Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
Fr Jason Smith
It’s been a while since I’ve posted on Biltrix, but now that I’m ready to get back in the swing of things, I can think of no better way than starting off with the Blessed Virgin Mary. She has meant so much to me that I’ve found I can’t help myself but snap pictures with my iPhone of the beautiful statues where I’ve offered an Ave. More…
September 14, Exaltation of the Holy Cross
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world
Have you ever noticed how awards are kind of like socks? They always seem to come in pairs. That is, until the socks come out of the dryer, and then the analogy breaks down quicker than a Fiat on a familly roadtrip.
Speaking of provoking thoughts, Gracie’s Quest has nominated Biltrix for another coveted award.
Thank you Gracie!
Thank you Interface!
Many Thanks to The (Urban-Wildlife) Interface for nominating Biltrix for the Super Sweet Blogging Award! If you like photo-blogs, you will love The Interface. More…
Whenever I remember the events on 9/11, I cannot separate image from emotion. And I see my emotions reflected on the face of every American whose eyes met with mine during those tragic hours, days, weeks following that unanticipated attack against our country. Looking back on those days, I recall that we were all brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers, sons and daughters. Who wouldn’t have given his right arm or just a shoulder to lean on to anyone else who needed it? It was also a moment for the American people to shine in virtue.
Here is a video you may not have seen yet. It shows us as we truly are — ordinary, common, everyday people — true Americans and true heroes. If this were you, I know you would have done the same thing.
September 8, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
In the Church’s liturgical calendar, we celebrate 3 birthdays: Jesus, John the Baptist and the Blessed Virgin Mary. More…
There is something in me that likes James Carville. I’m not sure exactly what that is. I certainly do not agree with all of his political views, but I’m sure he’s a really nice and likable guy.
When he says silly things like this, however, I think someone needs to tell him to put a sock in it. Sorry if that was not nice, but… Please, Jim, just stick to politics.
More…Have you ever stopped to consider just how many things we believe to be true as Christians are not explicitly spelled out in the Gospel?
Take, for instance, the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. More…
Welcome to the “real world,” Kid.
When most americans hear the word tradition, here is what immediately comes to mind: More…
Labor day is a “movable” holiday. According to the Gregorian calendar, today is the memorial of Saint Gregory the Great. Therefore we own this great man at least a brief panegyric. More…
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