Wow, this one is weapons grade stupid! "But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense." -- Luke 24:11 Even before we begin there’s a bad sign. Should I deal with this now or later? Later I think. The men refused to listen to her story. She was publicly smeared … Continue reading Easter Feminism
History
Columbus Day
Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind the Gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores; Before him only shoreless seas. The good mate said: "Now we must pray, For lo! the very stars are gone. Brave Adm'r'l speak: what shall I say?" "Why, say: 'Sail on, sail on, and on!'" "My men … Continue reading Columbus Day
My Imperialism
I like to describe myself as an imperialist, or at least as having imperialist sympathies. That's admittedly a bit of an exaggeration, but is certainly true relative to most of my contemporaries, if only because I don't automatically equate 'colonialism' and 'empire-building' with 'evil.' My admittedly-limited knowledge of history tells me that the world is … Continue reading My Imperialism
“Not Yours to Give”
A thought-provoking excerpt from the biography of Davy Crockett on the rights and limitations of government: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoEJ-D2bgc0
St. Bernard on the New Knighthood
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, the great Cistercian Abbott and Doctor of the Church, was one of the most influential men in Christendom during his lifetime. It's no surprise, therefore, that his friend, Hughes de Paynes sought his help in promoting his fledgling Order of Knights Templar, and, since St. Bernard was an ardent supporter of the … Continue reading St. Bernard on the New Knighthood
A Trip into the Past
If you have any turn for history, especially if, like me, you're interested in the Victorian/Edwardian eras, check out this eye-popping film from 1906. Called "A Trip Down Market Street," it's simply thirteen minutes' worth of footage shot from a cable car as it travels the length of San Francisco's market street, and it is fascinating. It's … Continue reading A Trip into the Past
Theodore Roosevelt Addresses the Knights of Columbus
Another speech for the Fourth. On October 12, 1915 (Columbus Day), former President Theodore Roosevelt gave a speech to the Knights of Columbus in New York. His subject that day was the essential unity of all Americans, whatever their origin, and, of course, the glories of that great nation. Without further adieu, I present the … Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt Addresses the Knights of Columbus
Speech by Archbishop John Ireland to the New York Commandery of the Loyal League, April 4, 1894
I just found this beautiful and stirring speech by Archbishop John Ireland of St. Paul, MN. With the Fourth of July approaching, it seems an appropriate time to present it before the public. Would that we had more pastors today who possessed his power of words, clarity of ideas, and confidence of convictions. Of course, … Continue reading Speech by Archbishop John Ireland to the New York Commandery of the Loyal League, April 4, 1894
June 6th, 1944
Today marks the anniversary of perhaps the single greatest and most important battle of the past four hundred years, where the forces of freedom and civilization stormed the captured fortress of tyranny and barbarism. The combined forces of America, England, and the dominions, together with the ragged remnants of conquered Poland and France, hurled everything … Continue reading June 6th, 1944
Good Friday
Today, as everyone ought to know, is Good Friday. But many may not realize that it is also the Feast of the Annunciation. That is, today is not only the memorial of Christ’s death, but also of His conception. This isn’t as much of a coincidence as you might think. I don’t know whether this … Continue reading Good Friday
Serpent's Den 