It’s very rare that a Saint calls me a saint…
No, Mr. President
This gem comes via The Dawn Patrol:
The body as veil
A lovely reflection at Catholic Exchange: Psalm 139:13-16 rejoices, “My frame was not hidden from You when I was being made in secret .” Earlier in the chapter, verse 13 marvels, “You formed my inward parts; You knit me in my mother’s womb.” This word “knit ” is also sometimes translated “wove” or “woven.” David… Continue reading The body as veil
Homemade yogurt?
So I came across this article by Harold McGee that described a way of making yogurt at home — without a yogurt maker. My husband and I have been on a bit of a yogurt jag, so I decided to give it a try. I followed the method carefully — twice — and got nothing… Continue reading Homemade yogurt?
Jack Kemp, RIP
The Importance of Jack Kemp: blockquote>…his lost presidential run in 1988 did land him in the unlikely spot of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. It was there that Reaganites huddled in what was generally viewed as one of the least important backwaters of the federal government, a place touched by scandal at that. Ignored… Continue reading Jack Kemp, RIP
Wow!
The divo has fallen ill, but the show must go on. Who can take his place with only 45 minutes to rehearse?
Missed Opportunities
This beautiful reflection from First Things comes to us via Amy Wellborn about the Notre Dame Scandal. Still the internal story is so lovely: You see, I was three months pregnant. That March, I had gone—alone—to a local woman’s clinic to take a test. The results were positive, and I was so numb I almost… Continue reading Missed Opportunities
Prayers for Our Guys Overseas
My brother sent me this email yesterday which kind of freaked me out. Be warned, it is a bit disturbing, so if all you need to hear is “those guys really need our prayers and support”…you get the picture: Viewing the other marines or other people is something you do because you want to see… Continue reading Prayers for Our Guys Overseas