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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Eminently sensible…..
Pope Benedict XVI surprised Rome by announcing an impromptu consistory on the Feast of Jesus Christ Universal King. He will create 6 new cardinal electors. There will still be no English cardinal-elector. The new cardinals are:James Michael Harvey, born in the United … Continue reading
Storming towards the finish line….
The next to last word of the US election… Electoral College: Obama 284 Romney 220 Tied: 34 Senate: Democrats 53 Republicans: 46 Tied: 1 The House of Representatives remains Republican – Democrats: 200 Republicans 220 While the latest polls sew confusion the … Continue reading
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The Great War 1914-1918 – lest we forget
My Great-Uncle James in his uniform in 1914. He is buried in a grave by The Rock of Cashel Co Tipperay It’s a honourable place to bury a man who was in his life called a hero for his action in rescuing men … Continue reading
Straight down the middle – the via media up close and personal
Electing the Archbishop of Canterbury A society’s rituals – so history teaches- reflects profound truths about what we are or what we believe ourselves to be. This year the queen’s Diamond Jubilee offered us the reassurance of a link … Continue reading
Mary I 1553-1558
Mary I’s Marriage 1553-1554: Part I In July 1554 an Armada sailed from Corunna. Unlike the later Armadas from Spain, this was a peaceful flotilla, carrying a Spanish groom to his English bride. Bound by a promise to his father … Continue reading
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Romney versus Obama: close but not that close
Electoral College: today, 9th october Obama 332 Romney 206 Tied 0 Senate : Democrats: 52 Republicans: 44 Toss-ups: 4 House of Representatives: Democrats: 186 Republicans: 226 … Continue reading