text:
Google launches the mid-range Pixel 3a and an upgraded Nest Hub Max smart display
Google launches the mid-range ...
The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are available in three colors
Your choices are 5.6-inch (Pixel 3a) or 6.0-inch (Pixel 3a XL) displays
The Pixel 3a is designed to get Google a foothold in the mid-range phone market
The Nest Hub Max features a 10-inch display
Face recognition on the Nest Hub Max can be used to show information that's personal to you
Like the original Google Home Hub, the bigger Nest Hub Max can double-up as a Chromecast device
It's Google I/O week, and while the annual developer conference tends to focus on software updates, today Google unveiled a couple of new hardware products as well: the mid-range Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones, and a Nest Hub Max smart display.
The new Pixel phones are Google's attempt to get a foothold in the more affordable part of the smartphone market. They keep some of the best bits of the Pixel 3 phones launched last year, including a powerful camera and speedy software updates, while cutting back on performance and materials (these handsets use a plastic rather than a glass backing).
The less capable Snapdragon 670 chipset is powering these newer phones, rather than the Snapdragon 845 inside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, and the screen resolutions have been knocked down slightly as well. There's no notch here, with the 5.6-inch Pixel 3a and 6.0-inch Pixel 3a XL very similar in terms of design.
Crucially, the same 12.2 MP camera that's in the flagship 2018 Pixel phones is also here, so you should get photos that are just as impressive – and unlimited high-resolution storage on Google Photos is included as usual. You might need that storage as well, with just 64 GB on board and no memory card slot.
Google has even brought back the 3.5mm headphone jack if you don't want to use the USB-C port. These phones can run for 30 hours between charges, Google says, with fast charging giving you seven hours of use from just 15 minutes of charging time. As these are Pixel phones, you're guaranteed to be first in line for Android updates, including Android Q.
What's most important about these phones, however, are the prices: US$399 for the Pixel 3a and $479 for the Pixel 3a XL. That's way below what you'll pay for top-end flagships, so we'll have to wait and see whether phone buyers consider the compromises worth the savings. The phones are on sale now in selected markets, including the US, in black, white, or a light purple color.
Google also had time to unveil a new smart display as well, the Nest Hub Max. It's a bigger version of the Google Home Hub, stretching the size to 10 inches and adding a camera and better audio quality. It also reflects a rebrand for Google's smart home products, which will all fall under the Nest banner in the future.
The new Nest Hub Max offers some clever tricks, including face recognition so it can show you personalized information when you're looking at it, and the way you can raise your hand to instantly pause video or audio playback. The new device will cost you $229, and goes on sale later this summer.
Source: Google, Google
Meet Google Pixel 3a
David Nield
Dave is a UK-based freelance technology journalist who has been writing about apps, gadgets and the Web for more than a decade.
Samsung's new Galaxy S21 phones raise the specs and lower the price
The new Moto G phones offer affordable 5G and a stylus
What to expect from the best smartphones in 2021
Xiaomi Mi 11 flagship launches with the Snapdragon 888 on board


text:
The people we let into this country [and county].
August 4, 2008 | Posted by Timothy Watson
Palestinian Election Commission Visits Caroline County Registrar's Office:
Thursday, July 31, 2008 Caroline County registrar's office hosted a visit from members of the Palestinian Election Commission. Pictured above (left to right) are Danette Moen, General Registrar, Suhair Dweik, an attorney who serves as the head trainer of the Election Commission, Vladimir Pran, Chief of Party for the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), Hisham Kuhail, the Chief Executive Officer of the Election Commission, Luther Morris, Vice Chairman of the Caroline County Electoral Board and Barbara Cockrell of the State Board of Elections (SBE) in Richmond.
The Election Commission arrived in Virginia on Sunday evening and attended the 2008 SBE Election Uniformity Workshop. The workshop was held Monday through Wednesday in Richmond. Thursday they visited DMV headquarters in Richmond to see how Virginia's Motor Voter program works. Their trip also included tours of the SBE offices, the Capital and Henrico Department of Social Services before stopping by Caroline County on their way to Washington DC.
The purpose of the trip was to see how Virginia handles Voter Registrations. At present Palestine has one day a year for voter registrations and they are interested in seeing the many options for voter registration in the Commonwealth.
If you are not yet registered to vote go on the State Board of Elections website www.sbe.virginia.gov and copy an application or call the registrar's office at 804-633-9083.
Who is Hisham Kuhail? Well, from The Chronicle of Higher Education (March 28, 2003):
In the West Bank, all Palestinian universities that were not previously closed by Israeli military orders suspended their operations for a few days. At Birzeit University, the oldest Palestinian institution, officials said that because Israel does not provide gas masks to Palestinians, the administration had decided students should remain home with their families in the event of an Iraqi attack with Scud missiles carrying chemical weapons. "The Israelis don't even think about this for Palestinians," said Hisham Kuhail, deputy minister of higher education for the Palestinian Authority.
And when did it become the responsibility for the Israelis to give gas masks to Palestinians?
The Palestinian Authority has been given $3,000,000,000.00 since 1993 from various countries (Edmonton Journal, April 22, 2002), and they have money to give to the families of suicide bombers, but they can't provide for their citizens.
Oh, and didn't Yasser Arafat have a massive mansion before he died? And didn't he have $1,000,000,000.00 in his portfolio, most of it taken from the Palestinian Authority (CBS News)?
And the last time Iraq shot Scuds at Israel, the Palestinians were on the roof-tops cheering.
From USA Today (April 25, 2002):
At the Ministry of Higher Education, the Israelis scooped up computer disks and used explosives to destroy PCs, fax machines and other electronic equipment, Deputy Minister Hisham Kuhail says. "We have no secret information here," says Kuhail, who estimates the damage at $ 289,000.
So, let me get this straight, the Israelis with their finite amount of explosives destroyed approximately 192 pieces of computer equipment ($289,000 / ~$,1500 a computer = ~192)?
That would require placing a piece of C4 on every single piece of equipment and detonating them.
Uh, wouldn't dropping a couple bombs on the building be a hell of lot more efficient?
The Israeli government says it had to look everywhere: At the education ministry, there was material that will shed light on how Palestinian youngsters are taught to hate Israel and aspire to martyrdom as suicide bombers. In the home of the Nablus mayor, there was a secret laboratory for making explosives, Israel says.
From the Edmonton Journal (April 22, 2002):
Hisham Kuhail, an undersecretary in the six-story Ministry of Higher Education, stood atop a broken computer in a hallway crammed with cracked, smashed and burned computers, printers and copiers.
"They were on a mission of destruction only. … I could understand what they were doing if they'd come in looking for guns. But here? Guns? There is no single reason for what they were doing here," Kuhail said.
Israeli army officials acknowledged searching the ministries but denied any attempt to deliberately cripple public services. They also denied using explosives to destroy computers or documents.
"We searched them because we had to search them. In these searches, there's a certain amount of disruption," said one military official. "We do not know of wanton damage."
Well, this is just great, at the very least we have a Fatah propagandist touring the local registrar's office and the Virginia DMV headquarters.
Anyone else feel safe?
Categories: Caroline County, Israel, Local | Leave a reply
Hisham Kuhail says:
Well I was very reluctent to make a comment, but the conclusion made is out of touch. It is rather easy to take one's side and close one's eyes towards the truth.
The issue here is not blaming or accusing anybody, but if stating facts is something people can make accuzations against, then this is just unfair.
As for the tour at the registrar's office, did we pose any threat to feel unsafe? Such visit helps looking not just at mere experiences but also would open channels where people meet, share, and know eachothers.
One has to try to talk to people rather than througing out conclusions.
Again, direct and decent exchange of views is the right way for a better world.
Barbara C. Cockrell says:
RE: the people we let into the country – I'm pretty sure that's just what the Chief Powahatan and his tribe thought when those three ship dropped anchor at Jamestown in 1607.
I have recenly retired from the Virginia State Board of Elections. The members of the Palestinian Election who visited the United States in 2008 came to Virginia at my invitation. I only wish I had seen the original entry in this thread when it was entered, but since I did not, I feel obliged to respond to it now that I am aware of it.
I have worked on the field of elections for over thirty years. (Please note that I said "elections" and not "politics") I have served as an officer of election in my polling place, as a member of my local electoral board and as General Registrar of my county (Middlesex). I have also served as an observer or superviser, administrator or trainer in many elections in post-conflict countries – including Bosnia, Serbia, Kosovo, Moldova and very recently, Belarus. I also worked for seven years as Director of Operations at the Virginia Board of Elections, the position from which I retired in August of 2010. It was in that capacity that I invited these visitors to come to Virginia to observe our training of local registrars and electoral boards and to visit local registration sites to gain more understanding of how voter registration is conducted in Virginia.
Their visit had nothing to do with issues of conflict and war. Rather they were on a mission of peace, if you believe as I do that self-determination and democracy are essential to building a peaceful society. As I haave been welcomed into so manay other countries in the cause of democracy, we must not let fear and prejudice prevent us from sharing our knowledge and learning from others. i am sorry to learn that anyone was offended by that visit, but I stand firmly by the decision to invite these delightful people, whose dedication to the cause of democracy is at least as great as mine, to visit our Commonwealth. I hope to be able to return the visit someday.
« Steven Hatfill exonerated; the real anthrax mailer commits suicide.
Is Barack Obama the personification of narcissism? »

