Monthly Archives: August 2010

From the Treasure Chest: “Difficulties of Private Interpretation”

Posted on August 31, 2010 by frankweathers

A few weeks ago, I happened upon a lengthy essay by Reverend George Bampfield entitled “Cannot.” Yesterday, I posted a little note on the Bible, and today Reverend Bampfield will help me explain something else that helped me decide to … Continue reading →

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Because I Love the Bible

Posted on August 30, 2010 by frankweathers

Here is a reason that answers the question posed by this blog daily that I’ve never written about yet. So here goes: I love the Bible. Well, duh, Frank you may be thinking, of course you do. Well, let me … Continue reading →

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Elvis Presley Sings “The Miracle of the Rosary” et al.

Posted on August 30, 2010 by frankweathers

    I missed commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the passing of the King of Rock and Roll. I was led to a startling discovery about someone known as the “Chinese Chesterton” on the same weekend that marked the passing … Continue reading →

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With God’s Grace And A Little Help From My Friends

Posted on August 28, 2010 by frankweathers

When I was a newly minted Marine, fresh out of boot camp and on my way into life, I was certain that I could lick it. Everything was possible, and all would be right in the world. Well, maybe not … Continue reading →

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To Boldly Go Where Others Have Already Gone

Posted on August 24, 2010 by frankweathers

Since my oldest son turned 7 years old, organized baseball has been a big part of my life. He is now a freshman in high school, and working hard on earning the chance to represent his school on the ball … Continue reading →

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Asia On Our Minds (Music for Mondays)

Posted on August 23, 2010 by frankweathers

In this edition of MfM, we showcase some songs from mega-hit artists and from one-hit wonders. Superstars and no-name acts too. It’s all a big smorgasbord but all related to the posts we’ve been doing here lately. Last Saturday’s post … Continue reading →

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Because Once Upon A Time, The Premier of China Was A Catholic

Posted on August 22, 2010 by frankweathers

Imagine that you woke up to the news this morning that a former President of the United States, say Jimmy Carter for example, has just held a press conference saying that he has entered the Abbey at Gethsemane to become … Continue reading →

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Because of the Divine Beauty of the Mass

Posted on August 22, 2010 by frankweathers

Guest Post by Terry Fenwick I met Terry by way of Francis Beckwith’s Facebook page. Pretty soon, we were “friends” too. Shortly thereafter, we were trading e-mails back and forth and I learned that she was a Catholic convert from … Continue reading →

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Because On This Championship Ball Club, Everyone Can Play

Posted on August 21, 2010 by frankweathers

Early on, before I officially started upon the path to becoming a Catholic, I read Thomas Merton’s autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain. I had already read Blaise Pascal’s Pensées, and Thomas à Kempis’ Imitation of Christ by the time I … Continue reading →

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First Lesson About Man (A Few Words For Wednesday)

Posted on August 18, 2010 by frankweathers

I’ve been engrossed in exploring the life and work of my new friend John C.H. Wu. Is it any surprise to you that he corresponded with Thomas Merton? How could he not have, is what I say. And I found … Continue reading →

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