Worn Out

I don't know why, but I'm worn out and don't feel up to posting. I'll try to get back up to speed this week. Thank you for your patience.

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#201: Ch. 15, The Eye of Osiris by R. Austin Freeman

We start up The Eye of Osiris again, as Thorndyke reviews the evidence with Berkeley and gives a few hints about what he thinks is going on. But how can Berkeley figure this out, when the evidence points so many ways?
Chapter 15: Circumstantial Evidence
31:21

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#200: Mystagogical Lecture 2, The Catechetical Lectures by St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Last time, we looked at the baptismal promises. This time, St. Cyril tells us about Baptism itself. Which, in Jerusalem at that time, was done stark nekkid in front of God and everybody. (Albeit in the church’s baptistery, and only witnessed by others of the faithful. But still.) Once you got out of the [...]

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#199: Mystagogical Lecture 1, The Catechetical Lectures by St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Here’s the first “mystagogical” lecture. It’s the Monday after Easter, and all the newly baptized (and First Communion-ed) folks have come back in for a final week of short classes. First they received, at Easter, what were and are called in Greek the Mysteries, and in Latin the Sacraments. Now they are to have them [...]

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I’m Back!

I took care of Gesine's little problem last night, btw. I'll post Cyril stuff tonight. 
I also got a new hard drive for my computer, but after last night, I've decided to hold off on installing that until the weekend. 

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Blog Announcement

Sorry to be such a wimp, everyone, but I'm still somewhat hoarse. I may get something posted tonight, but then again, maybe not. We'll see how it goes.

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The Best-Laid Plans….

I am currently experiencing technical difficulties with my voice. As I need this for singing Holy Week with my parish's choir, blogging will be very light today and orange juice, medicine, etc. in use instead.
Sorry for the inconvenience. Blogging will resume as soon as I feel stronger.
("Dawn of Flame" will probably be finished on Easter [...]

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#198: Ch. 6, Dawn of Flame by Stanley G. Weinbaum

The Harriers are heroes of the Resistance, ready to stand up against tyranny.  Or are they? Can Hull fight with them and keep his honor?
Chapter 6: The Harriers
19:46. 

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#197: Ch. 5, Dawn of Flame by Stanley G. Weinbaum

The novel continues as Hull Tarvish returns to Ormiston and Vail. But his happiness is still threatened by the Master of N'Orleans — and his witch sister, Princess Margaret.
Chapter 5: Black Margot
16:57.

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#196: Ch. 4, Dawn of Flame by Stanley G. Weinbaum

Hull Tarvish prepares for battle. The forces of Selui finally clash with Joaquin Smith, the Master. But what if he really is a sorcerer?
Chapter 4: The Battle of Eaglefoot Flow
15:42. 

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#195: Ch. 4C, Europe and the Faith by Hilaire Belloc

Europe and the Faith continues, as Belloc tells us how a rex became a king.
Ch. 4C
19:17.

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#194: Ch. 4B, Europe and the Faith by Hilaire Belloc

Belloc tells us the sort of things a Roman rex and the local council got up to.
Ch. 4B
20:15.

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#193: Ch. 4A, Europe and the Faith by Hilaire Belloc

Belloc’s account of European history continues, as we learn that “rex” doesn’t always mean “king”.
Chapter 4: The Beginning of the Nations
17:48.

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#192: Ch. 3, Dawn of Flame by Stanley G. Weinbaum

Hull returns to Ormiston — and a girl named Vail. But Joaquin Smith of N’Orleans is on the march.
Chapter 3: The Master Marches
16:48.
I made up the tunes, as I have no idea whether Weinbaum had any specific ones in mind.

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#191: Ch. 2, Dawn of Flame by Stanley G. Weinbaum

Hull's journey brings him to the big city — Selui — and a scholar of the old days.
Chapter 2: Old Einar
19:59. 

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