2. My brother sent me this link: Idle Speculations posted several pictures taken of St. John Vianney shortly after he died as well as quotes from the saint on the Eucharist.
3. Pope Benedict on art [Thanks Matthew]
Indeed, an essential function of genuine beauty, as emphasized by Plato, is that it gives man a healthy "shock", it draws him out of himself, wrenches him away from resignation and from being content with the humdrum – it even makes him suffer, piercing him like a dart, but in so doing it "reawakens" him, opening afresh the eyes of his heart and mind, giving him wings, carrying him aloft.
4. I'm not sure if I posted about The League of Bearded Catholics yet. It seems like a great group and is inspired by four great writers: Tolkien, Lewis, Belloc and Chesterton. Don't have a beard (like me)? Check out my favorite TLBC by-law:
Though membership is open to all, individuals wishing to gain admittance to meetings must be bearded. For those without a beard, one will be provided, but it is the duty of the Sergeant at Arms to make certain that each who begs entry must wear a beard.
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