Early this morning turning on the television one saw a very disturbing report about the murder of an ambassador of the United States at the hands of Muslim Libyans outraged at some stiffly acted, low budget blasphemy. Quite quickly upon opening my Breviary the Liturgy divinely dispelled dastardly doubt regarding not only this sickening situation but also the agonizing anniversary of the devilish destruction of the Twin Towers. Today is the fabulous feast of the Holy Name of Mary which religiously recalls the virtuous victory over advancing adversaries by a pious potentate.
From one’s reliable research: “King Jan III Sobieski (1629 – 1696) is still regarded as the last great King of Poland. Revered today in part because his fearless and indomitable spirit represents what has always been such an inseparable part of the Polish national character. A man of intellect, he had an uncommon knowledge of foreign culture. And a true Renaissance man, Sobieski’s passion and warmth were revealed in the hundreds of letters exchanged with his wife, Marysienka.
His lack of royal blood didn’t prevent him from earning the admiration and respect of both his countrymen and enemies – his people elected him King, and his opponents referred to him as “The Lion of Poland.” And at a time when it seemed certain that the invading Ottoman Empire would conquer all of Europe, he led an army to defeat a force nearly double in size at the Battle of Vienna (12 September 1683). This earned him the moniker, “The Savior of Western Civilization.” 1
Therefore after demurely and devoutly dispatching a “De Profundis” (psalm 129), a holy and hearty “Ave” should be proudly proclaimed with a sainted shot of Sobieksi “wodka”!
1. http://www.vodkasobieski.com/about_king.php
Mr. Screwtape
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