Spectre's Sayings

10 Commandments for Christian Bloggers

Kevin — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:49:49 +0000

Would that we all followed these 10 Commandments for Christian Bloggers.

Commonly confused English Words quiz

Kevin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:43:27 +0000

Your result for The Commonly Confused Words Test…

English Genius

You scored 100% Beginner, 100% Intermediate, 100% Advanced, and 100% Expert!

You did so extremely well, even I can’t find a word to describe your excellence! You have the uncommon intelligence necessary to understand things that most people don’t. You have an extensive vocabulary, and you’re not afraid to use it properly! Way to go!

Thank you so much for taking my test. I hope you enjoyed it!

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Mercury

Kevin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:57:02 +0000

Mercury from 125 miles out. Photo taken by NASA’s Messenger probe.

A solar prominence

Kevin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:00:31 +0000

Check out this NASA picture:

(Click the thumbnail for the full-sized picture.)

The story behind this picture is here.

No birthday suit

Kevin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:41:21 +0000

The other evening, my mother asked me what I wanted for my birthday (this coming Friday). I replied that I would like to have a new suit. So, she arranged to take me shopping this morning. We went to six different stores, and struck out at each. I am very hard to fit into a suit coat properly, as I have broad shoulders and a large chest, but am short in height.

JC Penny’s was the least disappointing. There were suits that were only slightly snug in the shoulders, but I simply wasn’t that impressed with the style. S&K’s and Kohl’s were of no use whatsoever. I was able to find some coats that fit at Bergner’s, but all the trousers they had to go with them could have fit two of me. Macy’s and Sears had nothing that even approached my size.

Having a tailor make me a suit is sounding more and more like the thing to do.

Religious-type stuff for the weekend

Kevin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:32:50 +0000

I went to confession today. It had been an awfully long time since my last one, and I felt a little uneasy about it. Not what to say, but whether I’d remember my part of the ritual. Turns out I remembered, although I must have hesitated a bit, because the priest tried to be helpful and prompted me along the way. Nice of him. At any rate, I’m glad I went. I’d been feeling rather uneasy about some of my habitual sins, and I’ve been working on trying to enter a new phase of my relationship with God. Sacramental Reconciliation seemed like a good idea. Oh, and I’ve also been missing it.

Lectored at Mass this evening too. Tomorrow morning, I have to go back to Church, because I am the RCIA catechist this weekend. RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. It’s a process whereby people seeking to join the Church learn more about - and grow in - the Faith. So, tomorrow, they’ll come to Mass, and stay for the readings and the homily (sermon), and then leave before the Liturgy of the Eucharist. I’ll go with them, and lead them in continuing their reflection on the Word of God which they had just heard.

Then, about the time Mass ends, we’ll adjourn for a coffee break, and then gather again for a more educational session on a Faith topic which was scheduled by the RCIA director.

This week’s topic is Divine Justice. I’m supposed to teach that?!?!

Holy Spirit, please put Your words in my mouth, because on this topic my own fail me. Amen.

Francis of Assisi

Kevin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:29:25 +0000

Today is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Deacon and Founder of the Franciscan Order.

Prayer

Kevin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:10:58 +0000

Would it be tacky to ask my readers (if I have any) to add a special intention of mine to their prayers?

Jameson Irish Whiskey

Kevin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:09:06 +0000

While I’ve worked to be a bit of a connoisseur of beers, I know very little about distilled spirits. However, having heard good things about this whiskey, I decided to try it this week.

I don’t think I could review it, but the bottom line is: I like Jameson Irish Whiskey.

Guardian Angels

Kevin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:42:42 +0000

Today is the Feast of the Guardian Angels. Why not say thank you to your angel, who always sees the face of your Father in Heaven?