Saint of the Day for Wednesday, July 29th, 2015: St. Martha

Saint of the Day for Wednesday, July 29th, 2015

St. Martha

“Jesus loved Martha and Mary and Lazarus.” This unique statement in John’s gospel tells us of the special relationship Jesus had with Martha, her sister, and her brother. Apparently … continue reading

More Saints of the Day

St. Martha St. Callinicus St. Faustinus Bl. John Baptist Lo Bl. Joseph Tshang St. Kilian St. Lazarus of Bethany Bl. Louis Bertran St. Lucilla & Companions St. Lupus

Bl. Mancius of the Holy Cross St. Martha Wang St. Olaf St. Olaf of Norway Bl. Paul Tcheng Bl. Peter of the Holy Mother of God St. Seraphina St. Serapia Bl. Urban II St. William of Saint-Brieuc

Hawaii is a paradise…of bird extinction http://t.co/jkTaUx6mqq #SOTB14 pic.twitter.com/lYufd32CxM — Smithsonian

Hawaii is a paradise…of bird extinction http://t.co/jkTaUx6mqq #SOTB14 pic.twitter.com/lYufd32CxM

— Smithsonian (@smithsonian) September 10, 2014

this day in the yesteryear: Last Passenger Pigeon Dies in Captivity (1914)

Last Passenger Pigeon Dies in Captivity (1914)

Billions of passenger pigeons inhabited eastern North America in the early 19th century, migrating in enormous flocks that darkened the skies for days at a time. They soon fell victim to habitat loss caused by mass deforestation, along with excessive hunting on an industrial scale. The bird‘s rapid extinction was largely responsible for ending the marketing of game birds and gave major impetus to the conservation movement. Where did the last known passenger pigeon die in 1914? More… Discuss

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Saint of the Day for Saturday, May 3rd, 2014: ST. JAMES THE LESSER

Saint of the Day for Saturday, May 3rd, 2014

St. James the Lesser

St. James the Less, the author of the first Catholic Epistle, was the son of Alphaeus of Cleophas. His mother Mary was either a sister or a close relative of the Blessed Virgin, and for that reason, … continue reading

More Saints of the Day – May 3

St. James the LesserSt. AdalsindisSt. AlexanderSt. DiodorusSt. EthelwinSt. GluviasSt. James the Less

St. Juvenal of NarniBl. Marie Leonie ParadisSt. PhilipSt. Philip of ZellSt. ScannalSts. Timothy & Martha

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Fabulous Performers: Liszt, Hungarian Rhapsody No.6, Martha Argerich 1966

A turbulent interpretation of one of Liszt’s many rhapsodies. Interesting to note her getting carried away in the final (and maniacal!) octaves nearing the end. Looks like even Martha can get the better of Martha…

Filmed in Munich, 1966.