Daily Archives: February 3, 2013

Gerard Manley Hopkins vs Richard Burton

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

We think this might need a few listenings  in order to keep up with Mr Burton. The beauty of a good poem read well. Oh, and the poem is about beauty and Beauty: THE LEADEN ECHO How to keep—is there … Continue reading →

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…O Absalom, My Son…

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

When David heard that Absalom was slain He went up into his chamber over the gate and wept, and thus he said: my son, my son, O Absalom my son, would God I had died for thee! Thanks to the … Continue reading →

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