Jeffrey Campbell X UO Watercolor Rumble Boot

I saw these Jeffery Campbell  boots at  Urban Outfitters yesterday. They look amazing in person,  and being added to my wish list. They ca...

"Between Contemplation and Activity"

B16 at this morning's Audience: The Pope was inspired by the Gospel of Luke where it is said that the number of disciples were increasin...

On the Media

Forgive the quiet, folks -- it's not at the desk... and per usual, it won’t be for long on the whole. As if last week's bombshell wa...

Seven Years On

“D ear Brothers and Sisters, After the great Pope John Paul II, the Cardinals have elected me, a simple and humble labourer in the vineyard ...

For US Nuns, A Vatican Shake-Up -- LCWR Ordered to "Reform"

While no shortage of today's news-cycle has spent its energy on reports of a possible Vatican breakthrough in the long-sought return to...

"A People of Hope"

“T he Church in America can rightfully praise the accomplishment of past generations in bringing together widely differing immigrant groups...

Os Guade Zu Deim Geburdstog -- B16 At 85

For the first time since the turn of the 20th century, a Pope has reached the midpoint of his ninth decade as Benedict XVI marks his 85th bi...

"A Holy Man, A 'Friend of God'" -- Miami Mourns Its Cuban "Saint"

These Easter days have brought the loss of an iconic figure of the modern Stateside church as Bishop Agustín Román -- the retired Miami aux...

As the new fire never gets old, every joy, grace and light of Easter to you and yours -- hope the good stuff's spilling into your Octave...

Balenciaga Color Blocked Heel Bootie

So I literally just posted, a few hours ago, about how I am not a shoe investment person.   What I haven't said is that, I haven't b...

Suno Moto Jacket

Today, the coveteur released photos of Susie Bubble 's closet.  This is my favorite piece in her closet.  I'm starting to learn som...

On Easter Day, "Jesus Christ Is Alive!"

Before a ticket-only Easter Morn crowd at "The Nation's Parish" -- and featuring both a nod to another Gotham-based testify...

"Christ, My Hope, Has Risen"

URBI ET ORBI GREETING OF POPE BENEDICT XVI ST PETER'S SQUARE EASTER SUNDAY 8 APRIL 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Rome and throughout...

E xult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven, exult, let Angel ministers of God exult, let the trumpet of salvation sound aloud our mighty Ki...

"Let There Be Light"

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"In Times of Trial, We Are Not Alone"

Here below, B16's reflection at the close of tonight's Way of the Cross ( video ) at Rome's Colosseum. A Good Friday tradition b...

"Why In the World Would We Call This Day 'Good'?"

Here, an answer to the Big Question of this Friday afternoon.... ...and in an earlier turn from this Holy Week, the head of the bench on the...

“T he mockery continues. It becomes almost a ritual. They divide his clothing. They scoff at him and call on him to save himself. They o...

And as it dawns, the prophecy of this Good Friday.... -30-

In Remembrance

And as our Holy Thursday night begins, two of its cherished classics.... ( Text/translation ) ( Lyrics ) Again, to one and all, those you lo...

"Let Us Ask the Lord To Draw Us Into This 'Yes'"

HOMILY OF POPE BENEDICT XVI EVENING MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER BASILICA OF ST JOHN LATERAN ROME HOLY THURSDAY, 5 APRIL 2012 D ear Brother...