I was reading a blog article by Msgr. Charles Pope this week wherein he discusses the Catholic approach to death via the teachings of the bishop St. Cyprian (b. 200-210- d. 258). Msgr. Pope and St. Cyprian state that Christians should be willing to greet death eagerly when it (naturally) approaches as it is the entry into Heaven; and the…
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Chesterton’s Confession
Psalm 44:10-18 “The daughters of kings have delighted thee in thy glory. The queen stood on thy right hand, in gilded clothing; surrounded with variety. Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear: and forget thy people and thy father’s house. And the king shall greatly desire thy beauty; for he is the Lord thy God, and him…
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Sr. Wilhelmina and Her Queen
On this last day of the month of May, the Catholic Church commemorates the Queenship of Mary. I had planned to post a lighthearted Marian poem or song, when I happened to check Rorate Caeli, and read an obituary of a ninety-five year old Benedictine nun who had recently died, and is to be buried today. Her name was Sister…
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A Saintly Cinderella
In 16th century France there lived a little girl who lived a short, and sorrowful life; a life filled with familial neglect and abuse, much like the character known as Cinderella. I would like to report that she was saved from her cruel home life by a prince, but she was not. In fact, she died alone from starvation in…
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The Donkey’s Secret Redux
I posted this G.K. Chesterton poem in February of 2018, but I am re-posting it simply because I love it. The voice of the donkey is delightful, and is a reminder to never discount anyone based on their appearance, and apparent lack of, what the World would deem, treasure ($) and talents. I chose the picture for today’s post, because…
