COMPOSER HECTOR Berlioz imagined the shepherds in Bethlehem bidding the Holy Family goodbye and composed this tender hymn. People who disliked his other music praised The Shepherds’ Farewell. He said:

In that work many people imagined they could detect a radical change in my style and manner. This opinion is entirely without foundation. The subject naturally lent itself to a gentle and simple style of music, and for that reason alone was more in accordance with their taste and intelligence. [Source]

Perhaps one has to be simple to enjoy this evocation of the ancient shepherds, their hearts overflowing with hushed wonder and love. The single oboe suggests a rustic pipe and the choir, the angels they have heard.

The Shepherds’ Farewell to the Holy Family (from L’Enfance du Christ Op. 25) by Hector Berlioz

1. Thou must leave Thy lowly dwelling,
The humble crib, the stable bare.
Babe, all mortal babes excelling,
Content our earthly lot to share.
Loving father, Loving mother,
Shelter Thee with tender care! (more…)

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Editorial from the San Francisco Call, 1910: 'Hindu Immigration Must Stop' "These Hindus are by far the most objectionable class of Asiatic immigrants arriving in this country....The Hindus, moreover, constitute a race problem of even more difficult and dangerous character than do the other Asiatics. Their caste prejudices preclude any sort of assimilation with the spirit of American institutions. They are, in fine, impossible... "It is imperative that the United States shall erect some effective legislative barrier against this immigration. The labor conditions of the coast must not be left subject to the caprice of officials, most of whom are subject to powerful political influences exercised by the corporations which make a profit from this trade. Congress will be asked at the coming session to deal with this subject as a whole and in a radical way. The prevailing conditions have risen to the importance of a menace to American institutions." [emphasis added] Source  

“WHITE Americans continue to worship the heroes placed before them by the enemy, then they act surprised when the hero is exposed as a fraud operative. But the next day they will be worshipping the next fake hero that the system creates to call out the failures of the last one.

“If you’re not going to learn, you’re going to go extinct.” [Source] (more…)

O nata lux de lumine
Jesu redemptor saeculi
Dignare clemens supplicum
Dignare clemens supplicum
Laudes precesque sumere
O nata lux de lumine (more…)

  "HE that in heaven surpasses the sublime intellects of the Angels, is here on earth palpable to the dull sense of men. For whereas God could not speak to us as spiritual beings, for we are carnal, his Word was made Flesh, that all Flesh might not only hear, but might even see him whom whom the mouth of the Lord had spoken. And whereas the world knew not the Wisdom of God in his wisdom, that same wisdom, by an ineffable condescension, made himself Foolishness ... I give thee praise, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for that thou hast hid this Wisdom from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed it to the little ones. The haughtiness of the proud is exceedingly adverse to the humility of this Little One; and that which is high to men is an abomination before God... This Little One finds sympathy with none save them that are little in heart, and he takes up his whole abode with none save them that are humble and peaceful." --- Abbot Guerric, On the Wonderful Providence of God in the Nativity of Christ  

  

"IT'S possible the H1B system has been far more destructive than Biden letting in millions of new invaders over the past 4 years. "You aren't competing with Biden's 3rd world invaders. You're competing with H1Bs every step of the way. If you didn't get a job you wanted. If your pay and benefits [stink]. If you were forced to retire and train your replacement. If you got a great degree but still can't find a job - you can probably blame the H1B system. "You're competing with Indians, Chinese, Arabs and other ... foreigners who will work longer hours than you for less pay and take unlimited orders or else be deported. "You're competing with slave labor." Source Credit for post title    

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"WE ALL know the story of how Herod, alarmed at some rumor of a mysterious rival, remembered the wild gesture of the capricious despots of Asia and ordered a massacre of suspects of the new generation of the populace. Everyone knows the story; but not everyone has perhaps noted its place in the story of the strange religions of men. Not everybody has seen the significance even of its very contrast with the Corinthian columns and Roman pavement of that conquered and superficially civilized world. Only, as the purpose in his dark spirit began to show and shine in the eyes of the Admen, a seer might perhaps have seen something like a great gray ghost that looked over his shoulder; have seen behind him filling the dome of night and hovering for the last time over history that vast and fearful face that was Moloch of the Carthaginians; awaiting his last tribute from a ruler of the races of Shem. The demons also, in that first festival of Christmas, feasted after their own fashion. ….Herod had his place, therefore, in the miracle play of Bethlehem because he is the menace to the Church Militant and shows it from the first as under persecution and fighting for its life. For those who think this a discord, it is a discord that sounds simultaneously with the Christmas bells. For those who think the idea of the Crusade is one that spoils…

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"THEY are offering up these scenarios to justify bringing in new systems of control. "This is all theater. This event was a simulation to test out their new subway cameras and police body cameras. They use special effects to enhance their psyops and contrived narratives to enrage the public. They said the victim and the attacker were all alone on the subway car, so it was so very fortunate that they had this technology to correctly identify and track down the suspect quickly. Yeah, right. "Now, the MSM is ridiculing Hochul, because all that safety clearly isn't enough goyim, look at what happened. Another 'Horrific Tragedy.' So now that opens the door for even more Orwellian delights." Source  

FROM a Christmas message by Patrick Henry:

(This is not an endorsement of all the views expressed on Mr. Henry’s site, but of the content of this message.)

It is that time of year again when all of us would do well to use this hyperlink to be reminded again of the true PATHWAYS TO PEACE. It explains in a very important way what the angels meant when they sang: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of goodwill.” The second part sums up the reason why Jesus came to earth – to bring peace to men of goodwill. The information is very interesting, well-explained, and consoling. Nothing should take away our peace! It explains why every cross, contradiction, and trial in our lives should bring us real peace – if only we understand it. During this past year millions of people on earth, and a good number of those whom I know personally, have lost their beloved spouse, or parents, or their children. Others have lost their good name and reputation, or their jobs, or seemingly lost a lot in a court case. Others have had their property stolen, or those who owe them money refused to pay, or they suffered great financial losses. Others that we all know are suffering from health issues and other pains and sorrows. (more…)

  

THE HUMAN RACE is divided into two teams. Everyone is on one team or the other. They are Team God and Team Anti-God. The first is made up of fools and the un-cool, the sort of people who hear angels speak and see stars glitter with meaning. The truth is a sacred dagger to them that cuts to the heart. The second is made up of the beautiful people, scoffers who boast of their love and warmth. Their love is the carapace of their anti-love. They despise spiritual athleticism and wouldn't give God two nickels if he asked, which he has, again and again. Be the un-cool. Be a fool. Dwell in the hidden recesses of your imagination in that stable-cave of ancient fame and strive for the simplicity of the shepherds and the wisdom of the Kings. Merry Christmas, dear reader. May this day bring you closer to Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem and the eternal mysteries of this wondrous feast. Thank you to those who have supported me in any way this past year.