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Priyanka Is The Shiniest Anomaly
We all are a bit different and that makes us all stand out in a crowd! And just in case, you feel under the pressure to match up with certain pre-requisite of the society then be like Priyanka Chopra who…
Muller Extends Stay At Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich has signed a new deal with their clubs forward player Thomas Muller where they have extended his contract until 2023. The 30 year-old footballer has played 500 matches for Bayern Munich since rising through the youth ranks…
Unwind Session With Alan And Nilotpal
R Bar at Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel recently was lit in blue and yellow coloured lights with pleasant music, to host an evening of unwinding session with Alan Ironside, the brand ambassador of Ballantine's along with R Bar's very…
Frederique Constant,The Official Time Partner of the XXth Jodhpur Polo Season,Hosted By Maharaja Gaj Singh
The Maharaja Gaj Singh Sports Foundation Polo Ground, hosted its series of tournaments from 26th November 2019 to 31st December 2019, holding The Hermes Cup Arena Polo, The Umaid Bhawan Palace Cup Arena Polo, The H.H Maharaja of Jodhpur Cup…
'The Notorious' Is Back
Conor McGregor has returned to UFC and in style! View this post on Instagram The return is complete. A post shared by ufc (@ufc) on Jan 19, 2020 at 1:23am PST After a fifteen month gap, Conor 'The…
Papa CJ Makes His Debut As An Author
Writing humour and bringing it to the readers, many authors have tried and succeeded but transitioning from a stand-up comedian, who is supposed to write witty punchlines while working in a time frame and word limits to going overboard and…
BTS Makes A Rock Solid Comeback
It is finally happening! BTS is making a comeback and they treated their army by dropping a new video, titled, 'MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 Interlude: Shadow Comeback Trailer'. Can you hear us screaming? The trailer has come in the…
Moments To Cherish!
Team India is on a victory spree! Defeating Sri Lanka in the second T20 match, Virat Kohli and team won the match by seven wickets at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer were the stars…
Get Traditional This New Year With Kajol
Aakanksha Bajpai
In all the buzz of this New Year, if you are among the ones looking for a good old traditional wear for a party and want to stand out in the crowd, then look no further. We bring to you,…
Just Ruffle Around!
As the year is about to end, dive into the world of frills and ruffles, the most dramatic trend of 2019. Standout in the crowd in your extravagant dress and be the talk of the town. Here are some looks…


PARIS, January 5th, 2016 – In 2015, the Maison Hennessy has been honored with a trio of luxury design distinctions for the 250th anniversary blend's limited edition luxury design display.
These important design prizes include the Popai Awards and the Pentawards, as well as the Prix Formes de Luxe, three honors that together comprise the leading design awards in the luxury category. The Maison Hennessy swept the three luxury design awards at ceremonies held in June, September and October 2015.
"To win any one of these luxury design prizes is a great honor. To take home all three in our 250th anniversary year is an amazing recognition of excellence. We are proud to continue to uphold our heritage as champions of the arts and of innovative expression through design," said Bernard Peillon, chairman and CEO of Hennessy.
Designed by the Maison Hennessy's in-house studio and produced with the support of Casanova Atelier Design in Paris, the 250th anniversary blend luxury design display symbolizes Hennessy's rich heritage of savoir-faire. Its distinctive composition recalls the codes of craftsmanship and fine jewelry, with silver, gold and rose-colored metallic bands reprising barrel shanks rising up in varying circumferences and heights. The result is a strikingly modern and elegant sculpture in its own right, holding, at its center, a single bottle of the 250th anniversary blend. A strikingly modern and elegant sculpture in its own right, it holds, at its center, a single bottle of the 250th anniversary blend. The 250th anniversary blend luxury design display appears in a limited number of selected retailers worldwide.
The Popai Award: POPAI (Point of Purchase Advertising International), the top non-profit international voice of in-store marketing, founded the annual Outstanding Merchandising Award (OMA) awards to recognize the most innovative and effective in-store and point-of-purchase displays.
The Pentawards: Founded in 2007, the Pentawards are devoted exclusively to packaging in all its forms and recognize excellence in creative packaging worldwide.
Prix Formes de Luxe (France): This prestigious international competition recognizes excellence and innovation in presentation within the luxury sector.
In 2015, the Maison Hennessy celebrates 250 years of an exceptional adventure that has linked two families, the Hennessys and the Fillioux, for seven generations and spanned five continents. It began in the French region of Cognac, the seat from which the Maison has constantly passed down the best the land has to give, from one generation to the next. In particular, such longevity is thanks to those people, past and present, who have ensured Hennessy's success both locally and around the world. Hennessy's success and longevity are also the result of the values the Maison has upheld since its creation: unique savoir-faire, a constant quest for innovation, and an unwavering commitment to Creation, Excellence, Legacy, and Sustainable Development. Today, these qualities are the hallmark of a House – a crown jewel in the LVMH Group – that crafts t iconic and prestigious Cognacs.


A pharmaceutical company has a legal obligation to inform both providers and patients of the risks associated with taking medications. If they fail to warn of possible dangers, they may be guilty of negligence. Product liability claims against pharmaceutical companies are more common than you might think, and they usually take the form of a mass-tort action, or class action lawsuit. Currently, one such class action suit is against the manufacturers of Viberzi.
Viberzi is a mu-opioid agonist that is FDA-approved to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D). The FDA considers it a controlled substance. People with IBS-D often experience a decreased quality of life because they must plan their daily outings around their symptoms. Viberzi works to calm these symptoms by eliminating the diarrhea associated with the condition.
In some cases, Viberzi may be prescribed to people without gallbladders for prophylactic purposes, as a side effect of losing this organ is persistent gastrointestinal distress. However, taking Viberzi when you don't have a gallbladder is linked to certain dangerous side effects and complications.
Sphincter of Oddi spasm, which is a ring of muscle that connects the duodenum to the pancreas. Remediation is usually surgical.
Pancreatitis is a serious medical condition that may be acute or chronic. Acute pancreatitis results in severe abdominal pain because the pancreas becomes inflamed. It may be life threatening, as it can lead to bleeding into the gland, infection, serious tissue damage, and damage to other vital organs such as a heart, lungs, and kidneys. Chronic pancreatitis is persistent inflammation that may occur after a bout of acute pancreatitis. It may be exacerbated by drinking alcohol.
For patients without gallbladders, Viberzi can prove to be dangerous and even fatal. The Food and Drug Administration estimates that approximately 34,000 patients received a prescription for Viberzi between May 2015 and July 2016. During the same time frame, the FDA received 120 reports of pancreatitis linked to taking the medication. Of these, over half did not have a gallbladder. Seventy-six patients had pancreatitis severe enough to warrant hospitalization, and two patients died. One died of pancreatitis and the other died of Sphincter of Oddi spasm.
If you or a loved one took Viberzi and experienced one of these serious complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Pharmaceutical companies must adhere to strict standards regarding the testing and dispensing of medications. Failure to adequately warn of the risks could be negligence, especially when the actions lead to injury. If you lost a loved one as a result of taking Viberzi, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Product liability claims require an experienced hand, so it's essential to find an attorney who has a history of dealing with these kinds of claims successfully. Class action cases can take a long time to settle, so it's in your best interest to consult with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.


