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An Ode to Classical Music

It is such a shame that NPR is a very left radio station, because it is one of the few to regularly have classical music play often. A beautiful nice break from everything else. There are some rare radio songs like “You Gotta Keep Your Head Up” that come with a nice message and aren’tContinue reading “An Ode to Classical Music”

The Catholic History of Le Mans (and Other Parts of France)

Le Mans is indeed the name of a province in France, and, like its mother country, it has existed for a very, very long time. Le Mans is probably better known for its famous 24 Hour race, (starring the Ford’s GT40). However, this province, also like France as a whole, has its very historic CatholicContinue reading “The Catholic History of Le Mans (and Other Parts of France)”

Commentary on Daniel III (The Miracle of Babylon’s “Fiery Furnace”)

We often have “principles” that we abide by, but how often do we abide by them? And how faithful are we to our own promises and resolutions, especially those made to God? There is, therefore, a “Principle of principles”, that is, the principle that we must not be afraid to stand by our principles. WhenContinue reading “Commentary on Daniel III (The Miracle of Babylon’s “Fiery Furnace”)”

Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus – Outside the Church There is No Salvation

Nostra Aetate means “in our time”. The first line of the document reads: “In our time, when day by day mankind is being drawn closer together, and the ties between different peoples are becoming stronger, the Church examines more closely her relationship to non-Christian religions.” (NA 1) This document speaks about Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, andContinue reading “Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus – Outside the Church There is No Salvation”

The Fatima Rosary Prayer – From sisterlucytruth.com

“Portuguese Language Friends of Sister Lucy Truth have uncovered the research that discovered the correct and original text of the “Oh my Jesus” prayer, that was meant to be placed at the end of each decade of the rosary. This prayer was revealed by Our Lady after the Vision of Hell was given to the three children on July 13, 1917.” – From sisterlucytruth.com

Let’s Not Be Silly Over Billy – My Views on “Don’t Be Silly Billy”

“Thomas! Stop telling me what to do! You are a very bossy engine!” – Billy, “Don’t Be Silly Billy” Many fans of the wholesome television adaptation series, “Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends”, know that Billy has earned himself a reputation as a very annoying locomotive character. But why? “Don’t Be Silly Billy” is anContinue reading “Let’s Not Be Silly Over Billy – My Views on “Don’t Be Silly Billy””

Just “be”?

Whatever God permits to happen to you in the present moment, whether it be spiraling thoughts that are weird or negative, all during a headache; not being able to complete an assignment on time or accidentally getting an easy question on an essay wrong due to a “slip-of-the-mind” or because of a slight mistake; beingContinue reading “Just “be”?”

The Word on the Street – Hopefully Not Profanity!

Have people ever felt disgusted or uncomfortable when they hear someone drop an angry word? In today’s society, however, vulgarity and profanity exists everywhere; in conversation with someone else, from overheard conversations, on graffiti, even in the movies claimed to be “family”. We all may understand this hard fact, because we may have seenContinue reading “The Word on the Street – Hopefully Not Profanity!”