Remarkable and Lesser Known Insights by CS Lewis on the Loss of Faith in the West
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One of the lesser known and lesser read works of CS Lewis is his correspondence with Rev. Fr. Don Giovanni Calabria. Few indeed have read them since they were written in Latin. And though an English translation was published in 1998, I know few who have ever heard of these letters. The full collection of these letter is here: The Latin Letters of CS LewisIn these letters, there are some very important insights that CS Lewis offers for the loss of faith in Europe that was already well underway in the 1950s when the letters were exchanged. Indeed I would...
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:04:07 AM
Calabrian Mafia Attacks Catholic Church
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In southern Italy prosecutors "are investigating the alleged intimidation of a local priest by Calabrian mafia gunmen which led to the cancellation of a traditional Easter vigil procession" as reported by Adnkronos: Last Saturday's traditional Affruntata procession in the Calabrian village of Sant'Onofrio was cancelled after suspected mafia gunmen fired rounds of bullets outside the home of the procession's organiser, local priest Michele Virdo. * * * The gun attack against Virdo's residence followed the exclusion of local mafia members from the Affruntata on orders of the bishop of the surrounding Vibo-Mileto-Tropea diocese, Monsignor Luigi Renzo. * * * In...
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:04:07 AM
"Adamo and Eva" - a steamy Italian saga of passion, intrigue and sudden death
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Calabria in southern Italy is famous for its ruthless mafia and hot chilli peppers and is certainly no stranger to passion, intrigue and vendetta.But the tale of an affair between one of its female mayors and a local council leader has reached a finale worthy of grand opera - and gripped the entire nation.Another cruel twist was the death on the town hall steps of a journalist who had chronicled their romance, just as the melodrama reached its climax.Italian gossip magazines have been obsessed by the liaison, not least because the two lovers, both from the provincial capital of Cosenza,...
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:04:07 AM
NCGOP Officers Support Judge Calabria in Primary Race
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Dear Republican Supporters, Your energetic support of Republican candidates has been generous and consistent. Without your support, our Republican ticket would not be as strong or as solid as it is this historic election season. We have made great strides in electing Republican judges at all levels. However, a dangerous cavity is developing that could compromise everything for which you have worked so hard. Nate Pendley, candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals, is a threat to the integrity of the entire Republican judicial ticket. North Carolinians are people of sound values. They know the Republican Party to be the...
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:04:07 AM
Urgent Primary Election Message from NCGOP Chairman
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Dear Republican Activists, It is extraordinary for a sitting State Chairman to become involved in a Republican primary. There are many good reasons why a party officer should refrain from involvement. There are also times when a State Chairman is compelled to abandon that principal of non-involvement to protect the Party. After careful deliberation, I am convinced that there is a danger to our Party and state which is real. There is a primary election for the N.C. Court of Appeals that is of utmost importance to all citizens in North Carolina. Two-term District Court Judge Ann Marie Calabria, running...
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:04:07 AM
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