My Sisters the Saints: Mothers for Everyone!
November 20, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia Leave a Comment
I'm a few days tardy in mentioning it, and that's my fault, but if you look over at the sidebar, you'll see a button for the Patheos Book Club that says "BOOK GIVEAWAY".It looks like this:If you press the button, you will be led to this page where you can register to win a free copy of Colleen Carroll Campbell's latest book, My Sisters, the Saints.The question is, will you want to press the button?Well, I think you will, for this is an uncommon book of saints.Regular readers know that I love books about the saints. … [Read More...]
It’s a Snapshot! It’s a Love Letter!
November 20, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia 2 Comments
Actually, my column at First Things this week is both:SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 6:25 AM: In the palest light, I follow footprints left in the season’s first frost, just a few minutes behind the regulars. The church’s glaring overhead lights are softened by the flame-glow of a few dozen candles—real wax, seven-day candles that burn a constant supplication—and by the shimmer of one gloriously large and eye-catching Icon of the Crucifixion scene. I wait to stand my candle as a slope-shouldered older man first places his own and then remains … [Read More...]
Like I said…UPDATED
November 19, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
About three years ago, a Democrat congressman -- I think it was Stark but I'm not sure, anymore -- said he wanted to see the marginal tax rate raised to 90%.That story quickly went down the memory hole. You can't get re-elected saying stuff like that.But now, the election is over, so the guards are being let down. This is why you can read … [Read More...]
On Hating Thanksgiving and Knowing That That’s Wrong – UPDATED
November 19, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
Let me just say it and get it over with: I hate Thanksgiving. I don't mind hosting Easter dinner and I love welcoming the family for Christmas, but I really do hate Thanksgiving, and not just because it falls heavily on the shoulders of women when they have work "outside the home" (it falls heavily on the shoulders of those who do not, as … [Read More...]
Susan Rice is a Diversion from Obama’s own Words to UN – UPDATES
November 16, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
The mainstream media keeps wondering about UN Ambassador Susan Rice, and the fact that post-Benghazi she went on five Sunday Mornings shows, five days after the event, to say -- over and over again -- that the attack on our Libyan consulate and the death of four Americans, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens was all due to a video no one had … [Read More...]
Savita’s tragic death could have been avoided – UPDATED
November 15, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
Because I am very nearly burned out, to the point where yesterday I wondered if I should take a blogging moratorium, I shut down the computer rather early and missed this story as it was building.Well, how dare I? This morning a couple of emails greeted me, all variations on this theme: "hey you &^$%$ pro-life hypocrite and your ^#$%^ … [Read More...]
Two must-see videos for you this morning
November 15, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
From time to time I have touted the programming at NETNY.net, the Brooklyn Diocese television operation which produces what is -- to my knowledge -- the only daily Catholic Daily News broadcast in the nation, with "Currents."They have a new project that you're going to like and Jennifer Fulwiler gives you a sneak preview here.It looks great … [Read More...]
Would “Saint” Dorothy Day like that?
November 14, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
In just about any article or bio of Dorothy Day, one of the first quotes you'll come across that is ascribed to her is, "Don't call me a saint; I don't want to be dismissed that easily." One the heels of news that the USCCB has enthusiastically endorsed her cause Father James Martin, S.J. talks to Robert Ellsberg (who edited her wonderful diaries … [Read More...]
Bread and Circuses: Benghazi Becomes Sex Farce
November 13, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
Somewhat apropos of what I have written here about rejecting the pop culture which drives much of conventional wisdom and traps us into mob thinking, I find myself repulsed by the number of comments I see in social media that run along the lines of "can't wait to see what SNL does with the Petraeus story" and of course, the nonstop sniggerings … [Read More...]
The End of the World as We Know it. I Feel Fine. Update
November 13, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
My First Things column today will offend some, I know, but I hope it's a net-uplift for many, that it helps others feel as relieved as I do that last week's election was a clarifying move against what has become a stagnated impotency. It is not the move I would like, but those who think we just voted for the "status quo" have it all wrong. Quite … [Read More...]
For Veterans Day: Remember Past, Honor Present
November 12, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
In a previous post, we noted that some Veterans carry their spirit of service back home with them and use that energy with disaster relief.With the release of Jake Tapper's new book, we can further appreciate that spirit on this Veteran's Day, and Tony Rossi's high recommendation has certainly piqued my interest in learning more about our … [Read More...]
The Vets and First Responders of Team Rubicon Meet Sandy
November 12, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
Team Rubicon will win -- they're determined veterans, doctors and nurses and first responders and they still have that can-do American spirit. They're doing good for a lot of different people -- in a lot of different ways -- as this Vet explains in this moving video.Happy Veteran's Day, and thank you, all mil personnel, all vets, for your … [Read More...]
Happy Birthday, Dorothy Day!
November 9, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
“I really only love God as much as I love the person I love the least.” ― Dorothy DayThis, of course, is correct, and precisely why I have to go to confession on Saturday. I have to confess to loving Harry Reid very, very, very little and badly.Happy Birthday to Servant of God Dorothy Day; Benedictine Oblate, fangirl of St. … [Read More...]
“It means we all need to play the oboe…”
November 9, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
Do yourself a favor and watch this talk by Father Peter Cameron, O.P. of Magnificat magazine."What converted the warriors? It was beauty...'Beauty is one of the rare things that do not lead to doubts about God.'" [...] "'Whenever we encounter something attractive and desirable,'" says Pope Benedict 'we are moved spontaneously and not by … [Read More...]
Credo: Brutal Honesty and UnBrutish Reason
November 8, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
Yes, I am still trying to find time to write about the election (my first reactions are here) but until I do here is one thought and links to two must-reads:Thought: I need to go to confession this Saturday, because just looking at Harry Reid was bad for my soul this morning. I wonder if going to confession and unloading all of our negative … [Read More...]
Post-Election ’12: Welcome to Interesting Times -UPDATED
November 7, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
Have been too busy to really put down my thoughts about yesterday's election, but I can tell you that I am not at all despairing -- in fact I've been doing Cher-smacks and telling people to "snap out of it" all day -- nor do I feel doomsdayish; rather I feel very grateful to have things clarified for us in such a way.I will write more -- … [Read More...]
Come, Pray the Luminous Mysteries with Me!
November 6, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
Aside from being aggravated by some minor, but continual, issues with my computer today, I'm feeling pretty peaceful about the election, in general. I have no idea who will win, although I suspect Romney is in a stronger position than poll purchasers wanted to see, but I could be wrong.Either way I am at peace. Perhaps it's because of my … [Read More...]
So, how was your voting adventure? OPEN THREAD
November 6, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia
Super busy today and wondering how it went for you all -- waited longer than usual to vote this morning, but there were also extra lines for out-of-district folks who had been displaced by Hurricane Sandy, so it was hard to get a read on turnout where I live. How's by you? Some disturbing stories out there of shenanigans and donnybrooks, but not … [Read More...]
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