Power Outage in London During Rush Hour
When I lived in Europe the power was always going out, so I'm not sure how big a story this is but it does have an "erie" parallel to what happened around the great lake a few weeks ago--could it be the work of a hacker sending a message?
From BBC NEWS :
"A rush-hour power cut has caused major disruption on rail and Tube services in London and the South East.
Power returned to the system at about 1900 BST and the rail and tube network took several hours before most services resumed normal operations.
Network Rail said about 1,800 trains were affected by the power cut, caused by a fault with the National Grid.
Train company Connex reported the power went out between London and Ashford, in Kent.
South London was hardest hit and Transport for London said 60% of the Tube network was affected. "
Friday, August 29, 2003
Thursday, August 28, 2003
Saintly Aura Appears at Funeral of Priest?
From Ananova:
"Thousands of people who attended the funeral of a Romanian priest believe they saw a miracle when a halo appeared over the church.
Scientists say it was a rare type of circular rainbow that appeared as the priest's body was taken for burial.
A believer told Evenimentul Zilei: 'I am sure it was a sign. It looked like a rainbow but it was circular as a fire aura. It was the father's saint aura.'"
From Ananova:
"Thousands of people who attended the funeral of a Romanian priest believe they saw a miracle when a halo appeared over the church.
Scientists say it was a rare type of circular rainbow that appeared as the priest's body was taken for burial.
A believer told Evenimentul Zilei: 'I am sure it was a sign. It looked like a rainbow but it was circular as a fire aura. It was the father's saint aura.'"
A Confused Man for All Seasons
Arnold is very far from being a conservative, but he does have a lot of money and that must be why he is a republican. He's a little confused too.
From NewsMax.com: Inside Cover Story:
"Arnold said he supported domestic partnership legislation but not gay marriage, contending, 'I think that gay marriage [sic] is something that should be between a man and a woman.'"
Arnold is very far from being a conservative, but he does have a lot of money and that must be why he is a republican. He's a little confused too.
From NewsMax.com: Inside Cover Story:
"Arnold said he supported domestic partnership legislation but not gay marriage, contending, 'I think that gay marriage [sic] is something that should be between a man and a woman.'"
Feast of St. Augustine
Here is a saint that transcends it all. Almost anyone can relate to him, his struggle and the beautiful way that he described it. Here is an excerpt from the Confessions that is read in the Liturgy of the Hours for today.
From Universalis: Office of Readings:
Your rays beamed intensely on me, beating back my feeble gaze, and I trembled with love and dread. I knew myself to be far away from you in a region of unlikeness, and I seemed to hear your voice from on high: “I am the food of the mature: grow, then, and you shall eat me. You will not change me into yourself like bodily food; but you will be changed into me”.
A great Eucharistic meditation for today and everyday!
Here is a saint that transcends it all. Almost anyone can relate to him, his struggle and the beautiful way that he described it. Here is an excerpt from the Confessions that is read in the Liturgy of the Hours for today.
From Universalis: Office of Readings:
Your rays beamed intensely on me, beating back my feeble gaze, and I trembled with love and dread. I knew myself to be far away from you in a region of unlikeness, and I seemed to hear your voice from on high: “I am the food of the mature: grow, then, and you shall eat me. You will not change me into yourself like bodily food; but you will be changed into me”.
A great Eucharistic meditation for today and everyday!
40th Anniversary of King's "I Have a Dream" Speech
Being from NH, I was always proud that we got a mention. Here is an interesting piece from our friends at the Bruderhof Communities:
Bruderhof Communities - Martin Luther King:
"Despite all the hoopla surrounding the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, it seems that every year King’s real message becomes more obscured. For most Americans he has been reduced to posters and postage stamps, an excuse for a long weekend once a year. But in these days of heightened fear, acute injustice, and daily warmongering, King’s example of nonviolent resistance becomes more relevant than ever before. In fact, unrealistic as it may sound, I believe King’s principle of overcoming enemies with love is the only solution to the problems facing us today, both at home and abroad."
Being from NH, I was always proud that we got a mention. Here is an interesting piece from our friends at the Bruderhof Communities:
Bruderhof Communities - Martin Luther King:
"Despite all the hoopla surrounding the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, it seems that every year King’s real message becomes more obscured. For most Americans he has been reduced to posters and postage stamps, an excuse for a long weekend once a year. But in these days of heightened fear, acute injustice, and daily warmongering, King’s example of nonviolent resistance becomes more relevant than ever before. In fact, unrealistic as it may sound, I believe King’s principle of overcoming enemies with love is the only solution to the problems facing us today, both at home and abroad."
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
The Real Changes are Forthcoming
And they deal with translations! When we go back to saying "And with your spirit" and "through my fault, through my fault, through my most grevious fault" then I wonder how the liturgists will react?
From CNS STORY:
The Vatican has convened a meeting with church leaders from English-speaking countries to discuss and clarify questions about the translation of liturgical texts.
The Oct. 21 encounter will cover a wide range of topics, including the principles of translation used under new Vatican norms, the respective competencies of the Vatican congregation and bishops' conferences, the role of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy, known as ICEL, and the function of the Vatican-instituted Vox Clara Committee.
And they deal with translations! When we go back to saying "And with your spirit" and "through my fault, through my fault, through my most grevious fault" then I wonder how the liturgists will react?
From CNS STORY:
The Vatican has convened a meeting with church leaders from English-speaking countries to discuss and clarify questions about the translation of liturgical texts.
The Oct. 21 encounter will cover a wide range of topics, including the principles of translation used under new Vatican norms, the respective competencies of the Vatican congregation and bishops' conferences, the role of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy, known as ICEL, and the function of the Vatican-instituted Vox Clara Committee.
Notice--God is not the 10 Commandments
The 10 Commandments have been moved from the courthouse in Montgmery, AL. I have written previously that it was rather ironic that after the very religous civil rights movement that gave people of all races the right to participate in the life of this country that almost at the same time "God" became the unwanted guest. I specifically say "God" and I should add "Jesus" but I do not mean "religion." Althought separation of Church and State is often put out as the issue, it is clear that other religion are fine with the populace. Moslems are lauded, Buddha is accepted, and every conceivable pagan religion is just fine. It is God of the Christians that is no longer welcomed in the public forum. God has become the scapegoat of this nation, and we have become the aetheistic power in the world that once was the Soviet Union.
From FOXNews.com:
"Another man tried to calm the protester, who was angrily shouting 'God haters' at the people who wanted the controversial monument removed.
'Get your hands off our God, God haters!' the red-faced man yelled.
The 5,300-pound granite marker was hauled on a dolly by a Georgia moving company from the public view area to another, undisclosed place in the courthouse complex."
The 10 Commandments have been moved from the courthouse in Montgmery, AL. I have written previously that it was rather ironic that after the very religous civil rights movement that gave people of all races the right to participate in the life of this country that almost at the same time "God" became the unwanted guest. I specifically say "God" and I should add "Jesus" but I do not mean "religion." Althought separation of Church and State is often put out as the issue, it is clear that other religion are fine with the populace. Moslems are lauded, Buddha is accepted, and every conceivable pagan religion is just fine. It is God of the Christians that is no longer welcomed in the public forum. God has become the scapegoat of this nation, and we have become the aetheistic power in the world that once was the Soviet Union.
From FOXNews.com:
"Another man tried to calm the protester, who was angrily shouting 'God haters' at the people who wanted the controversial monument removed.
'Get your hands off our God, God haters!' the red-faced man yelled.
The 5,300-pound granite marker was hauled on a dolly by a Georgia moving company from the public view area to another, undisclosed place in the courthouse complex."
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