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Floor Tiles from Cleve Abbey in Somerset, England

by David Clayton October 22, 2012

Here are some pictures of 13th century tiles from Cleeve Abbey in England. They are a combination of geometric and pictorial designs. The latter employing heraldic and literary themes rather than scriptural. The form will be familiar to some through…

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Bl.John Paul’s feast–there’s an office for that!

by Daria Sockey October 22, 2012

Okay, so the catholic calendar hanging on my fridge (printed by J.S. Paluch for dioceses in the USA) says that today–October 22–is the Memorial of Bl John Paul II “in Rome and Poland”, followed by an asterisk which leads to…

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Meet the Church’s Seven New Saints

by Stephen Beale October 22, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI officially named seven new saints yesterday. Who are these new models of heroic virtue and godliness and what is their significance?
Most of the coverage of the new saints in the U.S. media has focused on the…

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HOLY HORRORS FOR HALLOWEEN FILM FESTIVAL: BLESS THE CHILD

by David October 21, 2012

“In this supernatural horror story, Jenna (Angela Bettis), an unstable young woman, gives birth to a girl named Cody who proves to be autistic; unable to care for her properly, she turns Cody over to her sister, psychiatric nurse Maggie…

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THINGS TO COME: LEFT BEHIND (THE REBOOT)

by David October 19, 2012

Normally on Things To Come I present a trailer or news article about an upcoming movie and proceed to offer some snarky commentary, but for this…
Variety reports that “Nicolas Cage is in negotiations to topline “Left Behind,” a mainstream…

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In the Ravine With Isaac Jogues

by Daria Sockey October 19, 2012

Although only an optional memorial, today’s feast of the North American Martyrs has special significance for us here in the United States and Canada.

 If ever you are in the vicinity of Albany, NY, don’t miss the Shrine of the…

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St Winefride’s Well, Holywell, North Wales

by David Clayton October 18, 2012

Here are some pictures of an ancient pilgrimage site in Britain. It dates back to the miraculous healing of St Winefride at the waters of the spring at this site in the 6th century. It is at the town of…

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THE B-LIST: MOVIES TO GIVE YOUR CHILDREN NIGHTMARES (OR THE GIGGLES, YOU NEVER CAN TELL WITH KIDS)

by David October 16, 2012

It’s that time of year again where Christian parents try to find some scary movies to share with their kids on Halloween that won’t compromise their youngsters moral development or traumatize them into needing years of therapy. Over at the…

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Lessons from Our Lady of Sorrows on our Response to the Suffering of those we Love

by David Clayton October 15, 2012

The model of loving compassion for others who are suffering. September the 15th was the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. I found the liturgy of the Church on this day very instructive and inspirational. The message I get from…

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FSSP School in Ottowa implements Catholic Art Curriculum Based on the Writing of Benedict XVI

by David Clayton October 11, 2012

A Curriculum that Incorporates Pope Benedict XVI’s thoughts from his book The Spirit of the Liturgy. I have featured before work by the Canadian Orthodox sculptor Jonathan Pageau. I admire Jonathan’s work and what is useful for a blogger like…

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