A Carpe Diem Snapshot:
Tonight, we celebrate "Kirk Night" by raising a toast, eating a rich dessert, and sharing a ghost story by Russell Kirk. Begun by Alan Cornett of Cultural Debris, a former assistant to my Dad, this has become a beloved family tradition that we've extended to the students here at Villa Magnolia in Rome. Happy Birthday, Dad, your legacy lives on!
Liturgical: Readings for the Memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, priests and martyrs, and their companions, martyrs
Jesus said to his disciples:
“I tell you,
everyone who acknowledges me before others
the Son of Man will acknowledge before the angels of God.
But whoever denies me before others
will be denied before the angels of God.
Bishop Barron's Gospel reflections today.
Sanctoral: Today the dioceses of the United States celebrate the Memorial of Sts. John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues (priests) and their companions. They were Jesuit missionaries who died as martyrs in North America where they preached the Gospel. They died between the years 1642-1649.
The General Roman Calendar includes the Optional Memorial of St. Paul of the Cross, but in the USA proper calendar his feast is celebrated tomorrow, on October 20.
Some dioceses of Poland celebrate the Blessed George (Jerzy) Popieluszko (1947-1984), priest, one of many martyrs of modern times. He was murdered by the Communists in Poland for speaking the truth and encouraging the Solidarity movement. He said, “Truth never changes. It cannot be destroyed by any decision or legal act. Telling the truth with courage is a way leading directly to freedom. A man who tells the Truth is a free man despite external slavery, imprisonment or custody.” He was beatified on June 6, 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI.
Human: The birthday of Russell Amos Augustine Kirk, Plymouth, Michigan 1918
Webinar registration: "Russell Kirk's 10 Conservative Principles"
Kirk Night on Facebook.
Natural: How to eat flaming raisins in honor of Russell Kirk
Italian: 10 Ways to Say Bathroom in Italian
--Russell Kirk
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