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
Quotes
Edgar Rice Burroughs to Forrest Ackerman
I found this letter on a few different blogs. It's a response from Edgar Rice Burroughs to a fan letter written to him by Forrest Ackerman (who, if you are unfamiliar, was a film historian, sci-fi fan extraordinaire, and founder of 'Famous Monsters of Filmland' magazine). Mr. Burroughs provides a wonderfully concise statement of the … Continue reading Edgar Rice Burroughs to Forrest Ackerman
St. Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer
I bind unto myself today The strong Name of the Trinity, By invocation of the same, The Three in One and One in Three. I bind this day to me for ever. By power of faith, Christ's incarnation; His baptism in the Jordan river; His death on Cross for my salvation; His bursting from the … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer
“What part of ‘Take up your cross’ Do They Not Understand?
Mr. Kevin Williamson, writing for the National Review, gives a bluntly solid defense of San Francisco Archbishop Codileone here and here. To summarize, His Excellency is attempting to clarify the employment rules for Catholic schools in his archdiocese, letting it be known that a condition of employment in Catholic schools is that teachers have to affirm Catholic … Continue reading “What part of ‘Take up your cross’ Do They Not Understand?
The Wisdom of Father Brown
As I noted before, I love quotes, and Mr. G.K. Chesterton was one of the most quotable men of the twentieth century. Mr. Chesterton's most famous character, Father Brown, of course shared his creator's proclivity for quick and pithy bits of wisdom. Presented below is a sampling (I'm not giving the stories where they may … Continue reading The Wisdom of Father Brown
Serpent's Den 