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…
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Staying on the Boat
“We men and women are all in the same boat, upon a stormy sea. We owe to each other a terrible and tragic loyalty.” ~G.K. Chesterton (b. 1874- d. 1936) Having dined early last evening, I left the premises of my domicile to attend a get-together at a friend’s house. My starting point might be located by throwing a pin at a large world map,…
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Rosary Reflections from St. Therese
This past October, I posted about St. Therese Martin (b. 1873- d. 1897), and included in that post the last poem written by this great, but little!, saint which is titled, Why I Love You, O Mary. Several weeks ago, a relation mentioned that she had, looking back over The Marian Room archives, read that post, and had found the poem to be quite moving.…
