Tag Archives: Latin

These Marks Mean Nothing Now, But They Used To…

Posted on April 14, 2021 by cdsmiller17

During My High School Years (1964-1969) This was me, 54 years ago. It’s my favourite photo of myself while I was still in my teens. But my picture is not the reason for today’s post. These Ontario Student Transcripts are: … Continue reading →

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Should We “Repent” (Interior) or “Do Penance” (Exterior)?

Posted on February 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

A Reading of the New Testament from the Greek I have a hard time letting the chips fall where they may: I wrote earlier this past week that even though I have no proof of a connection to the life … Continue reading →

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The Mars and Venus Conjunction

Posted on January 24, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Catullus 85 I attempted to translate this poem while in high school. Not my greatest achievement, but I tried to get into the state of mind of Catullus to do it. It didn’t really work for me. Now, all these … Continue reading →

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Title of the One True Cross?

Posted on March 21, 2019 by cdsmiller17

In Reverse… Holy relics, especially in the middle ages, were very lucrative business opportunities. Some would even say: crimes of opportunity. Here’s one that has a modicum of reality to it. For one thing, there are three versions of the … Continue reading →

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The Erotic Poetry of Catullus

Posted on May 30, 2015 by cdsmiller17

When we studied Latin in High School, it seemed boring. After all, didn’t they call it a “dead” language? Then they introduced us to the poetry of Catullus. Our senses perked up instantly. A dead language? His work came alive … Continue reading →

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