In Dutch the second
stade of toads and frogs is called,
less stately, thick heads
(Tadpoles - in Dutch: Dikkopjes)
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Tadpoles and aquatic plants - (unknown photographer)
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Sumika had barely taken three steps through the thick fog engulfing us when a gong rang, its tones muted by the vapors. Startled by the sound, I watched the fog part to reveal a new scene.
A serviceable path lay before us, with the weeds trimmed back. It sloped down the hill, leading to a woodland shrine surrounded by dazzling ginkgo trees, vibrant in their fall glory. Next to each tree stood a tall, #venerable monk holding a gong. Their skin was as bright and golden as the leaves of the trees next to them.
Around the shrine, the energy was calmer, no longer indigo but violet, shot with indigo bursts. The sense of malevolence had departed, yet the shrine didn’t feel friendly. Instead, it was watchful, wary.
The shrine itself was sparse. A clear spring bubbled from the earth. Suspended from the ginkgos were a bell and wooden prayer plaques. A small offertory box sat before a weathered stone Buddha. A few offerings lay scattered at its feet: wilted flowers, rice on broad leaves, and burnt incense.
One of the golden-skinned monks lifted the lid of the shrine chest. Inside rested an Edo-period kabuto.
Violet light washed across its lacquered plates and bled outward into the grove.
My years of study were not wasted. The helmet was no mere relic. It was a mitamashiro—a spirit-vessel—binding a dead samurai to this place.
This was not a shrine of gratitude. It was a shrine of appeasement.
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Most Venerable
Utmost in Crying For Food
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The #MastoPrompt for Monday 16 March 2026 is:
The poem or story can include the prompt word or be about the prompt word.
@ me, if you like, or just include the #MastoPrompt tag (to allow people to follow or filter their feeds), or keep your work to yourself - all the options are good as long as you're writing.
If you're including an image please do include alt-text if you’re able to.
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El cardenal Juan José Omella viene amasando con discreción y sin aspavientos la causa de beatificación de Gaudí desde hace tiempo, tanto en Barcelona como en Roma. Ayer vivió el decreto vaticano como algo más que una meta volante para ver al «arquitecto de Dios» en los altares.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Season 2 of the Carmelite Quotes podcast! This season, we’re dedicated to bringing you the inspiring stories of Carmelite saints and our powerful novenas.
Following the Discalced Carmelite liturgical calendar, we’ll present the biographies and stories of our Saints and Blesseds as their feast days are observed by the Order. From the dynamic reformer St. Teresa of Avila to the humble and loving St. Thérèse of Lisieux, our episodes will deepen your understanding of these remarkable figures who dedicated their lives to union with God.
In addition to the saints and blesseds, we’ll introduce you to our Discalced Carmelites who have been declared Venerable and those Servants of God proposed for veneration. These holy men and women continue to inspire us with their lives of prayer, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.
But that’s not all. We’ll also explore the richness and spiritual depth of Carmelite novenas, providing you with the prayers and reflections that can enrich your spiritual life. These powerful novenas are a means of seeking God’s grace and intercession, whether you’re praying for a special intention or seeking a deeper communion with God. They are a powerful way to draw closer to the heart of Jesus through Mary and the saints.
We invite you to join us on this journey of faith and reflection. Subscribe to the Carmelite Quotes podcast on your favorite platform, including Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart, and YouTube, and continue to visit carmelitequotes.blog to listen to episodes, find additional resources, reflections, and updates.
As we embark on this new season, let us be inspired by the lives of the Carmelite saints and their prayerful novenas. May their example and prayers lead us closer to God and deepen our spiritual journey.
Thank you for being a part of our Carmelite Quotes family. We look forward to sharing this journey with you.
Blessings from Carmel!
https://carmelitequotes.blog/2024/06/06/podcast-seas2/
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El Sumo Pontífice firmó el decreto que le concede este importante reconocimiento de la Iglesia Católica. Desde la Asociación Cristiana de Dirigentes de Empresa -que él fundó- manifestaron su “alegría por la feliz noticia, que renueva el compromiso de nuestra comunidad con los valores humanos y cristianos”. Quién fue Shaw y qué hizo en su breve pero intensa vida
#venerable : capable of being venerated
- German: greis
- Portuguese: venerável
- Spanish: venerable
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