Monthly Archives: August 2008

>This beautiful prayer, often said after receiving Communion, dates from the early 14th century. St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, was particularly fond of this prayer. The translation given below is by John Henry Cardinal Newman, one of … Continue reading →

>The game is practicing identity politics. For the past year the Clinton’s, Biden and McCain have been making the case that Obama does not have the experience to be president. Despite the evidence and criticism, Obama won his party’s nomination … Continue reading →

>I’m no fan, but a lot of my fellow citizens are very happy today and I think that is a good thing. Last night at the University of Miami college football game, a black woman who was selling me something, … Continue reading →

>A Cuban spy who is an FIU professor and an editorial page contributor to the Miami Herald sounds Tom Clancy-ish. But unfortunately, it apparently belongs in the non-fiction section. The scenario is laid out in detail on a post from … Continue reading →

>Barack Obama is making Dan Uggla’s slump look mild. His steady decline in the polls culminated today, on the second day of his Convention, to show him dropping behind McCain [by 2 points], for the first time since March. That’s … Continue reading →

>Thanks to Tico Herrera for reminding me about this quote from Mere Christianity: I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: “I’m ready to accept Jesus as a great moral … Continue reading →

> Great to see an American athlete, Michael Phelps, dominating his sport. But why isn’t the title of greatest swimmer ever enough? No way a swimmer belongs in the greatest athlete debate. Whoever that is needs to be able to … Continue reading →

>The Economist reported on a papal dispensation and then profiled Paraguay’s new leader, Fernando Lugo: But it will not be easy for Mr Lugo. He is a former missionary who embraced a school of theology that blended Marx with St … Continue reading →

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