, rather than the will of the Son to pray in and through His Church to the Eternal Father in spiritu et veritate.
Second, the general theological and particular pastoral ethos underlying the traditional form of the Roman Rite is identical to that which ëinformsí the Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox Church. Therefore, many Orthodox fear that they will be considered ëextraordinaryí when full communion will be established between the two Churches. No matter how one interprets the term ëextraordinaryí, with its common or canonical meaning, the Orthodox Church is not aware that her public prayer is extraordinary. Therefore, the Orthodox Church appreciates the selfless efforts of Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinals CaÒizares Llovera and CastrillÛn Hoyos, Archbishop Ranjith and you, Mr. President, to promote a form of ëecumenismí in the profoundest sense of the word.
As you know, in recent decades the West in particular has been undergoing one of the gravest cultural crises in ages. When cultural crisis and a paucity of really great theologians, such as the Fathers of the Church, converge as a single phenomenon, the Church, historically, has been reluctant to make changes that vary from her proven course. Indeed during these periods of crisis, the Lord raises up great saints, popes, local bishops, lesser clerics, religious and laypersons in His Church who propose renewed spiritual vitality through special institutions and ecclesial structures to support the Church through the crisis.The Orthodox Church has satisfactorily addressed her own problems of a liturgical nature. Perhaps some of the more practical solutions which were used could be of help for the Catholic Church as well.
Hat tip to Mr. Ed Snyder for this letter.
DEO GRATIAS!
Monday, June 8, 2009
A Visual Lesson: How To Worship Jesus Christ(Orient Style)
As a traditional Latin Rite Catholic, I GREATLY appreciate the Richness of Eastern Liturgical Worship.
DEO GRATIAS!
Friday, June 5, 2009
WATCH THIS!
Warning: The following video is from YouTube, which is a free for all. You never know what you may see on the web site itself and after the video is finished playing scenes from other videos pop up and no telling what me be seen. So please be warned.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Benedictine Monks of Le Barroux
Behold the Heart of Christendom, Benedictine Monasticism !
DEO GRATIAS!
DEO GRATIAS!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom
If any man be devout and loveth God,
Let him enjoy this fair and radiant triumphal feast!
If any man be a wise servant,
Let him rejoicing enter into the joy of his Lord.
If any have laboured long in fasting,
Let him how receive his recompense.
If any have wrought from the first hour,
Let him today receive his just reward.
If any have come at the third hour,
Let him with thankfulness keep the feast.
If any have arrived at the sixth hour,
Let him have no misgivings;
Because he shall in nowise be deprived therefore.
If any have delayed until the ninth hour,
Let him draw near, fearing nothing.
And if any have tarried even until the eleventh hour,
Let him, also, be not alarmed at his tardiness.
For the Lord, who is jealous of his honour,
Will accept the last even as the first.
He giveth rest unto him who cometh at the eleventh hour,
Even as unto him who hath wrought from the first hour.
And He showeth mercy upon the last,
And careth for the first;
And to the one He giveth,
And upon the other He bestoweth gifts.
And He both accepteth the deeds,
And welcometh the intention,
And honoureth the acts and praises the offering.
Wherefore, enter ye all into the joy of your Lord;
Receive your reward,
Both the first, and likewise the second.
You rich and poor together, hold high festival!
You sober and you heedless, honour the day!
Rejoice today, both you who have fasted
And you who have disregarded the fast.
The table is full-laden; feast ye all sumptuously.
The calf is fatted; let no one go hungry away.
Enjoy ye all the feast of faith:
Receive ye all the riches of loving-kindness.
Let no one bewail his poverty,
For the universal Kingdom has been revealed.
Let no one weep for his iniquities,
For pardon has shown forth from the grave.
Let no one fear death,
For the Saviour's death has set us free.
He that was held prisoner of it has annihilated it.
By descending into Hell, He made Hell captive.
He embittered it when it tasted of His flesh.
And Isaiah, foretelling this, did cry:
Hell, said he, was embittered
When it encountered Thee in the lower regions.
It was embittered, for it was abolished.
It was embittered, for it was mocked.
It was embittered, for it was slain.
It was embittered, for it was overthrown.
It was embittered, for it was fettered in chains.
It took a body, and met God face to face.
It took earth, and encountered Heaven.
It took that which was seen, and fell upon the unseen.
O Death, where is thy sting?
O Hell, where is thy victory?
Christ is risen, and thou art overthrown!
Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen!
Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice!
Christ is risen, and life reigns!
Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the grave.
For Christ, being risen from the dead,
Is become the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
To Him be glory and dominion
Unto ages of ages.
Amen.
DEO GRATIAS!