Bella Hadid is always game to rock a bold look, and we'd expect nothing less from one of the world's biggest supermodels. The star has worn everything from NSFW twists on menswear-inspired suits to supporting the sheer-top trend alongside her best friend, Kendall Jenner.
Most recently, she took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes photo of herself at her latest shoot for Vogue magazine. For the spread, Hadid donned a one-of-a-kind, completely see-through glittery bodysuit, while barefoot with her legs up in the air. To abide by the 'gram's rules, the star added yellow stars over her chest.
Though she didn't reveal what inspired her to take on such a bold look, we admire her fearlessness for doing so. It's proof that she's a dynamic model who can do way more than just strut on the runway in high heels. Hadid also sported similar "naked" look at the Met Gala this year.


text:
Fall TV Preview
New This Is Us Season 5 Trailer Has Kevin Dropping the F-Word (Fiancée!), Randall Bereft Amid Civil Unrest
By Matt Webb Mitovich / October 16 2020, 6:44 AM PDT
A new This Is Us trailer, yes, once again teases the prickly aftermath of Randall and Kevin's season-ending blowup, but it also touches on some lighter moments — including what the future may hold for Kevin (played by Justin Hartley) and baby mama Madison (Caitlin Thompson).
The 90-second teaser also finds present-day Rebecca (Mandy Moore) feeling positively magical, in the wake of so much Season 4 worrying about her mental health and its diagnosis/treatment.
2021 Broadcast-TV Renewal Scorecard
All that said… the trailer does find Randall (Sterling K. Brown) dealing with, well, a lot — including the aforementioned sibling rivalry, the country's "tragic" climate of civil unrest, and lingering questions about his birthday (namely, whether he even actually was born on the same day as the rest of the Big 3). As Brown told TVLine in June, the coming episodes would include "an excavation of Randall's past, connected to family again."
This Is Us' traditional summer hiatus was extended by the entertainment industry's COVID-19 shutdown, pushing the two-hour launch of Season 5 until Oct. 27. As seen by some mask-wearing in the teasers released thus far, the new season will tackle life during the global pandemic "head-on," series creator Dan Fogelman previously promised.
Want scoop on This Is Us, or for any other show? Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line.
TAGS: NBC, This Is Us
GET MORE: Fall TV Preview, Trailers and Promos


text:
Кіпр поділено на шість районів () з центрами в однойменних містах:
 Фамагуста (; )
 Киренія (; )
 Ларнака (; )
 Лімасол (; )
 Нікосія (; )
 Пафос (; )

Райони діляться на муніципалітети.

