Danny Thomas
One hundred years ago today, comedian Danny Thomas was born Amos Jacob to Lebanese parents in Deerfield, Michigan (about an hour southwest of Detroit). At age 26, married, facing the birth of his first child, and struggling to support his family as he tried to make it in show business, Thomas considered giving up his […]
Monday, Last week of the Christmas Season
(The Gospels this week begin to describe the public ministry of Jesus.) When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee…From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” He went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel […]
‘Adeste Fidelis’
Although attributed to St. Bonaventure by some folks, the popular Christmas hymn. “Adesete Fidelis” (“O Come, All Ye Faithful”), is now believed to have been written by Catholic layman who lived in England. John Francis Wade (c. 1711-1786) was a musician who made his living copying the teaching music. At age 32, he composed the […]
‘Adeste Fidelis’
Although attributed to St. Bonaventure by some folks, the popular Christmas hymn. “Adesete Fidelis” (“O Come, All Ye Faithful”), is now believed to have been written by Catholic layman who lived in England. John Francis Wade (c. 1711-1786) was a musician who made his living copying the teaching music. At age 32, he composed the […]