Let him enjoy this fair and radiant triumphal feast!
If any man be a wise servant,
Let him rejoicing enter into the joy of his Lord.
If any have laboured long in fasting,
Let him how receive his recompense.
If any have wrought from the first hour,
Let him today receive his just reward.
If any have come at the third hour,
Let him with thankfulness keep the feast.
If any have arrived at the sixth hour,
Let him have no misgivings;
Because he shall in nowise be deprived therefore.
If any have delayed until the ninth hour,
Let him draw near, fearing nothing.
And if any have tarried even until the eleventh hour,
Let him, also, be not alarmed at his tardiness.
For the Lord, who is jealous of his honour,
Will accept the last even as the first.
He giveth rest unto him who cometh at the eleventh hour,
Even as unto him who hath wrought from the first hour.
And He showeth mercy upon the last,
And careth for the first;
And to the one He giveth,
And upon the other He bestoweth gifts.
And He both accepteth the deeds,
And welcometh the intention,
And honoureth the acts and praises the offering.
Wherefore, enter ye all into the joy of your Lord;
Receive your reward,
Both the first, and likewise the second.
You rich and poor together, hold high festival!
You sober and you heedless, honour the day!
Rejoice today, both you who have fasted
And you who have disregarded the fast.
The table is full-laden; feast ye all sumptuously.
The calf is fatted; let no one go hungry away.
Enjoy ye all the feast of faith:
Receive ye all the riches of loving-kindness.
Let no one bewail his poverty,
For the universal Kingdom has been revealed.
Let no one weep for his iniquities,
For pardon has shown forth from the grave.
Let no one fear death,
For the Saviour's death has set us free.
He that was held prisoner of it has annihilated it.
By descending into Hell, He made Hell captive.
He embittered it when it tasted of His flesh.
And Isaiah, foretelling this, did cry:
Hell, said he, was embittered
When it encountered Thee in the lower regions.
It was embittered, for it was abolished.
It was embittered, for it was mocked.
It was embittered, for it was slain.
It was embittered, for it was overthrown.
It was embittered, for it was fettered in chains.
It took a body, and met God face to face.
It took earth, and encountered Heaven.
It took that which was seen, and fell upon the unseen.
O Death, where is thy sting?
O Hell, where is thy victory?
Christ is risen, and thou art overthrown!
Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen!
Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice!
Christ is risen, and life reigns!
Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the grave.
For Christ, being risen from the dead,
Is become the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
To Him be glory and dominion
Unto ages of ages.
Amen.
DEO GRATIAS!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
SyrianCatholic Pascha Home Altar arrangement
Christ Is Risen from the dead, and by His death He has trampled upon death, giving life to those that are in the tomb!
DEO GRATIAS!
DEO GRATIAS!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
God, Have Mercy On Us.
Found this quote of Blessed Mother Teresa on another blog......
"Any country that accepts abortion is not teaching its people to love, but to use violence to get what they want. That is why the greatest destroyer of love and peace is abortion"
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
DEO GRATIAS!
"Any country that accepts abortion is not teaching its people to love, but to use violence to get what they want. That is why the greatest destroyer of love and peace is abortion"
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
DEO GRATIAS!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Rabbi Yehuda Levin Defends Pope Benedict
I saw this article done by Life Site News where in Rabbi Yehuda Levin wonderfully defends our Holy Father Pope Benedict from his critics on the issue of the lifting of the excommunications of the Bishops of the SSPX.
You can click HERE to read the article on Fr. Z's blog, and get Father's comments on the article.
DEO GRATIAS!
You can click HERE to read the article on Fr. Z's blog, and get Father's comments on the article.
DEO GRATIAS!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
I Support Pope Benedict!
Go to this link, by clicking the banner, to sign a petition in support of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI
DEO GRATIAS!
Monday, February 2, 2009
One Million Rosaries For Unborn Babies scheduled for May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2nd, 2009
CONTACT: Patrick Benedict
PatrickBenedict@SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org
One Million Rosaries For Unborn Babies
scheduled for May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (February 2nd, 2009) - The 2nd annual ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event is scheduled to take place on Friday(May 1st), Saturday(May 2nd), and Sunday(May 3rd), 2009. A person wanting to be a participant will pray at least one Rosary on any of the three days for the following intention: For an end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn human persons. This multinational pro-life prayer event is being coordinated by the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization.
"Last year's ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event was on one day only," said Patrick Benedict, president of the Memphis-based Saint Michael the Archangel Organization and a parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in the Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee. " This year, Friday has been added for everyone, but particularly for students at schools. Sunday, also, has been added for everyone, but particularly for people to pray the Rosary either before or after Masses."
