Photina

Photina
n., An issue of water from the earth; a spring; a fountain. v.intr., To rise to the surface, ready to flow; to rise or surge from an inner source. v.tr., To pour forth. adj., In a satisfactory condition; right or proper. interj., Used to introduce a remark, resume a narrative, or fill a pause during conversation; used to express surprise.dictionary.com

Wednesday, October 01, 2003

Today is the feast day of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Carmelite nun and author of The Story of a Soul:

"Few spiritual figures have touched as many readers in the past century as Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, the saint popularly known as the Little Flower. Though she was only twenty-four years old when she died, her writings have had tremendous impact, making her one of the most popular spiritual writers in the twentieth century. Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, has been a source of priceless inspiration ever since it was written, and has become the great spiritual bestseller of our time. A hundred years after her death in 1897, millions of copies have spread throughout the world and it has been translated into more than fifty languages."

A movie is being made about her life: Thérèse , which looks like it has the potential to be outstanding. You can check out trailers and other pertinent information on the movie's official website.

posted by Heidi | 1.10.03

Monday, September 29, 2003

Today is the Feast of St. Michael and the Archangels (including Sts. Gabriel and Raphael).

The book I've chosen to highlight is
Angels (and Demons): What Do We Really Know About Them? by Peter Kreeft.

According to Christianbook.com:
Apologist Peter Kreeft has heard a lot of questions about angels. He has compiled his answers, drawn from the Bible, traditional church teaching, and the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, to 100 of those questions into Angels (and Demons): What Do We Really Know About Them?. It is a fascinating look at the reality of the supernatural beings that can and do interact with each other, God, and humans.

Kreeft starts with the assumption that angels (and demons) are indeed real beings. Our ideas about angels and demons, however, are not always accurate. Kreeft attempts to separate fact from fiction and myth from reality by looking to the Bible, church tradition, Thomistic philosophy, and his own experience. The result is an engaging and interesting look at angels and demons. The book is organized by question into themes like the cultural fascination with angels, how we know what we know about angels, the nature of angels, and the nature of demons. There are also several appendices looking at angels in philosophy, angels in the Bible, and angels in the catechism of the Catholic Church.

Odds are, if you have a question about angels or demons, it is included in this book. Questions range from the nature of angels and what they are made of to where they live and how they fill their days. Also included are questions about interactions between angels, demons, and humans, and the impact that angels and demons can have on our world. An eye-opening book, Angels (and Demons) is likely to cause controversy, but it will, at the very least, get you to think about angels and demons, which is not a bad thing.

You can also read an excerpt of the book or check out the table of contents.

posted by Heidi | 29.9.03