Lampooning the Lunatic Left
Posts tagged ‘Christmas’
Advent begins today. We’ve got 25 days to get ready for Christmas, the birth of Jesus, the incarnate Word of God sent to redeem mankind. Though merchants would have us believe otherwise, the Christmas season actually does not end, but begins, on Christmas day — and continues for twelve days until the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th.
At Christmas time, when our thoughts are preoccupied with the presents we plan to give and the presents we hope to receive, it would not be amiss to reflect upon, and express gratitude for, those gifts that have been bestowed upon mankind over the centuries and of which we are but the most current beneficiaries. — “Wise Men Bearing Gifts,” F.R. Duplantier, 1986
This is an abridged version of an article I wrote late in 1986, just after I got married and returned to the Church (it all happened at the same time, and so fast). I was feeling philosophical, and grateful, and decided to write an extended thank-you note for the wisdom of the ages. My wife and I spent our first Thanksgiving together (and enjoyed a belated honeymoon) at a friend’s cottage on Cape Cod. It was just the two of us, and a bunch of dead white men: Plato, Aristotle, Jesus, Augustine, Aquinas, John Locke, et al. They ate very little, respected our privacy, and helped tidy up. We had a great time together. Nevertheless, my wife made me promise: on our second honeymoon, I’ll leave the old guys at home.
City Journal NCPA Policy Digest CFIF IBD Editorials Eagle Forum Common Sense & WonderBOB IN A NUTSHELL
1976-77: Bob edits bilingual Cajun newspaper, La Gazette
1978: Bob launches economical carnival krewe, the Platefaces ...
... and publishes boardgame based on transit system, Hike
1984: Bob publishes cartoon book, Only in New Orleans
1986-91: Bob edits national magazine, The New American
1995-2001: Bob is editorial director of America's Future
2000: Bob publishes collection of political limericks, Politickles
2005-08: Bob is communications director for St. Vincent de Paul