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2017-03-15T07:26:10-04:00

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The Ides of March

Last updated on: March 15, 2017 at 7:26 am By Dave Griffey

Donald McClarey, over at The American Catholic, has an interesting take on this infamous date. My favorite observation: I think it would have amused the Romans of Caesar’s generation if they could have learned that the assassination of Julius Caesar would eventually receive immortality through a play written more than 16 centuries after the event by a barbarian playwright in the Tin Islands that Caesar had briefly invaded. It would have tickled their well developed concept of the ludicrous, judging from... Read more

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2017-03-15T06:43:21-04:00

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Beautiful

Last updated on: March 15, 2017 at 6:43 am By Dave Griffey

A photographer lines up children with Down Syndrome to show us that life is truly a beautiful choice. And it makes all the more horrible old stories like this. May the heart of our society purge such attitudes from our minds. Or at least let us stop being judgmental against others in the past who were doing nothing other than the same thing, if not for different reasons. Read more

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2017-03-14T09:58:20-04:00

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Thanks Mr. Obvious

Last updated on: March 14, 2017 at 9:58 am By Dave Griffey

There is a reason I read Jonah Goldberg. I don’t always agree, but I admit he usually has a common sense appraisal of the lunacy defining much of our modern era. Case in point. Regarding those few who embarked on the Smile Strike of 2017: We could certainly raise young people to smile less. To be more aggressive in their wants and desires. To be rude or antagonistic to what remains of social norms. But that would a) be... Read more

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2017-03-14T10:24:08-04:00

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It’s that time of year again

Last updated on: March 14, 2017 at 10:24 am By Dave Griffey

Pi Day! I have a hankering for gooseberry pie this year. I don’t know why. My wife, who is our resident math expert, might have other suggestions. And in honor of this day dedicated to math geeks everywhere, I always post this, one of my boys’ all time favorite Youtube videos: But if that wasn’t enough – and by golly, it ought to be – it’s also time to fill out your brackets! My oldest is our resident expert for... Read more

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2017-03-14T12:31:15-04:00

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The blood of the martyrs

Last updated on: March 14, 2017 at 12:31 pm By Dave Griffey

Is the seed of the Church. So said Tertullian. And in keeping with that most powerful witness to the Faith, Fr. Stanley Rother is going to be beautified. He is the first person born in the US to be recognized as a martyr. Read the news and a brief account of his story here. The impact of martyrdom can’t be underestimated. It’s not for the faint of heart or spirit. It’s not something that we tell others to do. And it... Read more

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2017-03-13T13:03:34-04:00

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Climate Change

Last updated on: March 13, 2017 at 1:03 pm By Dave Griffey

Is kicked around over at Jane the Actuary. Especially the MMGW crusaders. Some good points. For my part, I accept climate change. After all, it’s happened before. I looked out my windows yesterday and noticed there were no glaciers. I know, the role that rascally humans play in climate change is the issue. And I believe that, too. I’m sure there are other reasons behind the changing climate. But I can’t dismiss the role that our modern approach to technology and... Read more

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2017-03-10T10:37:32-04:00

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From an American Jewish perspecitve

Last updated on: March 10, 2017 at 10:37 am By Dave Griffey

The great anti-Semitism panic of 2017 is kicked around in this Washington Post piece. Some still labor under the illusion that bigotry is a product of what color state you live in. Or how you vote. Or your skin color. That’s all rubbish of course. Bigotry, racism, hate – these are great unifies. They bring people together since all groups produce those who will indulge in these evils. Law professor David Bernstein helps us remember that reducing these sins to... Read more

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2017-03-10T10:37:08-04:00

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The futility of war

Last updated on: March 10, 2017 at 10:37 am By Dave Griffey

Is never made clearer than by studying World War I. And if you don’t have time for that, then watch this: Hat tip to The American Catholic. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Matthew 5.9 Read more

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2017-03-10T07:30:32-04:00

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Interesting discovery

Last updated on: March 10, 2017 at 7:30 am By Dave Griffey

A rabbit hole in England led to the discovery of a Knight’s Templar cave. I still wonder if this is a put on. Because every time I read this story, I can’t help but think of: Read more

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2017-03-09T16:08:16-04:00

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Urgent prayer request

Last updated on: March 9, 2017 at 4:08 pm By Dave Griffey

Leticia Adams has suffered the tragic loss of her son Anthony. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she and her family struggle through the incomprehensible pain that accompanies the sudden death of a child. St Felicity of Rome, pray for them! UPDATE: Simcha Fisher has posted information on how, beyond your much needed prayers, help can be provided for the family. Link is here. Read more

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