First posted two years ago, and I can’t improve on it – medieval and contemporary art. This 2009 posting is one of the most visited on my weblog. the Resurrection: Four Artists HOWEVER – can’t improve but this isn’t bad, by Piero Della Francesca, finished around 1460. For the story of this particular painting go here. … Read more
“He descended into Hell”
UPDATE: Evidently this program "is expected to be rebroadcast by television networks around the world." From the Telegraph (UK) Pope Benedict admits there isn't a full answer to suffering in rare TV interview Pope does Q&A on suffering for Good Friday Dressed in white robes during the Q&A, he sat at a desk and, speaking … Read more
This is from the Houston Catholic Worker - Casa Juan Diego – publication. The article is a copy of a letter sent to The Guild for Dorothy Day, in the Archdiocese of New York. it is nine paragraphs long. hit the link for the whole letter. Medical Miracle in Oklahoma After Seeking Dorothy Day's Intercession I … Read more
Which means – people in the middle getting it in the neck. No wonder there's a TEA Party. Tax rates and tax breaks
Here's the story/rumor – which also gives a brief summary of the Catholic group – It is reported that Madonna spent last Friday with Opus Dei priests at the group's London headquarters. And here's a refutation on the OSV blog – Fantastic yarn. Unfortunately, it appears lacking in factual basis. Brian Finnerty, the U.S. communications … Read more
A good great person. 88 years and 11 months. Will be missed by many people in Croton and beyond.
CYO barsketball is now finished for Tim, as he finishes 8th grade. He was a good ball player, in the Wes Unseld mold, for anyone who remembers Unseld. Here he is, playing both ends of the court. He actually scored nine points in this game, which I think was his high total for the season. … Read more
An accepted student visit with Brigid and I taking Joe up. Joe (and us) still working through the best school for him. We are still waiting for final word from RPI, where Joe is waitlisted, and other schools are also in the mix. The three of us were very impressed with RIT and the electrical … Read more
The final between New Zealand and England starts at the minute and a half mark. Note that Tom and Brigid were at the 1990 Hong Kong Seven's and had midfield seats for the famous final (and I love to remind everyone at any opportunity) between New Zealand and Fiji. Unfortunately, no longer available on youtube (copyright issues). Fiji … Read more