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A Tribute to Rabbie Burns, in Music
A joyful Rabbie Burns' Day from this Scotsman to all our Scots and those who deep down, in some wee way, wish they were Scottish, which, taken together, includes just about all o' ye.
Scotland's...
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Trump, the WEF and Canada
Trump's address to the World Economic Forum in Davos is, quite literally, world changing, even 'apocalyptic', in the strict sense of that word - revealing what was hidden, and bringing things to the light...
Editor's Corner
A New Era
A blessed Inauguration Day, especially to all our American readers. Say what you will about Donald Trump - he does have his limitations, and carries baggage, and has opinions with which I would disagree...
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Wise Words of Guidance From Saint Anthony, Abbot
As we celebrate the feast of St Anthony the Abbot, it comes to my mind the wisdom God has bestowed on this man of great faith and simplicity. It is no wonder than that,...
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Eisenhower’s Dire Farewell Warning
On this day in 1961, outgoing president Dwight D. Eisenhower - 'Ike' - gave his famous farewell speech, warning Americans of the dangers of the 'military-industrial complex - a phrase he coined. Ironic, as...
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Two Significant Years of Saint Thomas Aquinas
(Here is a reminder of the 'two years of Saint Thomas', as decreed by the Vatican last year. The 800th anniversary of the great Doctor's birth is soon upon us - the 28th of...
Editor's Corner
L.A.’s Inferno and Metanoia
As we pray for those affected by the Los Angeles fires - still burning and uncontained as I write - the significance of this tragedy should not be lost. The whole area is devastated,...
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Saint Raymond of Penyafort
Today, January 8th, is the feast of Saint Raymond of Penyafort (1175-1275), one of the first Dominicans (officially known as the Order of Preachers) eventually becoming the third Master General of the Order (after...
