Feast of St. John Evangelist
Pop-ups.
I suppose this post is like other blogger's 'quick takes' or 'time outs' - but I'll categorize it as 'pop-ups' and will not attach a number to it. Since it is still Christmas, I'll call these snippets 'Christmas truce pop-ups'. Short commentaries about non-controversial subjects without any passive aggressive snark. (As if I would do that!) Analyze away!
The fat lady already sang...
Christmas is over. I know I say it isn't - and the Church and the liturgy says it isn't - but it is. I was going to do a Christmas post each day for the 12 days of Christmas but decided against it - no one pays attention to Christmas after the Christmas day. Unless you happen to be a religious or are religious. Most people aren't religious.
I've never baited anyone...
If I don't blog about something controversial hardly anyone reads me. I'm tired of blogging about negative stuff however. Especially during Christmas - yes, I observe Christmas - all twelve days of it. What I dislike even more is reading the negative stuff on other blogs - people keep it up even through Christmas - along with their negative anonymous comments. I no longer allow the anonymous comments. It is for the commenter's own good - it is a sort of antidote, or prevention against their hypocrisy. They should know better than to blog or comment when they are drunk.
Tippler's feast day...
Speaking of drunks, tipplers love today's feast of St. John, since as the Saint's enemies sought to poison his wine, the saint blessed it before drinking and the poison was neutralized and the Evangelist was not harmed. Traditionally wines are blessed today - and people find another excuse to keep drinking. BTW - don't make or drink mulled wine - the alcohol evaporates.
Prayers for those suffering the effects of disaster and terror...
On a serious note, I apologize that I've failed to mention the terror in Nigeria and the bombing of Catholic churches on Christmas. We observe the feasts of the ancient martyrs during the Christmas Octave, while the martyrs of our day continue to suffer. Likewise, the people of the Philippines continue to suffer the devastating effects of the floods. These things ought keep us sober and vigilant throughout the 'holidays'. Prayers for all who actually suffer Christmas.
The repeal...
Don't ask don't tell repeal. (I find it interesting that just about everything can be repealed in this country - so why not abortion rights? I have a theory.) That said, I was impressed by Jake Tapper's interview with gay, active military men and a woman which aired Sunday on ABCNews. One would never know the soldiers were gay - well, maybe one or two of them you could tell. Nevertheless, they spoke well and expressed relief that they could now be honest about themselves and concentrate more fully on the job at hand: “The most important thing that has changed since the repeal is now we can focus on the mission" (Video here.)
Now there's a train that's already left the station. Works for me.
