...the Calendar, and how we got it, the Pope's talk today (winter solstice), is of interest. Among other things, he noted that "The occurrence of the feast of the Nativity itself is linked to the winter solstice, when in the northern hemisphere, the days start to lengthen.
In this respect, perhaps not everyone knows that there is a great meridian on St. Peter's Square. In fact, the Obelisk casts its shadow along a line that follows the pavement towards the fountain beneath this window, and these days, is the longest that it casts during the year.
This reminds us of the function of astronomy in marking the times of prayer. For instance, the Angelus is recited in the morning, at midday and in the evening, and clocks and watches are timed to the meridian which in the past served precisely to determine the 'true midday'."
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It,s wonderfull your view of our faith, it is a real refreshment to us all.
If only I had your faith an abilities.
[Off topic] re Catholic Herald 5th Dec article on promoting marriage. Dear Joanna, I would be grateful for any advice on HOW to "present the Church's teaching on marriage without creating hurt". The fear of being "horribly cruel" probably stops all but a few inspired teachers from promoting authentic Christian marriage. With SRE about to become compulsory from age 5, this teaching is all the more urgent.
Heard you on the Today Prog this am and thought you were brilliant.
Happy Christmas.
Your appearance on Today this morning was a masterpiece of the sort of hate-filled bullying vacuity that we have come to expect from 'christian commentators'. The fact that they could only put limp religionist Christina Odone up against you (and a mere 30 minutes after the daily free advert for religious hatred) shows just how effective that bullying is.
... hate-filled bullying vacuity ...
Would it be possible for you to comment on something Mrs. Bogle specifically said? Or are you simply interested in venting your spleen?
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