This page began as a Spring 2023 English course on Shakespeare taught by Dr. Mary Villeponteaux. It is added upon during a Fall 2024 masters seminar by the same professor. Additional resources: General Biographical Information Born/Died April 23(?) 1564-1616 Born in Stratford-Upon-Avon November 1582 - He marries at 18 (which is considered quite young for the … [Read more...] about William Shakespeare
Chapter One: Man’s Capacity for God (26-49)
Part One: The Profession of Faith, Section One: I Believe - We Believe I. The Desire for God For if man exists, it is because God has created him through love, and through love, continues to hold him in existence. Vatican Council II II. Ways of coming to know God Man can come to know God through the world and through the human person These ways … [Read more...] about Chapter One: Man’s Capacity for God (26-49)
The Prologue – Catholic Catechism (1-25)
I am not sure how much elaboration I do given the topic covered. Like I said, I am not a theological scholar. So, I am just going to move through the days, note what I learn, hear, see, in the way I think best for the moment, and then move forward. It will develop the way it is meant to develop. This post will be consistently updated to link to the parts of the Catechism as … [Read more...] about The Prologue – Catholic Catechism (1-25)
The Catechism in a Year
Back in October, I stopped in Saints And Shamrocks. While checking out, the owner Hope asked if I had seen the Bible in a Year podcast by Father Mike Schmitz in the Hallow app from Ascension (or any podcast provider). I had not but promised I would check it out. I am so glad I did. Not only is Father Mike a fantastic teacher, but I learned about the launch of his Catechism … [Read more...] about The Catechism in a Year
April’s 2022 Top 10 Books (and the other 40)
The Top 10 It's nearly the New Year and this mammoth of a project just catapulted itself onto my radar. Inspired by a Facebook post began by Dr. Howells and joined by Dr. Jamison, I decided to take a look at my 2022 Top 10 books...which led me to look at everything I have read in 2022. Admittedly, I do not keep up with it as well as I should. But now that I have gone through … [Read more...] about April’s 2022 Top 10 Books (and the other 40)