Ruminations of an Irascible Hermit.

As you can see, this blog is currently having technical difficulties in regards to the layout. I am unsure as to what I have done wrong and ...

After the charismatic Pontificate of Blessed John Paul II, I am sure that many people find Pope Benedict to be boring or even somewh...

When I first started this blog, I did it so as to be able to share my thoughts and feelings as I strove for authenticity. It was not in orde...

It has been a very long time since I have updated this blog. A lot has happened in my life in regards to lifestyle etc. A big apology to any...

There is a saying that says: When you look out into the abyss it looks back at you. For many people this is a frightening thought, and gives...

It has been a while since I have posted a blog on here. I am going through a difficult time in my life at the moment and ask you to please p...

Lately there has been new Vampire craze due to the Twighlight novels and movies. Since I am feeling a little dark and gothic at the moment ...

Here is the address Benedict XVI delivered at midday before and after praying the Angelus on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of t...

Where are you leading me to and Whom are you taking me to, My Consoler? Why do you lead me as one blind, along ways that I know not, and how...

In the deepest recesses of my soul there is an Echo. This echo is the voice of the Eternal One; whispering to me from within. From the heart...

*This post is not about anyone in particular* I am in quite a melancholic mood today. Why is it that friends never seem to be there when you...

CELEBRATION OF FIRST VESPERS OF THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XV Vatican Basilica Saturday, 2 December 2006 Dea...

There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars; on earth nations in agony, bewildered by the clamour of the ocean and its waves; men dyin...

I just bought my copy of Scott Hahn's new book "Covenant and Communion: the Biblical Theology of Pope Benedict XVI" It has man...