Див. також
 Міста Кіпру

Кіпр
LAU 1 статистичні регіони

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Our Lord Jesus Christ was born of the Virgin Mary, who was espoused to St. Joseph. Because Jesus was part of a family, this provides a singular blessing for each one of our families, because now we have the Holy Family as a model and an inspiration. Of course, the celebration of the Holy Family is much more than just a kind of "patronal feast" for families. It really provides a picture of the Church itself, which is the true Family founded by Christ. The Holy Catholic Church is that family in which St. Joseph is the paternal Guardian, the Blessed Virgin is the maternal Heart, and Jesus is mystically present as the Divine Son. It is the Church which is our true and abiding Family, and our own earthly families can be strengthened by imitating and being consecrated to Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who by thy wondrous holiness didst adorn a human home, and by thy subjection to Mary and Joseph didst consecrate the order of earthly families: grant that we, being enlightened by the example of their life with thee in thy Holy Family, and assisted by their prayers, may at last be joined with them in thine eternal fellowship; who livest and reignest with the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
St. Stephen Protomartyr
It's only the second day of the octave of celebrating the birth of Our Lord, and already we're commemorating the first one to die for his faith in that same Lord. St. Stephen – the great deacon, the compelling preacher, the martyr whose blood was a seed of faith in St. Paul – his was a life which showed very early that the Catholic faith isn't for cowards.
Grant, O Lord, that in all our sufferings here upon earth, for the testimony of thy truth, we may steadfastly look up to heaven, and by faith behold the glory that shall be revealed: and, being filled with the Holy Spirit, may learn to love and bless our persecutors, by the example of thy first Martyr Saint Stephen; who prayed for his murderers to thee, O blessed Jesus, who standest at the right hand of God to succour all those that suffer for thee, our Mediator and Advocate; who livest and reignest with the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
The Christmas Schedule
Solemn Vigil Mass
Procession to the Crib
Solemn High Mass
Low Mass
What the Holy Family was not...
This is the time of year when we come across tiresome statements about the Holy Family, all in an effort to make them into some kind of political symbol, I suppose. If I could make it clear:
They were not homeless. Joseph and Mary each came from perfectly good homes in Nazareth, and they were no more homeless than I was during the time we lived in England, when I had to travel from my home in Bristol up to the American Embassy in London to register the births of my children when they were born. I'm sick of the stories that make them sound like vagrants, having to find shelter under the nearest interstate overpass. The inn was full, yes. All the inns were full. Bethlehem was packed full of people. It wasn't out of cruelty that the innkeeper offered them the stable. It was probably done as a favor to them. Inns were notoriously seedy places, and the stable was probably a whole lot cleaner and more private. Homelessness in our society is a sad and tragic thing, caused by various circumstances. But let's not use the Holy Family as a prop in the lobby for the homeless.
They were not illegal aliens. Joseph and Mary were obeying civil authority when they went to the city of David, because Joseph was descended from King David. They weren't fleeing from an oppressive regime in Nazareth, and they weren't scrounging for work in Bethlehem so they could send some denarii back to the folks in the old country. Nor was that the case when they went to Egypt. Yes, they were fleeing from a cruel ruler, but they weren't crawling through barbed wire or hiding from border agents. They simply crossed over into Egypt because borders were immaterial. Whatever one's opinion is about illegal immigration, Joseph and Mary don't lend themselves as examples for any argument one way or the other. The circumstances just don't fit.
They were not living in poverty. Ok, they weren't rich. But they weren't eating out of garbage cans or subsisting on food stamps, either. Joseph, as a carpenter, had a perfectly respectable trade, and his work would be much in demand, wherever he was. In fact, his occupation is described as tekton, which is more like a general contractor. Mary's parents were respectable people. Tradition hints that Anne was descended from one of the high priests of the Temple, and Joachim was well-off enough to have a flock of sheep, indicating that Mary's background was not one of grinding poverty, any more than was Joseph's.
The Holy Family is just that: the Holy Family. Their place in history is unique. But every year we're treated to shallow words by politicians and media hacks who think they're expressing deep thoughts, using the Holy Family to make some point or other about social ills. These usually are the very people who are horrified by the mention of religion at any other time of the year. Ignore them.
The miraculous image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is preserved in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, shows a woman with native features and dress. She is supported by an angel whose wings are reminiscent of one of the major gods of the traditional religion of that area. The moon is beneath her feet and her blue mantle is covered with gold stars. The black girdle about her waist signifies that she is expecting a child. Thus, the image graphically depicts the fact that Christ is to be "born again" among the peoples of the New World.
Pictured here is our parish Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which will be blessed by Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller on 14 December 2015 in the presence of the students of The Atonement Academy.
O God, who hast willed that under the special patronage of the most Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe, we should receive an abundant measure of unceasing favours: grant us, thy suppliant people; that as we rejoice to honour her upon earth, so we may enjoy the vision of her in heaven; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Beata Maria Virgo Guadalupensis,
Imperatrix Americarum, Praesidium Nondum Natorum.
Gaudete!
December 11th, the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete!
Masses at Our Lady of the Atonement Church
will be at
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
will be at 4:00 p.m.
Presentation of Mary
St. Joachim and St. Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, had prayed for a child, and part of their prayer was the promise that they would dedicate their child to the service of God. Little did they know at that time what great service would be given by their infant daughter.
When Mary reached the age of three, her parents fulfilled their vow. Together with their family and friends, they took her to the Temple. The High Priest and other Temple priests greeted the procession, and tradition says that the child was brought before the fifteen high steps which led to the sanctuary. It is said that the child Mary made her way to the stairs and, strengthened by the Holy Spirit, ascended all fifteen steps, coming to the Holy of Holies where only the High Priest could enter. Tradition then says that the High Priest, acting outside every rule he knew, led the Holy Virgin into the Holy of Holies, astonishing everyone present in the Temple. So it was that she, whose own womb would become the Holy of Holies, came into the presence of the God Whom she would bear.
St. Joachim and St. Anne returned to their home, but the Handmaid of the Lord remained in the Temple until her espousal, where she was prepared by God and protected by angels.
Almighty and everlasting God, who by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit didst prepare the body and soul of the glorious Virgin Mother Mary to be a dwelling place for thy Son: grant that we who rejoice in her Presentation may at her tender intercession be kept unspotted, and made a pure temple for his dwelling; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
[Go to this link to read my daily Facebook posts.]
The Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal King of the Universe, was dragged before a minor earthly ruler and was asked the question, "Are you a king, then?" Such a simple question it was, and yet so fertile. As a seed bursting with the beginning of life when it falls into good soil is able to produce a harvest beyond imagining, so Christ's answer to Pilate's question (if it had been met with some glimmer of grace, some hint of human charity) might have lifted the life of that petty potentate into the upper reaches of God's glory, for our Lord told him "My kingdom is not of this world..." But that Pilate could not grasp, and so instead has been immortalized with the phrase, "...suffered under Pontius Pilate..." which describes the death of the King he could never understand. We, however, have been given to know that kingdom "not of this world," and so have been spared the blindness which afflicted Pilate. In the cross we see a throne; in the thorns we see a crown; in the wounded side we see a gateway to Christ's kingdom, which is eternal.
Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul
We commemorate the Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter and St. Paul because the Church wants us to remember the importance of consecrated places in which the worship of God takes place. It reminds us of the importance of the consecration of every Catholic Church throughout the world. It is a reminder to us of the incarnational principle on which our faith is based – that God extends His spiritual blessings to us through the use of physical things. He took human flesh upon Himself. He has instituted seven sacraments which use outward forms to communicate inward grace. He has established a hierarchical Church, with a physical presence in the world, to be a sign of His own presence with us.
Defend thy Church, O Lord, by the protection of the holy Apostles: that, as she received from them the beginnings of her knowledge of things divine; so through them she may receive, even to the end of the world, an increase in heavenly grace; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
At this time we're especially concerned about the leaders we have and about the upcoming election. We're rightly concerned about the direction of our country, and what might happen no matter who is elected.
Regardless of what happens on November 8th, on November 9th God will still be on His throne. He will still be in control. You and I will still have our same responsibilities. And the best way to prepare for November 9th – and for all the days and months and years ahead – is to make our relationship with God as strong and close as possible.
We need to care for our souls and the souls of our children and grandchildren – because no matter what happens, this life, this world isn't our final destination. Heaven is. And what we do here, how we love God here in this life, and how we manage the tough times as well as the good times is what determines eternity for us.
The things of this world will pass away. Eternity is forever.
Tuesday, November 1st
O Almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord: Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that, through their intercession, we may come to those ineffable joys which thou hast prepared for those who unfeignedly love thee; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Masses at 7 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 12 noon, and 7 p.m.
This is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Our Lady, Queen of Palestine
Because many of us at Our Lady of the Atonement Church are members of the Equestrian Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, we commemorate Our Lady, Queen of Palestine, who is the Patroness of the Order.
In 1927, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Msgr. Louis Barlassina, because of his great concern about the political situation in the region, built a monastery, church, and orphanage in the village of Deir Rafat, and dedicated them to Our Lady, Queen of Palestine. In 1933, he instituted October 25 as a feast day in her honour under that title, and it was confirmed by the Holy See. Ever since, Deir Rafat has been a place of pilgrimage for this devotion, a much-needed source of solace for the Catholics of the Holy Land.
It is understood that this name designation, namely "Queen of Palestine" has not and has never had any political connotation since the entire Holy Land, at the time, was under the British Mandate, and was known as "Palestine." The title reflects that historical reality.
Please pray for the Christians of the Holy Land.
O Mary Immaculate, gracious Queen of Heaven and Earth, we are prostrate at your feet, sure of your goodness and confident in your power.
We beg you to look kindly on the Holy Land, which, more than any other country, belongs to you since you have honored it by your birth, your virtues and your pain, and that it is here where you gave the Savior of the World.
Remember that you were made Mother and dispenser of graces. Deign to grant special protection to your earthly homeland to dispel the darkness of the error, so that the sun of eternal justice may shine on it and that the promise, fallen from the lips of your divine Son to form one flock under the guidance of one shepherd, may be fulfilled.
Obtain us to serve the Lord in righteousness and holiness, every day of our lives, so that by the merits of Jesus, with your maternal protection, we can pass from the earthly Jerusalem to the splendors of the heavenly Jerusalem.
Grant us, O merciful God, protection in our weakness: That we who celebrate the memory of the holy Mother of God, Our Lady Queen of Palestine, may, by her intercession, be delivered from our sins; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost ever, one God world without end. Amen.
The Duruflé Requiem
at 4 o'clock in the afternoon
Commemoration of All Souls.
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis
by Thomas Morley
Preces and Responses
by Brett Patterson
Evensong will be followed
by Maurice Duruflé
All sung by
The Parish Festival Choir
The Atonement Academy
Honors Choir
St. Callistus, Pope and Martyr
Imagine if what anybody knew about you was information that came from someone who really didn't like you at all. And imagine if there was the added difficulty that the person who didn't like you was also a saint! That's the situation with St. Callistus who lived at the end of the 2nd century and into the 3rd century – most of the information about him comes from his enemy St. Hippolytus, who at first was kind of a troublemaker in the early Church, but who later, just like St. Callistus, became a martyr for the Faith.
Callistus was a slave in the imperial Roman household. He was an educated slave, and because of his financial talent, he was put in charge of a bank by his master. Unfortunately, because he made some loans to people who didn't pay them back, he lost almost all the money that had been deposited. Callistus panicked, and he ran away. Of course, he was eventually caught and was put in jail. After being imprisoned for a while, his master released him and told him to do everything he could to recover the money. Apparently Callistus got a little too carried away, and eventually he was arrested again because he had started a fight in a local synagogue when he went after someone there who hadn't paid back a loan. This time he was condemned to work in the mines of Sardinia, which usually was a death sentence because of the horrible conditions there. But through the intervention of an influential person who had pity on him, he even managed to be released from the terrible life in the Sardinian mines. So far, it doesn't sound much like the life of a saint, does it?
After he won his freedom, he was put in charge of the place where Christians buried their departed loved ones – this cemetery was called a catacomb, and in fact this cemetery was the first land actually owned by the Church, and it still exists as the Catacomb of St. Callistus. He was so faithful in this work that the pope ordained him as a deacon, and Callistus became his trusted friend and adviser.
Callistus had such a changed life and had become so faithful that he was himself elected pope, and it was then that the rivalry between Callistus and Hippolytus became so bitter – in fact, Hippolytus himself wanted to be the pope because he didn't agree with many of the decisions made by Callistus. This rivalry was healed eventually, however, and Hippolytus was eventually martyred, and these two former enemies are now saints together in heaven. St. Callistus was martyred in Rome during one of the persecutions of the Church in the 3rd century.
O God, who didst raise up Pope Saint Callistus to serve the Church and attend devoutly to Christ's faithful departed: strengthen us, we pray, by his witness to the faith; so that, rescued from the slavery of corruption, we may merit an incorruptible inheritance; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Holy Guardian Angels
The Holy Guardian Angel,
located at the main staircase in
The Atonement Academy.
God shows His love to us in many ways, and one of the most comforting and constant expressions of this is that He entrusts each of us to a particular angel, who is our guide and our guardian. The statue pictured here is what greets our students every morning, a reminder of the protection and prayers of their Guardian Angel throughout the day.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us that "the existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls 'angels' is a truth of faith" (n. 328), and it goes on to say (n. 336) "Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life." Our Lord Himself tells us, "See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father" (Matthew 18:10).
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, in writing to his spiritual sons (and equally applicable to all of us) says this:
"Be alert in your every action as one should be who is accompanied by angels in all your ways, for that mission has been enjoined upon them. In whatever lodging, in whatever nook or corner you may find yourself, cherish a reverence for your guardian angel. In his presence do not dare to do anything you would not do in mine. Or do you doubt his presence because you do not see him? Would it really help if you did hear him, or touch him, or smell him? Remember, there are realities whose existence has not been proven by mere sight.
Brethren, we will love God's angels with a most affectionate love; for they will be our heavenly co-heirs some day, these spirits who now are sent by the Father to be our protectors and our guides. With such bodyguards, what are we to fear? They can neither be subdued nor deceived; nor is there any possibility at all that they should go astray who are to guard us in all our ways. They are trustworthy, they are intelligent, they are strong — why, then, do we tremble? We need only to follow them, remain close to them, and we will dwell in the protection of the Most High God. So as often as you sense the approach of any grave temptation or some crushing sorrow hangs over you, invoke your protector, your leader, your helper in every situation. Call out to him and say: Lord, save us, we are perishing."
O God, who in thine ineffable providence dost vouchsafe to send thy holy Angels to guard us: grant, of thy bountiful goodness; that we thy humble servants may continue in safety under their protection, and hereafter rejoice in their abiding fellowship; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
St. Pius of Petrelcina
St. Pius was born in 1887 in Petrelcina, a town in southern Italy. His family were farmers, and his father worked also as a shepherd to support the family. In fact, when St. Pius was a boy his father was gone for periods of time because he had come to America looking for work, sending money back to his family. When St. Pius was 15 he entered the novitiate of the Capuchin Friars and made his first vows when he was 19. He suffered several health problems, but he was eventually ordained at age 22 on 10 August 1910, and was known after that as Padre Pio.
He had been a priest for about eight years. One morning he was praying before a crucifix, when he received the stigmata. He is the first priest ever to receive this outward mark of union with Christ Crucified – St. Francis of Assisi was a deacon. In fact, because this became a source of curiosity for so many people, Padre Pio was forbidden from having any public ministry for some years, even having to say Mass privately. This was a tremendous burden for him, but he accepted it in complete obedience to his superiors. But as word spread, especially after American soldiers brought home stories of Padre Pio following WWII, the priest himself became a point of pilgrimage for both the pious and the curious. He would hear confessions by the hour, reportedly able to read the consciences of those who held back. He was able to bi-locate, levitate, and heal by touch, although he himself never understood or emphasized these gifts.
People always seem to be most fascinated with these dramatic gifts, but the foundation of St. Pius' life was his total love for Jesus, especially in the Blessed Sacrament, and his life of prayer for others, especially prayer for healing – both spiritual and physical healing. In fact, in 1956 he founded the House for the Relief of Suffering, a hospital that today serves about 60,000 patients a year.
St. Pius died in 1968, and people continued to report many miracles and healings that had come through his intercession. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999, and then in 2002 he was canonized in the presence of more than 300,000 people who gathered in Rome for the Mass.
Almighty everliving God, who, by a singular grace, didst give the Priest Saint Pius a share in the Cross of thy Son and, by means of his ministry, renewed the wonders of thy mercy: grant that, through his intercession, we may be united constantly to the sufferings of Christ, and so brought happily to the glory of the Resurrection; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
A visit to the Academy
I have recovered enough from hip replacement surgery to make a visit to my beloved students at The Atonement Academy. This picture shows my visit with Upper School students out in the courtyard. I had the opportunity to visit several classrooms, too. It won't be long before I will be able to spend lengthier portions of the day, eventually restoring my regular schedule.
Better each day...
Most of you know that about a week ago I had a rather nasty fall in the rectory which resulted in a broken hip. There was no dramatic reason for the fall – it was simply my inattention which caused me to stumble on a small set of steps leading into the kitchen which sent me "airborne" resulting in landing square on my hip on a tile floor.
In what was a typical (for me) attitude that "these things never happen to me" I decided that the excruciating pain was the result of a pulled muscle and I proceeded to try and walk it off (what a mistake!) which only exacerbated the injury. After a night of being propped on a sofa, even I was willing to admit that there was a good chance I had broken something. That was confirmed after a visit to the Baptist Emergency Hospital (newly built on 1604 near us). I was then transferred to St. Luke's Baptist Hospital, where I was given a complete hip replacement. The care I received was consistently marvellous, and your prayers are putting me over the top!
Although it's still a bit difficult for me to negotiate very far, and I still get tired fairly quickly, I do plan to make a visit to the school sometime this week. I'm working regularly with my physical therapist (a wonderful Catholic lady from Boerne) and her exercises are making me stronger. She and the visiting nurse, in consultation with the surgeon encouraged me to remain at home this weekend, but they agreed that a visit to the school next week would be good for everybody!
Of course, I yearn to be back at the altar in the place I love so much, with the people who are so dear to me. Right now, I'm not able to stand for any extended period of time, but it won't be long before I'm back with renewed energy. Thanks for your prayers!
The Consecration of the Altar
As we get closer to August 15th, we move towards the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the day when we celebrate many of our important parish anniversaries -- the founding of the parish thirty-three years ago, the dedication of the church and consecration of the altar, the founding of the school, and for me personally it will be the thirty-third anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood.
Here are pictures of the Dedication of the original church, and the Consecration of the High Altar. Archbishop Flores officiated on that occasion, and as plain as the building was at that time, he was genuinely surprised that our then-tiny parish was able to build a dignified temple for the worship of God. When he began his sermon he said that he needed to change his prepared text, because he had expected us to have only a multi-purpose hall at that point so early in our history, and he was going to urge us to move forward in building a proper church. He told us with kindness and generosity, "...but when I saw it, I thought it was a basilica in the woods!" From that time on, we have referred to our "basilica in the woods," remembering with great fondness the archbishop's surprise.
Praying the Litany, before the Consecration of the Altar.
The Prayer to Consecrate the Altar.
Placing the Relics of St. Thomas Becket, and Anointing the Altar stone.
The Archbishop giving his personal Rosary to be placed in the hands of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Placing the linens on the newly-consecrated Altar.
Opening the Triptych.
Placing the crucifix and candles at the High Altar.
Celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on the newly-consecrated Altar.
St. Dominic, Priest and Founder
Born in old Castile, Spain, St. Dominic was trained for the priesthood by a priest-uncle, studied the arts and theology, and became a canon of the cathedral at Osma, where there was an attempt to revive the apostolic common life described in the Acts of the Apostles.
On a journey through France with his bishop, he came face to face with the then virulent Albigensian heresy at Languedoc. The Albigensians (Cathari, "the pure") held to two principles—one good, one evil—in the world. All matter is evil—hence they denied the Incarnation and sacraments. On the same principle, they abstained from procreation and took a minimum of food and drink. The inner circle led what some people regarded as a heroic life of purity and asceticism not shared by ordinary followers.
Dominic sensed the need for the Church to combat this heresy, and was commissioned to be part of the preaching crusade against it. He saw immediately why the preaching was not succeeding: the ordinary people admired and followed the ascetical heroes of the Albigenses. Understandably, they were not impressed by the Catholic preachers who traveled with horse and retinues, stayed at the best inns and had servants. Dominic therefore, with three Cistercians, began itinerant preaching according to the gospel ideal. He continued this work for 10 years, being successful with the ordinary people but not with the leaders.
His fellow preachers gradually became a community, and in 1215 he founded a religious house at Toulouse, the beginning of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans).
His ideal, and that of his Order, was to link organically a life with God, study and prayer in all forms, with a ministry of salvation to people by the word of God. His ideal was "to speak only of God or with God."
Almighty God, whose Priest Dominic grew in the knowledge of thy truth, and formed an order of preachers to proclaim the faith of Christ: by thy grace, grant to all thy people a love for thy word and a longing to share the Gospel; that the whole world may be filled with the knowledge of thee and of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
St. John Vianney, also known as the Holy Curé de Ars, was born May 8, 1786 in Dardilly, near Lyon, France to a family of farmers. He was an unremarkable student and his bishop was reluctant to ordain him. He did so in 1815 only because there was a shortage of priests. He was then sent to the remote French community of Ars in 1818 to be a parish priest.
Upon his arrival, the priest immediately began praying and working for the conversion of his parishioners. Although he saw himself as unworthy of his mission as pastor, he allowed himself to be consumed by the love of God as he served the people.
