The weekly “little of this, little of that” feature at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
I have a little public service announcement. I've decided that it will be in the interest of my daughter and her long-term identity security if I don't refer to her by her real name on the blog. So, even though you all already know her name, I will now revert back to calling her Finnabee. I'm hoping that the switch should be easy enough, since that's how you all knew her for so long!
Finnabee meets her Uncle and cousin! Photo courtesy of Aunt Natasha. |
Lots of links this week!
- Perhaps you'd be interested in 22 Biblical Words for Sin and What they Teach Us. A knowledgable friend points out that, strictly speaking, these are not all words for sin but rather “words that pick out various aspects of sinful behavior. The details are correct for the most part.”
- A word from the Chief about how marriage as God ordained it from the beginning – as the first covenant – is for the common good. The common good can really be put through the “common sense translator” to mean what is best for children and other weak members of society.
- If you have not read the official Vatican statement on this matter, now's a good time. So wise.
- Speaking of the marriage question, Ryan T. Anderson (whom I have mentioned before) provides some insightful encouragement here.
- And, of course, now (as always) is also a good time to help Auntie Leila in her crusade to have had everyone read Casti Canubii…
- Do you use Facebook, but secretly (or not so secretly) hate it – or at least resent it? I am fickle and go through phases; currently I'm in a happy-with-facebook phase. But I think that probably has to do with how I use it. Check out these practical and wise tips on How to Stop Hating Facebook.
- Because I'm obsessed with Kristen Lavransdatter, I have to share this archival piece from Crisis Magazine, Realism for Unrealistic Times, written by a woman who is herself an interesting convert and public figure in Norway. Heads up: this is the long read of the week. Also, heads up: if you have not yet read Kristen, and are highly sensitive about spoilers, wait to read this one. It doesn't reveal big plot points, but it does skip ahead in the chapters, as it were.
- Popular music in America – whatever its sad state today – has an awesome tradition! Here it is recorded in detail! Which fits in with Ambleside's folk music rotation.
- You know how we talk about beauty in liturgy? Here is an example of a glorious church where the architecture surely makes all the difference: a virtual tour of the Toledo, Ohio cathedral.
Happy Labor Day weekend!
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deliberatemom says
I love that photo!
You've included some interesting links… I'll have to check some of them out.
I don't use my children's names on my blog either. I never have. I haven't given them pseudonyms though… so it makes it a little challenging to write at times – “oldest daughter” and “youngest daughter” can only be used so many times in one posting.
Wishing you a lovely weekend!
xoxo
Lisa says
I just found your blog and I must comment! Because I have just seen the second reference to Kristin Lavransdatter, and I love it! I've read Kristin twice now, and am so happy to see that you love it too! 🙂
Rose says
The author of your first link is a friend of mine! Small Catholic world! Thank you for the great links, I always look forward to them.
Theresa Anne says
Thanks for the link to the virtual tour of Our Lady Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral…we will be there for the 1st time in 2 weeks when one of our parishioners will be ordained a permanent deacon with 16 other men. Excited for the sneak peek and a little embarrassed that I am not familiar with the Cathedral of my own diocese.
Mamabearjd says
“Cowardice often passes itself off as sophistication.” The Chief is a brilliant man.
I always enjoy bits and pieces, and love that Leila is pinning them in case I fall behind.
bonnie buckingham says
Loved Kristen Lavransdatter– would love to reread it and see how much more I get of it being older.
Thanks for the reminder of its richness!
So Much Forever says
Excellent essay from the Chief.
Also, it seems like “everyone” is talking about this Kristen Lavrensdatter book. I'd never heard of it before about 2 weeks ago and now I feel like Ive been missing out! 🙂
– Tamara