1. Got to talk to Pansy today. She’s holding up. 2. Note to self: 3. Baking adventure this week: a Weight Watchers recipe for biscotti. Not a success. 4. Highlight of the day (besides going to Adoration and talking to Pansy): getting a new trash can for the kitchen. 5. Rosie O’Donnell is pretty controversial,… Continue reading Peony’s seven quick takes
Category: The Christian Life
Please, Lord, PLEASE
The Catholic Archbishop of Moscow has given a remarkably upbeat assessment of relations with the Orthodox Church, saying unity between Catholics and Orthodox could be achieved “within a few months.” In an interview today in Italy’s Corriere della Sera newspaper, Archbishop Paolo Pezzi said the miracle of reunification “is possible, indeed it has never been… Continue reading Please, Lord, PLEASE
Very Sweet
column by Danielle Bean at Inside Catholic
Faith isn’t a feeling
Wish I’d understood this in my twenties. Faith is not some state of feeling we get ourselves into. It is much simpler than that. It is simply believing in God and therefore believing everything he has revealed – no matter how we feel. “God said it, so I believe it, and that settles it.” Feelings… Continue reading Faith isn’t a feeling
The NY Times on “Caritas in Veritate”
The pope is not a Democrat or a Republican, and his vision doesn’t fit the normal categories of American politics.
Really, Bishop Hubbard? Seriously?
Bishop Hubbard supports Cap and Trade. I guess he thinks upstate NY families don’t need to be able to pay their heating bills.
The Anchoress – A Must Read Now!
Caritas in Veritate, by B-16 & Pixar The Pixar short is adorable and the tie-in to the new encyclical is inspiring brings tears to my eyes (yeah, a little inspiration goes a long way with me, alright?) There’s also a great round-up of commentary on Caritas in Veritate.
So, you don’t want to be a DB?
Let Mr. Kellemeyer show you how it’s done: For instance, I began to realize that the assertion, “I can have sex without wanting a child” was logically absurd. It’s like saying, “I can eat ice cream all day without wanting to get fat.” Sure, you can. But what does your “want” have to do with… Continue reading So, you don’t want to be a DB?