St. John Vianney slowly helped to revive the community's faith through both his prayers and the witness of his life. He gave powerful homilies on the mercy and love of God, and it is said that even staunch sinners were converted upon hearing him. In addition, he restored his church, formed an orphanage, and cared for the poor.
His reputation as a confessor grew rapidly, and pilgrims traveled from all over France to come to him in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Firmly committed to the conversion of the people, he would spend up to 16 hours a day in the confessional.
Plagued by many trials and besieged by the devil, St. John Vianney remained firm in his faith, and lived a life of devotion to God. Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament, he spent much time in prayer and practiced much mortification. He lived on little food and sleep, while working without rest in unfailing humility, gentleness, patience and cheerfulness, until he was well into his 70s.
St. John Vianney died on August 4, 1859. More than a thousand people attended his funeral, including the bishop and priests of the diocese, who already viewed his life as a model of priestly holiness.
The Holy Curé of Ars was canonized by Pope Pius XI in 1925. He is the patron of priests. Over 450,000 pilgrims travel to Ars every year in remembrance of his holy life.
Almighty and merciful God, who didst wonderfully endue Saint John Vianney with pastoral zeal and a continual desire for prayer and penance: grant, we beseech thee; that by his example and intercession, we may win the souls of our brethren for Christ, and with them attain glory everlasting; through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Catholic Claim to Anglican Patrimony
Before it gets lost in the bowels of the internet, I thought it would be good to reprint what might be considered to be one of our historical documents; namely, a paper I delivered in October 2011 at the conference titled "Council and Continuity" which took place in Phoenix, Arizona. The paper outlines the background to "The Book of Divine Worship," which resulted finally in "Divine Worship" which today is used by Ordinariate and Pastoral Provision parishes and communities.
THE BOOK OF DIVINE WORSHIP: A Catholic Claim to Anglican Patrimony
A paper delivered at the Conference "Council and Continuity"
Phoenix, Arizona in October 2011
by Fr. Christopher G. Phillips
The Book of Divine Worship is one of the results of the implementation of the Pastoral Provision of Blessed John Paul II, which he approved in 1980, and which opened the way for Anglicans to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church while maintaining worthy elements of their Anglican heritage. In this brief presentation, we are looking particularly at the Book of Divine Worship as it contains many of those elements, and as part of the Church's response to requests which had come from various corners of Anglicanism, but most especially from some Episcopal clergy in the United States.
The initial appeal made to the Holy See included a request for the Catholic ordination of Anglican clergy, with the possibility of dispensations from celibacy for married clergy, which was granted. It included also the request for some sort of parish structure to which the laypeople could belong, which was granted. And it included a request for elements of our Anglican liturgical heritage to be incorporated into a fully Catholic liturgy. This, too, was granted. It is this liturgical aspect of the Pastoral Provision which interests us for the purposes of this presentation.
When we made the request for "elements of our liturgical heritage" to be approved, those of us who asked knew very much what was in our minds. In addition to the daily Offices of Morning and Evening Prayer, it was a request for what would be needed for parish life, not only such things as the Rite of Baptism, Matrimony, and Burial of the Dead, but especially it was a request for a fully Catholic rite of the Mass.
The liturgical life which had formed us, and which had nurtured in us the desire for full unity with the Catholic Church, had always found its expression in the traditional Missals found in Anglo-catholicism – whether the English Missal (known as the Knott Missal) or the Anglican Missal, or the American Missal – all of which are variations based upon the same principle; namely, the supplementing of the Book of Common Prayer to make it a more Catholic expression of our faith. Although the various Anglican Missals had been developed while we were in a state of separation from the Holy See, nonetheless these developments tended to focus and define our desire for Catholic unity, and so our request was based on our desire to bring this enriched form of Prayer Book worship into the fertile soil of full Catholic communion.
In 1983 a special committee was established by the Holy See, under the jurisdiction of the Sacred Congregation for Sacraments and Divine Worship (as the CDW was called then), in conjunction with the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The task of the committee was to propose a liturgical book to be used by the parishes and congregations being established under the terms of the Pastoral Provision. I was privileged to serve on that committee. Then-Archbishop (later Cardinal) Virgilio Noe served as chairman, and there were various liturgists and theologians taking part. I was the only member of the committee who would actually be using the liturgy we were to discuss.
As we began our deliberations, it became evident the members of the committee did not all have the same agenda – and that, of course, would not be unexpected. The majority of the membership did not share an Anglican background, and so had not been formed by an Anglican liturgical life – again, that would be expected, and it was perfectly reasonable that the committee membership would be comprised of people from different backgrounds.
Within a short time after beginning our work, it became clear that there were three positions developing within the committee. There was the position (certainly my position) that all of the Anglican Missal tradition should be approved; there was the position that none of the Anglican Missal tradition should be approved; and there was the position that we should pick and choose, incorporating bits and pieces of the Book of Common Prayer.
The Book of Divine Worship which resulted shows much of the strain we experienced within the committee. It is marked by evidence of necessary compromise and committee decisions. There is some evidence of the Missal tradition; however, there is even more evidence of the desire by many on the committee to jettison that tradition, and to make this a liturgy more contemporary in its style, which meant that much of the source material was taken from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer – a version of the Prayer Book which none of us who had made the initial request had ever even used.
In some ways, the Book of Divine Worship is an unsatisfying book, easily criticized by those on both banks of the Tiber. In some important instances, it is incomplete. There is a jarring mixture of linguistic styles within it. It has the feeling of being a "cut and paste" document, because, in a very real sense, it is exactly that. Bits of the 1928 Book of Common Prayer have been joined with pieces of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. The Offertory Rite from the modern Roman rite has been inserted. The Gregorian Canon has been lifted out of the traditional English Missal, and inserted as an alternate form of the First Eucharistic Prayer, but it bears the marks of some ICEL adaptations in the words of institution, and with the Mysterium Fidei separated from its tradition place. Even such things as the magnificent Prayer of Humble Access – so much a part of our traditional preparation before receiving Holy Communion – is in a truncated version, quite different from its more traditional and familiar form.
A list of the shortcomings of the Book of Divine Worship could go on at some length, but to what end? Its importance is not so much in what it contains; rather, it is important because of what it is. The existence of the Book of Divine Worship, as a fully-approved Catholic liturgy, means that it is – at the very least – a place-holder, a "foot in the door," if you will. For the first time, because of the approval given to the Book of Divine Worship, the mellifluous English translations of Thomas Cranmer were fully incorporated into a liturgy of the Catholic Church. What Dr. Cranmer would think of such a thing, we cannot know; however, although his heretical theology has no place here, his brilliant skills as a translator most certainly do. It is this "Cranmerian" or "Prayer Book" style of English which is perhaps one of the greatest treasures of our Anglican patrimony, and it is what defines the traditional versions of the Anglican Missal. It is what moves the Anglican Missal away from simply being the Extraordinary Form in English, and transforms it into a liturgy which is firmly grounded in the traditional Catholic rite of the Mass, but expressed in a particularly Anglican way, with specific Anglican enhancements. It is this "Prayer Book" style of expression which is basic to the Book of Divine Worship. In fact, the "cut and paste" sections of the Book of Divine Worship are immediately evident, because there are portions of it which depart from this traditional style of English.
We should make a special note that it is not simply a matter of including "thee" and "thou" in the text. There is something else about the soaring phrases and time-proven sentences which make them so memorable and so pleasing to the ear. Consider, for instance, the Collect for Purity, one of the opening prayers of the Mass, which has its roots in an ancient collect, but which has been superbly translated by Cranmer:
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Or, even lovelier I think, the Prayer of Humble Access, said just before Holy Communion:
We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
Certainly, the sentiments expressed in these and so many of our traditional prayers make them memorable. But there is more to those prayers than just the thoughts contained in them. There are principles having to do with the particular rhythm of the words, and the cadence of the phrases, which were put into practice and perfected by those who compiled the prayers found in the Book of Divine Worship, and which we consider to be an important part of our patrimony.
There is an excellent essay titled "The Prayer Book as Literature," written by Dr. W. K. Lowther Clarke in 1932 and included in his larger work, Liturgy and Worship. In his essay he discusses possible reasons for the beauty of some of the phrases we use in our worship. In part, he says, "A particular theory has recently been propounded to account for the literary qualities of the sixteenth-century Prayer Book, namely, the survival of the cursus, or flow of the cadence in prose. The beauty of Latin prose depended on the arrangement of long and short syllables, especially at the end of the sentence… The cursus had three main forms: planus, with the accent on the second and fifth syllable from the end; tardus, on the third and sixth; and velox, on the second and seventh."
Just as music follows certain rules to achieve a beautiful end, so it is with literature. Excellent writing does not consist simply of stringing words together. It involves a rhythm. It shows sensitivity to the zenith of a phrase. It allows for a cadence. In the liturgy, when we think of a prayer as being "beautiful," it describes not only the sentiment it contains, but also the way in which the thought is expressed. This is why so many contemporary prayers are unmemorable. The ancient principle of cursus has been put aside because of the mistaken notion that ignoring it would somehow make prayers clearer.
The "Prayer Book style" (if I may call it that) has survived in the Book of Divine Worship, and it is part of the very patrimony being referred to by Pope Benedict XVI in his Apostolic Constitution, Anglicanorum coetibus. In the third section of that Constitution, the Holy Father says,
III. Without excluding liturgical celebrations according to the Roman Rite, the Ordinariate has the faculty to celebrate the Holy Eucharist and the other Sacraments, the Liturgy of the Hours and other liturgical celebrations according to the liturgical books proper to the Anglican tradition, which have been approved by the Holy See, so as to maintain the liturgical, spiritual and pastoral traditions of the Anglican Communion within the Catholic Church, as a precious gift nourishing the faith of the members of the Ordinariate and as a treasure to be shared.
We should notice an important statement within that section of Anglicanorum coetibus, where it refers to "…the liturgical books proper to the Anglican tradition, which have been approved by the Holy See…" One of the principles expounded by some members of the 1983 committee was a requirement that the only material that could be used in the Book of Divine Worship was material which could be found in a Prayer Book which had been approved by an official Anglican body. It was this (mistaken, I believe) requirement that kept out liturgical material from the traditional Anglican Missals, which had not received such authorization, even though such material was very much a part of Anglican tradition. But Anglicanorum coetibus states clearly that the Ordinariates may use elements of the Anglican tradition "which have been approved by the Holy See," with no reference to previous official Anglican approval.
Now that we are entering the era of the Anglican Ordinariates, we have a unique liturgical opportunity. In fact, although the title of this short presentation is "The Book of Divine Worship: A Catholic Claim to Anglican Patrimony," I think that title might be backwards. In light of what Anglicanorum coetibus is calling for, a more accurate title might be "An Anglican Claim to Catholic Patrimony." In other words, we want – indeed, we need – a fully Catholic and historic liturgy, which can be expressed in a particularly Anglican way. We need a liturgy with its own integrity – not a "cut and paste" effort which attempts to put an "Anglican veneer" on an invented liturgical use. The Book of Divine Worship was a necessary first step towards an authentic Anglican Use liturgy. At the press conference on the day Anglicanorum coetibus was announced to the world, Archbishop DiNoia held up a copy of the Book of Divine Worship and stated that it would be a "template" for the Ordinariate liturgy. But we should not stop with a "first step," nor should we consider a "template" to be a finished product. This liturgical chapter in the Church's history must have its place in the hermeneutic of continuity.
Some of us have been using the texts of the Book of the Divine Worship in public worship for a generation. Because our spiritual and liturgical lives were formed by the Anglican Missals of the past, so we have attempted to uphold that important hermeneutic of continuity by conforming the Book of Divine Worship to those Missals as completely as the rubrics would allow. Our efforts are now confirmed by the words of Anglicanorum coetibus itself: that the members of the Ordinariates are "to maintain the liturgical, spiritual and pastoral traditions of the Anglican Communion within the Catholic Church, as a precious gift nourishing the faith of the members of the Ordinariate and as a treasure to be shared."
The various editions of the Anglican Missals are undoubtedly part of Anglican tradition, since their very purpose was to enhance and enrich the Prayer Book liturgy, moving it in a more Catholic direction. These Missals were used by Anglo-Catholics within the Anglican Communion throughout the world. Those of us who entered into full communion through Blessed John Paul's Pastoral Provision a generation ago, were using some version of the Anglican Missal up until the time of our reception, and those Anglicans awaiting their reception into the Church through the Ordinariate continue to worship according to a traditional Anglican Missal.
Certainly, the Ordinariate Catholics who wish to use the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite – or even the Extraordinary Form – have full permission to do that. It is stated very clearly in Anglicanorum coetibus, and in fact that is presently the preference in the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham in England.
However, for those who will enter the Ordinariate in the United States, or Canada, or Australia, there is a clear preference for a liturgy which exhibits a hermeneutic of continuity with the historic Missals which have been foundational to the spirituality which has brought us home to the Holy Catholic Church.
The Church has called for an Anglican Ordinariate liturgy. We know this liturgy is to have the Book of Divine Worship as its starting point. The Book of Divine Worship is now poised to be enriched and completed by what we have known in the various editions of the Anglican Missal. Therefore, to ignore the Missals in the development of a global Anglican Use liturgy for use in the Personal Ordinariates would be not only a rupture with the past, but it would miss the clear expectation expressed in Anglicanorum coetibus, to maintain those good things from our Anglican heritage which have nurtured our faith.
Construction update...
Here are some pictures of the construction for the expansion of The Atonement Academy...
Architect's rendering of the finished building.
The steel structure is being erected.
The building will add approximately 117,000 sq. ft. of space.
It will be a three-story building.
We hope to have a completed section for use sometime in January.
Flower of Carmel, vine blossom laden,
Joy of heaven, who yet a maiden,
Bore God's Holy One.
Gentlest Mother, who never man did know,
On Carmel's children your privilege bestow,
Star of Ocean.
Root of Jesse, flower in the cradling bud,
Take us to you, keep us with you in God,
His together.
All chaste lily, rising despite the thorn,
Strengthen, help us, so feeble and forlorn,
Great Protectress!
Be our armor, valiant for Christ when war
Rages round us, hold high the Scapular,
Strong and saving.
In our stumbling, guide us on God's wise way,
In our sorrow, comfort us when we pray;
Rich your mercy.
Holy Lady, Carmel's great Friend and Queen,
Feast your people from your own bliss, the unseen
Grace, God's goodness.
Key and Gateway, opening on Paradise,
Mother, win us a place with you in Christ
Crowned in glory.
Elijah's Cave atop Mt. Carmel, where we have offered Mass while on pilgrimage.
Our Patronal Solemnity
July 9th is the Feast of Our Lady of the Atonement; however, we are transferring its main celebration this year to Sunday, July 10th, so we can keep it with greater solemnity. The Mass schedule will be as usual: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (all Anglican Use liturgy) and 6:00 p.m. (Latin, Ordinary Form).
The Collect:
Deus, qui dispersa congregas, et congregáta consérvas: quæsumus, per intercessiónem beatíssimæ Vírginis Maríæ, Dóminæ nóstræ Adunatiónis, super ecclésiam tuam uniónis grátiam clementer infunde; et Spíritum Sánctum in totam múndi latitúdinem defunde ut omnes unum sint; per Dóminum nostrum Jésum Christum Filium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sáncti, Deus, per ómnia sæcula sæculorum. Amen.
O God, who dost gather together those who have been scattered, and who dost preserve those who have been gathered together: We beseech thee through the intercession of the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Atonement, that thou wilt pour out upon thy Church the grace of unity and send thy Holy Ghost upon all mankind, that they may be one; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the same Holy Ghost ever, one God, world without end. Amen.
Fr. Paul of Graymoor wrote these words about the title in 1919:
I am writing this letter on the day which we are accustomed to observe at Graymoor in special honor of Our Lady of the Atonement. This particular name of Our Blessed Mother is very dear to us and we believe it is dear to Our Lady herself. We hold it as among the most treasured and sacred traditions of our Institute that it was the Blessed Virgin who first taught us to call her by that name and there are cogent reasons why she should give this title a favorite place among the many by which she is invoked.
First among these reasons must be her own devotion to the mystery of the Atonement, for it was by the death of her son on the Cross, which cost him the last drop of his blood and made her preeminently the mother of sorrows, that the wall of division between God and man was broken down and both were made one (Ephesians 2:14), through Christ's atoning sacrifice.
As the Blessed Virgin is inseparably associated with our divine redeemer in the mystery of his incarnation, so is she closely associated with him in the great act of the atonement. Thus, is she always represented in the Gospel and in the liturgy and thought of the Catholic Church as standing by the cross, when Christ was crucified there.
There is a second reason, hardly less weighty than the first, why the title, Our Lady of the Atonement, should powerfully appeal to the mother of God. It was through the Incarnation she become the mother of Christ, but through the atonement she became the new Eve and the mother of all the regenerate, who being redeemed by the precious blood are predestined to eternal life as the adopted sons of God and heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven. The third time Our Lord spoke upon the cross it was to emphasize this phase of the Atonement, when he said to his mother: "Woman, behold your son," and to St. John, "Son, behold your mother." [John 19:26-27] Thus by virtue of the atonement Mary is the mother of all who live through Christ. Can anyone therefore possibly conceive the depth of significance this title "Our Lady of the Atonement" must possess for Our Blessed Mother herself?
But someone will ask, if so highly esteemed, why should it be kept hidden for nineteen hundred years, to be made known to the faithful in the twentieth century? Is it not the custom even of earthly mothers to preserve the choicest fruits in the summer time and hide them away under lock and key, to bring them forth to their children's delight in the depth of winter and did not the master of the wedding feast say to the bridegroom at Cana, "Every man at first brings forth good wine and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse. But you have kept the good wine until now." [John 2:10] "My ways are not your ways," [Isaiah 55:8] says the Lord of Hosts.
Stabant juxta crucem Jesu mater ejus, et soror matris ejus Maria Cléophæ, et Salóme, et María Magdaléne. Múlier, ecce filius tuus: dixit Jesus; ad discípulum autem: Ecce mater tua.
Novena to Our Lady of the Atonement
The feast day of Our Lady of the Atonement is on July 9th; however, we'll be transferring it to Sunday, July 10th, so that we can keep it with greater solemnity. Leading up to our celebration of the day, we'll be praying the novena prayers, beginning on Friday, July 1st.
The Novena to Our Lady of the Atonement
(One Our Father, ten Hail Marys, one Glory be.)
Lord have mercy upon us.
Christ have mercy upon us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy upon us.
God, the Holy Ghost, have mercy upon us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Daughter of God the Father, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mother of God the Son, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Spouse of God the Holy Ghost, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, standing by the Cross, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, given to us as a Mother, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, our Mediatrix, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, firm Hope, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, sure Refuge, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mother of Divine Love, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Shepherdess of the wandering sheep, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, pillar of Unity, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mother of Conversions, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mother of the outcast, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Star of the pagans, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mother of missionaries, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mother most sorrowful, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Lily of Israel, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Model of resignation, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Haven of peace, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Comfort of the afflicted, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Guide of the doubtful, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Welcomer of the pilgrims, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Handmaid of the Father, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mirror of the Son, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Queen of the Precious Blood, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, true Model, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, strong Protectress, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, hailed by the Archangel Gabriel, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Splendor of Heaven, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Delight of the Saints, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Strength of the weak, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Comfort of the dying, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, triumphant with Jesus, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Queen of the Universe, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Queen of the Children of the Atonement, pray for us.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray. O God, who didst deign that we, thy children, shouldst invoke our Mother Mary under the title of Our Lady of the Atonement; grant that through her powerful intercession we may obtain the fullness of thy blessings; through thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost ever, one God, world without end. Amen.
The essential work of education
As you can see, good progress is being made on the expansion project. With the steel girders being put in place, the three stories of the building become more evident, as does the sheer size of the facility. We are building not only for our immediate needs, but just as importantly for the future growth of The Atonement Academy.
Never has there been a greater need for a classical Catholic education for our children, and our school is an acknowledged and award-winning institution which provides exactly that. We do our best to keep tuition at a reasonable level, and even with that, we provide nearly one-half million dollars in financial aid each year so that no child needs to forego a Catholic education. It requires dedication and sacrifice on the part of all of us, but with the evident disintegration of the moral fabric of society, and with our nation moving further away from its Christian roots, there is no greater investment we can make than to form our children in solid, godly, no-nonsense intellectual and spiritual truth.
Our students today will make the difference in the years to come, which is why – whether or not we personally have children in school – we should all make an investment in Catholic education. The aid we provide and the facility we are building need your support. Consider making a gift to The Atonement Academy as a way of building up Christ's Kingdom.
Have things changed so little?
In commemorating the First Martyrs of Rome I recounted the story that in the summer of 64, Rome suffered a terrible fire that burned for six days and seven nights consuming almost three quarters of the city. The Emperor Nero was a perverted creep, and the fact that he began the construction of his Golden House where much of the destruction had taken place led people to believe that he himself had arranged for the fire. To deflect these accusations and to pacify the people, Nero laid blame for the fire on the Christians and carried out the vicious and inhuman killing spree, sending untold numbers of the Faithful to horrific tortures and death.
Fast forward a few thousand years. A gunman opens fire in a nightclub which is a gathering place for homosexual persons. It's not just any gunman. It's a man who goes out of his way to pledge his allegiance to a militant Islamic terrorist organization, but we're supposed to pay no attention to what he said and why he did it. Instead, in our politically correct age, with some political leaders who seem hell-bent on sparing radical Islam from receiving any bad press, and media which are willing to prostitute themselves, who are we to think is to blame for the carnage? Why, the Christians of course! The Christians with their up-tight attitudes trying to force their narrow standards on the rest of society, they're the ones who let loose the shower of bullets.
Nero Claudius Caesar lives!


Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. is committed to providing its employees with an outstanding benefits package. Benefit providers are selected for their high quality and ability to provide service to all employees. Benefits are offered through our parent Company, KAR Auction Services, Inc. This benefit package allows employees to choose the types and levels of benefits that best meet their individual needs.
Health Insurance - KAR Auction Services offers a choice in medical plans between a HealthChoice, HealthChoice HSA+ and HealthChoice HSA.
Dental Insurance - KAR Auction Services, Inc. offers a choice in dental PPO plans between a Premium Plan and Standard Plan.
Vision - KAR Auction Services, Inc. offers vision care benefits with a choice of in-network or non-network coverage.
Life Insurance - KAR Auction Services, Inc. provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost in the amount of two times the employee's annualized salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000. Supplemental term life insurance, AD&D and dependent life insurance coverage can be purchased through a voluntary plan.
Business Travel Accident - KAR Auction Services, Inc. provides additional life insurance to employees who travel on behalf of the Company.
Disability Insurance - KAR Auction Services, Inc. provides Short Term (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance coverage free of charge.
Flexible Spending Accounts - KAR Auction Services, Inc. offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.
Employee Assistance Plan - Offered at no cost to all employees.
401(k) Savings Plan - Participants may contribute 1% to 90% of their pay on a pre-tax basis through a traditional 401(k) account or post-tax basis through a Roth account. KAR Auction Services provides a match of 100% for the first 4% of participant contribution. The match is 100% vested immediately. All regular full-time and part-time employees may enroll in the plan on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
Time Off - In addition to the benefits listed above, Insurance Auto Auctions provides vacation; sick, personal time and bereavement leave to its employees.
Tuition Reimbursement – KAR Auction Services, Inc. offers tuition reimbursement to full-time employees with 6 months or more of service.


