St. Michael

September 28, 2008 | 2 Comments

“Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon.” (Rev 12:7)

The Psalmist

September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

As compelling as the Michelangelo “David” may be to some, it really communicates nothing but sensuality.
This author prefers the Bernini statue of the Psalmist which is more indicative of his virtue. Poetry and giant killing are somehow confluent in this figure preparing to level the Giant Goliath.
This figure is a type of Christ, who taking [...]

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SPONSA CHRISTI HILDEGARDIS DOCTRINAE SALUTARIS LAMPADE SANCTAM ILLUMINAVIT ECCLESIAM
 

Vigil Reading

September 6, 2008 | 1 Comment

From the lectionary of the Liturgy of the Hours according to the Monastic Rite of Spain (given in English here) Liturgia de las Horas Tomo IV, Leccionario Tiempo Ordinario, Semana XXII en Sabado;
2 Timothy 4

[1] I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is to judge the living and the [...]