Domine, da mihi hanc aquam!

"A [preacher] who does not love art, poetry, music and nature can be dangerous. Blindness and deafness toward the beautiful are not incidental; they are necessarily reflected in his [preaching]." — BXVI

24 December 2011

Coffee Cup Browsing

Grieve or die: nine minutes of N. Korean propaganda . No. Mary was not an unwed mother nor was Baby Jesus an illegal immigrant . This ...

Be guided onto the way of peace. . .

4th Week of Advent (S) Fr. Philip Neri Powell, OP St. Dominic Church, New Orleans Zechariah and Elizabeth's neighbors watch a cosmic d...

23 December 2011

Why are they afraid of John?

NB. I got a third of the way through this homily before I remembered that Deacon John is preaching at this morning's Mass. So, let...

22 December 2011

Thanks!

My thanks and Christmas blessings to Gregg F. for the Kindle Book ! I feel smarter just knowing that I have a Mamet book in my library. ....

The Way of Spiritual Magnification

4th Week of Advent (Th) Fr. Philip Neri Powell, OP St. Dominic Church, New Orleans Our Blessed Mother praises her Savior: Magnificat anima ...

What is the Incarnation? (Repost)

Just in time for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord: The Nativity of Christ, or Christmas ("Christ Mass"), celebrates one ...

21 December 2011

A Catholic governor meets his bishops

Cardinal George and several bishops in Illinois held a meeting with IL Gov. Pat Quinn in order to re-teach him the meaning of Catholic consc...

What is it to believe?

NB. This is not a very Advent-y homily, I know. But for whatever reason it needed to be preached. The preacher preaches to himself first ...

On Christmas gifts and much gratitude. . .

Another happy surprise this morning! Several Kindle Books from faithful HancAquam reader, Jenny K. Thanks so much, J.K.! A note on C...

19 December 2011

Surprise!

Received another poetry book quite unexpectedly today! Always a good surprise. . .especially this close to Christmas. My thanks to C.N., ...

Individual Conscience & the Magisterium (Repost)

Reposted by special request. . . The relationship between an individual's conscience and the authority of the magisterium is often ...

Aquinas & Augustine on the Incarnation

Excellent read for your Christmas contemplation! 10 Reasons for the Incarnation 1. Faith: Certitude in the Living God 2. Hope: A Stre...

Monday +2

Despite sharply cutting back on my caloric intake this last week, I still managed to gain 2lbs. How? No idea. But I'll keep on tryi...

Coffee Cup Browsing

When my Nunya Libertarian Streak meets my Grouchy Driver streak . . .how many times have I almost been run over by drivers chit-chatting on ...

Doubt His method but never His will. . .

4th Week of Advent (M) Fr. Philip Neri Powell, OP St. Dominic Church, New Orleans The elderly priest, Zechariah, is inside the temple burni...

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