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Readers Give Information about Statues, Icons and the Eastern Tradition

by David Clayton on February 26, 2013 · 0 comments

Readers may remember that I have posted a couple of pieces recently featuring sacred images from the Russia that are statues (not relief carving, full 3-D images). As I mentioned, I had been under the impression that although they were…

Singing the Psalms with Victoria

by David Clayton on February 14, 2013 · 0 comments

And thinking about her in the week of her birthday
Not long ago I wrote an article in which I suggested ways of developing the cultural sensibilities of children, here. I have many blessings in my life and one is…

(MARCH FOR) LIFE DECISIONS

by David on January 24, 2013 · 2 comments

I know what you’re thinking. What could this picture of the murderous mascot from the 1984 slasher film Girls Nite Out possibly have to do with the 2013 March For Life in Atlanta yesterday? stick with me, It’ll become obvious…

My New Icon Corner

by David Clayton on January 19, 2013 · 0 comments

I have recently created an icon corner in my home as a focus for our family prayer. I try to sing the Liturgy of the Hours every day. We didn’t have a lot of room and the place I live…

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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I Need Angels in Autumn- Weekly Q&A plus welcome

by Daria Sockey October 3, 2012

September 29th thru October 7th is one of my favorite stretches of the entire year. On the natural level, the fall foliage is approaching its peak. Just walking the dog or driving out to buy milk becomes an exercise in…

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Seven Quick Takes on Friday

by Daria Sockey September 21, 2012

1. Back at Last! This is my first 7-takes post in months. The reason being that I don’t have the wit and energy to write multiple weekly blog posts while working on a book. As of late last night, said…

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Catholic Calisthenics

by Daria Sockey September 13, 2012

Image: Virtuousplanet.com…

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The ‘Fiveness’ of Mary – Is it Genuine?

by David Clayton May 4, 2012

How do we authenticate traditional number symbolism? I was recently asked to contribute an icon to an exhibition. The exhibition is about ‘the Blessed Virgin Mary and the number five’.
The promotional flier lists examples of how the number five…

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Making a point – Like a Lady!

by Marisa Pereira April 11, 2012

Have you ever encountered a situation on the road which made you think, “People like her give female drivers a bad name”? How about in a professional environment – have you ever thought: “How did she get to this point…

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