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Exaltation of the Holy Cross (c.1680)

“Number theory is nothing but questions that shouldn’t be asked.”

- applicable algebra professor

I wish I could let pigeons know that people on the internet love & support them

My suspension from playing DnD (because I tried to build a nuclear bomb) is almost over. And you know what that means :)))

Had to share this @WeHeartIt

Gosh, imagine how much harder it would be to stargaze and learn about the universe if we had THIS MONSTROSITY blocking out half of our sky!! Thank goodness we evolved where we did…

There’s a world you’re living in, no one else has your part.

Vintage knife circa 1919, newly engraved.

I pray that your heart today is joyful, grateful, and full of praise and worship that radiates and lifts up the hearts of others today

POKÉMON FACT

Even the Wikipedia page on the Catholic relationship with abortion notes that most pro-choice Catholics are those who barely/never attend Mass, while most pro-life Catholics are the ones who regularly show up.

The Lagrangian wall.

Generic Coding Tips

>> Know the intent of your code. What is the purpose of your code? What should the inputs be? What should it output? It can be useful (especially for larger projects) to write out a flow chart that maps how information moves from task to task through the program.

>> Divide your code into sections that fulfill specific tasks, then chain them together. Sometimes it’s worth devoting a code section to its own file to be used by multiple programs rather than coding multiple instances of the same thing into each program. Consider what tasks might be useful for future programs.

>> Create a main project folder and don’t be afraid to use subfolders. Folder hierarchies are your friend when it comes to juggling multiple files in an easy-to-understand manner.

>> Consider having a “resources” subfolder, with pdfs, webpages, etc. of information relevant to your project. For example, I’m currently working on a program to calculate relic densities, so my project folder has a resource subfolder with research papers about relic densities. 

>> Comment your code! Seriously, future you will appreciate it. (I usually also keep a README.txt file in the same folder which describes how to implement the code.)  In the same vein, explicitly state any conventions you’re using and where you’re getting any data you import.

>> Test each section as you build it. Throw in sample values (preferably where you know what the output should be) periodically and make sure it’s doing what you want it to do!

>> SAVE WORKING VERSIONS OF YOUR CODE. Do you have a working build? Save it, then–before augmenting anything–create a new file and work on the next version of the code there. I do this usually via “save” and then “save as”.  Version control is to coding as save points are to video games.

>> Generating a lot of data? Consider saving a sample instance of that data in a subfolder. It can be a massive pain to troubleshoot portions of your program if you have to wait to generate hundreds of data points every time you run it. 

>> Getting an unknown error in a massive amount of code? Isolate the section of code containing the error(s), then create a minimal working example of the section, and keep adding to that example until you either figure out 1. why your original code failed, or 2. until you’ve constructed a new functioning code.

a pair of chapel ceilings - both in wroclaw, poland

“The doctrine of the Incarnation therefore is of the greatest importance for Christian prayer. It is the basis both of Christian mysticism and Christian social action.”

— Kenneth Leech, True Prayer

Photo by Michael Durnan.

Carmelite altar featuring the Flowers of Carmel:

The Infant of Prague

The Blessed Virgin of Carmel and St. Joseph

Sts. Teresa of Jesus and John of the Cross

Rare Collision Between Four Galaxy Clusters

The fact that we tell students “The formula for finding the area of a circle from its diameter is A=¼*pi*D^2″ instead of telling them “Just divide the diameter by 2 and use pi*R^2″ is homophobic

