GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe thy only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into the heavens; so we may also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with him continually dwell, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.
Archives For April 30, 2017
I find it inexplicable that in the current sports climate hockey is being completely ignored by the sports media coverage save for a few highlights along with the customary Barry Melrose trot out. Its inexcusable that in a time where basketball is essentially worthless and the only competing sport is baseball that hockey continues to be ignored. It appears that the two major networks Fox and ESPN are more content to poach their dreadful excuse of coverage off of NBC rather than make their own. This is compounded by ESPN releasing almost the entirety of their NHL reporting staff mid playoffs. Obviously with ESPN being invested in the NBA it only makes sense that NBA coverage appears to be greater on their networks but its rather pathetic coverage in the end. It can be visibly seen to the viewers how the pundits are grasping for narratives when really none are to be found. Meanwhile the NHL playoffs are chalked full of different narratives and story lines which are being played out nightly during actual competitive playoff games. But alas ESPN seems happy to only discuss the latest sports drama or bring out their current ratings puppet that is Lavar Ball who contributes absolutely nothing of substance other than to bring drama for their starving morning sports talk shows. Basketball ratings over the course of the year were down and the NFL was down as well due to the election and poor quality of play. If the networks think they will continue to swindle their views with a sub par product then they and the athletes will be in for a rude awakening as people decrease their sports cable subscriptions and stop going to the games.
I find it utterly ridiculous that a rap album can be substituted for actual academic work. A rap album is in no way equivalent to the rigor involved in creating a screenplay, novel, or poetry collection.
Pretty crafty idea to construct a library in your own home. I too as a young boy set as a goal that once I own my home that a library be inside. Libraries are far much more than a shelf of books and I think the author does a good job of explaining why. I would imagine my library shelves to contain countless volumes of Roman and Medieval history. While e-books are certainly a useful innovation and allow me to carry what accounts to a full library on the go I fear it will never come close to replacing the ambiance of a quiet room in which knowledge lives.
https://aleteia.org/blogs/catholic-thinking/why-you-should-build-a-library/
O LORD, from whom all good things do come: Grant to us thy humble servants, that by thy holy inspiration we may think those things that be good, and by thy merciful guiding may perform the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
I’m not a huge reader but despite its length I found this article quite riveting. The history of fashion particularly the 19th and 20th centuries had many new fascinating trends and innovations. I do agree that this new age of individual freedom and decline in the occasion has had many detrimental effects though I doubt many would be disappointed. However as someone who believes its best to impress and that dressing for the occasion is in fact an act of humility I am inclined to share the same feelings as the author Mr. Boyer. I wouldn’t mind if we attempted to conduct a reversal to the simpler days of old.
Father of Jesus
Dawn returns, but without thy light within no outward light can profit;
Give me the saving lamp of thy Spirit that I may see thee, the God of my salvation, the delight of my soul, rejoicing over me in love.
I commend my heart to thy watchful care, for I know its treachery and power;
Guard its every portal from the wily enemy, give me quick discernment of his deadly arts, help me to recognize his bold disguise as an angel of light, and bid him begone.
May my words and works allure others to the highest walks of faith and love!
May loiterers be quickened to greater diligence by my example!
May worldlings be won to delight in acquaintance with thee!
May the timid and irresolute be warned of coming doom by my zeal for Jesus!
Cause me to be a mirror of thy grace, to show others the joy of thy service, may my lips be well tuned cymbals sounding thy praise, let a halo of heavenly-mindedness sparkle around me and a lamp of kindness sunbeam my path.
Teach me the happy art of attending to things temporal with a mind intent on things eternal.
Send me forth to have compassion on the ignorant and miserable.
Help me to walk as Jesus walked, my only Savior and perfect model, his mind my inward guest, his meekness my covering garb.
Let my happy place be amongst the poor in spirit, my delight the gentle ranks of the meek.
Let me always esteem others better than myself, and find in true humility an heirdom to two worlds.
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