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
History
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
How Success Leads to Failure
“By the sweat of your brow shall you eat bread, until you return to the earth.” -Gen. 3; 19 There has been an idea percolating in my brain for some time now, born of both reading history and watching my beloved and once-great nation sink into mires of madness and dissolution. The idea is this: … Continue reading How Success Leads to Failure
Personal Heroes: General Grant
General Ulysses S. Grant is one of my personal heroes. His life story fascinates me, and his personal character is very appealing. Like all men, he had his faults and he made mistakes, but his virtues were many and his life was ultimately crowned with spectacular success. Grant’s life was one of those that read … Continue reading Personal Heroes: General Grant
Serpent's Den 