TUESDAY QUOTE OF THE WEEK CXXIII

FINDING TRUTH WHEREVER IT MAY BE FOUND: "It is by giving fair names to foul actions that those who would start at real vice are led to its practice under the disguise of virtue." from Scott's "Ann of Geierstein"

QUOTE II: "Creation was not finished until the poet came to interpret, and so complete it." from Nathanial Hawthorn's, "The Great Stone Face"

IN OTHER NEWS:

I am sans wisdom teeth today and following doctor's advice to lay low. So far so good! Also thank you to those who sent in the information that Saint Apollonia is patron Saint of those with dental problems having all of hers knocked out by a Christian persecutor. Read more here.

Greg sent a news release stating that St. Padre Pio's body has been found incorruptible, pilgrims to his tomb being presented with the face of man who seems to simply be sleeping though he died some 40 years ago. St. Pio, pray for us!

CORRECTION! Adoro kindly sent this follow up to the above story. "There has been an internet rumor going around for the last year that Padre Pio is incorrupt and that is NOT TRUE! He IS corrupted and what we see is a wax mask that was made for display (for quite obvious reasons!). I do believe that his hands may be incorrupt. The news stories that were published after his exhumantion went into detail on this but some people didn't bother to read those facts. They saw the wax mask and jumped to the conclusion of incorruption." For information and the full story look here. Thanks Adoro!

The Diocese of Cleveland Enewsletter reports: "Genuine health care reform that protects the life and dignity of all is a moral imperative and a vital national obligation," said Bishop William F. Murphy of Rockville Centre, N.Y., as he outlined the policy priorities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on the issue of health care in a July 17 letter to Congress. The letter supported efforts to pass health care reform, but warned against inclusion of abortion." More information here.

From the same source: "Did you know, Catholic Healthcare Partners (CHP) is a mission driven, not-for-profit health system? They operate acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, housing sites for the elderly, home health agencies, hospice programs, wellness centers and other healthcare organizations that meet the healthcare needs of people in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and nearby states." Read more here.

Elena sent this link to an blog that ties in nicely with Monday's guest blog.

F. sent in this On Line Aquarium that is pretty cool.

He also sent in this video of a choir performing a rainstorm. I know - I thought it sounded pretty lame too until I listened to it. Approximately 6 minutes but the first two minutes are the neatest part. I want to try this!

Have you had a chance to read Pope Benedict's new encyclical "Caritas in Veritate" yet? Find it here. Go on . . . print it up and read it at your leisure.

Joan's Rome is a pretty interesting site provided through EWTN. If you are looking for short insights from someone in the heart of Rome it is a good read.

J.B. sent this information about a new Catholic lay initiative beginning in the Canton area but is seeking to become a larger initiative. "I am the director of Saint Cecilia Classical Productions Inc., a new pro-life, Catholic, evangelization apostolate. We are located in the Canton-Massilon area, and are a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization. The main focus of our apostolate is the advancement of the Culture of Life by the promotion of authentic Catholic family values to today’s young people." I know next to nothing about this organization. If you have any information please send it in. For the rest of you here is more reading.

Oh, and finally, a couple of more pictures from my vacation. . .