Europe and the Faith concludes with Hilaire Belloc’s take on modern Europe and its future.
Chapter 10
28:17.
Archive for August, 2007
#888: Ch. 10, Europe and the Faith by Hilaire Belloc
Posted in Christian, Essays, History on August 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
#887: Chs. 24-25, Bk. 2, The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross
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The Dark Night of the Soul concludes with a brief explanation of the rest of the second and third stanzas of the poem.
The concept of becoming closer to God at precisely those times when He seems absent, and of becoming taught during stretches when nothing is explained, is something very difficult for our culture of [...]
#886: Ch. 23, Bk. 2, The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross
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The Dark Night of the Soul continues, with a chapter about how the dark night “hides” and protects the soul from the influence of the Devil.
Book 2, Chapter 23
20:50.
#880: Ch. 6, On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius
Posted in Christian, The Fathers on August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
On the Incarnation continues. In an amusing consonance, this chapter (which I recorded outside during this morning’s total lunar eclipse) talks a lot about “the witness of the Sun and Moon” to Christ’s death and of the Christmas star to the Messiah’s birth. These and other amazing events prophesied of the Messiah in the Scriptures [...]
#879: Chs. 13-14, Bk. 5, Against Heresies by St. Irenaeus of Lyons
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Against Heresies continues, as St. Irenaeus continues his defense of the body, and bodily resurrection, and salvation of the whole person. He points out that Jesus’ resurrection of Lazarus and others proves that bodily resurrection can and will occur. Also, he points out that if the flesh weren’t going be saved, there’d be no point [...]
#878: Ch. 9B, The Worm Ouroboros by E.R. Eddison
Posted in Fantasy, Fiction, Novels on August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Worm Ouroboros continues, as Lord Juss tries to free the condottiere Zeldornius from an ensorcelment of nine years standing. (Or rather, circling.)
Chapter 9B
30:21.
I’m sorry that Mivarsh Faz’s big song didn’t come out sounding as spooky as it should have. I think I was too happy about discovering the congruency between Herrick’s lyrics and the [...]
#877: Ch. 9A, The Worm Ouroboros by E.R. Eddison
Posted in Fantasy, Fiction, Novels on August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Worm Ouroboros continues, as bad luck continues to pursue Lord Juss and his people. So it’s no surprise that the expedition to Impland meets with a few small problems….
Chapter 9: Salapanta Hills
20:01.
#876: Ch. 4B, The Girl of the Golden West by David Belasco
Posted in Fiction, Love, Novels on August 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Girl of the Golden West continues, as Ramerrez’ plans unfold, and a former ally manifests a tad bit of disgruntlement.
Chapter 4B
23:07.
#875: Ch. 4A, The Girl of the Golden West by David Belasco
Posted in Fiction, Love, Novels on August 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Girl of the Golden West continues, as Ramerrez attempts to multitask: personnel relations and personal relations.
Chapter 4A
22:07.
#874: Part 3 of Introduction, Europe and the Faith by Hilaire Belloc
Posted in Christian, Essays, History on August 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Europe and the Faith’s Introduction continues, as it examines what the heck was going on with Thomas a Becket that puzzles some historians so much.
Introduction, Part 3
21:30.