St. Maria Goretti (1890–1902) was born in Italy to a humble farming family. Her father died from malaria when she was 9, leaving the family destitute. Her mother and older siblings worked in the fields while Maria managed the household chores and cared for her younger siblings. One summer day while the family was in the fields, Maria was attacked by their neighbor, a 19-year-old boy named Alessandro, who attempted to rape her. Maria wasn’t yet 12 years old. She fought back, yelling to him that it was a sin and that he would go to hell for his actions. In a rage over her refusal, Alessandro stabbed Maria fourteen times. Doctors operated to save her life, without anesthesia, and Maria lingered for two days after the attack. She verbally forgave Alessandro for his crime, offered her suffering to God, and died while holding a crucifix. Alessandro went to prison for murder, full of hardness of heart. One day in prison Maria appeared to him in a dream. She placed 14 white lilies, one at a time, into his hands; one for each of the times he stabbed her. This stunning experience of forgivness brought him to repentance, and Alessandro was converted. Upon leaving prison he sought reconciliation with Maria’s mother and with the Church. Alessandro called Maria “his little saint” and prayed to her daily. He also attended her canonization Mass in 1950. Alessandro joined the Franciscans as a lay brother until his death in 1970. St. Maria Goretti is the patron saint of children, youth, young girls, the poor, martyrs, purity, poverty, chastity, rape victims, and forgiveness. Her feast day is July 6th.

Art nouveau flower shop, Brussels

As Christians it is actually our duty to be joyful. We have been commanded unto joy. This is not an impossible ask, for no cross can crush the joy of Christ, not even depression, grief, or sorrow. The joy of the Lord flourishes mysteriously, simultaneously, in the midst of such joy-blackholes; for when our own joy has disippated, God's Joy finally has full room to settle. God does not command the impossible, and so it is only fair that we ask not for Joy like timid slaves, but command it as a right as sons, as daughters of God. Yes, in Christ we possess this right, but only by faith can we claim it, and by the cross can we live it. Let the world have its joy, and we will have ours. Maybe out of envy they will seek out this Christ, this Joy of ours.

womb and the cloud

Method of Reciting the Rosary for the Poor Souls in Purgatory

Here we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries. Before each decade, we pray what concerns the particular mystery, and instead of ending the decades with Glory Be…, we pray: Lord, grant them eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon them!

Begin the Rosary normally, and then before the first decade is prayed, but after the 1st Sorrowful Mystery is stated, pray: Lord, Jesus Christ, through Thy bloody sweat of fear that Thou didst shed on the Mount of Olives, we ask Thee to have mercy on the Poor Souls in Purgatory. Deliver them from their fear and pain and console them with the cup of heavenly comfort!

Before the second decade is prayed, but after the 2nd Sorrowful Mystery is stated, pray: Lord Jesus Christ, through Thy painful Scourging which Thou didst tolerate so patiently for us sinners, we ask Thee to have mercy on the Poor Souls in Purgatory. Retract from them the pain of Thy anger and give them eternal rest!

Before the third decade is prayed, but after the 3rd Sorrowful Mystery is stated, pray: Lord Jesus Christ, through Thy painful Crowning which Thou didst suffer so patiently for us sinners, we ask Thee to have mercy on the Poor Souls in Purgatory, and give them the crown of eternal delight!

Before the fourth decade is prayed, but after the 4th Sorrowful Mystery is stated, pray: Lord Jesus Christ, through Thy painful Carrying of the Cross, which Thou didst suffer so patiently for us sinners, we ask Thee to have mercy on the Poor Souls in Purgatory. Remove from them the heavy burden of suffering and lead them into eternal peace!

Before the fifth decade is prayed, but after the 5th Sorrowful Mystery is stated, pray: Lord Jesus Christ, through Thy painful Crucifixion, which Thou didst suffer so patiently for us sinners, we ask Thee to have mercy on the Poor Souls in Purgatory. Turn Thy Holy Face toward them and let them today be in Paradise with Thee!

After praying the last decade, we pray: Lord Jesus Christ, through Thy five Holy Wounds and through all of Thy Sacred Blood that Thou didst shed, we ask Thee to have mercy on the Poor Souls in Purgatory, and in particular for our parents, relatives, spiritual guides, and benefactors. Heal their painful wounds and let them enjoy and participate fully in Thy Salvation. Amen.

I saw some fine fellows on my morning walk today

The upper half of a skeleton without the skull. Pen and ink drawing.