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Christian F. Casper
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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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St. Benedict and St. Francis, pray for us
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
(Which we call Winter semester 2026)
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
I punched that thing a couple times today myself.
January 13, 2026 at 1:40 AM
". . . With the medieval churches of the British Isles, I believe that two others are as important: the atmosphere when the walls have soaked up the prayers and thoughts of parishioners both past and present, and the craftwork of past centuries, where it has survived."

(Andrew Ziminski)
January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Reposted by Christian F. Casper
2/3 'St Benedict Biscop instructs the young Bede'

Glass by Goddard & Gibbs, c1980 at St John, Felixstowe, Suffolk. St Bede, probably born in Monkwearmouth, spent much of his life in the twin priory as monk, author and scholar. He wrote the first life of St Benedict Biscop.
January 12, 2026 at 6:47 AM