Whispers in the Loggia: Let There Be Peace!

Whispers in the Loggia: Let There Be Peace!.

Let There Be Peace!

…and to the place for which Peter has called – repeatedly – on this appointed day of prayer and fasting for peace, may the Church now built upon Francis know the grace to follow.

Taking the lead on his request for “all the local churches” to join along, here below is live video from St Peter’s Square of the Pope’s Vigil for Peace “in Syria, across the Middle East and throughout the whole world”:

Hume: Obama’s plans for Syria are ‘all about him’ | Brit Hume’s Commentary | Special Report | Bret Baier | Fox News Channel

Hume: Obama’s plans for Syria are ‘all about him’ | Brit Hume’s Commentary | Special Report | Bret Baier | Fox News Channel.

Aquinas and the Angels

Peter Kreeft has a lot to say and I love to hear him say it.  Now that does not mean I can keep up with Him and St. Thomas.  I try to retain what I think I grasp.  Here is a teaching on St. Thomas Aquinas on the angels.

“The Uncertain Trumpet” Quoting Donald Rumsfeld Quoting

Rumsfeld referred to “the uncertain trumpet” thinking it was biblical and it is:

“If a bugle doesn’t sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle? ” ! Corinthinans 14:8

He also explained that “the essence of leadership is clarity.”

VIDEO: Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld – The Uncut ‘On the Record’ Interview | Gretawire

VIDEO: Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld – The Uncut ‘On the Record’ Interview

via VIDEO: Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld – The Uncut ‘On the Record’ Interview | Gretawire.

Click to read why Senator Marco Rubio voted no on Syria resolution | Gretawire

Click to read why Senator Marco Rubio voted no on Syria resolution | Gretawire.