Churchy Things
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St Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard of Bingen. Today’s her feast day, this doctor of the Church. I learned a lot about her earlier this year while writing a 15 page paper on one of her visions. Her…
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Welp, It’s Almost Advent
I marvel at how time absolutely flies. I’m still stunned it’s not at least the beginning of November, if not September. Have I honestly been directing homeschool since mid-August? Feeling a bit like…
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Further Thoughts on The Letter
Having had half a day more to think about the letter, there are a few other things that are sitting with me. I find there is some weird nostalgia regarding olden times. In…
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Pope Emeritus Benedict’s Letter
Earlier today it was published that Pope Emeritus Benedict wrote a letter, a strong message, as he calls it. This is my very limited but relevant commentary. He writes this message in three parts,…
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Daily Gospel: Crowd, I get it
Today’s gospel: John 8:31-42 I struggle with the gospel of John. I love the imagery that he uses, I love the signs. I don’t love how I read it and constantly think, “Crowd,…