People planning on participating in the ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event are encouraged to register at www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org. Or, a person may let his/her intention be known by writing to: Saint Michael the Archangel Organization; P. O. Box 41257; Memphis, Tennessee 38174; U.S.A. Parishes, schools, organizations, etc. are welcome to register many Rosaries at the same time.
In addition to praying the Rosary, people are encouraged to let others know about the ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event. An "Information Page/Bulletin Insert" about the prayer event can be found at the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization's website(see above) or may be requested by writing to the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization(see above for the mailing address).
The Saint Michael the Archangel Organization recently coordinated the 10,000 MASSES FOR UNBORN BABIES Novena(January 13th - 21st, 2009). As part of this Novena, more than 3,000 Masses were offered in at least 18 countries(Australia, Canada, England, Germany, India, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Slovak, Singapore, South Africa, Trinidad, Uganda, U.S.A., The Vatican, and Vietnam).
" The ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES may be thought of as a spiritual bouquet for unborn babies. A person who is willing to participate will be united with many others in increasing the size and beauty of this spiritual bouquet for God's precious little ones," concluded Benedict.
_________________________________________________________
A message from Patrick Benedict to the supporters of the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization:
Dear Supporter of the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization,
First, with regards to the 10,000 MASSES FOR UNBORN BABIES Novena: 1) I want to thank each priest who offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass; 2) Also, I want to thank each person who scheduled to have one or more Masses offered; and, 3) And, thanks very much to each person who in some other way(s) helped out. Over 3,000 Masses were offered for unborn human persons. The 2nd annual 10,000 MASSES FOR UNBORN BABIES is set to happen January 13th - 21st, 2010.
Second, if you have not already done so, I hope you will go to the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization's website (see below) to register as a participant for the May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event. Additionally, I greatly encourage you to promote this pro-life prayer event at one or more parishes, at schools, etc. The website www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org has a page titled "Promoting the ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event."
Third, as you may know, the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization has a bumper sticker with a full-color picture of the Our Lady of Guadalupe image on it along with a pro-Rosary, pro-life message. You may want one of these unique bumper stickers for yourself, or you may want to give it away to someone you know. I hope you will consider making a donation and asking for one of these bumper stickers. The website www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org has information about this and shows a picture of the bumper sticker. Please know: A substantial increase in the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization's funding would be very helpful. I do thank each person reading this who has made a donation in the past.
I ask that you please pray one Hail Mary for the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization.
Sincerely,
Patrick Benedict
Saint Michael the Archangel Organization
DEO GRATIAS!
February 2nd, 2009
CONTACT: Patrick Benedict
PatrickBenedict@SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org
One Million Rosaries For Unborn Babies
scheduled for May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (February 2nd, 2009) - The 2nd annual ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event is scheduled to take place on Friday(May 1st), Saturday(May 2nd), and Sunday(May 3rd), 2009. A person wanting to be a participant will pray at least one Rosary on any of the three days for the following intention: For an end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn human persons. This multinational pro-life prayer event is being coordinated by the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization.
"Last year's ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event was on one day only," said Patrick Benedict, president of the Memphis-based Saint Michael the Archangel Organization and a parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in the Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee. " This year, Friday has been added for everyone, but particularly for students at schools. Sunday, also, has been added for everyone, but particularly for people to pray the Rosary either before or after Masses."
People planning on participating in the ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event are encouraged to register at www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org. Or, a person may let his/her intention be known by writing to: Saint Michael the Archangel Organization; P. O. Box 41257; Memphis, Tennessee 38174; U.S.A. Parishes, schools, organizations, etc. are welcome to register many Rosaries at the same time.
In addition to praying the Rosary, people are encouraged to let others know about the ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event. An "Information Page/Bulletin Insert" about the prayer event can be found at the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization's website(see above) or may be requested by writing to the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization(see above for the mailing address).
The Saint Michael the Archangel Organization recently coordinated the 10,000 MASSES FOR UNBORN BABIES Novena(January 13th - 21st, 2009). As part of this Novena, more than 3,000 Masses were offered in at least 18 countries(Australia, Canada, England, Germany, India, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Slovak, Singapore, South Africa, Trinidad, Uganda, U.S.A., The Vatican, and Vietnam).
" The ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES may be thought of as a spiritual bouquet for unborn babies. A person who is willing to participate will be united with many others in increasing the size and beauty of this spiritual bouquet for God's precious little ones," concluded Benedict.
