"...the Europe of science and technology, the Europe of civilization and culture, must be at the same time a Europe open to transcendence and fraternity with other continents, and open to the living and true God, starting with the living and true man.” - Benedict XVI Taken from here: http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/253063/tale-two-europes-george-weigel
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell Darryl Dash posted that quote on Twitter and it set me to thinking. I am writing this post half a world away from Canada, on a vacation. Right now, another world away,
I can't get enough of the latest Dave Matthews Band single. I'm really looking forward to the new album. I'm never disappointed when I go to read his lyrics and this line really stuck out to me today. Funny the way it is how someone's broken heart becomes your favorite song. Check out the whole
I don't know if I've mentioned how much I loved the movie Coraline. The beauty of the stopmotion filming and effects was unmatched in any recent movie. The way Henry Selick brought this incredible story by my favorite author, Neil Gaiman, to life was amazing to watch. The 3D experience made it that much more
I love G.K. Chesterton. N.T. Wright referred to him on a video I was watching today when being open minded came up. I searched for the direct quote and found this: Merely having an open mind is nothing; the object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on
I just read an article talking about Obama making Canada his first international trip as President. These were two of the top three comments. Jenson J. Wrote: WHY? Answer that question first! From past U.S. attitude and deads the only time the U.S.A. has anything of value and goodness to say about Canada and Canadians
Yay! I've never met the guy, but I can't explain how excited I am to be reading new things from him again. If you haven't read him yet you must. From his latest, on Europe: Study much, and you'll see: A sure sign a culture is finished is when children are viewed in cost/benefit terms,
I have nothing deep and meaningful so instead I'll leave you with this, from my friend Matthew's facebook status on Remembrance Day. A world that does not honor its heroes does not understand its liberty. That seems about right.
Love's Apparition and Evanishment An Allegoric Romance Like a lone Arab, Old and Blind, Some Caravan had left behind, Who sits beside a ruin'd well, Where the shy sand-asps bask and swell; And now he hangs his aged head aslant And listens for a human sound - in vain! And now the aid, which Heaven
I just had the opportunity to see Jean Chretien speak here at St. FX. I have to be honest, he has what's missing from Canadian politics these days: Charisma. He spoke with deftness and humour about his time, not just as Prime Minister, but also in various cabinet positions and as a junior MP. Though