Author: Tom Faranda
-
Fr. Barron on atheism & philosophy
Good 11 minute video, as Barron is pretty hepped up. I remember the Daniel Dennett op ed in the NY Times he refers to – and thinking how arrogant the guy was. Probably 25 years ago I read Bertrand Russell’s book, Why I am Not a Christian and found his arguments remarkably weak.
-
At March for Life, two days ago
UPDATE: Media blackout of March for Life – evidently Donohue missed the NPR coverage mentioned in the comment below. More people then ever, even less coverage (which is always skimpy) then ever. NY Times had a picture relating to some Congressional measures to restrict federal funding of abortion and that was it. The Washington Post…
-
Nice picture by Brigid at St. Augustine’s in Ossining
Taken at sunset (obviously!) on Saturday the 17th at the “Afternoon of Prayerful Remembrance” for people who have lost children prenatally for any reason, or at birth. It was sponsored by the Family Life/Respect Life Office (Sisters of Life) – Archdiocese of NY and Lumina Hope and Healing. This day is offered periodically throughout the…
-
Jesuit Mag video: “How St. Paul Changed Civilization”
Another good video from the Jesuit publication; – ten minutes long. From the priest who did this talk – Jesuit magazine video: Why is the Pope talking about the Devil? “Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., looks at the enormous influence St. Paul has had on civilization, including on our language, by looking at four of his letters.”
-
Free climbers reach top of El Capitan
Amazing feat – I’ve been posting about this here Two climbers close to completing the El Capitan free climb and here Amazing stuff: Free climbing Yosemite cliff – El Capitan . I’m still waiting for the answer to how you deal with bathroom issues up on the wall?
-
Hike of the Month conquers Turkey Mountain
Led by the intrepid Jeanne Marie; four pictures and more to follow. Yeah, it was cold … and slippery … and windy at times. Four on this walk – besides myself, Jeanne Marie (in Blue), Brigid (red) and Joe with his mountain guide look. Views from the top into the reservoir – around 2:30 yesterday.…
-
Croton K of C to honor Bill Ryder
Great choice; he's a wonderful guy. CROTON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO HONOR BILL RYDER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY THIS YEAR'S HONOREE IS LONG TIME CROTON RESIDENT, WILLIAM RYDER. January 15, 2015