July 10 “Anger and hate can make you brave, make you strong, but they also make you stupid.” – Hadrian

On July 10th, 138 Hadrian died. Hadrian was the Roman emperor from 117 to 138. He was considered one of Five Good Emperors of Rome (#3). When I took a trip to Rome last year with some friends, we learned a little about Hadrian, and buildings that he had built during a tour of theContinue reading “July 10 “Anger and hate can make you brave, make you strong, but they also make you stupid.” – Hadrian”

June 29 ‘fisherman’ to ‘fishers of men’

I have this great old book, “Character Calendar” by Sister Mary Fidelis, and Sister Mary Charitas, 1931. It lists a saint for every day of the year. Under June 29th, I find the names The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. It is their feast day, celebrated by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and LutheranContinue reading “June 29 ‘fisherman’ to ‘fishers of men’”