Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. - John 15:13 I’m conflicted about the the story of Willem Janss of Waterland (Willem Hans van Durgerdam). In 1569, Ja… more →
The Bloody Theaterwrote 3 weeks ago: I couldn’t resist this article from 1893 for a few reasons. How could I not love a story about … more →
wrote 1 month ago: He bore the Saviors Marks in his body Wouters van Kuijck was finally burned at the stake on t … more →
wrote 4 months ago: He had forsaken the priesthood Jan. 17, 1525, was the first time that George Blaurock is heard … more →
wrote 4 months ago: Rick Patrick has a provocative post this morning on sbctoday.com. “… In 1553 John Calvin … more →
wrote 4 months ago: As we cross that invisible line from 2012 into 2013, time is very much on my mind. Most of us would … more →
wrote 6 months ago: . Information The Midrash tells us that when Rabbi Chananya ben Tradyon was burned at the stake by t … more →
wrote 7 months ago: Cast and Crew: Rene Clair (Director); Preston Sturges (Producer) What It’s About: Wallace Wooley ( … more →
wrote 7 months ago: (1,664) Live from October 1st filming It makes me a little uncomfortable. No, actually it makes me V … more →
wrote 10 months ago: John: In my dream, I’m dealing with the specifics (a masculine view) of what it’s like to work with … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Katharina Henot, postmaster of Cologne and her brother The trial of a woman burnt at the stake 400 y … more →
wrote 1 year ago: On this date, 11/5/1414 the Council of Constance brought to trial two Bohemian reformers. One was Jo … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Christine and two out of three of her children. (Lovely picture.) Ever wanted a right to reply? Here … more →
wrote 1 year ago: On our way to the arena for Arch Enemy, and our first real taste of the live music Metalcamp is all … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Well, three posts into this caper, and I’m wondering, “Am I crazy? Have I lost compete control of my … more →
wrote 2 years ago: “Be of good comfort, Mr. Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light a candle by God’s grace, … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Number three on the Catholic Trailers countdown of the Vatican’s “Greatest Films” List, is the 1928 … more →
wrote 2 years ago: As I have been reading the hundreds of saints these past months, I have become immune to various way … more →
wrote 2 years ago: I object! Johann von Spetzel always knew that he would be a lawyer. Even when he was a little boy, h … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Mercy: St Bartholomew’s Day, Paris, 1572. ’Ill-fated love affair between a Catholic … more →