text:
Reverse Mathematics
Hardcover ISBN: 9780691177175 $24.95/£22 Paperback ISBN: 9780691196411 $18.95/£15.99
Reverse Mathematics: Proofs from the Inside Out
The first book surveying the history and ideas behind reverse mathematics
35 b/w illus.
Reverse mathematics is a new field that seeks to find the axioms needed to prove given theorems. In Reverse Mathematics, John Stillwell offers a historical and representative view, emphasizing basic analysis and giving a novel approach to logic. By using a minimum of mathematical logic in a well-motivated way, Reverse Mathematics will engage advanced undergraduates and all mathematicians interested in the foundations of mathematics.
John Stillwell is professor of mathematics at the University of San Francisco and an affiliate of the School of Mathematical Sciences at Monash University, Australia. His many books include Mathematics and Its History and Elements of Mathematics (Princeton).
"If you are not familiar with this relatively new research about the foundations and and minimal assumptions needed to develop the massive mathematical structure, this provides a good informal guideline."—Adhemar Bultheel, European Mathematical Society
"John Stillwell's book gives a clear and engaging introduction to an intriguing area of mathematics: reverse mathematics."—Martyn Prigmore, Mathematics Today
"The field has been due for a general treatment accessible to undergraduates and to mathematicians in other areas. . . . With Reverse Mathematics, John Stillwell provides exactly that kind of introduction."—Carl Mummert, Notices of the American Mathematical Society
"Stillwell carefully situates the field in the broader context of the history of mathematics and its foundations, and does a fine job of making the whole endeavor accessible to a general mathematical audience."—Jeremy Avigad, Carnegie Mellon University
"Filling an important niche, this book gives readers a good picture of the basics of reverse mathematics while suggesting several directions for further reading and study."—Denis Hirschfeldt, University of Chicago
"Stillwell's book is self-contained and includes much background material in analysis, mathematical logic, combinatorics, and computability. I heartily commend this very readable and accessible book."—Stephen Simpson, Vanderbilt University
Tales of Impossibility
David S. Richeson
Euler's Gem
Finding Fibonacci
The Discrete Charm of the Machine
Ken Steiglitz
Music by the Numbers
Eli Maor


