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THE TWELVE CLIPS OF CHRISTMAS: DAY 2–THE INSECT’S CHRISTMAS

by David December 27, 2012

Well, as fate (or good planning) would have it, Day 77 of reading through the Catechism in one year as a part of the Year of Faith recounts a familiar tale. “Jesus was born in a humble stable, into a…

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THE TWELVE CLIPS OF CHRISTMAS: DAY 1: BATMAN

by David December 26, 2012

Anyone familiar with the Batman of the comics knows that one of the Caped Crusader’s most repeated monikers is that of “The World’s Greatest Detective.” How did the Dark Knight earn this lofty appellation? Well, just watch his magnificent mind…

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The Nativity, Our Lord, Our Lady and St Joseph

by David Clayton December 25, 2012

Happy Feast of Christmas. Here is a beautiful modern icon of the Nativity. This is an Eastern image and so I thought I would point out one figure who is portrayed somewhat differently here than in the West, St Joseph.…

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God to Earth: 4 kids per bedroom a Good Thing

by Daria Sockey December 22, 2012

photo from  inashoe.com

Today’s first reading in the Office of Readings, from Isaiah, contains lines that were enormously consoling to me years ago when I was expecting my fourth child. We were living in a smallish 3 bedroom ranch in…

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Pictures of the Installation of Christ in Majesty in Thomas More College Chapel

by David Clayton December 21, 2012

Just before the Christmas break the latest and largest painting was installed in the college chapel. It is Christ in Majesty. In painting this and placing it behind the crucifixion I had in mind two things: first that we are…

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O Radiant Dawn!

by Daria Sockey December 21, 2012

Radiant Dawn!

Making Polish nut roll right now. Here’s a post from last year.
From tonight’s Vespers:
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.…

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Last Minute Gifts for Readers

by Daria Sockey December 19, 2012

Surely you’ve already bought gifts for all the book lovers on your list. But perhaps you are the book lover, and want to drop a few hints. Thanks to the miracle of e-readers, all of these can arrive by Christmas.…

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WEEKLY NEWSREEL – 3 1/2 TIME-OUTS TUESDAY (VOL. 55)

by David December 19, 2012

Good evening Mr. & Mrs. Catholic, and all you other Christians at sea. It’s time again for another Newsreel, brought to you as usual by the fine folks at Acts of the Apostasy, home of the 3 1/2 Time-Outs Tuesday…

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Three Examples of the Geometric Pattern, the Quincunx, in England

by David Clayton December 18, 2012

Henry III is inspired by Roman patterns to create a two church floors Continuing a theme of traditional floor patterns from a few weeks ago, here are three variations on the quincunx. The quincunx is the name given to an…

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BMC MOVIE OF THE WEEK: SANTA AND THE ICE CREAM BUNNY

by David December 17, 2012

“This strange children’s film was partially directed by exploitation filmmaker Barry Mahon (The Beast That Killed Women). Santa Claus sits in Florida, sweating and dejected until some kids bring animals to help him get his sleigh out of the sand.…

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