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More Russian Statues

by David Clayton January 29, 2013

I recently posted an article about Russian statuettes of saints at the Museum of Russian Icons. I discussed how surprised I was to see statues in Russia. Generally the iconographic tradition doesn’t allow for anything more than relief sculpture. In…

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SHEENAZING!!!

by David January 29, 2013

Apparently when Tor and his pal first heard the word SHEENAZING, they thought if they yelled it loud enough they’d turn into Captain Marvel. But as it turns out, Sheenazing is the name of the blogger awards being handed out…

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THE TWELVE CLIPS OF CHRISTMAS: DAY 12: LINUS (OF COURSE)

by David January 6, 2013

What, like we were gonna have twelve straight days of Christmas related clips without including this classic scene from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special.

For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is…

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A Wedding in the Chapel at Thomas More College, Merrimack, New Hampshire

by David Clayton January 4, 2013

I recently attended a wedding at the chapel of Thomas More College. The bride was stunningly beautiful, the music was sublime, the art was gorgeous.
I probably should declare at this point that my opinion on this matter is not…

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THE TWELVE CLIPS OF CHRISTMAS: DAY 3: MARCIA, MARCIA, MARCIA

by David December 28, 2012

On the third day of Christmas we celebrate the feast day of St John The Evangelist, Saint John the Divine, one third of the Triumvirate along with Peter and James, one of the Boanerges (sons of thunder), traditionally represented in…

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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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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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The Empty Manger

by Fr. Frank Pavone December 18, 2012

During Advent, Christians gather around the Manger, as yet empty. “Come, Lord Jesus, do not delay,” the Church’s liturgy prays.
Just as the Baby in the Manger represents for us the greatest Gift God brings, so the emptiness of the…

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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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Against the Odds, Gaudeamus

by Jane Sloan December 17, 2012

It’s Gaudete Sunday, the occasion on which we celebrate the near coming of the Christ child. Yet today, the country grieves over 20 young lives lost. ”Gaudete” means, roughly, joy. But the events in Newtown, CT on Friday make it…

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