Daily Archives: 30 November 2025

Dilexi Te 41: Saint John Chrysostom

Ages before the idiom about “pulling his punches” came into use, Saint John Chrysostom, nicknamed “golden mouth” embodied the expression. His wisdom was golden, even if he preached against the excesses of wealth to the exclusion of the poor. 41. Among … Continue reading

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Advent Poinsettias

Last year I found these on sale at my local grocery superstore. I meant to post the picture, but somehow it got lost in all the shuffle. What do you make of violet and pink rose versions of the classic … Continue reading

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