_________________________________________________________
A message from Patrick Benedict to the supporters of the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization:
Dear Supporter of the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization,
First, with regards to the 10,000 MASSES FOR UNBORN BABIES Novena: 1) I want to thank each priest who offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass; 2) Also, I want to thank each person who scheduled to have one or more Masses offered; and, 3) And, thanks very much to each person who in some other way(s) helped out. Over 3,000 Masses were offered for unborn human persons. The 2nd annual 10,000 MASSES FOR UNBORN BABIES is set to happen January 13th - 21st, 2010.
Second, if you have not already done so, I hope you will go to the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization's website (see below) to register as a participant for the May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event. Additionally, I greatly encourage you to promote this pro-life prayer event at one or more parishes, at schools, etc. The website www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org has a page titled "Promoting the ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event."
Third, as you may know, the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization has a bumper sticker with a full-color picture of the Our Lady of Guadalupe image on it along with a pro-Rosary, pro-life message. You may want one of these unique bumper stickers for yourself, or you may want to give it away to someone you know. I hope you will consider making a donation and asking for one of these bumper stickers. The website www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org has information about this and shows a picture of the bumper sticker. Please know: A substantial increase in the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization's funding would be very helpful. I do thank each person reading this who has made a donation in the past.
I ask that you please pray one Hail Mary for the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization.
Sincerely,
Patrick Benedict
Saint Michael the Archangel Organization
DEO GRATIAS!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
A Treat For The Eyes and Ears
The following link is to a Church Icon Video, of the Church my wife and I were married in. It is Holy Angles Byzantine Catholic Church in San Diego, California. Although we were married in a Byzantine Catholic Church, my wife and I are both Traditional Latin Rite Catholics, and we were married according to the Ancient Roman rite. Enjoy... and be sure to turn you audio up.
Icon Video
DEO GRATIAS!
Icon Video
DEO GRATIAS!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
New CD release from the Norbertine Canons of St. Michael's Abbey
The Norbertine Canons of St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado California are releasing another CD, which includes Chant and Sacred Polyphony.
http://stmichaelsabbey.com/Abbey-Store.html
http://www.amazon.com/
http://www.monasterygreetings.com
DEO GRATIAS!
Newest Member of the Family
My friends can tell you I'm a bit of an Iconofile, I say "Icon" in the broader meaning of the greek word "image" to iclude both 2D and 3D sacred Images. So being an Icon freak, here is the newest member of the Family
Glory to the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Now and forever and unto the Ages of ages.
Please to do not copy images. Thank you.
DEO GRATIAS!
Glory to the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Now and forever and unto the Ages of ages.
Please to do not copy images. Thank you.
DEO GRATIAS!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
What Church Father I am?
You’re St. Melito of Sardis! You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins. Find out which Church Father you are at The Way of the Fathers! |
DEO GRATIAS!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
You Folks Out West Don't Know What You Are Missing
I snapped this little jim-dandy off my porch today. It is currently 16 F. and it's gonna be colder tomorrow! Bhrrrrrrrr!
Does anyone remember "Global Warming"?!
DEO GRATIAS!
Does anyone remember "Global Warming"?!
DEO GRATIAS!
Monday, January 12, 2009
An Annual bad day
Well, I took our Christmas tree down today. Boy was it dry. We had a Balsam Fir, and it had a wonderful pine scent, but boy did it shed it's needles.
I will leave all other Christmas decorations up until Christmas season ends with the feast of the Purification our Lady.
Before-
After-
After, After-
DEO GRATIAS!
I will leave all other Christmas decorations up until Christmas season ends with the feast of the Purification our Lady.
Before-
After-
After, After-
DEO GRATIAS!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sad News
I recently found out from a friend, that my one time Philosophy teacher, Fr. Quintin Turiel O.P. passed away in 2005. This came as a bit of a shock, and I am deeply saddened by the news of his passing. Fr. Turiel was a kind, brilliant, humble, holy and sweet man. Father Quintin Turiel was a Dominican Friar of a priory in Madrid, Spain, and taught in the U.S. and the Philippines, if I recall correctly. I had the great grace and pleasure of being one of his students while at St. Michael's Abbey, in Silverado, Ca. He was a true Dominican, and faithful disciple of his great Master, St. Thomas Aquinas. I treasure every minute I had the great fortune to spend in his presence.Thank you Padre, for your teaching, your wisdom, and for absolving my many sins in the holy sacrament of confession. You are greatly missed, dear Padre.
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him, O Lord, And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. May His Soul, Through The Mercy of God Rest In Peace. Amen.
I would beg anyone reading this post, in your love of Christ and neighbor, to pause a moment, and offer an Ave, or two for Padre Quintin. Thank you.
Picture taken at the time I was a student of this great Dominican Father, about 1994.
DEO GRATIAS!
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