Dec

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The Christian and the Divine Office (LoTH)

December 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Second Vatican Council tried to make the Divine Office or the Liturgy of the Hours into a prayer for all Christians, clergy and laity alike. Yet, how much did we learn about this teaching growing up? I know I didn’t even hear about it at Mass or in Catechism growing up. Thank heaven, once [...]

Dec

19

The World and the Christian

December 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

From the book of St. Francis of Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life:
“Directly that your worldly friends perceive that you aim at leading a devout life, they will let loose endless shafts of mockery and misrepresentation upon you; the more malicious will attribute your change to hypocrisy, designing, or bigotry; they will affirm that the [...]

Dec

9

St. John’s Valdosta blog

December 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here’s a nice article from St. John’s Valdosta blog, a wonderful blog I’ve only recently found:
“In the most recent Godsquad column for Newsday, Rabbi Marc Gellman responded to this letter from a typical American “progressive” Catholic…”
Click the link for the whole thing. Excellent education for Catholics.

Dec

6

Madonna and child

December 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment

…from the porch of the Dominican church in Oxford. My pencils. The head is too large, and there’s not enough detail. But I’m proud of this little drawing. Please ignore the other items on the scan.

Dec

5

Advent in Oxford

December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

It’s post term and I will be in Oxford all of Advent and Christmas. Bit of a blow not to have the whole family, but Oxford will be great in December, between Blackfriars and the Oratory. The Dominicans are most hospitable, and began the season (and the year) in style on Saturday with solemn Vespers [...]