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David went to a final job interview today and I decided to go with him, mainly because the National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation was close by. He got the job too! He’ll be teaching religion at a Catholic high school starting in the fall. Thanks be to God.

While he was receiving the news, I was sitting in the local Tim Horton’s enjoying my coffee and practically freezing to death. Although it was 90 degrees F outside it was cold inside. Fortunately, I had my coffee to keep me warm and my Chesterton and Newman to keep me busy. Both men are amazing writers and simply put, geniuses. I am especially enamored of Chesterton. His arguments and style are incredibly compelling and resonate with me in incredible ways. I am going to comment on Chesterton and Newman in the near future on this blog, but until then Enbrethiliel has a good deal of Chesterton (appearing every Thursday) and the Pontificator is always posting something by or addressing a topic related to Newman.

We didn’t stay terribly long at the shrine, but I did go to the gift shop, pray, and take a few photos. The primary reason we went to the shrine was to buy some Catholic presents for our friend Chad. Yesterday, Chad received the rite of reception and confirmation and entered into full communion with the Catholic Church. He comes from a non-denominational/Plymouth Brethren background. You can find out more about him and his blog by clicking on the hyperlink with his name above. Or you can meet him (and me, David, and others) on Paltalk in the Catholic Truth: Ancient Light for Modern Times room. We’re usually open daily starting about 9:00pm EST.

Be sure to check out Nicene Hobbit’s Hole, a great new blog by a great friend. Friend, chatter, and Per Christum contributor Charlie has a new blog called the Wingnut Conspiracy. (you can meet them both on paltalk too).

Finally, my brother and I have added photos to a good number of our articles at Ancient and Future Catholics. It’s a part of our broader vision to engage the visual and the creative along with the intellectual and apologetic.

Photo from the shrine by Jonathan Bennett