Nice – from Catholic journalist Phil Lawlor. Fourteen years ago today we witnessed an unprecedented phenomenon: a worldwide vigil. The eyes (and television cameras) of the whole world were focused on a single location, St. Peter’s Square, as we waited for the inexorable announcement that Pope John Paul II had died. Then when the announcement … Read more
Pope Francis concluded his historic visit to Morocco by celebrating a Mass enlivened by a mixture of Gregorian chant with the beat of drums and the rhythmic dance, music and song of 10,000 faithful—most of them migrants from countries in sub-Saharan Africa—at a sports stadium in Rabat, the capital city of this Muslim-majority country. It … Read more
While large elements of the media like to promote the fantasy that the Pope is "Progressive" – he's actually, well, Catholic. Scroll through this posting for all 14. The Politically Incorrect Francis—14 Shocking Statements Here are four of them – Abortion is Nazi eugenics with white gloves “Children have a right to grow up in … Read more
You can see he's enjoying it …
Not breaking news – Internet users noticed a particularly negative review of the site's DNA testing and family tree analysis services. They were then able to link the account, JefeWarren2020, to the presidential candidate's official email address. "Site suggested I was only 1/1024th Native American, even though I have a lot of anecdotal family stories … Read more
Trump will reportedly be discharged soon under strict instructions to sign only copies of Art of the Deal and issues of Playboy. The burns have been connected to a recent event at which President Donald Trump was seen signing people's Bibles in the aftermath of a deadly Alabama tornado. After Trump signed the Bibles and … Read more
After a battle with cancer and surrounded by love. Nev was eighty, nine years ahead of Brigid. So her big (and only ) brother. Nev had a wonderful career as a ship's pilot. In Brisbane, Australia he'd pilot the big ships up the river and dock them. A few pictures below Tennyson. Crossing the Bar … Read more
An article in the Washington Post. Owned by Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, so it must be true. FULL DISCLOSURE: I frequently ice my knee; it helps. Worth hitting the link for the whole article. "Why icing a sprain doesn’t help, and could slow recovery" If you’ve ever needed to recover from an athletic … Read more
At Chez Novotny for lunch on Saturday.
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann. Hmmm about 45 years too late, but nice to hear. "Heaven starts on earth… and so does Hell." – Archbishop Fulton Sheen “While we can object to the actions of these public officials, we are not able to judge their souls. At the same time, we know there will be a … Read more