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Category Archives: Patristiblogging
21 Jan: St. Agnes, virgin and martyr
Behold the skull of Agnes. The dies natalis ("birthday into heaven") of Agnes was recorded in the register of the depositio martyrum as 21 January. St. Agnes was slain probably during the reign of the Emperor Diocletian in 304. Some … Continue reading
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Pasta Wielgus
I was out with friends tonight. A lot of the discussion concerned l’affaire Wielgus. We did a full review of all the various theories floating around, of course. Some of them are particularly amusing. I especially like the one about … Continue reading
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A good review of the Patristic Rosary Project
Patristiblogger hyperekperisou has kind words about my little … well… not so little Rosary project last October. I am delighted that he thinks it might be of interest to Protestants. Patristic Projects Father Z, on his blog, What Does Prayer … Continue reading
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To wash ’em down, try a cold Orvieto
I said I would fill you in occasionally with details and photos of my daily routine. Today started early and, as most days, it was rather long. I was at it by 0630. After Mass, office, scanning news, catching up … Continue reading
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Of late nights, library naps, and Ambrose
I am a bit behind in online things today, which was mostly spent doing errands and various time wasting tasks. Then I wound up in the library for some reading and, instead, had a little impromptu nap. "But Father! But … Continue reading
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5th Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Our Lady
We conclude our Patristic Rosary Project today with the: 5th Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Our Lady Can we be certain of our final judgment? Those who say they are run the risk of the sin of presumption. We must … Continue reading
4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption
We continue our Patristic Rosary Project today with the: 4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption Although Ven. Pius XII refers carefully to Mary having completed the course of her life, rather than explicitly to her death in the document whereby he … Continue reading
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3rd Glorious Mystery: Descent of the Holy Spirit
We continue our Patristic Rosary Project today with the: 3rd Glorious Mystery: Descent of the Holy Spirit Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, when the Holy Spirit breathes His own life into the Body and all the members. The … Continue reading
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2nd Glorious Mystery: The Ascension
We continue our Patristic Rosary Project today with the: 2nd Glorious Mystery: The Ascension Everything about the life of the Lord is a blessing for us. After His resurrection the Lord blessed the Apostles with His presence, gloriously risen. When … Continue reading
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1st Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection
We continue our Patristic Rosary Project today with the: 1st Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection The Lord of life laid down His life. St. John Chrysostom (+407) explained: "When Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, he yielded up the … Continue reading
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