A great fear is an unarmed populace. I encourage Catholic men to take up hunting and training in fire arms.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
A Word About Guns
A great fear is an unarmed populace. I encourage Catholic men to take up hunting and training in fire arms.
Bargains Found at Antique Shops
Catholic Culture: Brining Our Lord Into the Inner City
Architectural Study: First Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City
Tepeyac Hill, the place of apparition, can be seen above and behind.
Tepeyac Hill
Where Our Lady appeared to Juan Diego in 1531.
A fine tour destination. Join us here on our next pilgrimage in November.
Catholic Architecture: Tiled Domes
Monday, May 30, 2016
Memorial Day
"My happiest thoughts on Memorial Day? Not a single man in any platoon
or squad I served in is not still alive and kicking to this day.
But all wars have casualties, losses and sacrifices - and I remember the men who went with us and did not return alive. I remember the memorial services we held for them in the dusty confines of forward operating bases.
And I remember the Ghosts of Fallujah and Tarmiyah - the haunted faces of the men who returned from the thickest of battles with brows heavy from the assault, and the death and suffering of their comrades.
I remember the medics, normally so calm around blood and pain. There was something different in their eyes afterward, as if their training and experience had failed them, even though it hadn't.
I remember the chaplains, and how it must feel to be the man wearing the cross and trying to keep morale and hope alive for these men's friends in combat as well as their families back home.
I rejoice that all of the ones you gave me are still here, Lord.
But I remember some very sad moments as well."
-Paul Edwards
But all wars have casualties, losses and sacrifices - and I remember the men who went with us and did not return alive. I remember the memorial services we held for them in the dusty confines of forward operating bases.
And I remember the Ghosts of Fallujah and Tarmiyah - the haunted faces of the men who returned from the thickest of battles with brows heavy from the assault, and the death and suffering of their comrades.
I remember the medics, normally so calm around blood and pain. There was something different in their eyes afterward, as if their training and experience had failed them, even though it hadn't.
I remember the chaplains, and how it must feel to be the man wearing the cross and trying to keep morale and hope alive for these men's friends in combat as well as their families back home.
I rejoice that all of the ones you gave me are still here, Lord.
But I remember some very sad moments as well."
-Paul Edwards
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Honor Memorial Day
Friday, May 27, 2016
Prayer Request
Please pray for the repose of the soul of my friend, Ron Anderson.
Many fond memories of wine and laughter mixed with musings on epic travel experiences. Several times he crossed the ocean. His fireside stories helped inspire me as a kid to desire world travel.
Ron always looked sharp in his leather jacket in his Pontiac with hood decal. He was my dad's best friend, gentle and meek. May his memory be eternal!
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?pid=176604847
Many fond memories of wine and laughter mixed with musings on epic travel experiences. Several times he crossed the ocean. His fireside stories helped inspire me as a kid to desire world travel.
Ron always looked sharp in his leather jacket in his Pontiac with hood decal. He was my dad's best friend, gentle and meek. May his memory be eternal!
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?pid=176604847
Rome Quotes
"The best proof of God's protection of His Holy Church is when He allows her worst enemies to rule over her and she yet prevails."
-Rad Trad N. Trandem
-Rad Trad N. Trandem
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City
The old Basilica, begun in 1695. Raised to the status of Basilica by Pope St. Pius X, of blessed memory. The miraculous tilma of Juan Diego was kept here from 1709 - 1974. Although closed in recent years because it has been sinking, it is open again and a very special place to pray.
Christopher Columbus Memorial in Mexico City
Anarchists hate Columbus. A perfect reason to like him.
Exquisite Christopher Columbus Memorial in Downtown Mexico City
A noble tribute worthy of a capital city.
Greatest Hat Collection in the World
Our dear friend Dieter is custodian of the world's largest and grandest collection of ecclesiastical headwear.
See here and be amazed: http://philippi-collection.blogspot.ca/.
A fine job as ever, Dieter!
See here and be amazed: http://philippi-collection.blogspot.ca/.
A fine job as ever, Dieter!
New Opus Dei Conference Center
This new center will benefit many Catholics and others while on spiritual retreats.
Help donate to make this dream a reality:
http://copperridgeconferencecentre.ca/
Help donate to make this dream a reality:
http://copperridgeconferencecentre.ca/
Monday, May 23, 2016
Rome Quotes
"The greatest deception, and the deepest source of unhappiness, is the illusion of finding life by excluding God."
-John Paul II
-John Paul II
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Orbis Catholicus Travel Featured in Perspectives Magazine
Perspectives of the University of Saint Thomas.
Rome Quotes
"Ah, Roma... thank for reminding me the dangers of complacency.
Laptop, leather messenger bag, et al., all gone..."
-A.J.
Laptop, leather messenger bag, et al., all gone..."
-A.J.
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Teach Your Kids to Work
And it teaches kids adult skills.
Mom had jobs day every Saturday. We worked. And we learned to clean well and actually to like it. And to take our turn and do our share.
That's how kids learn. They have to be taught at home by mom and dad. Many adults are slob children who were never instructed by their own parents how to clean and maintain a house like a grown up.
Rome Quotes
"Whosoever revolteth, and continueth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God."
-2 John 1:9
-2 John 1:9
Armed Forces Day
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