Monthly Archives: November 2012

Because of Dorothy Day (November 8, 1897 – November 29, 1980) UPDATED

Posted on November 29, 2012 by frankweathers

This was written three years ago by my (then) blogging partner, Webster Bull.  Given all the excitement about her cause for sainthood, I think it’s a good time to take a look at Dorothy Day not only from Webster’s viewpoint, … Continue reading →

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A Prayer For A Friend In Need

Posted on November 27, 2012 by frankweathers

 Psalm 42, of David As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When can I enter and see the face of God?

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For Thoughts On Lectio Divina Prompted by An Interview With Daniel Day-Lewis

Posted on November 26, 2012 by frankweathers

On my commute home the other day, I heard an interview on the radio that Daniel Day-Lewis gave regarding his role in the movie “Lincoln.” I was struck by the length and depth he went to, in essence, become the … Continue reading →

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It’s Cyber Monday, So Put Your Hard Earned Money Here

Posted on November 26, 2012 by frankweathers

A few days back, I asked readers to contribute five whole dollars (each) to help raise completion funds for the film All That Remains. Five bucks a piece is a princely sum I know, but it must have been too … Continue reading →

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Because Christ is the King, Not Mammon

Posted on November 25, 2012 by frankweathers

Because Christ is God and frankly, Mammon is a chump. The Mammster is nowhere even close to having the qualities that we human beings crave and desire to emulate, follow, and become. Christ the King, though, smiling down on us … Continue reading →

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About The Palestinian Christians in Gaza…UPDATED

Posted on November 21, 2012 by frankweathers

See the photograph above? There are about 10,000 Christians who live in Gaza, you know. It would appear that our Catholic brother is none too happy about something that occurred in his neighborhood. The CIA World Factbook supplies the following … Continue reading →

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From T. S. Eliot’s “Four Quartets” (A Few Words for Wednesday)

Posted on November 21, 2012 by frankweathers

  T.S. Eliot has been lauded in this space before. You see, he moved on from the Wasteland and the Hollow Men, and  found succor and refreshment in the fields of the Lord. Even when the world he knew was ramping … Continue reading →

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Because Takashi Nagai Could Give Such A Speech

Posted on November 20, 2012 by frankweathers

The other day, I posted about a film being made about the life of Dr. Takashi Nagai. Today, I want to share with you a speech he gave after the war. Keep in mind that he had lost his wife, almost … Continue reading →

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Federal Judge Upholds Santa Monica’s Decision, So Palisades Park Goes Naked This Year UPDATED

Posted on November 19, 2012 by frankweathers

It’s basically the scorched earth policy of tolerance, as the Santa Monica City Council banned all holiday decorations in a decision made back in June. Jenna Chandler of the Santa Monica Patch brings us up to speed on the courts’ … Continue reading →

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Best.Beer.Commercial.Ever.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by frankweathers

Stella Artois with a passel of ice-skating priests. They send the novice on a beer run,

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