Author: D’Nanda Panda

Retired hospital chaplain, Theo-Geek, Honorary Marine, bookworm, crossword addict, and lover of intelligent conversation, well-brewed tea and/or occasional distilled spirits - as appropriate.

A Few Wise Words from St. Edith Stein/St. Teresia Benedicta of the Cross, OCD [1891-1942]

Greetings! ST, 'Ettes, 'Sieurs, and All, I came across this recently in my devotional reading and was struck by how true it still is. It's from the doctoral dissertation of Edith Stein: philosopher, educator, early suffragette (in Germany] Jewish convert to Catholic Christianity, Carmelite nun, and victim of the Shoah/Holocaust at Auschwitz. (For biographical/historical context, … Continue reading A Few Wise Words from St. Edith Stein/St. Teresia Benedicta of the Cross, OCD [1891-1942] →

By Request: “This Time, We’ll Win, Honest, We Will!”: Musings on _The Great Game_

Greetings, ST, 'Sieurs, 'Ettes, and All! A rather enthralling bit of reading suggested some time ago by our gracious host, facilitated then by another friend - who lent a copy of the out-of-print book - and sparked by several online conversations at the time originally led me to these ruminations. Peter Hopkirk's masterful survey of … Continue reading By Request: “This Time, We’ll Win, Honest, We Will!”: Musings on _The Great Game_ →

A Few Wise Words from Viktor Frankl (1988)

Greetings, All! I came across this video last night, of a subtitled speech, given in 1988, by the late, great Dr. Viktor Frankl (1905-1997). It was probably delivered to commemorate Austria's version of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Its title, "Collective Guilt Does Not Exist", seems eerily appropriate for the social/cultural/interpersonal climate the West is experiencing at … Continue reading A Few Wise Words from Viktor Frankl (1988) →

An Easter Hallelujah for 2021

Greetings. ST, 'Ettes, 'Sieurs, and All! Here's an ecumenical homage to Leonard Cohen's iconic anthem, "Hallelujah", in honor of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ...It seemed to fit this Easter a bit better than Handel's Chorus - my usual Paschal favorite. (Alternate lyrics by Kelley Mooney; sung by Cassandra Star and Callahan Armstrong.) Peace … Continue reading An Easter Hallelujah for 2021 →

Lewis for Learning and Leisure in Lent: “Mere Christianity” (Book III, j) – Decision Tree

Greetings, ST, 'Sieurs, 'Ettes, and All! Welcome in to the latest installment of our exploration in the work of writer C. S. “Jack” Lewis . We’re looking in on the next entry in his series of “broadcast talks” – requested by the British military and the BBC – from 1942 through 1944. These well-received talks … Continue reading Lewis for Learning and Leisure in Lent: “Mere Christianity” (Book III, j) – Decision Tree →

Lewis for Learning or Leisure in Lent: “Mere Christianity” – The Atonement Enigma (Book III, i)

Greetings ST, ‘Ettes, ‘Sieurs, and All! Welcome in to the latest installment of our exploration in the work of writer C. S. “Jack” Lewis . We’re looking in on the next entry in his series of “broadcast talks” – requested by the British military and the BBC – from 1942 through 1944. These well-received talks … Continue reading Lewis for Learning or Leisure in Lent: “Mere Christianity” – The Atonement Enigma (Book III, i) →