I wonder if it is not the first and greatest sin named by Yahweh and given to Moses, that is most at fault: the sin of idolatry. We have loved ourselves so well; we have denied ourselves nothing and placed too much of what we love between ourselves and God; we have cherished mere things or other people; over-identified with ideas or ideologies and made an afterthought of God, who will not be mocked. Make no mistake, America is not only on a precipice, she is watching the supporting ground below as it shifts and cracks and bits of edging break loose and fall—and a nation tumbles quickly once the foundations are fragmented. Nations fall all the time, of course, but America was supposed to be special—the “exceptional nation” or, as Madeleine Albright called it, “the indispensable nation”—the “last best hope” for the world.
But the last best hope for the world was always the Triune God of Creation. And even some religiously minded Americans seem to have forgotten that.2. Lifehacker on how to boost your immune system and avoid the common cold.
3. Coldplay's video for "Paradise" is pretty awesome:
And here's the story behind it.
4.Vatican official notes Pope's attention to detail in liturgy:
When Pope Benedict presides over a Mass, “One of the most significant aspects is that of the centrality of the crucifix on the altar,” the liturgist said. At the moment of the consecration, it is essential that everyone direct their eyes and hearts “towards him who is at the center, the Lord, in order to renew his sacrifice of love for the salvation of all.”5. More from The Anchoress: The World's Tiniest Hair Shirt - on the scapular.
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