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December 2023

December 23, 2023

The 12 Popes of Christmas Vatican 1

Let us be inspired this Christmas with the merry mystical words of the successors of...

December 17, 2023

When Advent Becomes a Challenge # 50

2023 and Advent are both coming to a close. When you get to the end...

December 14, 2023

People and Places Before The First Christmas

Here is a real quick non-detailed overview of (only) some of the People and Places who existed before the...

December 10, 2023

Bing Crosby Narrates December LWIL # 49

As December continues on to the finish line of 2023, let Bing Crosby be your...

December 03, 2023

The New Church Year Begins LWIL # 48

The Last Month of the year and the first week of advent has begun. Happy...

November 2023

November 27, 2023

Dr. Who Between Thanksgiving and Christmas LWIL # 47

Aldous Huxley (July 26, 1894) was an English writer and philosopher best known for his...

November 20, 2023

Hollywood Vs. Audience and Actors -LWIL # 46

Catholics, Atheists, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, Mormons and others all love movies, stories and being...

November 13, 2023

Now and Then LWIL # 45

I like to post stuff in my review that is happening Now and Then about...

November 06, 2023

The Write Lessons In Weekly Blogging-LWIL # 44

Sometimes I feel like I'm just phoning it in with my Last Week in Life...

October 2023

October 30, 2023

Remember the Time LWIL # 43

This past week saw The close of Synod Another senseless mass shooting. The death of...

October 23, 2023

3rd Order Promises LWIL # 42

Recently I started going to a Catholic Men's group to enhance my spiritual life. My...

October 16, 2023

Praying For Peace In the Middle East -LWIL # 41

The Week started out tragically last week and spilled over into this week as violence...

October 09, 2023

New Papal Synotal Environment LWIL # 40

The church has been very active in the last week. New Synod, New Writing from...

October 02, 2023

Week In Review Emotional Support Animal LWIL # 39

We all need some support emotionally in life to help us get through. This week...

September 2023

September 25, 2023

The Old Faithful Last Week in Life # 38

The Old Faithful Last Week in Life continues to deliver interesting bits of historical trivia...

September 18, 2023

Aliens in Mexico? LWIL # 37

Aliens in Mexico? If your expecting a big super story about this news item of...

September 14, 2023

1775 Was a Heck of a Ride Around the Sun

Last Time on HORATS The Mystery Begins 25 Years Before The Revolution 1750 -1774 |...

September 11, 2023

The Road Not Taken -LWIL # 36

This week Pope Francis beatified a whole family who stood up to the Nazi's....

September 04, 2023

Last Month In Life# 8-Weeks 31-35

Usually I write my 'Last Week In Life' post detailing what happened in history and...

August 2023

August 15, 2023

Mary Through the Liturgical Year

“God, Who made the sun, also made the moon. The moon does not take away...

August 07, 2023

Last Week In Life Easy Access Portal

Relive 2023 with The Catholic Bard's week in review Called Last Week In Life Click...

August 01, 2023

Assuming Mary and History-This Month In Life# 8-Weeks 31-35

Usually I write my 'Last Week In Life' post detailing what happened in history and...

July 2023

July 31, 2023

Stuck Souls at High Noon-LWIL # 30

Sinead O' Connor and Leny Andrade are two singing ladies who died this past week....

July 24, 2023

Welcome to Disneyland and the Moon LWIL # 29

This week I'm trying something a little different. Less random facts and more commentary. The...

July 17, 2023

A Centennial Sign For Striking Hollywood LWIL # 28

A century ago on July 13, the famous Hollywood sign that today marks the Dream...

July 10, 2023

2023 The Adventure Continues-LWIL # 27

What is Last Week in Life Last Week In Life is a weekly look at...

July 03, 2023

Half Way Through 2023 LWIL # 26

At 183 days and 26 weeks were half way through 2023. So Here's What Happen ...

June 2023

June 26, 2023

Chomping Through History LWIL # 25

It was almost 30 years ago when the first BIG SUMMER Blockbuster swam into theaters...

June 18, 2023

Happy 51st Official Father’s Day-LWIL # 24

Did You Know!!! Life Beyond Foundation@Lifebeyondfund (June 18, 2023) Happy Father's Day!!! Despite widespread support,...

June 12, 2023

The Christian Mystery Continues LWIL # 23

After the feast of the Ascension We as Catholics have celebrated Pentecost The Beginning of...