Charlie Manson Sings

Shortly before the Tate murders Charlie Manson-who dreamed of being a rock star– recorded a demo for producer Terry Melcher at the request of Beach Boy Dennis Wilson.

Is Dan Brown The Worst Fiction Writer Ever?

Probably not, but he could hold the Bulwer-Lytton Award in perpetuity.

Now there is a sentence worthy of a Dan Brown novel!  In fact, I may just flesh it out (with some help from Brown) and submit it for consideration in the next Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest:

Although not overly handsome in a classical sense, the forty-year-old Langdon had what his female colleagues referred to as an ‘erudite’ appeal — wisp of gray in his thick brown hair, probing blue eyes, an arrestingly deep voice, and the strong, carefree smile of a collegiate athlete; but all of this was lost on young Dimitri who, being of the male species was not aware of the professors appeal, and so he asked with the surprised, incredulous ignorance befitting his status as a sophomore:  “So you think Brown is the worst novelist who has ever”…”probably not,” interrupted the academe, using the officious, senatorial tone that made him so renowned as a lecturer, “but he could hold the Bulwer-Lytton Award in perpetuity.”

The Telegraph has an article on Brown’s 20 Worst Sentences.  My favorite:

11. The Da Vinci Code, chapter 4: Captain Bezu Fache carried himself like an angry ox, with his wide shoulders thrown back and his chin tucked hard into his chest. His dark hair was slicked back with oil, accentuating an arrow-like widow’s peak that divided his jutting brow and preceded him like the prow of a battleship. As he advanced, his dark eyes seemed to scorch the earth before him, radiating a fiery clarity that forecast his reputation for unblinking severity in all matters.

Sept. 20th, Resources For Sunday Mass (Both Forms Of The Rite)

This post contains links to online video, audio, and text resources for this Sunday’s Mass according to both forms of the Rite.

Extraordinary Form: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Readings.

Sunday Gospel Scripture Study.  Excellent  audio/video.  Not yet posted.  Keep trying link.

Sunday Reflections.  Very good, brief audio/video presentation.  Run-time 4:25.  Examines the themes of the readings and looks at the Gospel teaching on “The Son of Man” in relation to the prophecy of Daniel 7.

The Navarre Bible Daily Word.  Text and commentary on the daily Mass readings taken from the famous Navarre Bible Commentary.  This Sunday’s readings/commentaries listed below.

• First reading/commentary.
• Second reading/commentary.
• Gospel reading/commentary.

Daily Gospel.  This site provides the daily Mass readings and brief commentary on the Gospel, usually taken from the writings of a Saint.

Word Sunday.  Contains text and notes on the readings, including the Responsorial Psalm. Below are the links and summary of the readings taken from the Homepage, which contains more resources.

• FIRST READING: The book of Wisdom presented the evil as those who attacked the faithful for no other reason than their trust in God. This is truly a trial for the good, but they can take solace in their relationship with the Almighty.
• PSALM: Sometimes we are lead to thank God even in times of trial, for that prayer is an expectation of salvation. Psalm 54 is such a hymn of thanksgiving in the midst of trouble.
• SECOND READING: In his letter, James appealed to the higher virtue of wisdom for guidance in the Christian life. God’s wisdom beats the “common wisdom” every time.
• GOSPEL: Even after Jesus defined his role as Messiah in Mark’s gospel, his followers still didn’t understand. They jostled for leadership positions within the group. This led to a teachable moment for Jesus. Care for the least was the hallmark of Christian leadership.

Daily Scripture Reading & Meditation.  Click on date (Sept 20).

Extraordinary Form 16th Sunday after Pentecost.  Please note that the readings of the EF Differ from those of the OF.

First Reading, Ephesians 3:13-21.

Second Reading, Luke 14:1-11.

Devout Instructions on the Epistle and Gospel.  Contains text and notes on the readings and prayers of this Sunday’s Mass, followed by instructions on how to keep holy Sundays and holydays.

Homily on the Gospel: The Sanctification of Sundays and Holydays

Homily on the Epistle for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost