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Prayer request from Victor…

…for the lovely and talented Mrs Lams, who is undergoing surgery this morning.

What books might you recommend for someone who is planning to enter RCIA in the fall, who’s on fire with excitement, and who needs some good reading on the Faith to tide her over till then? The Catechism, of course. But what else? I think this person might benefit from a book that is complete… Continue reading Need book recommendations

Strike the yellow flag

Well, poor little Hambet was sick on Thursday and Friday. He didn’t even have the energy to be crabby; he just draped himself on the bed or on a chair and just looked at me. It was just too piteous, so I spent a lot of time with him draped on my lap. On Friday… Continue reading Strike the yellow flag

Birthday Novena for the Holy Father: Day 1

Please join us in offering a Novena for the Holy Father’s intentions in honor of his birthday (May 18): May the Lord preserve our Holy Father Pope John Paul II, give him life, and make him blessed upon earth, and deliver him not to the will of his enemies. O God, the Shepherd and Ruler… Continue reading Birthday Novena for the Holy Father: Day 1

Pride and Prejudice, Chapters 19-24

The next Group Read will be next Monday, on Chapters 25-32. This week, we’re discussing Chapters 19-24. We eagerly await your comments and discussion! (We are avoiding spoilers.) Chapter 19: Mr Collins proposes to Elizabeth. Elizabeth declines, but Mr Collins does not believe she is serious. Chapter 20: Mrs Bennet tries to settle the situation… Continue reading Pride and Prejudice, Chapters 19-24

Please pray for Cardinal Hickey

James Cardinal Hickey, the Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, may be in “his last illness.” More in the comment box at Disputations.

Hoist the yellow flag

Poor Hambet had a fever all day yesterday. He hasn’t been crabby at all, but he’s been content to just stay curled up on the bed or in a chair — it’s weird to see him so droopy. His appetite’s not great, but he’s keeping down what he does eat and drink. At first I… Continue reading Hoist the yellow flag

Sidebar spotlight

Barefoot and Pregnant Catholic Ragemonkey Trousered Ape: Bob, the trousered-ape blogger, took his title from one of my favorite C.S.Lewis books, The Abolition of Man.