Sèche Linge à Condensation Pas Cher. seche linge top a condensation pas cher. lg rc8005s pas cher s che linge condensation lg. seche linge condensation pas cher. charmant seche linge pas cher et amazing seche linge pompe. bosch wte84103ff pas cher s che linge condensation bosch. seche linge condensation 9kg seche linge condensation 9. siemens wt46e384ff pas cher s che linge condensation. seche linge a condensation pas cher. vedette vst561xt pas cher s che linge condensation. siemens wt46e3x1ff pas cher s che linge condensation. [Venexiaminiatures.com].


This entry was posted in Air Conditioning and tagged Monsoon, Tips and Tricks on June 13, 2014 by brucesac.
Dust storms, torrential downpours, thunder, and lightning. Oh my! Monsoon season is officially starting in June.
While there's not much you can do to prevent the summer storms, you can prepare your home so you can minimize the chance of damage. This includes protecting your air conditioner. As one of the most important and valuable components of your home, isn't it worth a little TLC during the upcoming monsoon?
As your Chandler air conditioning repair specialist, we have several recommendations to help keep your air conditioner safe throughout the summer and beyond.
Leaves, branches, and twigs are not an air conditioner's best friend – particularly during a storm! Take the time to ensure shrubs, grass, and trees limbs are cleared away from your unit before the monsoons start. This can prevent something falling on it during a storm, or it getting clogged with debris.
System air filters can get clogged quickly during dust storms. Start off the season by replacing them, and then make sure to check them frequently – particularly after a storm. By doing so, you'll enable your air conditioner to run more efficiently while also improving your indoor air quality.
This is the season when you definitely don't want to experience a malfunction. Temperatures can soar into the 90s inside your home if it's not cooled. Don't take risks! Get a tune up to ensure everything is running as it should be. Call Bruce's today to schedule a maintenance tune up. We're your go-to source for all of your Chandler air conditioning service needs or anywhere in the Valley.
Electrical storms are notorious for taking out the power in homes this time of year. A circuit breaker protects your home's electrical system. Under normal use, there won't be a problem. However, during a storm, circuit breakers can be tripped. If you experience a system malfunction after a storm, check the circuit breakers to see if this is the problem. It could save you from requiring a service call.


I have been doing a LOT of work this year. I am incredibly blessed and very lucky to say that my business hasn't slowed down a bit since Christmas. Couldn't ask for a better scenario, as a small business owner/self employed artist.
So I thought I would share some photos of work I've recently completed. I always enjoy looking at pictures and works others have done, and sometimes find it inspirational. So I hope you enjoy these!
Upon closer inspection, you can see I used a variegated thread in Easter Egg colors, to match the colors in the quilt.
And the back looks pretty cool too!
Here is another quilt from the same client. She made two of these, but cut them differently so when the tops were finished, they were different.
I wanted to quilt the other top similarly, but couldn't figure out what to do.
and I thought she would like a more classic quilting pattern, like feathers. I quilted them within the diagonal lines of the quilt pattern.
And finally, the Mariner's Compass. This beautiful quilt was well put together, and she left the quilting entirely up to me.
She only asked that I fill in the outer purple areas with something that caught the eye, so I made curling purple feathers with variegated thread.
This photo also shows the feathers, but is also a great example of the outer and inner gold borders. I was SO pleased with how they turned out! It looks a bit metallic, but isn't – it's Glide thread.
Similarly, with the points, I kept the same idea and kept with swirly and rounded themes.
These quilts were ALL a lot of fun to do. And I greatly appreciate my customers allowing me the freedom to use my creativity with their quilts.
I won't wait so long before sharing more photos! In the meantime, I hope you've enjoyed this little gallery, and perhaps it brought you some inspiration!