Monthly Archives: September 2010

Conditor Alme Siderum

The lovely Advent vespers hymn, Conditor Alme Siderum, is the topic of a wonderful article/podcast by Fr Zuhlsdorf. Here’s an English translation, Creator of the stars of night, by John M Neale [This is the first hymn in the New … Continue reading

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The Papal Mass at Westminster

Over at ChantCafe, Jeffrey Tucker posts about the The Papal Mass at Westminster: If you haven’t watched the Papal Mass in Westminster Cathedral, I strongly urge you to do so some evening when you have time. This is the archived … Continue reading

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Leadership Traits

U.S. Marine Corp’s 14 Leadership Traits: BEARING Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times. COURAGE A mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a Marine to proceed in the face … Continue reading

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The World I’m Studying

This blog is about the world I’m studying: the world in which I perceive myself to live. Not an imaginary world but, on the other hand, not the “world as it is” - whatever that would mean. The little library … Continue reading

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Living Within the Truth

SPISSKE PODHRADIE, Slovakia, AUG. 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Here is the text of an address Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver, Colorado, gave Tuesday in Slovakia. The address was titled “Living Within the Truth: Religious Liberty and Catholic Mission in the New Order … Continue reading

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