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A lot of times a synopsis on a wikipedia equivalent (infogalactic) seems to cover a lot of the essentials of a novel. Or like cliff notes, summaries of novels.
 
When do you think novels are superior to short stories?
 
Where is the place of novels in today's world?
 
Discuss literary forms

https://mises.org/wire/catholic-theologians-prostitution-should-be-legal-0
 
> [Aquinas] notes that the state should allow fornication and prostitution to exist for the sake of the common good. Relying on the well-known passage from Augustine’s De ordine, Aquinas advocates tolerance of prostitution by noting: “Accordingly in human government also, those who are in authority rightly tolerate certain evils, lest certain goods be lost, or certain evils be incurred: thus Augustine says [De ordine 2.4]: ‘If you do away with harlots, the world will be convulsed with lust.’” If these social practices were to be suppressed, the public reaction might be such as to threaten the peace of society.

Not sure which church this is associated with, I think multiple
 
> Easter fires are typically bonfires lit before, during, or after Easter Sunday as part of secular and religious celebrations.

> The Jesuit priest Alphonsus Messia (died 1732) is said to have devised this devotion in Lima, Peru. It was introduced to Rome around 1788 and spread around the world. In 1815, Pope Pius VII decreed a plenary indulgence to those who practise this devotion on Good Friday.[3]
 
> It may include meditation on the seven sayings of Jesus on the cross,[1] and often occurs between the Stations of the Cross at noon and the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at 3PM, or between 6PM and 9PM.[2]

> Tenebrae (Latin for "shadows" or "darkness") is a Christian religious service celebrated in the Holy Week within Western Christianity, on the evening before or early morning of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Tenebrae is distinctive for its gradual extinguishing of candles while a series of readings and psalms is chanted or recited.

> Tenebrae (Latin for "shadows" or "darkness") is a Christian religious service celebrated in the Holy Week within Western Christianity, on the evening before or early morning of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Tenebrae is distinctive for its gradual extinguishing of candles while a series of readings and psalms is chanted or recited.

> Tenebrae (Latin for "shadows" or "darkness") is a Christian religious service celebrated in the Holy Week within Western Christianity, on the evening before or early morning of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Tenebrae is distinctive for its gradual extinguishing of candles while a series of readings and psalms is chanted or recited.

https://infogalactic.com/info/Friday_of_Sorrows
 
> The Friday of Sorrows is a solemn pious remembrance of the sorrowful Blessed Virgin Mary on the Friday before Palm Sunday held in the fifth week of Lent
 
> Like all Fridays in Lent, this Friday is a day of abstinence from meat
 
> In 1727, Pope Benedict XIII extended a feast commemorating the sorrowful Virgin Mary to the whole of the Latin Church, assigning to its celebration the Friday in Passion Week, one week before Good Friday.[4]
 
> In 1954, the feast still held the rank of major double (slightly lower than the rank of the 15 September feast) in the General Roman Calendar.

https://infogalactic.com/info/Friday_of_Sorrows
 
> The Friday of Sorrows is a solemn pious remembrance of the sorrowful Blessed Virgin Mary on the Friday before Palm Sunday held in the fifth week of Lent
 
> Like all Fridays in Lent, this Friday is a day of abstinence from meat
 
> In 1727, Pope Benedict XIII extended a feast commemorating the sorrowful Virgin Mary to the whole of the Latin Church, assigning to its celebration the Friday in Passion Week, one week before Good Friday.[4]
 
> In 1954, the feast still held the rank of major double (slightly lower than the rank of the 15 September feast) in the General Roman Calendar.

https://infogalactic.com/info/Friday_of_Sorrows
 
> The Friday of Sorrows is a solemn pious remembrance of the sorrowful Blessed Virgin Mary on the Friday before Palm Sunday held in the fifth week of Lent
 
> Like all Fridays in Lent, this Friday is a day of abstinence from meat
 
> In 1727, Pope Benedict XIII extended a feast commemorating the sorrowful Virgin Mary to the whole of the Latin Church, assigning to its celebration the Friday in Passion Week, one week before Good Friday.[4]
 
> In 1954, the feast still held the rank of major double (slightly lower than the rank of the 15 September feast) in the General Roman Calendar.

Catholic encyclopedia: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11535b.htm

Catholic encyclopedia: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11535b.htm

Catholic encyclopedia: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11535b.htm

This is from Fr. Lasance's "My Prayer Book" (published early 1900s) around p. 164, "Sanctify The Month": https://archive.org/details/MyPrayerBookHappinessInGoodness
 
Each month has a gemstone that represents something and reflection related to it, monthly devotion, and particular virtue.
 
April is devoted to the Holy Ghost (and also the Passion, as relates to Lent).
 
The virtue for April is patience.
 
The gem of the month is a diamond, which represents purity and fortitude.
 
Reflection:
 
April - Diamond - Purity and Fortitude - Strength of Character
 
"Perform your actions with a pure intention, not out of human respect, but for the love of God. Do what is right because it is right. Have the moral courage to stand up for your convictions. If you are conscientious, you cannot help but have some character."

This is from Fr. Lasance's "My Prayer Book" (published early 1900s) around p. 164, "Sanctify The Month": https://archive.org/details/MyPrayerBookHappinessInGoodness
 
Each month has a gemstone that represents something and reflection related to it, monthly devotion, and particular virtue.
 
April is devoted to the Holy Ghost (and also the Passion, as relates to Lent).
 
The virtue for April is patience.
 
The gem of the month is a diamond, which represents purity and fortitude.
 
Reflection:
 
April - Diamond - Purity and Fortitude - Strength of Character
 
"Perform your actions with a pure intention, not out of human respect, but for the love of God. Do what is right because it is right. Have the moral courage to stand up for your convictions. If you are conscientious, you cannot help but have some character."

This is from Fr. Lasance's "My Prayer Book" (published early 1900s) around p. 164, "Sanctify The Month": https://archive.org/details/MyPrayerBookHappinessInGoodness
 
Each month has a gemstone that represents something and reflection related to it, monthly devotion, and particular virtue.
 
April is devoted to the Holy Ghost (and also the Passion, as relates to Lent).
 
The virtue for April is patience.
 
The gem of the month is a diamond, which represents purity and fortitude.
 
Reflection:
 
April - Diamond - Purity and Fortitude - Strength of Character
 
"Perform your actions with a pure intention, not out of human respect, but for the love of God. Do what is right because it is right. Have the moral courage to stand up for your convictions. If you are conscientious, you cannot help but have some character."

Additionally:
 
First Saturday Prayers (explains history of devotion):
 
http://www.dailycatholic.org/1satdevo.htm

Additionally:
 
First Saturday Prayers (explains history of devotion):
 
http://www.dailycatholic.org/1satdevo.htm

Additionally:
 
First Saturday Prayers (explains history of devotion):
 
http://www.dailycatholic.org/1satdevo.htm

\(From The Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Film, 1971)