3 and 1/2 Time-Outs Tuesday - vol 5

9/11 - The Memorare Edition

I.  

We're not getting out of this without our mother's help.  "Remember, O most gracious virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession, was left unaided.  Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O virgin of virgins, my mother.  To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.  O mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen."

(h/t http://catholic-rosary-beads.ofara.com)

II. 

And of course, we remember this:

(AP photo, Telegraph.co.uk - and I disagree with Swami's argument at this link, which is a form of the "ends justify the means" argument, which is false because evil cannot be done so that good may result.)

III. 

And tomorrow is the memorial of the Holy Name of Mary: "Blessed be the name of Mary, virgin and mother!"

III.-et-demidium: 

If it's knocking down skyscrapers you're after, Gammera the Invincible is better.  To paraphrase one scene, "Nuke the turtle!  And get me a sandwich!"  That's a cultural imperialism I can sink my teeth into.

(h/t IMBD)