One of the many Churches I visited during my time living in Europe was the Capuchin Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccin in Rome. What is remarkable about this Church is that the crypt contains the skeletal remains of 3,700 bodies of Capuchin Friars. When I brought my parents on a visit there, my enthusiasm … Continue reading Why the obsession with bones? – All Hallows Eve
hubris: hjuːbrɪs: excessive pride or self confidence • (in Greek tragedy) excessive pride towards or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis. nemesis: ˈnɛmɪsɪs/ the inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall. We live in a time of hubris. As a society, we have become enamoured with the goal of self actualisation. Apparently, this is … Continue reading Do You Know Who You Are?
