How would a group of monks who’ve taken a vow of silence sing the Hallelujah Chorus? A group of students came up with one possible way:

(H/T: Inside Catholic)

Here’s a story about a Texas couple, Deidrea and T.K. Laux, who found out the baby they were expecting had a rare DNA problem that probably wouldn’t allow him to live more than a few days past birth, if at all.  They decided to give him that chance and make the most of whatever time they had. Read more »

I usually don’t post on the weekends, because there are usually plenty of things going on, and when there’s free time, it’s best used for resting.  So I think on Sundays I’ll start posting a motivational or inspirational piece that I ran across during the week.  That won’t take an hour or two of writing and proofreading—I hope.

So here’s the first one.  It’s short and sweet, but a good reminder that we all face struggles, and that we can overcome them.  (Hat tip to Fallible Blogma.)

This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while.  A Ukrainian woman tells the story of the German invasion during World War II, when 1/4 of the people of Ukraine were killed. And she does it by drawing in sand with her fingers.  I’m linking to it rather than embedding it, so you can read the story that goes with it; but seriously, go watch it.

Comments after the video:

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It’s going to be a busy weekend, and I don’t have much time to get ready for it, so I’m posting some “quick” links again.  I promise to actually write some stuff next week.

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Lots of people have the day off today, so I’ll be lazy and catch up on some links I’ve been saving up to share.  First a few fun Catholic ones.  I got a chuckle out of this one, found by St. Louis Catholic:

"If this is a Catholic Church, then where is the CRUCIFIX!"

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Many bloggers take it easy on Friday by offering lists of links, so who am I to argue? Here are some interesting Church-related things I’ve come across lately:

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