Saintly bands...

So I was thinking,... what if the saints had modern bands? What might they be called?

Iggy and the Jesuits
Francis and the Animals
Paul in Chains
Upside Down Crosses
Catherine's Wheel
Puddle of Lourdes

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7 Quick Takes 29July

1. I saw an article this morning that archaeologists in Turkey have found what they believe is St Phillip the Apostle's tomb. I already posted on it, but I wanted to mention it again here. I hope it turns out to be true.
2. I've started seeing ads for the next episode of Doctor Who and it looks amazing! I can't wait to see it in late August!
3. I'm thinking about a vacation. I'm thinking either northern Minnesota or Vicksburg. Why one of those two random places? There both on my list of places to visit someday.
4. I really like this image. I have always liked the Eucharistic symbolism of the bird cutting itself open with its beak, sacrificing itself so it's children may eat and live.

5. I've also thought that it would make for a great new tattoo.
6.Please pray for Father Ly's release. He's still imprisoned by the Communist goverment of Vietnam.
7. "He who testifies to these things says, 'Surely I am coming soon.' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!" Revelation 22:20

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St Phillip's Tomb Found in Turkey

DENIZLI, Turkey (EWTN News) — An archaeological team working in southwest Turkey says it has uncovered the tomb of St. Philip the Apostle.

Italian professor Francesco D’Andria, head of the excavation team at the ancient city of Hierapolis in the province of Denizli, told reporters on July 26 that experts had reached the apostle’s tomb.

Archaeologists had been working for years to find the tomb, he said. They reached the monument while working on the ruins of a newly unearthed church in Hierapolis, the Turkish news agency Anadolu reports. The city of Hierapolis, whose name means “sacred city,” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for its historical hot springs and was used as a spa since the second century. It features a mixture of pagan, Roman, Jewish and early Christian influences.

The structure of the tomb and the writings on it prove that it belonged to St. Philip the Apostle, D’Andria said. He characterized the discovery as a major development both for archaeology and the Christian world.

Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/st.-philips-tomb-found/#ixzz1TU6DBYrL

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Saints and Scripture 144

Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war;

My safe guard and my fortress, my stronghold, my deliverer, My shield, in whom I trust, who subdues peoples under me

Psalm 144:1-2

We all have our own internal battles and the spiritual war rages within and all around us. Fortunately, the Lord of Hosts provides grace, especially through the Sacraments and Mass or the Divine Liturgy (for Eastern Catholics/Orthodox).
St Michael the Archangel is the poster angel for spiritual warfare. After all, in Revelation we see that he was the leader of those angels loyal to the Almighty. He is the one depicted with Satan underfoot about to stab him. His name means "Who is like God?", a stern rebuke to the pride of Satan and his followers.

This week's Saints and Scripture over at The Kennedy Adventure

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Great quote on the Arab Spring

Muslims want the benefits of Christendom without the Christianity of Christendmom.
--Abu Daoud

h/t to Islam and Christianity

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Clouds

Just as the sun's rays are sometimes hidden from the earth by thick cloud, so for a while a person may be deprived of spiritual comfort and of grace's brightness. This is caused by the cloud of the passions. Then, all of a sudden, without that person being aware, it is all given back. Just as the surface of the earth rejoices at the rays of the sun when they break through the clouds, so the words of prayer are able to break through to drive the thick cloud of the passions away from the soul.

St. Isaac the Syrian

hat tip to Word from the Desert

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